Travel Bulletin 26th October 2018

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AIR TRANSAT, which specialises in bookings to Canada as well as more than 60 destinations across 30 countries, held a networking and information event at Canada House in central London. Special guests included diplomats as well as representatives from across a wide range of travel industry sectors. Pictured enjoying the evening’s festivities are, from left to right: Donna Cook and Anita Brandrick, DNATA; Lou Baillie from Air Transat; and Theresa Bassett, DNATA.

Happy homeworkers: Travel Agent satisfaction hits five-year high AN ANNUAL survey conducted by The Personal Travel Agents at Co-operative Travel has revealed a five-year high in happiness amongst its homeworkers. The news comes at the same time as the homeworking brand from Midcounties Cooperative Travel announces its half-year sales results, which show a robust six months, despite a challenging climate.

The survey, has assessed responses from homeworkers to questions about their job satisfaction - including factors such as earnings, support and training - and revealing some of the highest scores to date; 97% of the Personal Travel Agents were ‘Very Happy’ or ‘Happy’ when they sat at their desk in the morning. Similarly, an encouraging 75% said that their earnings were meeting their expectations.

When it comes to operational, admin and customer-care backing from central teams who support the personal travel agents, 96% of homeworkers scored positively, the highest

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figure in five years. For the marketing support category, again the scores were the highest ever, with 90% of homeworkers scoring positively.

Sheena Whittle, head of The Personal Travel Agents at Cooperative Travel, said “We’re extremely heartened by the results of our 2018 survey. Over the past six years, we have been striving to create a supportive and nurturing working environment for our Personal Travel Agents and have continued to use our survey results to direct our focus and investment. This research really demonstrates our success in achieving that goal.

“The statistic that makes me most proud is that, in the 2018 survey, 97% of our Personal Travel Agents say that when they sit at their desk in the morning, ready to start work, they feel either happy or very happy. I’d like to see that reach 100 % in 2019!”

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Another day in ‘festive season paradise’ at Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort OUTRIGGER MAURITIUS Beach resort has revealed festive dining options and a programme for both kids and adults from December 21 to January 6.

Guests can enjoy a host of activities, for example a Christmas Eve gala menu with a jazz theme at the Plantation Club, a Christmas show at Bar Bleu, jazz brunches and the option to ring in the new year at the New Year’s Eve party celebration being held at various locations around the resort.

Cyrille Carmona, general manager of the resort, said: “Outrigger has created a festive season paradise in one of the most exotic beachfront destinations in the world. The seasonal magic of holidays in Mauritius will be here in abundance for families, couples and friends to cherish forever.”

There will be themed dining occasions such as French, Spanish and Turkish cuisine, lobster, seafood and more.

The seasonal offerings range from sega dance to chill out, jazz to 1980s, and (for rum lovers) Mauritian rum tasting with local dancing, arts and crafts.

For sports enthusiasts, Outrigger will arrange a selection of activities such as tennis, water polo, beach volleyball, aqua gym, Bocce sessions, full-body workouts, table tennis, volleyball and a teen tug of war.

Guests can enjoy personalised therapeutic sessions at the Navasana Spa, romantic candlelit dinners for two on the beach, and eco trips to Le Morne Brabant, Grand Port and Chamarel or Souillac on eco-friendly electric bicycles.

Bedsonline celebrates ten years in the UK with special anniversary event BEDSONLINE, A global provider of accommodation and complementary products exclusively for travel agents, recently celebrated the completion of a successful decade in the UK market.

Hosting an event which welcomed clients from across the country for a dinner at the Swan, part of Shakespeare's Globe Restaurant in London, the company presented its latest news, including a new brand identity and website.

Carlos Feliu, regional retail travel agent director Iberia, UK & Ireland said: “It gives me great pleasure to celebrate this key milestone for the story of Bedsonline in the UK market. After ten years of achievement and growth, we have managed to consolidate our position in the market by confirming the UK as our second main source market globally, second only to our founding market, Spain.”

The new enhanced travel agent offering follows the recent integration of GTA and Tourico Holidays into the parent group that Bedsonline belongs to. This has allowed Bedsonline to not only expand its portfolio offering, but

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Pictured enjoying the celebrations are, from the left: Miya Gilritchie from Bedsonline; Meherwan Bozorgi and Benafshan Bozorgi from Global Travel Experts; Tom Bell and Julie Hughes from Bedsonline; Paras Meisheri of Gifto Travels; Mandy Vencatachellum for Bedsonline; and Cy Mistry, Global Travel Experts.

also to offer a new 360 degree solution with the aim to improve the experience for travel agents. The platform now offers travel agents globally the following benefits: a diverse and competitive product portfolio; powerful and user-friendly technology; and local knowledge combined with a global offering.

Speaking to Travel Bulletin, Tom Bell, the company’s regional manager for north-central UK & Ireland, said:

“We've had a lot more business clients than we've ever had and the brand refresh is more professional giving a much better feel to what we offer as a company and it incorporates the TravelCube and Tourico brands.”

Also highlighting the expansion of the team, Bell said: “As of the end of November we will have a team of 12 on the road – along with which I hope we’ll have a much closer relationship with our clients.”

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A-ROSA River Cruises: e-bikes are wheelie in demand A-ROSA River Cruises is offering electric bicycles onboard its ships, following a successful summer trial of the bikes being used along the river Seine.

The cruise company has seen growing demand from customers for bike tours in many of the cities and destinations visited.

Lucia Rowe, head of AROSA UK and Ireland said: “Exploring a destination or city on a bike is an incredible way to experience it.

“We offer bike tours on all our ships, but these new e-bikes make our excursions even more accessible and will appeal to a more varied audience.”

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Attention beer connoisseurs! You’ll ‘barley’ recognise SeaWorld Orlando during the festive season SEAWORLD ORLANDO will put on a new event over the festive season to entice lovers of beer. More than 200 brews on draft will be available at 18 locations around the park from breweries across the state of Florida, plus a few domestic and international craft favourites.

For something a bit more family friendly world-renowned animal expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna is back for another weekend of excitement and storytelling at SeaWorld Orlando on November 3 and 4. The internationally known conservationist, author, television personality and lifelong adventurer will share animal facts and his travel tales

during interactive presentations at 13:00 and 15:00 inside the Nautilus Theater.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration will bring together family fun and holiday traditions on select nights November 17December 31 and the activities are included with park admission.

In addition to shows included with park admission, SeaWorld will offer several opportunities for guests to interact with Jack Hanna at the park including meet-and-greets, autograph signings and exclusive dining packages.

For more information visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.

Winter warmer offer at Warner Leisure Hotels WARNER LEISURE Hotels is inviting clients to embrace the winter months and get cosy at one of its 13 country and coastal retreats, with savings of up to £40 per person.

Active guests can try their hand at archery, Zumba, Foot Golf, Nordic Walking, Zorbing, Fencing, and Walking Rugby. Those who want a more relaxed break can opt to spend the day by the heated swimming pool, while enjoying a healing spa treatment A three-night stay at Bembridge Coastal Hotel, Isle of Wight arriving on November 23, starts from £145 per person. This price includes the Simply Dine package.

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Scenic Group seeks to stamp out Brexit anxiety for cruise travellers

NEWLYWEDS SEEKING an adventurous honeymoon can take advantage of Cap Maison Resort’s “Adventuremoon” programme in St Lucia, including climbing, snorkelling, Segway excursions and horseback riding on deserted beaches. See www.capmaison.com for more information.

New Zealand dreams popular with British holidaymakers NEW ZEALAND has come out on top as the UK’s dream holiday destination. The On The Go Tours survey of 2,000 people from across the country, revealed that 27% of respondents chose New Zealand as their number one destination.

On a regional level, New Zealand came out on top in the South West, North West, East Midlands, East of England and Scotland. Australia, New Zealand’s antipodean neighbour, was a close second, coming on top among holidaymakers in the South East, Wales, Northern Ireland, the North East and Yorkshire & Humber.

In third position was the USA, which was the dream destination for London and the West Midlands.

The survey found that London is the most adventurous city in the UK, with one in 20 Londoners admitting that they have an “extremely adventurous” personality and 49% stating they are “somewhat adventurous”.

The joint force is with Back-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel SISTER TOURING companies, Back-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel are delivering joint sales representation across the UK market.

This change is in response to Back-Roads Touring experiencing growth in the UK market as the demand for off-the-beaten-track tours for small groups increases and Topdeck continues to see a strong response from the youth group travel market.

The joint sales team will consist of Lockie Kerr and Zachary Sewell. Lockie Kerr said that “combining sales forces will provide an opportunity to spend more time educating UK agents on the brands latest offerings, and we are excited about the opportunity to extend our support further with partners.”

Back-Roads Touring specialises in small group and bespoke tours in the UK, Europe and Asia with a focus on local knowledge, culinary experiences, sustainable tourism and boutique accommodation.

Meanwhile, Topdeck caters for travellers aged from 18 to ‘30-something’, with itineraries across Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, North America, Africa and the Middle East.

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WITH UNCERTAINTY still surrounding Brexit negotiations, the Scenic Group has made a price promise to its cruise customers with a guarantee of no price increase, regardless of the outcome of ongoing talks between UK and EU leaders. The company has launched the Emerald Waterways & Scenic Luxury Cruises Brexit Assurance.

“We constantly talk to our customers and know their concerns around travel with the growing uncertainty surrounding Brexit,” said Colin Downing, managing director UK, Scenic Group.

“It’s important to us to address those fears and ensure them complete peace of mind by emphasising our promise of no price increase after booking regardless of the Brexit outcome. That means no increase on any of our cruise holidays and includes flights, transfers, dining and excursion costs.”

In a statement, the company said that the launch of these assurances “will encourage wider consumer confidence to new travellers despite any Brexit outcome”, following on from strong year-onyear sales growth in repeat bookings for both Emerald Waterways and Scenic Luxury Cruise itineraries.

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Wendy Wu Tours has the advantage on new China visa legislation WENDY WU Tours has been granted special exemption from China’s new visa legislation which states all British passport holders have to submit fingerprints at the time of submitting a visa application.

