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Giving agents the edge
Sustainable Travel Environmental experiences and eco accommodation are very much here to stay... but what’s on offer?
more in... News Keep up with the need-to-knows! Pg. 4 Agent Bulletin The peaks incentives and training opportunities keep coming! Pg. 7 Australia & Pacific Islands There’s a land down under with a suite of trade-friendly options waiting to be booked. Pg. 23
Can cruise maintain its wave of momentum in 2024? CLIA boss Andy Harmer has some thoughts in this issue. Industry Insight (pg. 14)
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NEWS BULLETIN
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this week
NEWS The latest peaks and greatest offers from across the globe.
14 BULLETIN BRIEFING Andy Harmer, UK&I director at CLIA discusses the continued momentum of cruising.
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IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL It is out with short-haul and in for the long as booking data has revealed that holidays further afield are making up the top 10 wish list destinations for 2024. BID GOODBYE to those summers spent in
breaks for the first time since before 2022 as
the Costa Del Sol and Fuerteventura and
travellers are eager to embark on a different
instead set your sights further afield as
type of journey and discover something new.
research conducted by Your Co-op Travel
Last year, the Norwegian Fjords topped
has found that long haul destinations now
the cruising charts, with a 46% year on year
sit firmly at the top of traveller wish-lists.
increase in bookings. Based on current
Booking data for 2024 has found the
CRUISING All the latest from the river banks to the shores.
21 SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL Put the environment at the forefront with our top picks from the places that are making a difference.
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booking figures, it looks to be in the running
average length of stay will be nine days,
to do it again this year, with Norway, the
indicating that the post-pandemic holiday
Caribbean and the Canary Islands rounding
boom is continuing into the new year.
out the top three.
Barbados and the Maldives both feature in
Natalie Quiney, content and ecommerce
the top 10 most booked destinations for the
manager at Co-op Holidays, commented on
first time in recent years, knocking short-
the figures, saying that “It is unsurprising to
haul favourites out of the ranks.
see cruises sailing up holidaymakers’ wish-
Four new destinations enter the top 10 list
list, as with a host of on board amenities and
for 2024, including USA multi-centre trips
the ease of discovering bucket list locations
covering Las Vegas and New York,
like the Norwegian Fjords or Caribbean Islands
Dubrovnik and the Algarve.
being accessible by sea, hopping on board a
The demand for cruises has also risen
ship can be a great way to travel whether
dramatically, with bookings up 56% in 2023
with friends or cross-generational groups.”
year-on-year. Short-haul cruises have been
Want all the latest news and offers from
revealed as the third-most booked holiday
the highly popular sector? Head to our
type for this year, overtaking short-haul city
Cruising feature starting from page 15!
AUSTRALASIA & PACIFIC Head down under for the latest openings and one-of-a-kind tours.
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13th February
4th March
5th March
LGBTQ+ Holidays Showcase
Escorted Tours Showcase
Airline Showcase
Worthing
Cheltenham
Manchester
29th February Train & Gain Day
Basingstoke Cyplon's Grecotel showcase offers up complimentary four-night stays THE MINI-BROCHURE included in this
hospitality.
week’s issue of Travel Bulletin
In celebration of Cyplon Holidays'
spotlights Cyplon Holidays’ offerings
status as a preferred partner of Grecotel
across the Grecotel Hotels & Resorts
Hotels & Resorts, you can earn four
portfolio.
nights' complimentary accommodation
A range of hotels and beach &
at one of the Grecotel LUXME or all-
boutique resorts awaits discovery,
inclusive properties, subject to availability.
guaranteeing Grecotel’s signature blend
www.cyplon.co.uk/holidays/hotel-
of indulgent luxury and classic Greek
chains/grecotel
Book Four & Go Explore' with APT’s biggest-ever peaks incentive SIGNATURE SAILINGS of your own and £30 Love2shop vouchers are available this peak period, running until Making four or more Travelmarvel bookings on the Mekong, Douro, Rhine or Danube will guarantee a host of
Triple Shine points on P&O Select Fare cruises
rewards, with the chance to head aboard the MS Estrela on the Douro, newly-launched RV Apsara on the Mekong,
P&O’s 'TRIPLE Points Like
your own on the Shine
Princess Eleganza in Croatia or a range of the
Never Before' incentive runs
Rewards Club platform.
Contemporary River ships on the Rhine or Danube.
throughout January,
A number of Select Price
Alongside the chance to sail yourself, £30 Love2shop
applicable on all Select Fare
and Early Saver P&O
vouchers are included with every booking made during
cruises booked.
Cruises holidays are
the incentive period. To claim the reward, book four
securable with a 10%
Travelmarvel sailings and submit your details and
deposit when booking by
booking references on the APT & Travelmarvel claim
Points can be exchanged for a number of rewards,
th
from high street vouchers
March 4 , 2024.
form from the APT Agent Club.
to P&O Cruises holidays of
www.pocruises.com
www.aptouring.co.uk
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March 4th, 2024.
