Chelsea Flower Show, London
There were efforts to build back better too. Tui
signed a deal with the Greek government to set up a five-year sustainability project for the South Aegean Region around Rhodes, in a bid to create a blueprint for sustainable tourism development in tourism-dependent areas. Demand for villas remained strong, with family-run
company SPL Villas expanding to sell through the trade for the first time, while Solmar Villas expanded its UK head office team along with its Europe portfolio. B2B bed bank Ace Rooms likewise reported a strong
start to the year, with bookings up 178% from January to April compared with the same period in 2019, prompting a revamp of its mobile app so agents and operators could manage bookings from a phone or tablet.
DOMESTIC DEMAND Closer to home, staycations also continued to prosper. Hoseasons added an upscale Magnificent Collection brand, with properties in Devon, Somerset, Shropshire and East Sussex, as it reported a 27% rise in demand for luxury bookings in March, compared with the same point in 2019. Short breaks also drove interest as dozens of
operators added packages around one-off events or shows. They included Shearings’ Chelsea Flower Show stays, National Holidays’ Rod Stewart and Lionel Richie shows, and self-drive specialist UKBreakaways’ new entertainment packages featuring Tom Jones, Celine Dion
and more. With touring and adventure operators also adding to the array of UK-based breaks, one positive effect of the pandemic seems to be that travellers have woken up to just how much is on their doorstep.
A word from our sponsor
“A-Rosa River Cruises is delighted to once again be sponsoring the Globe Travel Awards. As always, it’s a night the whole industry looks forward to and a key date in everyone’s travel calendar. As the industry continues to face challenges on many levels, it’s so important that we all come together to recognise and reward the incredible companies and individuals that show huge dedication and innovation each and every day. We wish every single nominee the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating with you all on the night.” LUCIA ROWE, managing director, UK & Ireland, A-Rosa River Cruises
62 November 2022
globetravelawards.co.uk
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