The China and Asia travel specialist is allowed to continue processing visas without fingerprints until December 3, valid for UK holidaymakers planning to take a trip to China before 2020.

Agents can pass this advantage on to their clients − it means they won’t need to visit Chinese consulates in person in London, Manchester or Edinburgh complete their application. However, the operator will require all visa applications by November 26 to ensure they are processed without the need for fingerprints.

Wendy Wu, founder of the company, said: “We know this is going to have an impact and so we strongly advise agents to contact any customers who have made a booking to China or any potential customers looking to travel to China to move quickly and get their visas with us now before the new legislation takes effect. The good news for those that hold a British citizen passport is that their visa is valid for two years from the date of issue and can be used multiple times for stays of up to 90 days each visit. Since Wendy Wu Tours was formed 20 years ago we have has always worked very closely with agents to make travel to China easy and accessible to their customers.”

To find out more visit www.wendywutours.co.uk/agents

Customers can spend up a storm on longer Fred. Olsen cruises FRED. OLSEN Cruise Lines is offering up to £200 per person in free onboard spending credit on a range of its longer voyages for bookings made by November 19.

The offer is available on five itineraries setting sail in 2019/20, with destinations including the Adriatic and Dalmation Coast; India and Arabia and Indian Ocean Islands. The cruises range in duration from 22 to 70 nights.

Clare Ward, director of product and customer service for the cruise line, said: “Our ships will become a home-fromhome for those who are exploring the world with us, whether it be to the idyllic sandy beaches of the Seychelles or destinations that are just bursting with culture such as Rome in Italy or Phuket in Thailand.

“Plus, travelling further afield with us allows plenty of time for onboard relaxation too, which is why we are offering guests free onboard spending credit. Whether they treat themselves to a massage in our spa, a sumptuous dinner in our specialty dining venues or a spot of retail therapy, it is sure to be an added sweetener to what is already set to be a fantastic holiday.”

Cruises which are subject to the £200 credit offer include a 28-night ‘Discovering the Adriatic & Dalmatian Coast’ adults-only cruise, departing Liverpool on April 13, 2019; and a 30-night ‘African Wildlife & Indian Ocean Islands’ flycruise, sailing from Cape Town with flights from Heathrow, Manchester and Scotland taking off on October 30, 2019; Additionally, the 70-night ‘South American Exploration’ adults-only cruise, which departs from Southampton on January 6, 2020 includes an increased onboard spending credit of up to £350 per person.

For more information, go to www.fredolsencruises.com.

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HAD an interesting chat with Emma Lelliott, Belleair Holiday’s head of trade sales, when we attended an event, and I was surprised when she said Belleair had teamed up with Edge Global to provide luxury Formula 1 experiences.

With the trips to Formula 1’s most iconic location lined up for 2019, Belleair’ Monaco Grand Prix package ensures customers will be at the heart of the action with some amazing views of the track.

For race enthusiasts, the Monaco race is an enthralling spectacle – everyone wants to be there for the race weekend, including me!

Belleair’s package includes return UK flights, four nights at a four-star Nice hotel on a bed-andbreakfast basis, private transfers and return train tickets from Nice to Monaco on Saturday and Sunday. Belleair and Edge Global have many Formula 1 package options available – other 2019 season dates are yet to be confirmed but if you get on their mailing list now, you will be ready when they are released. Email sales@belleair.co.uk − if you’re lucky, they might even still have availability for their 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix trips, with the race and associated events being held from November 22-27.

At another event, I was pleased to hear Tim Beek from Thai Airways say that Thailand is starting to look after its elephants. Quite a few places are stopping elephant-riding excursions and changing them to excursions where visitors can feed and wash an elephant, which is much more fun. Let’s hope everyone else follows − well done Thailand.

‘If you don’t ask, the answer is always no’ and ‘If you feel like you are losing everything, remember trees lose their leaves every year and they still stand tall and wait for better days to come’.

CRYSTAL YACHT Expedition Cruises has launched the Crystal Endeavor Voyage Planner, a 38-page brochure to showcase the itinerary highlights for the Crystal Endeavor, an expedition yacht which will have its inaugural season from August 2020 through to January 2021.

The brochure will provide details of onboard luxuries and amenities for the voyages, which range from 12 to 22 nights, across a wide range of destinations.

Itineraries give guests the opportunity to explore regions such as the Russian Far East and Japan; Australia and the Great Barrier Reef; Borneo, Indonesia and the Philippines; New Zealand and Tasmania; and Antarctica.

Crystal Endeavor will be the largest purpose-built polar class expedition yacht in the world, accommodating 200 guests and featuring a full-service spa and salon, six restaurants including Nobu Matsuhisa’s Umi Uma. The accommodations include spacious suites with private butler service for every suite and butler pass-throughs to maximise service and privacy. The yacht is also fitted with roomy public areas.

Every suite is equipped wth a king-sized bed, walk-in closets; heated storage for drying wet weather gear; spalike bathrooms with adjustable heated floors, dual vanities, anti-fog mirrors and rain-showerheads.

To obtain a copy of the voyage planner brochure, call 020 7399 7603 or log on to www.crystalcruises.co.uk for more information.

ABTA urges travel agents to write to MPs about air passenger duty ABTA IS encouraging its members and the wider industry, including staff working in the travel sector, to write to their MPs about the need to cut Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the upcoming autumn budget, which Chancellor Philip Hammond will be delivering on October 29.

The high rate of APD in Britain – double that of Germany – was widely dicussed by speakers at the ABTA conference, held earlier this month in Seville. ABTA is a founding member of the ‘A Fair Tax on Flying’ campaign and has been working with campaign partners to lobby the government and parliamentarians to cut APD by 50%.

ABTA is encouraging its Members to write to their local MP to highlight the negative impact APD has on travel routes and costs. A template email is available from www.afairtaxonflying.org/find-your-mp/. The email asks MPs to write to the Chancellor urging him to cut APD in the forthcoming budget and register to support the campaign.

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THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER agents can win one of four luxury advent calendars for any CMV cruise bookings. Email booking details, name, ABTA number and booking reference to competitions@cruiseandmaritime. com – the first draw will take place on November 9.

G ADVENTURES has launched the Change Makers Challenge incentive. Running until March 31, agents will receive one entry per booking to be in the running to attend the Change Makers Summit, which will be held at a mystery location in June 2019, as well as prizes throughout the entry period, For more information, go to www.gadventures.com.agents ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES is offering £25 Love2Shop voucher for every business class booking and £10 voucher for every economy class booking from Manchester Airport made with the airline until January 31 for travel between January 1 and May 30, 2019. See www.ethiopianairlines.com or www.manchesterairport.com

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FUN WITH FURNITURE... Funway Holidays ran an AMResorts store take-over campaig n with representatives from Funway visit ing booking agents and working with theme to provide bra nded furniture items that suited their stores across 30 agencies nationwide.

Pictured is Jeannette O’Rourke (lef t) and Amy Tipping from Spear Travels in Stoke with some of the vibrant marketing collateral distributed acr oss branches.

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All change at Exsus Travel as it further develops ties with the trade COINCIDING WITH its 20th anniversary Exsus Travel has announced several new developments for 2018, including senior staff appointments and a growing relationship with the trade. The luxury tour operator has also become a member of ABTA, to boost confidence with agents and clients.

Neil Sealy, the newly appointed head of trade sales, commented: ‘We are thrilled with the amount of support from the trade, which has completely exceeded our expectations in these first three-and-a-half months of working with agents.

Many have already made several Exsus bookings, with some having confirmed over a dozen bookings, and feedback has been fantastic: we have received particularly high praise for our team’s first-hand destination knowledge and creativity, as well as the quality of our documentation. I’d like to express my gratitude to our agents for their amazing support.”

As well as Mr Sealy, Exsus has appointed Mark Renshaw as global sales manager. The company also has plans afoot for a new brochure in 2019 –its first in more than a decade – as well as fam trips, the details of which will be announced soon. For more information, log on to www.exsus.com

Cut-price seats from Cardiff to Spain, Malta and Portugal for summer 2019

TEA FOR TITANS... Titan Travel celebrated its 40th anniversary with an afternoon tea at the Waldorf Hilton in London. With 40 attendees attending in total, the operator’s managing director Andy Squirrell and Titan staff invited top agent partners as a thank you for all of their support over the past 40 years.

Will Brexit mean a slippery slope for European ski holidays?

CLUB MED Ski has released a report, “The Changing Landscape of the Ski Market”. It found that 26% of Brits say they are more likely to take a skiing or snowboarding holiday outside the EU because of a perceived increase in expense and potential visa issues.

Researchers interviewed 1,000 people, 700 of whom had been skiing in the past year.

Ski resorts in the Americas could benefit with researchers finding an increase from 8% to 16% from British skiers and snowboarders to this region in the 2017/18 season, compared to the 2015/16 season. Within Europe, Club Med saw an increase of 10% in bookings to its French and Italian resorts in the past year, and Eastern European destinations, such as Croatia, Slovenia and Bulgaria growing in popularity.

In terms of perceived value for money, respondents named Andorra, Bulgaria, Austria and Italy as good value, while Korea, Japan, China and Switzerland ranked the lowest, with the far-eastern destination ranking lower because of more expensive flights.

The study revealed the top five reasons for choosing a country for a skiing holiday were amount of snowfall; easy to travel to; travel time; currency and exchange rates; and the ability to experience a new country.

To read more about the survey, go to www.clubmed.co.uk

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RYANAIR HAS anounced new routes from Cardiff, starting next summer.

From April 2019, passengers taking off from the Welsh capital will be able to fly the budget airline to Barcelona, Malta, Faro and Tenerife.

The airline will fly from Cardiff to Barcelona, Faro and Malta twice a week, and weekly to Tenerife, with 100,000 passengers expected per year.

“It’s great to see that Ryanair continues to recognise the potential that exists to build on its offering at Cardiff Airport, having already announced a new route to Malta from April 2019,” said Deb Barber, CEO of Cardiff Airport.