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Radisson celebrates the key to recordbreaking success RADISSON HOTEL Group wrapped up 2023 by celebrating a new company record, adding more than 30,000 keys to its international portfolio through new openings and signings. The TURKISH AIRLINES has continued its route expansion strategy by adding Australia to its network. The airline will offer three flights per week from Istanbul to Melbourne from March 15th, 2024 via Singapore, and will mark Turkish Airlines’ 346th global destination and 130th country served. The new flight path will open up Melbourne’s access to European, Middle Eastern and Africa markets. www.turkishairlines.com
Journey off-the-radar for less SATISFY YOUR client’s sense of adventure for less this year as Journey Latin America has Group has grown its business
refreshed three of its Private Journey itineraries, offering travellers a better value for money as
by nearly 50% since its
well as the opportunity to explore some of the region’s off-the-radar locations.
transformation in 2018. www.radissonhotels.com
The 12-day ‘Value Costa Rica: The Essential Highlights’ tour showcases the country’s top attractions, including Tortuguero National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest, with prices starting at £1,750 per person. In Mexico, the 12-day ‘Explore and Relax: Silver Cities to Pacific Coast’ offers travellers the
hakers s s r e v mo
&
chance to explore the heart of the inner-cities for £3,830 per person, including first-class accommodation. For those wanting to journey to one of the most remote locations on Earth, the 14-day ‘Signature Antarctica: Highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula’ is now on sale for £8,250 per person,
RIVIERA
including a full expedition cruise and a range of accommodation.
TRAVEL has
www.journeylatinamerica.com
boosted its trade team
Tourist numbers on the rise for Ras Al Khaimah
with the addition of Lloyd
RAS AL Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has recorded
Morris, key account manager
its best-ever year for tourism, welcoming a record 1.22 million overnight
for the UK & Ireland.
arrivals in 2023, up 8% on 2022 numbers and boasting a significant 24% The impressive performance is underscored by RAKTDA’s strategic
KUUSISTO
growth plans, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a ‘destination of the future’
Banyan Tree Group announces rebrand
has been
with heightened investment in infrastructure, targeted initiatives and
CELEBRATING THREE decades of
appointed as
developing an ecosystem rooted in sustainability.
success, Banyan Tree Group has
www.visitrasalkhaimah.com
evolved its umbrella brand to
the CEO of Finnair and will begin his role in July 2024.
‘Banyan Group’ to reflect the Group’s evolution into a multi-
LUFTHANSA
brand hospitality provider. The
GROUP has
Group has doubled its brand
welcomed
portfolio over five years and will
new senior
continue to grow this year with 19
director of sales for Northern
new openings.
Europe, Sven Thaler.
www.groupbanyan.com
Bottom: RAKTDA Movers & Shakers: Top: Riviera Travel, Middle: Finnair, Bottom: Lufthansa Group
year-on-year increase in international visitors. TURKKA
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AGENT INCENTIVES ● YOU HAVE the chance to join
HX on a fam trip to the Galápagos Islands when booking a HX Expedition voyage before March 31st, 2024. Agents qualifying will be entered into a prize draw, with 100 names drawn at random. www.HXexpeditions.com
Agent bulletin
● CYPLON HOLIDAYS’ 2024
incentive brochure features £10 vouchers per adult booked on Gold package holidays (£10 for Silver tier bookings) and accommodation-only Gold and Silver bookings when bookings are worth £1,500 or more. For bookings over £5,999, a choice of free gifts are on offer, which can be exchanged for the equivalent in vouchers. Free stays are also included with select property bookings. www.cyplon.co.uk ● ROYALTON RESORTS is
offering up places on a fivenight fam to its Antiguan properties. Bookings made by April 30th, 2024 will count as entries into the prize draw. Tickets to Girls Aloud's comeback tour and £20 Amazon vouchers are on offer with select bookings. www.royaltonrewards.com
VISIT ORLANDO welcomed representatives from TUI, Virgin Holidays, Hays Travel, Travel Counsellors, Magic Breaks and more on a week-long fam trip to the theme park capital. Exploring Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and SeaWorld Parks & Resorts in Orlando, the fam drew to a close with a networking member marketplace.
on offer with all A-ROSA package bookings made by the end of February. www.arosacruises.co.uk
● ALL CELESTYAL bookings made th
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otto
o e s S a e s op
e a a e , dd e
a , otto u t a sa G oup
Eclipse are on offer. If you make three or more cruises aboard Scenic Eclipse I or Scenic Eclipse II by March 8th, 2024, you might just be in with a chance of winning: email three booking references to agencysales@scenic.co.uk to enter the prize draw. Triple River Rewards & More points (worth £60) are up for grabs with each booking, too. www.scenic.co.uk
before February 29 include a £100 booking bonus, alongside 50% off all Celestyal Plus+ packages. www.celestyal.com
DESTINATION TRAINING:
● FIND OUT what’s new at New Smyrna Beach, and exactly why Brits continue to flood to the lush coastal spot an hour away from Orlando. £50 vouchers are up for grabs when completing three modules on the course. www.tourismgivesback.com/ courses-archive/nsb-insider/ ● CONTENT AND tools to bolster your Qatar knowledge are on offer, with completion of the course’s eight modules automatically entering you into a prize draw for a fam trip this year. www.qatarspecialist.lobsteraccess.com/selfregistration
● £50 HIGH Street vouchers are
● 10 PLACES on board Scenic
AGENT TRAINING
● ALOHA! HAWAII know-how awaits. With the destination striving to boost its in-market presence, get one step ahead of anticipated demand and destination growth by completing the course now. www.agents.gohawaii.com
CRUISE LINE TRAINING:
● BOAT LOADS of knowledge awaits on Virgin Voyages’ Seacademy: blending inside intel, education, marketing materials, and chances to join the cruise line on board for first-hand experience. www.travelbulletin.co.uk/virg in-voyage-travelgym
OPERATOR TRAINING:
n o i t i t e p m o C Three questions stand between you and a £100 shopping voucher, courtesy of SPL Villas! Find out more at ww.travelbulletin.co.uk/spl-villascompetition
● BECOME A certified Newmarket Achievement Award winner and pick up a whole host of knowledge on the Newmarket Holidays tour portfolio with its trade training platform. training.newmarketholidays.co.uk
● FIND OUT more about the AAT Kings collection, and earn places on fam trips and discounts on personal trips, by listening to the operator’s A-LIST ACCESS podcast. Each episode is linked to product quizzes, elevating your reward tiers from ‘GoGetter’ to ultimate ‘A-LISTER’ status. Register for the rewards programme and start tuning in at www.aatkings.com/alisters
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The land of la dolce vita calls for Newmarket TWO NEW tours have joined Newmarket Holidays’ Italian offering, doubling down on efforts that have seen the destination become the operator’s top-selling. The first of the itineraries, 'Highlights of Italy: Venice to Rome', lives up to its name
VENICE HAS introduced a €5 entry fee to streamline entry and preserve the city’s charm. The platform to pay the €5 day-tripper fee launched this month, encouraging visitors to make their payments before entry. The fee applies to select peak periods on certain days between April 25th to May 5th and, on weekends throughout May, June and July, from 8:30am to 4pm.
