Bourne’s Agency of the Month returns Bourne Leisure’s Agency of the Month Award has returned for a third consecutive year. It offers a monthly prize for agencies that “go above and beyond” to promote Haven, Butlin’s or Warner Leisure Hotels. To nominate yourself, check the Brainz Agent Hub Facebook page or email:
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AVIATION
Virgin Atlantic revives Heathrow-Cape Town route after six years
Virgin Atlantic is to start flying from Heathrow to Cape Town again, with daily winter flights commencing on October 25. The airline previously flew to
Cape Town from 1999-2014. Virgin will operate a Boeing
787-9 Dreamliner on the route and offers return fares from £713. The outbound flight will depart
London at 4.20pm and arrive in Cape Town at 5.55am. Flights from Cape Town will
take off at 8am and land at 6pm. Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial
officer, said: “ We’re expecting a high proportion of leisure travellers on this route taking advantage of the winter sun, safaris and the world-famous wine region.” The service will complement
the carrier’s existing daily flights to Johannesburg.
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OPERATOR
Wendy Wu offers tailor-made tours in N America and Europe
Ben Ireland
Wendy Wu Tours has begun selling group holidays in North America and Europe, with a focus on tailor-made itineraries. Entry into the new markets has been spearheaded by
head of group sales and partnerships Glen Thomas, who joined the Asia specialist in May 2019. Sample itineraries will be available, but groups can
make specific requests and tours can be tailor-made. Thomas, who spent 10 years heading Travelsphere’s
groups sales division, said the Canadian and US west coasts had proven popular during the soft launch. And an initial focus on Malta and Croatia will be expanded across other destinations in Europe, he added. “We need to get under the skin of what they want so
we can tailor the holiday to their likes and where they want to go. I’ve travelled extensively in North America
BA boosts Gatwick winter flights to Saint Lucia, Cape Town and Cancun
Cape Town
travelweekly.co.uk
British Airways will operate more flights from Gatwick to Saint Lucia, Cape Town and Cancun next winter. It will offer nine flights to Saint Lucia per week, up from seven and matching the number of flights available this summer. An extra Cancun service, from December 6, will take the number of weekly flights to six. And Cape Town will gain two extra flights a week from January 10, 2021.
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so I know a lot of places, and what to do there.” Thomas said he can visit agencies to discuss tours
with agents and customers to ensure it fits their needs. “Agents are expected to be specialists in everywhere
in the world, which is a big ask,” said Thomas. “They won’t necessarily have experience of booking
groups, so that’s where we can help. “Going to agencies and giving presentations for our
trade partners works really well.” The expansion into North America and Europe is in addition to Wendy Wu Tours’ existing groups
offering across Asia and in Latin America. ● Wendy Wu Tours is offering agents the chance to win a place on a fam trip to sample the operator’s North India Highlights itinerary. All India bookings made between February 20 and March 8 will be entered into a draw to win the spot.
wendywutours.co.uk/tailormade-tours
Vancouver, Canada
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