“Furthermore, we are very pleased by today’s announcement that Ryanair will begin operating regular, lowcost flights to Barcelona from next summer – the ideal destination for a city break or beach holiday in the sun.

“The announcement of two new routes in as many months means that Ryanair has now doubled its choice of destinations for Summer 2019.”

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Win a £50 M&S voucher in the travelbulletin Su Doku prize puzzle Number: 039

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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: competition@travelbulletin.co.uk Closing date for entries is Thursday, November 1st. Solution and new puzzle will appear next week.

The winner for 12th October is Tresa Bradshaw, Midcounties Co-operative Travel in Nottingham.

October 12th Solution: A=9 B=7 C=8 D=2

Crossword

Europe’s largest Alpine lake straddles the borders of two countries with its waters lapping at the shores of the ‘capital of peace’ and European seat of the United Nations. Promenades, parks, and gardens surround the lake and it features the Jet d'Eau, a fountain which shoots water 150m into the air.

Fill in the crossword to reveal the mystery location highlighted by the green squares.

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Across 1. Leading Asia tour specialist (5,2) 5. Capital of North Korea (9) 6. One of the Great Lakes (5) 7. French artist famous for his paintings of dancers (5) 8. River forming part of the border between England and Wales (3) 9. One of the Kardashian sisters (5) 10. Currency of Nigeria (5) 12. US state on the Gulf of Mexico (9) 13. Basseterre is the capital (2,5)

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Down 1. Bradley, normally seen on The Chase, now a regular on Dr Who (5) 2. Capital of Cameroon (7) 3. Hotel within The Shard, sounds heavenly (7-2) 4. Lisbon is situated on the banks of this river (5) 5. Capital of Mauritius (4,5) 7. Margrethe II is Queen of this country (7) 9. First name of Dame recently appointed an Honorary Colonel (5) 11. North African mountain range (5)

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EFTELING, THE fairytale theme park in the south of Holland, is celebrating 20 years of its winter festival with rides, ice skating, skiing and stunning displays. Jet2Holidays is offering a three-night stay at the Efteling Hotel, including return flights from Leeds Bradford, from £323 per person based on two adults sharing. See www.jet2holidays.com for more information.

NH Hotels sprout in Brussels and roam in Rome EUROPEAN EXPANSION plans are underway for NH Hotel Group with a major rebrand in Brussels and a second property opening in Rome.

The existing NH Brussels Bloom and NH Collection Vittorio Veneto hotels will be rebranded as nhow establishments following design-focused renovations. The 305-room property will be transformed into an art hotel and is scheduled to re-open under the nhow brand during the second half of 2019.

In Rome, the group plans to open the city’s second nhow-branded hotel in early 2020. This will see the NH Collection Vittorio Veneto’s 199 rooms and spaces redesigned to combine imperial Roman heritage with contemporary design.

As well as the forward plans for Brussels and Rome, last month the group opened its first nhow hotel in the French city of Marseille. A building on the city’s corniche,

overlooking the Mediterranean, has been fully refurbished and features 150 rooms, three bars, a restaurant, spa and swimming pool.

For more information about the hotels, go to www.nhhotelgroup.com Design and art are under the spotlight at the new NH Hotel in Brussels.

Treading the boards with regional theatre adventures REGIONAL THEATREGOERS can take advantage of show-and-accommodation deals on leading West End productions, such as Kinky Boots and Dirty Dancing.

Shearings Holidays has added regional shows to its offerings at Weston-Super-Mare, Scarborough Blackpool, Llandudno, Bournemouth, Torquay and Manchester.

Three- and four-night trips are on sale, including coach travel, accommodation, tickets to the show and at least one excursion. The shows include touring hit musicals, tribute shows and live dance performances.

Itineraries include a four-night trip to see Kinky Boots in Llandudno’s Venue Cymru on February 11, including half-board at the Bay County Hotel from £186 per person; and a four-night trip to see Dirty Dancing at Torquay’s Princess Theatre, also on February 11, including half-board at the Bay Tor Park Hotel, from £176 per person. Both deals include four drinks vouchers per night, tickets to the show plus two excursions, and are available from Yorkshire, North West, South East and West Country pick-up points.

Jane Atkins, managing director for the company, said: “This is a natural progression for us. Our London theatre show breaks have sold well and we wanted to be able to extend this out into the regions.”

Call 0344 874 8220 or go to www.shearingsagent.com

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All change? Small change? Tipping culture confuses British holidaymakers AGENTS CAN help their clients overcome confusion in regard to tipping while on holiday by researching the customs of popular destinations. A study of 500 British holidaymakers, commissioned by the DCC Forum, found that 58% of respondents do not research local tipping customs before going on holiday, 51% tip in the same way they do at home regardless of their holiday destination, and 48% only tip so they do not cause offence.

In line with the global rise in card transactions, 49% said they are tending to tip less during their holidays because they are using credit and debit cards more, and 37% of UK holidaymakers don’t tip on an all-inclusive holiday.

Gino Ravaioli, chairman of the DCC Forum, commented: “Evidently, holidaymakers are anxious when it comes to tipping abroad and some are keen to avoid the issue altogether.

While it can seem confusing to apply another country’s customs, the value of doing research beforehand is priceless. To avoid unnecessary confusion or embarrassment, holidaymakers should take positive steps to understand their payment options abroad, something that will improve their purchasing experience while away.”

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In a series of features that focus on different airlines, we take a closer look at...

MAIN HUB(S):

SEAT PITCH

Bangkok, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai

Economy and Premium – 31 inches Blue Ribbon – 47 inches

NO. OF DESTINATIONS/COUNTRIES SERVED: 12 domestic routes in Thailand 16 International routes in 12 Countries

NO. OF AIRCRAFT: 39

AGENT PERKS/TRAINING/FAM TRIPS: Agent Training.

2 – 3 agent fam trips per year in conjunction with Tourism Thailand and Code Share partners.

ALLIANCE MEMBER: None

AIRCRAFT TYPES: 9 – Airbus A320’s 15 – Airbus A319’s 6 – ATR 72 - 500’s 9 – ATR 72 – 600’s

CODE-SHARE AGREEMENTS: 26 code share partners including British Airways, EVA Air, Thai Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways.

NAMES OF CLASSES: Economy Class Premium Economy Blue Ribbon Club

AIRLINE'S MAIN USPS: • Easy connections through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport with codeshare partners on through tickets • Complimentary meal service on all flights • Complimentary Boutique lounge access for all economy class passengers • Blue Ribbon club lounge for Premium and Business class passengers • International carrier baggage allowance on all through tickets with Code Share and Interline partners.

• Dedicated agent support team based in London.

• Winners of Skytrax award for Best Regional Airline and Best Regional Airline in Asia in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

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FREQUENT FLYER/LOYALTY SCHEME: Flyer Bonus

NEW ROUTE DEVELOPMENTS/PLANS FOR 2018/19: • Phuket to Yangon – 2019 • Bangkok to Nha Trang – 2019

FLEET DEVELOPMENT NEWS: • One Airbus 319 due November 2018 • Four ATR – 600’s two due during November 2018, one in February 2019 and one in March 2019.

• Two ATR – 700’s due in February and March 2019

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS/DEVELOPMENTS: To expand and improve service facilities and infrastructure of our privately owned airports of Koh Samui, Sukhothai and Trat.

RESERVATION NUMBER: 01293 813961

UK CONTACT: bangkokair@networkgsa.com

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FLYING HIGH… Maria Ptak (centre) of HRG was the lucky winner of a selection of United Airlines branded goodies presented by the airline’s Jane Beeley (left) and Debbie Cant.

TRAVEL BULLETIN headed to Liverpool last week, hosting agents at the Hilton Liverpool City Centre and taking them sky high with our Airline Showcase. Agents had the opportunity to chat directly with a wide array of airlines and national carriers to learn more about some of the exciting destinations they serve, their latest route developments extending across the globe, and unique selling points. In addition, there was fun and games to be had, a drinks reception, delectable dinner − and the chance to win some great prizes!

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SHOWCASE READY… Pictured arriving at our evening event is, from the left, Travel Counsellor Jeff Calderbank, Ann Roberts and Lynee Woodward of Coddiwomple Travel; and Eddie Doyle from Pearl Kind Travel.

RETRO CHIC… Winning a retro branded goody bag from El Al Israel was Angela Johnson (left) from Thomas Cook, Walton, Sainsburys.

The prize was presented by the airline’s Diane Ade.

TRAVEL TRIO… Catching up over drinks at our welcome reception is, from the left, Laura Jenions and Maria Melia from Not Just Travel with Hayley Monaghan of Kuoni Liverpool.

TAKE OFF… Our programme sponsor Thomas Cook Airlines kicks off the evening’s learning sessions with a presentation from the company’s Sharon Confue.

TALKING TURKISH… From the left, Stephen Horton, Nicola Duncan and Natalie Friel from BCD Travel, find out the latest news from Turkish Airlines’ Ceren Albayrak and Arshad Jama, along with Katja Moss from BCD Travel.

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SHARE THE LOVE… From the left, we have Samantha Brougham, Angela Johnson, Zoe Tynan, Holly Ashcroft, Jenna Doyle and Shirley Murphy all from Thomas Cook, Walton Sainsburys, pictured with Sharon Confue from Thomas Cook Airlines.

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FLIGHT PLANS… Timothy Bettney from Ethiopian Airlines delivers an insight to agents covering the airline’s current route network and future plans.

WARM WELCOME… From the left, it’s great to see Janette Ashby from Global Travel, along with Maureen Johnson and Cheryl Johnson from Access World Travel.

AEGEAN SMILES… Lynda Betsch (left) from Aegean Airlines gifts Marie Dagnall from Hays Travel, Southport with a goody bag prize.

IN THE BAG… Timothy Bettney (left) from Ethiopian Airlines presents raffle winner Tom Melia from Not Just Travel with a goody bag prize.

HELLO BCD… Travel Bulletin gives a warm welcome to the team from BCD Travel. From the left we have Katja Moss, Natalie Friel and Nicola Duncan.

TREAT FROM TRANSAT… Liz Langan from Air Transat presents Alyson Croft from Hays Travel, Southport, with her on the spot prize of a bottle of Champagne.