with guided tours of Venice, Assisi and Rome, with time to
Just Go! Holidays enjoys 28% year-onyear trade business rise
explore San Marino and
IT HAS been a bumper peaks for Just Go!
optional tours of the Vatican
Holidays so far, with trade bookings up 28%
manager, explained that, over the last 12
City and Sistine Chapel among
year-on-year.
months, the operator has "significantly grown
Padova, Bologna, Perugia,
other optional attractions. With
UK staycation bookings are up 23% year-
prices from £1,696 per person,
on-year, with even more notable growth
the tour includes flights; 10
(42%) on continental breaks.
breakfasts and five dinners; and seven guided tours. 'Milan, Verona and Lake Garda' is the slower-paced
Five-day coach breaks are, so far, leading
Claire Dutton, the operator's trade sales
awareness... through the trade" and conveyed that "it is so encouraging that it is paying off." The wider JG Travel Group's 'Golden Ticket' incentive offers up agent places aboard one
the way in terms of duration, enjoying a 35%
of Just Go!'s Northern Lights flights with
rise in booking against the same two-week
random bookings during this peaks period.
period in 2023.
www.justgoholidays.com/agents
second addition, soaking up studied culture of the Northern
Zeus International extends European portfolio
Italy cities included. Prices
ZEUS INTERNATIONAL Hotels and Resorts has acquired two new properties
start from £1,067 per person.
in Milan and Thessaloniki, as well as an office block in Athens, marking one
Richard Forde, the operator's
of the portfolio’s largest acquisitions to date.
head of trade sales, said
The announcement is part of the group’s ongoing expansion into privately-
Newmarket is "delighted to be
owned hotels in Italy and Greece, and is a huge milestone for the brand’s
supporting agents with two
expansion into the European hospitality market. Zeus’ European portfolio
Wizzair reintroduces Tel Aviv service
new exciting tours that provide
now sits at nine properties across southeast Europe.
FROM MARCH 1st, 2024, the
new ways of seeing this
www.zeus.international/
airline's previously-suspended
incredible country."
service to the Israeli city will return
Both prices feature a 15%
from Budapest, Bucharest, Sofia,
saving, available on bookings
London Luton, Krakow, and Rome.
made by March 15th, 2024.
Fares start at £31.99 for the
www.newmarketholidays.co.uk
London Luton service.
/agents-area
www.wizzair.com
International Hotels, Bottom Right: Canva Pro
the landscapes and long-
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SUDOKU
Win a £20 M&S voucher in the SuDoku prize puzzle
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Fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, column and each of the 3 x 3 squares contains the digits 1-9. Once you have completed the puzzle, simply identify the numbers that relate to the letters, A, B, C and D then e-mail the solution, with your name, company name, and full postal address plus phone and ABTA number if applicable to:
B C
competition@travelbulletin.co.uk Closing date for entries is Thursday, February 8th. Solution and new puzzle will appear next week. The winner for January 12th is For all competitions visit Jane Savage,http://www.travelbulletin.co.uk/component/r Your Co-op Travel. sform/form/1593-Travel-Trivia-Quiz
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T N E G A IGHT
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Love is in the air at Amari Raaya Maldives CALLING ALL the lovers, Amari Raaya Maldives has introduced a new package which offers a sanctuary of romance to the guests. The ‘Just the Two of Us’ package is tailor-made for couples to create lasting memories together, whether it be for
SANDRA MURRAY NORMANTON, YORKSHIRE
Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or just a chance to bask in the love with a partner. The package includes a 60-minute couple’s treatment in the spa, a professional photoshoot, a private sunset cruise, an intimate dinner under the stars and a room adorned with rose petals every night of the stay. The
HAPPY NEW Year everyone and here’s to lots of lovely bookings in 2024, I hope you had a good start to 2024!
package is valid until May 31st, with prices leading in a US$828 (approx. £655) per villa per night.
