OPERATOR
Tui plans training for indie agents about its Holiday Villages
Tui UK plans to give third-party agents more training on Holiday Villages, its four-star all-inclusive family resorts brand. As well as entertainment and
kids’ clubs, each resort has a high-ropes course and swimming and football academies. There are seven in Europe and one in Egypt. Product and proposition
manager Natalie Johnson said: “There’s a significant opportunity to enhance [agents’] knowledge of Holiday Villages through training sessions, webinars and even in-person events. “Emphasising family-friendly
features, on-site activities, entertainment options and all-inclusive packages as part of the training helps to educate third-party agents.”
retailagents.tui.co.uk
Holiday Village Costa del Sol
Universal Epic Universe’s Celestial Park and (left) Dark Universe
THEME PARK
Tickets go on sale for new Universal Epic Universe park
Robin Searle
Universal Orlando Resort’s new theme park Epic Universe will open on May 22, 2025, with tickets on sale since Tuesday (October 22). The resort’s fourth park will feature more than 50
experiences across five themed “worlds” – Celestial Park; The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic; Super Nintendo World; How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk; and Dark Universe. Epic Universe will also feature the 500-room
Universal Helios Grand Hotel. Ticket options include the 2025 Explorer Ticket,
which will include one day at Epic Universe alongside 14 days at the other three Universal Orlando parks, and the All Parks Ticket, which will allow 14 days’ access to all four theme parks and will be available for travel from January 1, 2026.
Asian ground handler publishes range of 12 selling guides for agents
Asian destination management company DTH Travel has issued its first trade selling guides. The 12 guides offer cultural tips plus information for agents planning trips to Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The DMC reported increased demand for multi-centre itineraries, slow travel and immersive trips.
dth.travel/brochures-guides
travelweekly.co.uk Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel are
also open for stays from May 22 next year, while annual passholders have the option to purchase single-day tickets for the new park from Thursday (October 24). Alison Montague, vice-president of international
sales and marketing EMEA for Universal Destinations & Experiences, said: “We know how much UK and Irish visitors love Universal Orlando Resort, and with Epic Universe, we’re raising the bar even higher.” Describing the new park as a “game-changer”, she
added: “With tickets going on sale this month, and the opening date being revealed, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan and secure holidays that will be talked about for years to come.” Montague previously revealed plans to host
exclusive pre-opening fam trips to Epic Universe ahead of its opening.
universalorlando.com/epicuniverse
Aer Lingus unveils Nashville routes via Dublin from eight UK airports
Aer Lingus has introduced routes to Nashville via Dublin from eight UK airports, allowing passengers to cut waiting times by completing US customs pre- clearance in Ireland. Services will begin in April 2025 from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Heathrow, Manchester and Southampton.
aerlingus.com
Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic boasts a massive 245-acre shooting center with over 200 trap, skeet, and sporting clay stations, offering a thrilling, family-friendly challenge.
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