Want to get in on the #TBShowcases action?

Our next event will be the Indian Ocean Showcase taking place in Oxford on November 19 and Bournemouth on November 20. To confirm your place or find out when we will be hosting our next event near you contact events@travelbulletin.co.uk

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Shenzhen by night is spectacular.

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Fly to Shenzhen direct from London IN A world aviation first, Shenzhen Airlines will be launching a direct flight from London to Shenzhen on October 30. This is the first time passengers will be able to travel directly by air to this fascinating Chinese city without the need for a layover.

The intercontinental route will be served by an Airbus 330 wide-body aircraft and the flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The flight departs from London at 21:40, landing in Shenzhen at 17:40 the next day, and the return flight leaves Shenzhen at 14:10 landing in London the same day at 19:40 local time.

Agents can book via their GDS using the code ZH or Air China CA codeshare.

For tickets booked before December 10, prices start at £396 including tax.

A Shenzhen Airlines Airbus touches down.

The business class cabin is designed for comfort.

Shenzhen Airlines Airbus 330.

History of Shenzhen Airlines SHENZHEN AIRLINES was founded in November 1992 and started operations on 17 September of the following year. Having joined Star Alliance formally in November 2012, it has assimilated into international aviation market, commencing its internationalisation with a brand-new image.

By the end of 2017, Shenzhen Airlines owned a fleet of more than 200 passenger aircraft, consisting of Boeing 737s, Airbus 320s, 319s and 330s, which fly on more than 200 domestic and international routes.

The Dapeng Fortress dates back to 1394.

Shenzhen for Leisure SHENZHEN IS not only a commercial city favoured by international elites, but also a city for living and travel. Here you can see the unique architecture shining in the night and enjoy feasts accompanied by music and song. It is a place where you can enjoy the romance of the boat with a bar and restaurant at the busy Prince Edward Bay cruise port. The atmosphere is lively but not noisy.

Even though it’s a prosperous and busy city, Shenzhen can offer visitors tranquility too. With 2,400 kilometres of greenways and thousands of parks, Shenzhen offers abundant opportunities to explore nature.

Major cultural and sporting events include Fashion Week, the China Cup International Regatta and the Dameisha International Kite Festival. Shekoku Sea World, Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Culture Village and Shenzhen Safari Park, meanwhile, are fun attractions for the whole family.

Shenzhen for Business SHENZHEN IS a sub-provincial city in the Guangdong province in southern China.

Located at the border with Hong Kong and in the Pearl River Delta, it covers an area of 780 square miles and has a population of 13 million.

As the first Special Economic Zone of China, Shenzhen is a centre of foreign investment. Since the late 1970s has been one of the economic powerhouses of China as well as the largest manufacturing base in the world.

Innovation is in Shenzhen’s DNA. It has 11,000 national-level high-tech companies and is home to seven Fortune Global 500 companies. With a complete ecosystem for innovation, it attracts talent from all over the world.

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Dameisha Beach is home to the Shenzhen International Kite Festival.

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WTMnews WTM taps into rapidly expanding tours & activities sector

Instagram, overtourism, wellbeing & tech take centre stage RUNNING FROM November 5 – 7, World Travel Market (WTM) London’s Global Stage will play host to a busy three-day programme and annual Ministers’ Summit.

Monday starts with a look at ‘Instagram’s impact on travel’; reaching its billion-user threshold, the photo-sharing app’s influence continues to grow and this session will look to how to get involved, followed by a talk entitled ‘How to Get Billions of Video Views’.

Monday lunchtime’s session tackles the problem of overtourism in ‘Coping with Success in Major Cities’ followed by a talk from G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip and the results of the first global State of Purpose in the Travel Industry survey. The day concludes with ‘Nation Branding in a Digital Economy’, with speakers including Lina Annab, Jordan’s minister of tourism and antiquities, discussing how the sharing economy, viral newsfeeds and connected economies are shaping tourism.

Tuesday on the WTM Global Stage starts with the UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit, which this year takes the theme of ‘Investment in Tourism Technology’. The afternoon then switches to the subject of Wellbeing, in which the 2018 Global Wellness Tourism Economy Report will be presented. Tuesday’s final session, ‘Creating a Killer Content Brand Strategy’, will tackle trends, data transparency and how to engage with digital consumers.

The digital theme is taken up the following day with sessions on how to inspire bookings with social media and quality content.

To visit any of the sessions being held head over to the Global Stage at AS1350.

Insightful trends from the ‘Out Now LGBT Masterclass’ ATTENDEES OF the ‘Out Now LGBT Masterclass’ can expect to leave this workshop with valuable trend information and actionable take-outs, to help them see clearly how their own business is able to better connect with LGBT customers.

Hosted by Out Now chief executive officer Ian Johnson, the one hour workshop will reveal the latest LGBT2030 market research, how the market continues to evolve and key drivers in 2019 including: training, destination, leisure preferences, travel agents, OTAs, cruises and more. The session will consider how Generation Z is already starting to redefine ways the travel industry needs to approach LGBT travel as well as what ‘LGBT+’ means and how understanding gender identity and sexual orientation issues are increasingly likely to impact on the travel industry.

Johnson said: “Each year Out Now challenges us to look at what’s next, by

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presenting the information the travel industry needs to know to take advantage of opportunities through better understanding the LGBT travel market needs of next year – and beyond. We bring a consistent focus on presenting ‘what’s next’ in the industry and we are delighted this year to highlight best practice from two outstanding case study examples showing how to ‘do better’ in LGBT travel development. Switzerland Tourism and Emerald Waterways join us this year and they each bring compelling insights that will inform and benefit those attending the Masterclass. We are delighted to be able to bring travel businesses of all shapes and sizes valuable information and practical tools which they can take away to increase their own sales from the valuable LGBT tourism market.”

The educational event will run on Tuesday November 6, 12:15 – 13:15 in Platinum Suite 3.

A NEW area dedicated to exhibitors in the tours and activities sector has been created at this year’s show.

A study by travel industry research specialist Phocuswright found that the tours and activities sector reached $135billion globally in 2016, accounting for 10% of global travel revenue – more than rail, car rental or cruise. Start-ups and major brands – including Expedia, Airbnb and TripAdvisor – have moved into the sector to fuel “astonishing” growth, said Phocuswright, which forecasts the market will reach $183 billion by 2020.

Simon Press, WTM London’s senior director, said: “The tours and activities sector is growing faster than other parts of the travel industry as more firms realise its potential.

There’s so much diversity on offer but that means it can be a fragmented market – so it’s important for WTM London to create this new zone to highlight the sector’s range and help develop the technology and networks to overcome these hurdles.”

Major names in the sector such as Merlin Entertainments, Big Bus Tours, City Sightseeing, Cirque du Soleil and Leisure Pass Group have signed up for the new zone, along with regional specialists.

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Map it out with Malta THE MALTA Tourism Authority will be showcasing its series of themed ‘trails’ at WTM, providing agents with useful maps to guide travellers during their time on the Maltese archipelago and pinpointing the very best of what the destination has to offer.

The tourism authority has also announced that a nationwide treasure hunt launched in collaboration with Nickelodeon’s most popular TV characters will take place from April 13-18 2019.

Between January to July this year UK inbound tourists grew by 16.9%, an increase of 51,593 visitors, ensuring Britain remained Malta’s largest source market and representing a share of 24.6%.

The Maltese tourism sector welcomed collectively an extra 16.9% global visitors during the first seven months of 2018, an increase of 210,278 tourists growing the total inbound tourism arrival figure to 1,451,527.

Go to stand EU558 to find out more.

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At WTM 2018, the Balearic Islands tourist board will be promoting the themes of culture, heritage and sustainability. Coinciding with the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the Balearic Islands will be driving forward a series of initiatives with a view to raising awareness of the islands’ heritage, which lies at the heart of its sustainable tourism policy. Visit Stand EU600

Women at the top & the transformation of tourism at Europe Inspiration Zone THE FIRST Lady of Iceland, two top easyJet bosses, TUI Group executives and South Africa’s tourism minister are among those due to appear at the Europe Inspiration Zone.

Day one of WTM London will see the event mark 100 years since British women were given the right to vote with a special travel-focused debate in the Europe Inspiration Zone; the panel will draw parallels between the Suffragette movement and what’s happening globally in the gender arena both inside and outside travel and tourism. Among the speakers will be Eliza Reid, The First Lady of Iceland, who has seen first-hand the transformation of her adopted country’s tourism industry.

Also on the Monday, a panel of industry leaders and experts will look back over 2018 and forecast the coming year. Key topics will include consumer confidence in the UK and across the world, which destinations are flourishing or struggling, Brexit, terrorism and currency issues.

Tuesday’s keynote speaker will be David Burling, TUI Group’s chief executive officer, markets and airlines, outlining its developments and future plans, followed by sessions that will discuss social media; the virtues of blogs, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms, as well as the disadvantages, and where social media is heading.

Tuesday’s final session, ‘The Intersection of Data and Personalisation’, will examine the intersection of data and

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creativity, the role of personalisation in the consumer experience and what it takes to captivate and inspire through relevant and personalised advertising.

Wednesday in the Europe Inspiration Zone will be given over to WTM World Responsible Tourism Day, with a discussion of how much progress has been made in this area, chaired by the BBC’s Tanya Beckett. A panel of women leaders will consider whether the emergence of females at the top has made a difference to the responsible tourism agenda. This will be followed by the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards.

Charlotte Alderslade, WTM London’s conference and seminar manager, said: “This year’s WTM London sees the launch of our Inspiration Zones, which will host focused content for participants to take the lessons learnt and implement in their businesses. The Europe Inspiration Zone has a typically stellar line-up of speakers. Having such a broad range from across major tour operators, airline and online brands can only make for some highly informative and lively sessions. There will be something to interest everyone who works in Europe’s travel industry over the three days, while Responsible Tourism Day is a must for anyone interested in the future of travel and of our planet.”