I’d be interested to know how many agents send their clients cards for birthdays, Christmas and New Year. I used to send my customers Christmas cards and my staff would sign the cards to make it more personal. It was great when customers rang up and wanted to book again. I was chatting with Jonathan from Oakwood Travel and he told me a client he had sent an xmas card to had just rung up and made a £7,000 booking – not bad! Customers used to say to me that they wanted to buy a holiday for someone (usually in the family) but didn’t know what to get: I used to say they could buy a holiday voucher
s e t i B s w e N • GRAB THOSE walking boots and hit the hikes as Corsican Places has put its 2024 walking tours on sale. • AGENTS CAN learn what is under the sustainability spotlight on April 17th, 2024, as the Spanish Tourist Office has confirmed the return of Sustainability Day. • THE SECOND week of January has saw the Advantage Travel
from us and then spend it in the shop on whatever they had
Partnership hit a record-breaking number of sales, with bookings
chosen or put it towards a holiday that was popular. Clients
up 14% from the same period last year.
like to think they are getting a good deal or bargain! I think its going to be an interesting year for booking trends, people are changing from being in shops to being home workers of which there are more and more. I certainly think TV will continue to have an influence, river cruises are becoming more popular and programmes hosted by someone that is well known. I think people want new ideas and destinations. I also believe we should be doing more to let people know about the plight of extinct animals and also animals that aren’t looked after properly – there are too many companies keeping animals and not treating them properly, they are just for profit. Hot off the press: the 2024 Yorkshire ABTA Ball will be on th
Thursday July 18 , at the usual hotel: the Village Hotel (Junction 28 M62, South Leeds), I will be contacting tour operators next week with full details. A happy and prosperous 2024 to everyone.
CONTINUING WITH its European expansion, Finnair is set to once again take its Helsinki to Tartu route to the skies. Aiming to expand its Estonian services to the European capital of culture, this new connection will take flight from March 31st, 2024, and will operate 12 times per week. www.finnair.com
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Industry by...
t h g i s in
when taking a holiday at sea, and can
delegates will be the chance to hear
then take advantage of landmark
from destination experts, who will
locations and hidden gems across the
provide the latest industry updates as
likes of the Mediterranean, northern
well as offer invaluable sales tips and
Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.
advice.
As cruise ships are back to sailing on
Andy Harmer, CLIA’s managing director for the UK & Ireland, sets course for 2024, spotlighting the destination-intensive nature of cruising as a key selling point.
“
...agents can feel confident recommending a cruise to their customers no matter where they want to explore.”
We've also enhanced our training
a global basis, we are once again
materials to ensure agents are covered
highlighting how the world is within
for all the key ports of calls. The CLIA
easy reach via our member lines. More
website contains a wide range of
specifically, we have over 20 vessels
tailored materials to suit all agents,
entering the market this year, with four
regardless of their learning
million additional passengers required
preferences. Simply head online to take
to meet capacity. As such, the yet-to-
advantage of materials including
cruise market is more important than
factsheets, training modules, specialist
ever, with the allure of the immersive
podcasts and videos.
destinations we serve a critical hook in
The industry continues to partner
tempting customers onboard.
with city authorities, ports and other
With such a wide variety of
organisations to help safeguard the
destinations available, agents can feel
destinations we visit. We share a
confident recommending a cruise to
common vision to secure the social
their customers no matter where they
and economic benefits of tourism for
want to explore. And when you
local communities, while preserving
combine this with the incredible service
the long-term sustainability of all
and offerings onboard, it makes an
destinations for future generations.
escape at sea hard to beat. Destinations will be a key focus for
On behalf of everyone at CLIA, we can't wait to work with you again over
us across 2024, including at our annual
the next 12 months. It's set to be
conference, which has the theme
another record-breaking year, with
#DiscoverMore. The conference will
millions of passengers heading to all
THE WEALTH of destinations on offer
take place from May 23-25 in
four corners of the globe via any
to passengers has always been central
Southampton and is the largest annual
number of amazing cruise ships.
to the advantages of taking a cruise.
travel agent event of its kind in Europe.
Thanks as always for your fantastic
Travellers only need to unpack once
Among the activities on offer to the 800
support.
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river cruising RIVIERA RIDES WAVE OF SUCCESS Riviera Travel celebrates Wave sales success and prepares for its spotlight on the silver screen.
RIVIERA TRAVEL is riding the wave of
targets, two new members will join the
demonstrate what a brilliant job travel
success after it has revealed that Wave
operator’s trade team by the end of
agents do.”
trading through its agent partners is up
January in the roles of key account
50% year-on-year. The river cruise
managers for Scotland and Ireland, and
set to appear on the silver screen on
specialist has attributed its success to
for the UK and Ireland.
January 26th and February 2nd during
having a great engagement with its
Stuart Milan, trading director,
In other good news, Riviera Travel is
two episodes of ‘Cruising with Susan
dedicated agents and focusing its efforts
commented that it is “fantastic to see
Calman’ on Channel 5. The comedian
on strengthening its trade team.
such a positive performance from our
and presenter will travel along the
agent partners” and he notes the
Douro river as part of a seven-night
success river cruising is having within
itinerary and enjoy excursions in Porto,
Following this achievement and keeping in line with its team expansion
the market, with “‘The Blue Danube’,
Mateus Palace, Salamanca and Almeida.
Aqua Expeditions joins expedition network
‘The Douro, Porto and Salamanca’ and
Phil Hullah, chief executive of Riviera,
‘Rhine Cruises to Switzerland’ itineraries
highlights the popularity of the Douro
AQUA EXPEDITIONS has joined the
making up the majority of sales.”
itineraries with UK travellers, and is
Expedition Cruise Network alongside
Vicky Billing, head of Trade
“confident that having Susan travel with
Aranui Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises
Partnerships, said that the “results are a
[Riviera] will further highlight the relaxing
& Tours, bringing the total network up to
testament to the hard work we have put
and immersive appeal” of river cruises.
