ASIA STOPOVERS DESTINATIONS Sky’s the @laurafrench121 F
rom the glittering palaces to the gold-bedecked
temples, the hectic markets to the history-steeped streets, Asia shines out among the stars of the world, and for those who have time to explore each of its diverse countries in depth, it’s one of the most intriguing and rewarding continents around. But for those who don’t, a
city stopover can prove ample compensation, providing a glimpse into the vibrancy of its cultures, cuisines and sights in the space of a few days, and adding another dimension to a trip. That’s just the icing on the
cake when it comes to stopovers here, of course. Adding on a short break in the region when clients are flying via one of its airports anyway means giving them a chance to break up a longer journey, gradually adjust to the time difference and get some shut-eye so they arrive feeling fresh – all without necessarily upping the cost. “What many people don’t
realise is that it can actually be
Clients flying via Asia? Capitalise by selling them a city stopover, writes Laura French
limit
cheaper to fly a few days earlier than initially planned and include a few nights’ stopover,” says Chris Greener, southeast Asia senior product executive for InsideAsia Tours. “Even if it doesn’t work out cheaper, it certainly adds value to your trip, essentially giving you an extra holiday.” In turn, that means plumping up
your commission by adding hotels, transport and tour packages to the booking, while giving you a chance to demonstrate expertise, says Brad Bennetts, national sales manager for Kuoni. “It ensures your itinerary is harder to compare online, meaning you remain the expert,” he adds. To help inspire you on what,
where and how to upsell, we’ve rounded up the highlights in some of the continent’s most popular stopover cities.
◗ HONG KONG Why: With Cathay Pacific flights regularly docking at its slick airport, and connections to more than 220 destinations from here, it’s little surprise operators
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