Explore the zone and hear the discussions at EU80

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THE CATALAN Tourist Board will be promoting 2019 as the ‘Year of Cultural Tourism’; unveiling a series of new tourism initiatives including six new cultural routes across the region. The tourist board will talk about plans to work with the UK travel trade on these new products and will also be hosting a ‘Route of Fate’ musical concert on the Tuesday at 17:00. The Route of Fate is an award-winning film highlighting the series of cultural routes and experiences across Catalonia and singer Steve Smith, who stars in the film, will give a live musical concert on stand. Agents can take in the melodies over a glass of Catalan wine, cava or an Estrella Damm beer and catch up with the tourist board at EU400.

Take your time & explore Italy’s culture with 2019 designated as the Year of Slow Travel THE ITALIAN National Tourist Board will be dedicating 2019 to Slow Travel, encouraging holidaymakers to relax in a mountain spa, walk in the natural beauty of a forest, go wildswimming in a lake, indulge in local cuisine, sail emerald waters, and simply to take their time to enjoy the myriad of opportunities the destination has to offer.

Following the inauguration of the Piazza Italia stand on the Monday at 11:30 and ribbon-cutting ceremony by H.E. Raffaele Trombetta, Italian ambassador to the UK, there will be presentations scheduled throughout the course of WTM where agents can learn a bit more about Italy’s regions and their programme for next year. If your clients are passionate about culture, then of special interest will be the Municipality of Milan and Lombardy Region conference on ‘Celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death’ or perhaps more information surrounding Matera, the European Capital of Culture 2019, by the Basilicata Region.

The tourism board has also scheduled a few Networking Aperitifs where agents can meet local suppliers and representatives. These will be held on stand on the Monday at 17:00 with the Piedmont Region and on Wednesday at 11:00 by Anacapri of the Campania region.

Make your way on over to the Italy stand at EU50/EU200 for more.

Poland celebrates 100 years of independence at WTM THE POLISH Tourism Organisation will be celebrating the country’s 100-year anniversary in November, by launching a range of new celebratory travel packages.

The launch will be announced at the stand’s Happy Hour event, which invites WTM attendees to sample a tasting menu of six traditional and modern Polish dishes.

Guests will also have the chance to win one of the big Polish prizes on offer, with a prize draw taking place during the event on Tuesday November 6 between 13:00 - 15:00.

There will also be a chance to taste a selection of craft beers from one of Poland’s oldest breweries at 13:00 on Monday November 5. The ‘Polish Beer Tasting Experience & Workshop’ will give

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visiting agents the chance to sample three flavours of craft beer while learning about each of them in an interactive lecture given by one of the Brewery’s owners.

Luxury tastings with one of Poland’s top chefs will also take place on stand daily during the lunch hour. Damian Wawrzyniak who has served his specialities to the Royal Family, baked with Mary Berry and has experience working in some of the world's best restaurants will be preparing Polish delicacies for the stand and will be on hand for any agents who wish to pick up some expert cooking tips.

Go to stand EU1420 or visit www.poland.travel/en-gb to find out more.

Start your day right with Visit Greece TRAVEL AGENTS are welcome to join the Visit Greece team at their stand each morning of WTM between 10:00 -11:00 for a taster of the ‘Greek breakfast’. With a host of exhibitors - including hotels, regions and travel companies from all over the country and the islands - in attendance, the Greek breakfast provides an ideal opportunity for agents to network whilst indulging in some local Greek delicacies.

To further tickle the taste buds, the team will also be hosting a destination inspired lunch on stand.

Complete with cooking demonstrations and the chance for attendees to win some top prizes (including a kindle and a gift box of Greek wines) these will take place on the Tuesday and Wednesday between 13:00 14:00 but agents must RSVP via info@gnto.co.uk to register their interest.

Last, but by no means least, Visit Greece will also have a photo booth on stand throughout the show where agents can snap themselves in front of a stunning Greek backdrop for the chance to snap up a holiday prize.

To take part and find out more go to stand EU1000.

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Czech out CzechTourism IN 2019 CzechTourism will place a big emphasis on alternative cities, regional gastronomic experiences and its unique wellness offerings - so there will be plenty of activities agents can check out on stand, from an exclusive competition zone to expert health and wellness consultations.

During WTM, the tourist board will launch its ‘Alternative Cities’ campaign using the latest VR technology to immerse stand visitors on a journey through the ‘Land of Stories’ and learn more about its regional offerings and packages which can be created around the campaign.

Agents can network with leading members of the tourist board during ‘A Taste Czech’ Moravian Food and Wine tasting experience taking place on stand on the Tuesday from 12:30-14:30.

A social competition will be running throughout WTM for the best post about CzechTourism and #WTMLDN. To enter visitors to the stand must tag @CzechTourism_UK (twitter) or VisitCZ (Instagram) and use hashtags #WTMLDN and #VisitCzechRepublic to be in with a chance of winning.

The winner will be announced on the Wednesday. In tandem, there will also be a business card lottery, so when visiting the stand don’t forget to leave your card for your chance to win a holiday to Czech Republic.

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Learn all about Larnaka to win a Cyprus diving holiday COMPACT, ACCESSIBLE and authentic, Larnaka is Cyprus’ longest continually inhabited region with a history that dates back 10,000 years. Coming to WTM, the Larnaka Region Tourism Board is encouraging agents to dive into the destination to discover its many treasures − including Zenobia, one of the world’s top ten dive wrecks – with a seven-night holiday to be won.

The prize includes a full diving programme for Zenobia and if the winning agent hasn’t dived before they can enrol in a week’s worth of leaning to dive Larnaka’s waters.

Runner-up prizes include a snorkel, mask and fin set.

Early in 2019, the 63m vessel Elpida will be sunk off the coast of Voroklini on the outskirts of Larnaka to create a new artificial reef and diving area. Other key projects are taking place across the region to further improve facilities and infrastructure to create new attractions, one of the largest of which will be the development of the Larnaka Port and Marina area in a billion Euro investment.

The latest tourism statistics highlight that visitor numbers in Larnaka have doubled within the last three years. This winter will also see the return of the popular weekly programme of complimentary activities organised in destination for visitors staying at hotels and apartments across the region.

Go to stand EU900 or visit www.larnakaregion.com to find out more.

ORGANISED BY Aldemar Resorts in conjunction with the Greek National Tourism Organisation and Aegean Airlines, the ‘Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring’ event has visited more than 59 locations in the UK over the past nine years and shown more than 900 agents how to cook mouth-watering Greek dishes.

Announcing its 2019 UK dates at WTM, the theme for next year will be ‘scents and senses’ of the past, the present and the future, with an emphasis on Greece’s favoured natural ingredients - olive oil and wine.

Agents can bag themselves an apron, a bottle of Greek olive oil or a bottle of Aldemar’s own fine wine from the Aldemar Resorts Stand, situated on the Greek National Tourist Office stand at WTM. Visiting agents can provide their email for the Sympossio newsletter and be entered into a draw to win a place on any one of the five Sympossio events that will take place in spring 2019.

To find our more visit EU1000, check out www.sympossio.gr or go to www.aldemar-resorts.gr

Enjoy a ‘Culture Time Brunch’ and win a trip to Slovenia AT 11:00 on Tuesday November 6, the Slovenian Tourist Board will be welcoming the trade to its Culture Time Brunch, with a banquet of Slovenian dishes prepared by Ljubljana Castle’s inhouse chef, Igor Jagodic.

A selection of figures from Slovenia’s past, present (and future...) will be welcoming guests to the unique tasting affair, showcasing Slovenia’s rich history and future goals, along with the chance for attendees to network with some leading members of the country’s tourism industry.

The Slovenian Tourist Board will be announcing the launch of its new cultural campaign − The Slovenian Year of Culture and Heritage 2019 − focusing on the destination’s historic highlights including ancient castles and heritage sites, such as the newly designated UNESCO biosphere reserve in The Mura River. The campaign

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will also act to promote responsible tourism, highlighting the country’s rich history and its lesser known regions.

Travel agents might like to note that the best tweet about @SloveniaInfo using #ifeelslovenia and #WTMLDN will be in for the chance of winning a trip to Slovenia.

There will also be on stand opportunities to take part in a prize giveaway to win some Slovenian wine throughout the show.

Go to stand EU1400 or visit www.slovenia.info/en to discover more.

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Enjoy a musical interlude with Brazil

THE COSTA Rica Tourism Board is attending WTM to share its latest strategies and plans for the UK at stand LA200, where delicious Costa Rican coffee will be served. Visitor numbers from the UK during the first half of 2018 are up 2.5% compared to the same period last year and Rural Tourism will be a key product for 2019, offering travellers an intimate glimpse into the country’s pastoral heritage and communities. 2018 saw two new tour operators selling Costa Rica − Elegant Resorts and Titan Travel – and this year, Costa Rica’s online training portal, Pura Vida University, re-launched with a fresh new design to make it even more engaging and to help agents become Costa Rica experts.

‘Sea’ the thrills coming to SeaWorld Orlando SEAWORLD AND Aquatica Orlando will be on the Visit Florida stand, promoting a bustle of activity and expanded experiences which will take place at these parks in the coming months and throughout 2019.

The grand opening of SeaWorld’s record-breaking thrill ride ‘Infinity Falls’ marked the start of what Mark Pauls, president of the company, has termed “ an incredible and action-packed year ahead.

“We are bringing our guests more events, more rides, more thrills, and more value than ever before,” he added.

Families will be able to take a walk down Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando for the very first time in Spring 2019. Along with a daily parade, play areas and opportunities to mingle with Sesame Street characters, this area will also feature six themed rides, including Elmo’s Choo Choo Train, Cookie Drop, Abby’s Flower Tower, Super Grover’s Box Car Derby, Big Bird’s Twirl ‘n’ Whirl and Slimey’s Slider.

In 2019, Aquatica will open thrill slide ‘KareKare Curl’ – each raft will hold two passengers for a high-adrenaline, weightless adventure. SeaWorld’s event line-up will kick it up a notch with a packed schedule every weekend from now to the end of 2019.

For more information go to www.seaworldparks.co.uk or visit the team at stand NA250.