23 operators.
in to build out trade partnerships and
www.rivieratravel.co.uk
Francesco Gali Zugaro, CEO and
Image Credits: Top: Riviera Travel, Bottom: A-ROSA
Founder of Aqua Expeditions, has said that she has always believed in the
A-ROSA makes a splash
power of collaboration and believes that
GRAB THE armbands and goggles, A-ROSA River Cruises is
joining the Expedition Cruise Network will
once again offering swim lessons for children on board the
“demonstrate our commitment,
family vessel A-ROSA SENA, following its inaugural programme
experiences and allow us to be a part of a
last year. Lessons will now be offered on three summer
well-established community dedicated to
departures: July 27th, August 3rd and 10th, 2024, with both
preserving the world’s most biodiverse
beginner, intermediate and advanced options available. Prices
destinations through responsible
for the courses begin at €149 per child.
exploration.” www.aquaexpeditions.com
www.arosa-cruises.co.uk
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JANUARY 26 2024
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Sit back and relax on Europe’s iconic waterways FIND THE offer that is right for your client as European Waterways is offering up to 20% off a range of charters and cabins throughout its 2024 programme. With a large roster of departures and itineraries to choose from, there is something for all types of cruisers to enjoy, whether they prefer stepping back in time and sailing along the Canal de Braire – France’s oldest canal – on board the
Travel back to the 17th century with Le Boat FORGET THE cold nights of
Renaissance, or sampling the finest wines in all of the France in Champagne on board the Panache. When booked before February 19th, 2024,
cruise line is offering no single supplements
January and dream of spending
the offers are available across multiple
for a selection of 2024 cruises, including the
the summer basking in the sun
voyages through the summer season in a
Panache departing on March 31st, the Spirit
on the entrancing waters of the
number of destinations, including
of Scotland on April 7th and May 5th, La Belle
Canal du Midi with Le Boat.
Burgundy, Loire Valley, Champagne, Italy
Epoque in Burgundy on April 7th and August
and Scotland.
11th, and La Belle Vita in Italy on May 12th
Weaving its way through the rolling hills of Southern France, the aquatic marvel stretches
Solo cruisers can also look forward to a summer under the European sun as the
and 19th, June 2nd and September 15th. www.europeanwaterways.com
over 150 miles, connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and takes voyagers back in time to the 17th century. Voyagers can indulge in
Embark in bankside luxury this summer
masterful wine-tasting
TREAT YOUR clients to a taste of luxury for
Some of the itineraries included in the
experiences in the region’s many
less this summer as AMADEUS’ Spring and
sale are the seven-night ‘Provence &
vineyards, as well as try
Summer Sale allows travellers to enjoy
Burgundy’ sailing on board the AMADEUS
authentic delicacies in one of the
complimentary flights, transfers and
Provence through Lyon, Arles and Avignon
world’s most renowned
excursions.
priced from £1,699 per guest; the ‘Classical
gastronomic locations. History
Available on a selection of five-star
Rhine Cruise’ that takes guests on an
buffs can take in the ethereal
voyages on the Tulip, Rhine, Danube and
adventurous journey into the culture of the
cathedrals and medieval cities
Rhône rivers, travellers can pick the
Rhine from £2,199 per person; the ‘Tulip
dotted along the river banks, and
itinerary that is right for them to sit back and
Serenade’ itinerary where cruisers can
families have the opportunity to
relax as they cruise through some of
discover quaint fishing villages and
visit the Luna Park in Le Cap
Europe’s most serene landscapes.
colourful floral displays in Brussels,
d’Adge, offering endless
Antwerp and Rotterdam for £1,999 per
entertainment for all.
person; and the ‘Blue Danube’ cruise where
Le Boat is offering a sevennight self-catered stay on the Canal du Midi in July 2024,
monasteries and castles rise from the banks of the river, priced at £2,199 per person. All cruises available in the luxury Spring
priced at £1,599 per boat.
and Summer offer must be booked by
Transport to and from the boat’s
February 29th, 2024, and include
base location in Castelnaudary is
complimentary flights and off-board
not included.
excursions.
www.leboat.co.uk
www.amadeus-rivercruises.co.uk
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ocean cruising THE BEAUTY OF CRUISING MSC Cruises’ ‘For a greater beauty’ campaign encourages travellers to view beauty through a more conscious lense.
WHILE BEAUTY is in the eye of the
globe. The campaign will be active in
emphasises the beauty that can be had
beholder, MSC Cruises’ latest global
more than 30 countries worldwide and
through experiences and spending
campaign encourages travellers to look
will be broadcast across a range of
quality times with loved ones to
deeper into the authentic beauty of the
avenues, including TV, print media and
treasure those memories forever.
oceans, wanting to create a more
digital platforms.
profound respect for the seas.
In other news for MSC, the cruise
MSC Cruises’ managing director,
line has announced another milestone
Antonio Paradiso, has said that the aim
in its US expansion by opening a new
immerse into nature and into
of the campaign was to “create a new
home port in Galveston, Texas. The
experiences both on and off board that
visual experience that incorporates our
port will become home to MSC
they can have in destinations across the
brand values and respect for the ocean
Seascape from November 2025,
and planet”, encouraging MSC
becoming the cruise line’s fourth home
customers to “discover the beauty of
port within the US.
