Travel Bulletin 26th January 2024

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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

Image Credits: Calendar: Adobe Stock, Middle: Cyplon Holidays/Grecotel Hotels & Resorts, Bottom: P&O Cruises

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

Image Credits: Top: Turkish Airlines, Top Left: Radisson Hotel Group, Bottom Right: Banyan Group,

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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

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A

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

January 12th Solution: A=3 B=4 C=5 D=8

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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 INSIGHT

JANUARY 26 2024

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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

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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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RIVER CRUISING

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

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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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JANUARY 26 2024

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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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JANUARY 26 2024

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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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