THE BRAZILIAN Tourist Board will be hosting live musical performances on its stand at the end of each day of WTM, welcoming visitors with the sounds of 60 years of Bossa Nova, 100 years of Samba and 60 years of Forró do Trio Nordestino on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.

More than 25 partners will be exhibiting on the Brazil stand and as well as sun, beach, gastronomy and MICE, this year will bring an emphasis on ecotourism, national parks and adventure travel.

Representatives from The Brazilian Tourist Board will be on hand to update agents on this new initiative and visitors are welcome to enjoy a delicious caipirinha tasting every day at 16:00.

Go to stand LA250 to join in the celebrations and learn more.

Out of this world: meet an astronaut on the Kennedy Space Center stand RETIRED NASA astronaut, Don Thomas, is set to wow the travel trade with his space stories at World Travel Market, courtesy of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.

The veteran NASA astronaut has flown on four space shuttle missions, spent 44 days in space, orbited the Earth almost 700 times and will be available on stand to sign photographs and pose for snaps with agents at dedicated intervals throughout the show. These sessions will take place on: Monday, November 5 from 14:3015:15; Tuesday, November 6 from 11:00-12:00 and 14:0015:00; and Wednesday November 7 from 11:00-12:00.

Accompanying Don on the stand will be global sales manager Gabriele Bauer Cornish and marketing manager Maggie Boffo for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The UK trade team − Damian O’Grady and Philip Britton from Ignite Sales & Marketing – will also be at the stand daily to update the travel trade on all the news and developments from the Florida attraction, including the all-new Astronaut Training Experience, which opened earlier this year.

For more information visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com or go to stand NA240.

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Bookmark a visit to New England DISCOVER NEW England will be running an on-stand travel agent competition in which a copy of the new Jack Reacher thriller Past Tense by Lee Child, launching on November 5, and a case of Shipyard IPA can be won.

Found on the East Coast of the USA and ‘the birthplace of America’, New England is home to the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Past Tense is set in New England and opens with Jack Reacher heading on a road trip. However, he doesn’t get far from Maine after he sees in the New England woods a sign to the town where his father was born, and his adventure begins.

A lucky agent will also get to take home a taste of New England and its American style Indian Pale ale, crafted by the Shipyard Brewing Co., one of the leading craft brewers in the USA, based in Portland, Maine.

To enter, stop by the DNE stand and drop off a business card in exchange for a bookmark. The winner will be announced by email on Thursday November 8.

For more information visit www.discovernewengland.org or go to stand NA165.

Bright light city, Viva Las Vegas TO PROMOTE the wealth of experiences on offer in Las Vegas, guests at this year’s WTM will be able to escape the hustle and bustle of the show to a parallel reality at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority stand.

Through state-of-the-art technology, agents will have an opportunity to escape to the Entertainment Capital of the World and experience some of the city’s most iconic sights and activities; from sipping cocktails by the pool, to soaring over the Grand Canyon, to experiencing one of the destination’s world-renowned shows. This experience will be available throughout the show, and visitors just need to ask at the front desk to take part.

The flashing ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ signs have become something of an institution on the Vegas stand and are ‘the’ WTM freebie to snap up. Agents can come along to the Las Vegas stand at 15:00 on the Wednesday for a flash giveaway of the sought-after signs.

Check out stand NA150 to find out more.

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Win your place on a fam with Discover The Palm Beaches DISCOVER THE Palm Beaches has launched its first UK online training academy and is running a fam trip competition to celebrate.

Located in South Florida and spanning from Jupiter in the North to Boca Raton in the South, the holiday destination offers 39 diverse cities and towns and 47 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches. Agents simply need to complete the three-module course, covering all the destination has to offer, before November 30 to be entered into the prize draw to win themselves a place on a fam trip in 2019.

This year, the tourism organisation will also be supporting Just a Drop, World Travel Market’s sole charity partner, as a water station sponsor. The water bottle initiative has been very popular in previous WTM years and will involve Just a Drop selling sustainably produced reusable water bottles. In return consumers will get free water refills at several water stations around the WTM. This includes the Discover The Palm Beaches stand NA330.

‘The Rhythm Never Stops’ in the Caribbean AGENTS ARE invited to share in the news announced at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s press conference on Monday November 5, where the CTO’s new chairman Dominic Fedee and secretary General Hugh Riley will take to the stage to share key trends on travel to the region.

Details of the newly launched ‘The Rhythm Never Stops’ campaign - a joint marketing initiative between The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the CTO - will also be unveiled. The campaign aims to entice travellers to revel in the Caribbean’s natural beauty, diversity and hidden treasures as part of the wider objective of positioning the region as the world’s most desirable tourism destination.

ABTA’s director of destination and sustainability, Nikki White, will offer additional insights into the Caribbean region with trends predicted to impact upon Caribbean focused businesses in 2019.

The conference will take place from 15:3016:30 in Room 24 of Excel’s South Gallery.

Pisco Sour Hours with PROMPERÚ PERU’S REPUTATION as a leading responsible tourism destination continues to gain momentum.

Sports tourism is a big focus in 2019, with the destination hosting a number of upcoming international sporting events, including the Half Marathon Des Sables and the Dakar Rally. The Pan American Games 2019, taking place in Lima next summer, will also provide a major platform for Peru to demonstrate the diversity of its sports tourism offering, from mountain biking to surfing. This all falls in sync with the ways in which Peru is marketing itself as an adrenalin sports and adventure filled destination.

During WTM, PROMPERÚ, will be hosting its popular ‘Pisco Sour Hour’ on-stand cocktail and canapé reception each day from 12:00 – 13:00 and 17:00 – 18:00. Go to stand LA300 or visit www.peru.travel to find out more.

‘A Monumental Year’ for NYC NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organisation, will present many new large-scale developments and openings spotlighting New York City as a mustvisit destination, alongside its ‘2019; A Monumental Year’ campaign.

For the first time ever, WorldPride will be held in the United States with New York hosting the monthlong event from June 1–30, 2019. In addition, there are several hotels and major developments which are breaking new ground in the city, including the new Statue of Liberty Museum and the MoMA expansion.

Furthermore, details will be revealed on the city’s new positioning as ‘The Capital City of a Responsible World’. This follows NYC recently welcoming Climate Week NYC last month, which celebrated its tenth year in the city, driving conversation and action around climate change.

To learn more, visit stand NA300 and www.nycgo.com

Ottawa returns to World Travel Market

THE GRENADA Tourism Authority will be giving away #PureGrenada Goody Bags, packed with spices and chocolates from the island, daily at 16:00. Travel agents can enter their business card prize for the draw at the Pure Grenada stand found at CA265.

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OTTAWA TOURISM has announced that it will be returning to WTM for 2018.

The tourism board made its WTM debut in 2016 ahead of a bumper tourism year in 2017, buoyed by the Canada 150 official celebrations. After a break from the show last year, the capital city is set to make a comeback with a significant presence on the Destination Canada stand; the latest in a series of initiatives designed to highlight the destination’s leisure and business travel offerings to the UK trade.

Last year Ottawa saw an 8.8% increase in visitor numbers, which contributed to a record-breaking tourism year for Canada, with 20.8 million people visiting the country - including more than 800,000 Brits, making the UK the largest overseas source market. Looking to further build on this growth in travel to the city and wider region, Ottawa is undergoing a series of major infrastructure developments. This includes a new multi-billion-dollar light rail transit system, a renovation programme to all three of the city’s iconic Parliament Buildings, the construction of a new Hard Rock Resort.

Go to www.ottawatourism.ca or visit stand NA400.

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THE TOURISM Malaysia stand will be abuzz with activity as it presents new tourism strategies to the trade and introduces YB Tuan Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, the country’s new minister of tourism, art and culture. Travel agents should keep an eye out for two key events; on Monday November 5 at 10:00 the grand opening of the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion will take place, complete with ribbon cutting ceremony and Malaysian dancers on stand at AS700; and, for the first time, Tourism Malaysia will be hosting a dedicated trade seminar packed with product updates and news from regional representatives, hotels and tour operators on Tuesday November 6 from 10:00 – 12:00 at SG 21.

Dive deeper into the Maldives VISIT MALDIVES will be appealing to the senses at WTM, with traditional snacks and a virtual reality experience available to travel agents visiting the stand.

Thanks to a VR headset, visitors have the chance to look around the Indian Ocean destination for themselves and can enjoy an underwater view of the marine life the Maldives is famous for. The stand will also offer agents an opportunity to tickle those taste buds and sample traditional Maldivian cuisine, such as Thelli bambukeyo, which consists of breadfruit crisps deep fried in coconut oil, and Bondi, a famous Maldivian sweet made of coconut and liquid sugar.

Savoury treats available to try will include Kulhi Kaajaa, a popular tea time snack, and the samosa like Kudhi Bajiya.

Go to stand AS140 or for information www.visitmaldives.com

Sports & snow with the JNTO WITH THE Rugby World Cup 2019 just around the corner and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics not far behind, these grand sporting events will be a key focus for the Japan National Tourism Board (JNTO) at this year’s WTM. Japan has more ski resorts per capita and some of the most reliable snow in the world, so the JNTO will also be bringing Japan’s best kept snow secrets to the show.

On stand agents can have their name written in calligraphy on Japanese fans, check out a traditional paper-cutting performance, take part in giveaways, and even try on a Uchikake luxury kimono which will be on display and available for photo sessions.

Pop over to stand number AS900 or visit www.seejapan.co.uk

Get happy with Taiwan Tourism THE DIRECTOR of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, together with other members of the on-stand delegation, will be welcoming visitors to a ‘Taiwan Happy Hour’ taking place on Monday, November 5 from 16:00 – 18:00.

Agents can join in the fun at the Taiwan stand and immerse themselves into an all Taiwanese atmosphere with mouth-watering delicacies, drinks, entertainment and even the chance to win flights to Taiwan with China Airlines or EVA Air. This year, Taiwan Tourism will be embracing township tourism, celebrating increased visitor numbers from the UK, promoting the new National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts opening this month, highlighting the 30th annual Lantern Festival taking place in Pingtung in February 2019, whilst also introducing new and exciting products.