The campaign invites travellers to
Windstar’s winter is here to stay
cruising in a more conscious way.”
THE STAR Legend will continue to sail the
LNG-powered vessel, MSC World
unique seven-night itineraries to
Med for another winter period as
Europa, the campaign highlights the
destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico
Windstar Cruises has rejoiced in the
outward beauty of the vessels
and Honduras.
success of her inaugural season this year.
themselves, but more importantly it
www.msccruise.co.uk
Filmed on board the cruise line’s first
Sales are now open for year-round sailings from the new port, offering
After an influx of bookings and positive
Image Credits: Top: MSC Cruises, Bottom: Holland America Line
feedback for the seasonal sailing, the cruise line has enhanced its winter
Holland America sets sail for the Orient
offering within the Mediterranean with
HOLLAND AMERICA Line’s freshly-launched 2025-2026 Asia
new itineraries and opportunities to book
programme is now on sale and features visits to more than 50
for longer voyages in 2024/2025.
ports across 11 countries. Departing from Hong Kong, Japan and
Windstar will now offer five itineraries
Singapore between September 2025 and April 2026, the new
in the Mediterranean for the 2025 season,
itineraries will range from 13 to 15 days and will call into
with visits to Italy, Nice, Corfu, Barcelona,
Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South
Rome, Venice, among others.
Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
www.windstarcruises.com
www.hollandamerica.com
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Celestyal cruises into the winter season FOR THE first time ever, Celestyal Cruises will be sailing off into the winter sunset as the cruise line has announced its inaugural winter season will commence from November 2024. The season will kick off aboard the Celestyal Journey where she will set sail on
Cruise Croatia offers solitude at sea
a seven-night ‘Desert Days’ tour, visiting
GOOD NEWS for those who wish
the Persian Gulf. The winter voyage will
to sail the seas solo style as
commence until January 18th, 2025, before
Cruise Croatia has boosted its solo
the vessel will return to her core
traveller offering with dedicated
programme in April.
single occupancy cabins on every departure throughout 2024. Alongside the cabins which will
four new countries and six new ports within
Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer, has said the feedback on the port-intensive nature of the existing Celestyal itineraries
be available for no extra charge,
meant that the Persian Gulf is perfectly
Celestyal has also confirmed plans to
Cruise Croatia will also provide
primed to deliver “those unmissable
double its brand and communications team
exclusive experiences tailored for
moments our clients and trade partners love,
with six further appointments, in line with
the people going it alone both on
blending smaller shore-side experiences
its 2023 announcement that the UK trade
board and ashore.
with the bigger bucket-list ones.”
team will be doubled by 2024.
The cruise line is offering 144
Alongside the season expansion,
www.celestyal.com
departures across 10 itineraries in 2024. www.cruisecroatia.com
Experience China: the Viking way VIKING CRUISES is offering guests
September to November 2024 on board the
exclusive access to China this year as three
Viking Yi Dun – formerly the Viking Sun –
new voyages have been put on the roster.
offering immersive experiences, lectures
Ranging from 10 to 20 days, the three
about the history of the region, and a mouth-
itineraries will allow guests to explore
watering service of Chinese-inspired cuisine.
Cunard takes speakers to the sea
some of the region’s most iconic cities,
The three voyages include the 20-day
including Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong,
‘Wonders of China’ itinerary which
ENLIGHTEN AND entertain is
but will also set sail to the underbelly of the
combines China’s historic landmarks with
Cunard’s mantra for the new year
region, allowing guests to access remote
the exploration of UNESCO World Heritage
as the cruise line has announced
ports along the coastline that are only
site Gulangyu Island in Xiamen. Prices lead
its most extensive Insight
accessible to Viking.
in from £9,790 per person.
Speaker programme to date,
The new voyages will operate from
The 10-day ‘China Discovery’ tour allows
welcoming 430 notable experts
guests to experience Buddhist shrines in
to take to the stage across the
Zhoushan and Cantonese dim sum in
entire Cunard fleet.
Shenzhen with prices starting from £4,590
Some of the guest speakers
per person, and the 15-day ‘Classic China &
include journalist and TV icon
the Coast’ combines the above with the
Ross Kemp, MasterChef judge
opportunity to see the Great Wall, the
Greg Wallace, and sports
Forbidden City and the Terra Cotta Warriors.
presenter Clare Balding.
Prices lead in from £6,990 per person.
www.cunard.com
www.vikingcruises.co.uk
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Sustainable Travel
BEYOND GREEN GIVES BACK An eco-friendly property portfolio is going Beyond Green, vowing 1% of annual sales from its global resorts and properties to support environmental good causes. BEYOND GREEN, a portfolio of green
fulfil our commitment to supporting
converting glass to sand for use in its
accommodation options globally, has
environmental causes.”
on-site golf bunkers.
vouched to donate 1% of its annual
CEO of 1% for the Planet, Kate
Further afield, and perhaps a pick for
sales to support non-profit organisations
Williams, was also unrelenting in her
the more sustainably-conscious rather
through 1% for the Planet.
aspiration that the initiative continues to
than budget-conscious, is The Brando,
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of the wider
contribute to “vital work to increase
in French Polynesia, starts from
Preferred Travel Group which operates
giving and support on-the-ground
£2,790 per night. Given its name from
the Beyond Green portfolio, said that
action.”
