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Visit Jersey targets trade with fams and incentives


Phil Davies phil.davies@travelweekly.co.uk


Agent fam trips, incentives and training are being stepped up as Visit Jersey increases its commitment to the trade.


A trade education scheme


called ‘The Island Break’ is designed to engage agents with an interactive game aimed at improving their knowledge of the island. It guides users through a range


AGENT INCENTIVE


NEWS IN BRIEF


Pierre & Vacances opens first five-star property by sea


Pierre & Vacances’ first five-star coastal accommodation is now open in Deauville, France. The new-build Premium Residence Presqu’île de la Touques has 133 apartments of one to three bedrooms, a fitness centre, spa, pool and children’s play area. pierreetvacances.co.uk


Belmond adds 39-room Tuscan retreat to portfolio


A 39-suite Tuscan retreat has been added to Belmond’s portfolio. Built in 998 and restored in the 20th century, Belmond Castello di Casole is located between Siena and Florence. belmond.com/castellodicasole


MONT ORGUEIL CASTLE: Training aims to improve agents’ knowledge


of training levels, each designed to represent an element of Jersey life. Agents who top the charts then


have a chance to win a trip for themselves and a colleague. They can also earn bonus points by logging bookings to Jersey. An additional “boost” section has been introduced, allowing agents to use the Visit Jersey website for inspiration and to design a customised three-day island break, to increase their chances of winning. All entries to the interactive


AVIATION


Virgin Atlantic adds Las Vegas route and flights to Barbados


Virgin Atlantic is to start flying to Las Vegas from Heathrow next year. The airline will also operate a second daily service


between Heathrow and Boston. In addition, seasonal flights to Barbados from the London hub will return


game must be submitted by June 1. The training is bolstered by last


month’s Destination Jersey event, which included fam trips for 30 agents. The activity follows a 16%


year-on-year rise in holidaymakers last year to 413,200, the highest visitor number since 2001. More than half (52%) were first-time visitors, which Visit Jersey says demonstrates the huge potential for agents selling domestic breaks. Visit Jersey head of trade Sarah


Barton said: “The trade plays an essential part in driving visitors to Jersey and we are committed to supporting them in any way possible to maximise their earning potential on bookings to our island. “The recent success of ‘Destination Jersey’ is the perfect example of this and we look forward to welcoming more of our trade partners to experience Jersey first hand while networking with


suppliers in the coming future.” escapetojersey.co.uk


between December 2018 and February 2019. Las Vegas will be served from March 31 next year on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with fares starting at £369. The additional Boston frequency, also from


March 31, will be operated by an Airbus A330-300, making 100,000 additional seats available. Fares start at £313. Barbados flights lead in at £554. Chief commercial officer Shai Weiss said: “The new services have been timed to offer convenient onward


connections for UK and US customers.” virginatlantic.com


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Gold Medal unveils guide to Malaysia and POS material


Gold Medal has produced a Malaysia guide, window posters and point-of-sale material for agents in a campaign to promote the destination. goldmedal.co.uk ›Win a six-night fam trip to Malaysia: Competitions, page 40


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