Head over to stand number AS850 to take part.

Beyond Bali: 20 million tourists to ‘ViWI’ Indonesia has established ten priority destinations to help encourage tourists to explore more of the archipelago’s beauty, arts, crafts, music, and gastronomy, beyond Bali.

Helping tourists to visit these areas and to achieve the target of 17 million tourists in 2018, the minister of tourism launched a programme named ‘ViWI’ - Visit Wonderful Indonesia. Key targets include increased airline connectivity, ‘Hot Deal’ tour packages, and digital friendly destinations, enabling travellers to connect anytime and anyplace with their friends and family to share their experience of Indonesia. The destination will therefore be looking to build upon this to reach its new 2019 target of 20 million foreign tourists.

At WTM 2018, the Wonderful Indonesia stand will feature a coffee and mixologist corner, spa corner, and carnival performance at the Indonesian Pavilion.

Go to stand AS1100 to find out more.

Strike a pose with Mowgli & discover India’s ‘tiger state’ MADHYA PRADESH Tourism will be promoting its wildlife and adventure tourism offerings to visitors at WTM. As the Indian ‘tiger state’ of Madhya Pradesh is also well-known as the land of The Jungle Book, visitors to the stand can strike a pose with an on-stand Mowgli, the abandoned boy from Rudyard Kipling's famous novel. After sharing a snap of Mowgli to social media with the handle and hashtag @MPTourism and #MPTourism, travel agents will be in with a chance to win authentic, adventure and artisanal prizes from the state such as original Gond paintings and Zardosi artwork pouches.

For further information visit www.mptourism.com or go to stand AS430

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Get social on South Africa Tourism’s stand with Facebook Live sessions & mind reading tech SOUTH AFRICAN Tourism (SAT) launched a new social media initiative this year to help agents effectively sell South Africa and for WTM is set to broadcast agent Facebook Live sessions daily from 10:00 - 11:00.

Originally running from June to October, the series of five Facebook Live videos were hosted by representatives from SAT and broadcast via the tourism organisation’s UK & Ireland Travel Trade Facebook page. Each video focused on one region of the country with a special guest offering top tips on the best experiences for holidaymakers and providing travel agents with insightful advice on the area. This initiative is planned to continue onstand at WTM each morning, so that travel agents can hear insider tips from stand members and participate in a live Q&A via SAT’s Facebook group.

The tourism board will also be bringing elements of its immersive ‘Discover YOUR South Africa’ experience to the stand. Previously visiting and inspiring holidaymakers in major UK cities, the experience uses EEG-brain-reading technology to measure a participant’s reactions as they walk through a series of rooms showcasing the destination’s scenery, food & wine, culture, city life and wildlife highlights. This data is then collated to create a truly personalised South Africa itinerary, unique to each user’s travelling style.

Swiftly following WTM, South African Tourism will be travelling to five cities across the UK and Ireland to connect with travel agents as part of its ‘SATSchool’ roadshow, on which attending agents will have the chance to win a fam trip space in 2019.

Pop on by stand AF500 to find out more.

Flying to one of the world’s most remote islands just got easier REACHING THE island of St Helena in the south Atlantic will be easier than ever before, with a new weekly scheduled flight to commence from December.

The flights, operated by airline SA Airlink, will take place every Tuesday and Saturday from December through to April 2019 and will coincide with the best time of year to visit the island, which benefits from warm weather and the annual visit of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish species.

For more destination information make your way to stand AF459 or visit www.sthelenatourism.com

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Soma so good with on stand draw SHARED WITH the Egyptian Tourism Authority, Somabay’s stand will be running a business card drop in which participants can win a holiday to the exclusive five-star resort.

The holiday destination on the western Red Sea coast of Egypt, has announced positive year to date figures, cementing Egypt and the Hurghada area as back on the map as a tourist hotspot; so far this year, occupancy levels from the UK market have increased by 110% compared to the same period last year.

A five-hour flight from the UK, Somabay comprises of five luxury hotels, including the Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, the Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, The Robinson Hotel, the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, and this year welcomed the opening of recently refurbished Cascades Golf Resort, Spa and Thalasso.

Drop your business card off at stand AF240.

Feel the rush with these R-wandering adventures THRILL-SEEKING travellers will soon be able to enjoy high-flying paramotoring, mountain biking and some serious cycling routes in Rwanda as part of the new adventure tourism experiences unveiled by the tourist board.

Paramotoring will be expanded over the next few months in the historic town of Huye, the picturesque lakeside towns of Rubavu and Karongi and at one of the best-preserved mountain rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe National Park. The destination now has a total of 11 different mountain biking trails offering cyclists the chance to explore an undiscovered side of Rwanda. Visit Rwanda has overseen the maintenance and design of the different trails ensuring the routes are clearly marked and signposted to guide adventures along the picturesque scenery. Special guides and bicycle mechanics are also on hand to make the experience as seamless as possible for visitors.

The tourism board has reported that UK visitor numbers were up by 21% last year compared with 2016, representative of 16,000 business and leisure travellers heading to Rwanda in 2017. Visit Rwanda has also signed a three-year partnership agreement to become the official tourism partner of Arsenal FC and has been focusing on promoting the new ‘tourism circuit’, including all three National Parks at Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes as well as Lake Kivu and the capital Kigali.

The Rwanda Development Board will be exhibiting at WTM with a host of suppliers and partners also on the stand including Akagera Aviation, Volcanoes Safaris, Thousand Hills Africa, RwandAir, Primate Safaris, and Wilderness Safaris. Agents can pop by to learn more and, for a quick ‘pick me up’, sample local Rwandan coffee which will brewed throughout the show.

Visit stand AF750 to find out more.

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Reap the rewards with Rotana FOLLOWING A successful year of hotel openings and with more in the pipeline for 2019, Rotana Hotels & Resorts is inviting agents to join in the celebration with a holiday prize giveaway.

From Monday November 5 to Wednesday 7, the hotel management company will be running an on-stand business card drop whereby one lucky winner will receive a five-night stay at Rotana’s new five-star Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas in Abu Dhabi. The prize includes half-board, a couple’s spa treatment and transfers. The prize will be drawn by the group’s COO, Guy Hutchinson.

Pop by stand number ME200 to take part.

AGENTS CAN visit Ajman Tourism at WTM and learn all about this emerging emirate which has just announced its first overseas office in the UK. Talking topics will focus on the host of developments and hotel openings, retail expansions, the range of new indoor and outdoor activities, heritage projects as well as its nature product which is helping to put the Emirate on the map, alongside the exciting plans to come for the UK travel trade. Visit stand ME540.

Pedal on over to Bahrain & meet ‘The Shark’

Henna and heritage on the Abu Dhabi stand

A MUST-MEET for cycling enthusiasts, world-renowned Italian cyclist Vincenzo Nibali will be at the Bahrain WTM stand on Wednesday November 7. The Italian professional road bicycle racer is considered one of the strongest stage race riders of his era and rides for UCI World Team Bahrain–Merida. Born near the Strait of Messina, he has come to be nicknamed the ‘Shark of the Strait’, ‘the Shark of Messina’ or simply ‘The Shark’.

Nibali will be talking about the upcoming Ironman race in Bahrain which will return for its fourth instalment on December 8.

Launched in 2015, the event was the first in the Middle East and, with a new and improved course, this edition promises to be memorable for elite and amateur athletes alike.

For more information go to Stand ME650.

Share a coffee with Sharjah and win in prize giveaway THE SHARJAH Tourism Development Authority will be unveiling its tourism plans and how it will be working with the UK travel trade into 2019, so as to meet its tourism vision which aims to attract ten million tourists by 2021.

Sharjah – the third-largest of the United Arab Emirates − is inviting agents to join them and its stand partners for coffee and some traditional Emirati delicacies at 15:00 on the Tuesday (November 6) to learn more about its main products.

Themes including eco-tourism, culture and arts, nature and wildlife, active adventure and family, plus updates on campaigns and trade activity for the coming year will all be covered. In addition, there will be an agent prize giveaway with Emirati food hampers, silk scarves, caps and T-shirts all up for grabs.

Visit stand ME400 to find out more.

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THE ABU Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism will be placing an emphasis on cultural tourism for WTM 2018, presenting new initiatives such as the renovation of Qasr Al Hosn and the protection of Emirati heritage.

Abu Dhabi city’s oldest stone building, Qasr al Hosn, is to reopen in December following extensive restoration work. Built in 1761 to defend the only fresh-water well on Abu Dhabi Island, Qasr Al Hosn – also known as the White Fort – has become a symbol of Emirati heritage and will showcase a range of artefacts, photographs and memorabilia throughout the museum and visitor centre (www.qasralhosn.ae/en).

Bringing a taste of local culture, a henna artist will be available to decorate the hands of visitors at the stand for all three days of the show, located on ME201.

For more details, go to stand ME200.

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EXHIBITORS by region

AFRICA & NORTH AFRICA African Sun Limited

AF687

African World Tour CC

AF444

Alpha Travel (UK) LTD

AF504

Atta (Africa Travel & Tourism Association)

AF685

Bluebay Hotels Zanzibar

AF624

Botswana Tourism Organisation

AF531

CLEOPATRA HOTELS & RESORTS

AF130

Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board

AF240

ETHIOPIA - DINKNESH ETHIOPIA TOURS

AF675

GABON'S EDEN

AF460

Gambia Tourism Board

AF450

Ghana Tourism Authority

AF541

HABESHA TOURS & TRAVEL AGENCY

AF157

Hemingways Collection

AF681

Hotels and Lodges (Tanzania Ltd.)