Marlon Brando, a visionary behind the
the organisation is “excited to further
Beyond Green properties include The
property, The Brando guarantees the
Ranch at Laguna Beach, a sustainable
use of local, renewable and recycled
pick in the Golden State with rates from
building materials, along with an
£375 per night. The Ranch is a fully-
advanced water conservation and waste
renovated 1950s Californian resort,
management system, reassuring the
RESEARCH FROM InsureandGo might
blending SoCal vibes with sustainability
eco-conscious that sustainability is
come as a surprise to sustainable travel
down to the very finest of details,
much more than a buzzword for the
sceptics. A survey’s findings revealed
including biodegradable bamboo room
property.
that almost half (47%) of holidaymakers
keys and on-site glass bottle crusher
www.staybeyondgreen.com
Half of travellers would pay eco premium
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extra per person to choose a green or sustainable accommodation option. Among those who travel overseas
Valencia vies for sustainable victory
several time a year, the numbers rise to
VALENCIA HAS earned the mantle of the
61%, with the average additional spend
Mediterranean’s only European Green Capital, thanks to
regular travellers are willing to spend
efforts to measure the carbon and water footprint of
equating to £200 per person.
tourism organisations.
A fifth of travellers are willing to
In celebration of the award, the city is hosting a
consider closer-to-home options to make
number of exhibitions and installations spotlight the
their trips more sustainable.
city’s sustainable spirit. www.visitvalencia.com/en
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Exodus swaps runways for railway tracks 2024 IS off to a sustainable start for Exodus Adventure Travels: along with its 50th anniversary, there was a more environmental cause for celebration in the form of its BCorp certification, recognising its sustainable strides. Were that enough to reflect Exodus’ eco-approach, the
St. Regis’ sustainable celebrations
certification followed four new flight-free
THIS YEAR marks the one year
rail travel expert Byway.
trips, stemming from its partnership with
anniversary of the St. Regis
Beyond several continental rail breaks in
Maldives Vommuli Resort’s
Italy and Portuguese Camino, guests can go
partnership with Reefscapers,
cross-continent on ‘Treasures of Morocco’, a
the coral propagation
Premium Adventure-category itinerary that
programme.
blends the best of Morocco. En route,
bed-and-breakfast accommodation with
between stays in traditional riads and a
select meals, and can be combined with the
the celebrations with snorkelling
Guests are invited to dive into
luxury desert camp, visits to Casablanca, Fez
flight-free return rain travel and six nights’
trips into the surrounding
and Marrakech showcase all the nation is
accommodation from Byway, starting at
waters, take part in marine
known and celebrated for and much more.
£1,253 per person.
biology workshops, and sponsor
The 11-night ‘Treasures of Morocco’
www.exodus.co.uk /
coral frames for reef generation.
option starts from £2,699 per person with
www.byway.travel/exodus
The resort’s in-house marine biologist, Hazel Araujo, and their team support long-term coral health projects.
Environmentally-friendly families or eco conscious couples: the Maldives calls PULSE HOTELS & Resorts has a well-
Curated spa treatments use locally-
established envelope-pushing approach,
sourced ingredients for sustainable serenity,
cemented further by its sustainable
guaranteeing the natural vibe is carried on
approach across the Nova and Kandima
beyond the surroundings of its 76
properties in the Maldives.
overwater villas. Seven-night stays for two,
Nova Maldives, on the South Ari Atoll,
with flights from London Heathrow, are
Intrepid makes £500,000 pledge
makes the most of the plentiful marine life
bookable through Destination2 from £3,129
in the surrounding waters with bucket-list
per person.
SUSTAINABILITY MEANS much
swimming excursions to explore the whale
For eco-friendly families, Kandima
more than protecting the
shark, manta ray and other marine species
Maldives is equally blessed with rich
environment around us: Intrepid
circling the resort.
biodiversity and surroundings and more
Travel is doubling down on
multi-generational facilities and activities.
efforts to support social and
Fresh-catch, locally-sourced meals give a
economic sustainability by
taste of the natural environment with the
matching donations up to
EsKape Spa offering equally natural
£500,000 to The Intrepid
treatments that spotlight the power of
Foundation. Last year, the non-
nature’s ingredients. Seven-night options
profit arm delivered 108 tonnes
for families of four start from £1,582 per
of supplies to communities
person through Destination2.
affected by the earthquake in
www.pulseresorts.com /
Morocco, among other projects.
www.destination2.co.uk
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Australia & Pacfic INTO THE WILDERNESS From wilderness escapes to gazing upon the stars, Tasmania is a nature-lovers dream.
FROM IDYLLIC beaches and enchanting
chaos to a small town that is driving
nature trails to an abundance of wildlife
people to the island, but the region’s
the southern hemisphere is one of
at your doorstep (quite literally in the
globally-renowned wines and whiskies,
Australia’s most iconic wilderness
case of viral sensation Neil the Seal),
the ancient landscape that holds echoes
experiences. Pumphouse Point offers
Tasmania has skyrocketed up the ranks
of the past, and a wild host of
visitors a unique adults-only retreat,
and has become an increasingly popular
wilderness experiences that await.
housing 19 boutique rooms and suites
wish-list destination. It is not just the chance to see the large southern elephant seal causing
Boasting the cleanest air in the world, Tasmania is known for its dark skies with
Tucked away upon the deepest lake in
that gaze outwards over the glacial waters of Lake St Clair.
minimal light pollution, making the
If your clients are avid walkers and
island a stargazer’s paradise. The
explorers, a fifth of Tasmania’s landmass
Astronomical Society of Tasmania hosts
is made up of national parks, each
the popular Public Night Sky Viewing
offering jaw-dropping sights and a
Evenings at the Mount Pleasant site for
chance to immerse into ‘one of the last
AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL carrier, Qantas,
everyone to gaze upon the stars and
great wildernesses on Earth’.
is taking flight on a new international route
learn about the universe beyond.
www.discovertasmania.com
Quantas brings the UK to Darwin
offering UK travellers more choice to the country’s Northern Territory. From December 9th, 2024, the new
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service will operate between Singapore and Darwin, offering travellers from
Tread the unbeaten track of the Torres
London a new one-stop service while also
THE TORRES Strait Islands, once inaccessible to travellers, are
opening up onward connections to the
now open for business as Strait Experience has launched a
airline’s domestic network across Australia.
three-day ‘A Strait Escape’ tour of the archipelago. Visitors can
Flights will initially operate five days per
truly step off the beaten track and learn about the traditional
week, and are set to become daily by
practices of the region, including spear-making, cooking in earth
March 2025. Fares from London to Darwin
ovens and weaving from the residents. Prices for the tour lead in
lead in from £1,536 return.
at AUS$3,464 including domestic flights and accommodation.
www.qantas.com
www.straitexperience.com
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JANUARY 26 2024
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Tahiti welcomes refreshed Westin resort HOPING TO raise the bar for opulence and indulgence on Bora Bora is the recentlyrefurbished Westin Bora Bora. A staple in its former iteration as Le Méridien, the property has heightened its sophisticated and wellness-centric
Ayers Rock Resort makes eco first
approach, all the while retaining its
STAYING ON the theme of
waters.
sustainability as we journey
backdrop of pristine sand and crystal-clear The property’s signature fusion of
down under is Ayers Rock
modern indulgence and Polynesian charm
Resort, Uluru, which has earned
has been retained and elevated.
both Advance Ecotourism and
Accommodation options spanning over-
Respecting Our Culture
water bungalows and villas, on the
certifications as it celebrates its
doorstep of the resort’s expansive lagoon,
40th anniversary. The property
invite not only indulgence but natural
property nears its reopening in May.
remains a marvel in the region’s
exploration via a range of diving and
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bobwi-the-
slate of sustainable spots.
snorkelling facilities.
westin-bora-bora-resort-and-spa
Rates are set to be confirmed as the
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AAT Kings’ cut-price peaks AAT KINGS departures between April 1st
Shark Bay), centrally-located premium
and December 31st are eligible for 10%
hotel accommodation, private airport
savings during the peaks campaign, which
transfers and admission to Shark Bay,
th
Nambung & Yanchep National Parks and El
Guided tour options included in the offer
Questro Wilderness Park. Select meals are
runs until February 29 , 2024. span durations of four to 22 days, across a host of popular spots throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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Savings worth nearly £1,000 per person
included. Cut-price experiences can be secured with deposits of £100 per person. www.aatkings.com/alisters
Scenic enhances land programme
are on offer, with cut-price trips available to
TWO NEW options have joined
secure with a low deposit offer of £100 per
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours’
person.
land programme down under.
The bumper 21-day 'Wonders of the West
Alongside the enhanced 23- and
Coast & Kimberley' itinerary is on sale for
24-day options, shorter 13-day
£8,919 per person (down from £9,910) in
‘Very Best of Australia’ (from
June and July. The comprehensive, 21-day
£5,145) and ‘Very Best of New
tour includes excursions to two UNESCO
Zealand’ from (£4,745) options
World Heritage sites (Ningaloo Coast and
are on offer. www.scenic.co.uk
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APT heads down (under) the rabbit hole APT & TRAVELMARVEL’S Worldwide
The shorter ‘New Zealand
JANUARY 26 2024
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What is your go-to method for de-stressing? Jeanette Ratcliffe Publisher jeanette.ratcliffe@travelbulletin.co.uk Painting.
Sale offers a host of savings across
Getaway’ option, following a similar
the globe: the operator’s New
route from Auckland to Christchurch,
Zealand range is featured, offering
is also included for those looking for
savings up to £400 per person with
a less-comprehensive (and cost-
Simon Eddolls
free flights until February 29th, 2024.
intensive) option. With savings
Sales Director simon.eddolls@travelbulletin.co.uk Cricket.
‘New Zealand Wonderland’ swaps
worth £200 per person, the 15-day
the land of Tweedle Dee and
escorted tour starts from £3,995 per
Tweedle Dum for the land of the long
person.
white cloud: on the 17-day land
www.aptouring.co.uk
journey, the island nation’s most scenic and near-unbelievable sights
Sarah Terry Senior Account Manager sarah.terry@travelbulletin.co.uk Swimming.
are on show, blended with locallyinspired dining and must-do sightseeing moments. The ‘New Zealand Wonderland’ itinerary
Tim Podger Account Manager - Far East Golf.
features £400 per person savings, meaning the 17-day tour starts from £5.795 per person during the sale period.
Matthew Hayhoe Acting Editor matthew.hayhoe@travelbulletin.co.uk Incense and instrumentals!
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Fiji connection fever takes flight
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DECEMBER SAW the launch of two new routes, connecting the island of Fiji better than ever before, enabling a host of twin-centre holiday options for guests. Air Calin’s weekly flight from Nadi to Papeete (Tahiti) took flight on December
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6th, 2023, joined just the day after by Fiji Airways’ twice-weekly direct service from Nadi to the New Caledonain capital, Numea. www.fiji.travel
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