AF625

ISLAND CONTINENT TOURS MADAGASCAR

AF635

Kenya Tourism Federation

AF655

Kingdom of Eswatini

AF559

Kingdom of Swaziland

AF559

LAKATO SAFARIS LIMITED

AF503

Lebanon Ministry Of Tourism

AF250

Leopard Tours

AF630

Luxury Hotels Management Company

AF684

MADAGASCAR - Great Island Adventure Safaris AF402 Malawi Department of Tourism

AF550

Mali Tourism Promotion Agency

AF358

Ministério do Turismo e Transporte

AF165

Ministry of Tourism, Antiquities & Wildlife

AF671

Moroccan National Tourist Office

AF400

Namibia Tours and Safaris

AF572

National Tourism Office of Djibouti

AF590

Nomad Africa Adventure Tours

AF502

Opland Travels & Tours Ltd

AF570

Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts

AF350

Radamis for Hotels & Touristic Resorts

AF150

Rovos Rail Tours (Pty) Ltd

AF448

Rwanda Development Board

AF750

Sahl Hasheesh

AF100

Sakkara Group International

AF120

Sao Tome and Principe

AF601

Sebatana Private Reserve

AF620

Serena Hotels

AF401

SheTrades - International Trade Centre (ITC)

AF470

Simba Lodge

AF501

Simba Lodges

AF501

Skymax Holidays

AF110

South African Tourism

AF500

Southern Cross Safaris

AF682

St Helena Tourism

AF459

TAMàNA TOUR OPERATOR

AF683

Tanzania Tourist Board

AF600

The Liz McGrath Collection

AF670

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The Victoria Falls Hotel

AF686

Playa Hotels & Resorts

Travco Group

AF140

ProColombia

LA400

Tunisian National Tourist Office

AF040

PROMPERÚ

LA300

Uganda Tourism Board

AF640

Pure! Travel Group

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority

AF560

Senses of Cuba (by TourCom)

CA246

South American Tours DMC

CA207

Tangol Tours

CA208

AMERICAS & THE CARIBBEAN

LA40, LA100

LA10

Air Transat

NA402

THE GREAT HOUSE ANTIGUA LTD

CA209

American Society of Travel Advisors

NA403

The Islands Of The Bahamas

CA150

AMResorts

CA200

Tip Top Travel, Termas Papallacta

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

CA245

& Nemo Galapagos

Aruba Tourism Authority

CA240

Tobago Tourism Agency

CA250

AVIANCA Airlines

LA420

Trevor Sadler

CA358

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc

CA220

UNIGALAPAGOS / ECOANDES TRAVEL

Be Live Hotels S.L.

CA330

USA - Brand USA - VisitTheUSA.com

Brazilian Tourist Board - Embratur

LA250

NA140, NA175, NA180, NA260, NA265, NA270, NA280,

British Virgin Islands Tourist Board

CA350

NA330, NA340, NA350, NA360, NA370, NA450, NA100,

Caribbean Tourism Organization

CA260

NA172, NA302

Ceará Destination

LA355

Visit California

NA440

Chile

LA500

VISIT FLORIDA

NA200, NA240

Condor Travel

LA305

Visit Orlando

Costa Rica Tourism Board

LA200

Cruise America & Cruise Canada RV Rentals

NA160

CUBA DIRECT DMC

CA130

Aitken Spence Hotels

Cuba Tourist Office

CA140

Amaya Resorts & Spas -

Destination Canada

NA400

The Kingsbury Colombo

AS256

Discover New England

NA165

AOT Inbound / ATS Pacific

AS980

Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism

CA300

Asian Trails Ltd

AS601

El Salvador Tourism Board - CORSATUR

LA240

Aurora Travel & DMC

AS670

Falkland Islands Tourist Board

LA22

LA32

LA39

NA250

ASIA / PACIFIC, INDIAN OCEAN & INDIA AS240, AS200

Bangladesh Tourism Board

AS440

GO GALAPAGOS - KLEINTOURS

LA406

Beijing Nimbus Travel

Gray Line CitySightseeing NY

NA301

Bhutan Etho Metho Tours & Treks Pvt Ltd

AS401

Grenada Tourism Authority

CA265

Bhutan Travel Bureau

AS259

Guatemala Heart of the Mayan World

LA440

Bhutan Wind Horse Tours, Treks & Expeditions AS539

Guyana Tourism Authority

CA122

Blue Poppy Tours and Treks

AS545

interCaribbean Airways

CA358

Buffalo Tours

AS930

Jamaica Tourist Board

CA120

Caper Travel Company Pvt. Ltd

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

NA150

Central Asian Travel System (CATS Ltd.)

Latin America Travel

CA125

CGH Earth

Liberty Helicopters & Entertainment Cruises

NA401

China Adventure Travel

AS1220

China National Tourism Administration

AS1150

China Prime Tour

AS1250

Metropolitan Touring South America Tour Operator

LA12

AS1252, TP648

AS512 AS1225 AS265

Mexico Tourism Board

LA100

China Wuzhen Tourism Co., Ltd.

AS1243

Ministerio de Turismo de Uruguay

LA102

Choice Travel International Co.,Ltd.

AS1261

Ministry of Cultures and Tourism - Bolivia

LA340

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

AS248

Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador

LA150

Cox & Kings

AS530

National Institute of Tourism Promotion

Creative Travel Pvt. Ltd.

AS450 AS370

of Argentina

LA450

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa

Nativa Promoção de Eventos Ltda

LA355

Department of Tourism,Government of

Nicaraguan Tourism Board - INTUR

LA52

Andhra Pradesh

NYC & Company

NA300

Destination Asia

Oceanwide Expeditions

CA310

DHAULAGIRI ADVENTURE TRAVEL PVT.LTD

Palace Resorts

CA215

Diethelm Travel

Panama Tourism Authority

LA350

Discover Central Asia Tours

AS455 AS801 AS1265 AS901 AS1235

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Earthen Experiences LLP

AS403

The Claridges New Delhi

AS521

CHERNOBYLwel.come

EXO Travel

AS203

The Kingsbury PLC

AS256

C-HOTELS

EU203

Expeditions Myanmar

AS865

The Tourism Council of Bhutan

AS448

Ciaoflorence Tours - Italy Experts

EU112

Focus Asia

AS675

Threeland Travel dba Gray Line Vietnam

AS867

CICAR - Canary Islands Car

EU805

Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

AS935

Cityhostel Berlin & Cityhomes Dikili -

Freedom Road Destinations - China DMC

AS1260

EU1990

AS501

TORNOS

AS537

Guangzhou Haiyou Voyage Co., Ltd.

AS1258

Tour East

AS1002

HANATOUR SERVICE INC

AS1060

Tourism Advisory Board Social Enterprise Company

Costa del Sol Tourist Board

Limited (TAB)

Croatian National Tourist Board

EU1450

CroisiEurope

EU1401

Go Airlines (India ) Ltd

Happiness Kingdom (HK) Travels

AS547

AS790

Tourism and Foreign Affairs Departament

HMD Asia Hotels: Shinta Mani &

EGI GmbH

EU1380

Costa Cálida, Región de Murcia - Spain

EU620 EU650, EU700

Treeline Urban Resort

AS656

of Almaty City

AS060

Crucemundo Cruceros Fluviales

EU1409

HOLIDAY CHARME INDIA PVT . LTD

AS538

Tourism Australia

AS950

CruiseAway ApS

EU1108

Tourism Authority Of Thailand -TAT Europe

AS800

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

India Tourism

AS300, AS350

Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd

AS503

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd - IRCTC

AS580

Tourism Department Government

EU900

Czech Tourist Authority - CzechTourism

EU1620 EU1175

of Gilgit Baltistan

AS160

D.Travel DMC Portugal

TOURISM FIJI

AS940

Department of Sport and Tourism of

TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD PHILIPPINES/

Moscow City

InterGlobe Aviation Limited

AS250

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

DESTINATION ITALIA - GARTOUR

Japan National Tourism Organization

AS900

Trail Blazer Tours India Private Limited- TBi

AS540

Diana Travel

EU1209

Karnataka Tourism

AS420

Trails of Indochina

AS860

EC Travel

EU1170

Kazakhstan

AS165

Triangle Japan DMC

AS905

Egmont Incoming Italy

Kerala Tourism

AS400

TWX Travel Experiences

AS261

ELITE TRAVEL

AS522

Veena World

AS517

Emilia Romagna Region

EU250

EPG Turismo y Deporte de Andalucia, S.A.

EU700

INDONESIA - The Ministry of Tourism

AS1100

Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd Khiri Travel

AS603, TP709

AS1000

Victoria Cruises

AS1251

EU1880 EU15

EU24 EU1570

Korea Tourism Organization

AS1050

VIDOTOUR Co., Ltd

AS650

FAMOUS TRAVEL

EU1432

KTC (India) Private Limited

AS264

Vietnam Airlines JSC

AS795

Feenstra River Cruises

EU1410

Legend Travel Group

AS201

Vietnam National Administration Of Tourism

AS765

Fortuna Tours DMC, Bosnia and Herzegovina EU1470

Lernidee Trains & Cruises

AS107

Window To Luxury

AS549

Four Seasons Hotel | Amathus Beach

Luxury Travel Group Ltd

AS890

Yatra Exotic Routes

AS520

Hotel Limassol

LV Travel ( Lac Viet Travel & Trading Co.,Ltd )

AS680

M/s. Akoi Saab

AS301

Macao Government Tourism Office Madhya Pradesh Tourism

AS1040 AS430

Ganimede ViaggiSRL EUROPE "Armenia" by Nueva Vista DMC

EU1950

100% Hotel Show

EU909

EU1750

Germany

EU1442

Gestoni Alberghiere Palazzo Albardieri S.R.L

A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS Holding AG

Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board

Acampora Travel

EU206

Giglio Travel

Acampora Travel Italy

EU206

GJ Travel - Iceland & Greenland

AS700

Relations Corporation

AS140

adriatica.net Group

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

AS100

Albanian National Tourism Agency

Ministry of the culture & sport Republic of Kazakhstan Mongolian Tourism Association

AS180 AS1140

EU1560

EU9 EU1848 EU31

Albanian Trip

EU332

Guide to Iceland

ALBTOURS D

EU1439

H HOTELS COLLECTION

Ambassador Travel

EU1390

H10 HOTELS

AS750

Amos Turizm - Dionysos Village Hotel

Nepal Tourism Board

AS158

Armenian Tourism Development Foundation

NEW ZEALAND

AS869

Norbu Bhutan Travel Pvt Ltd Odisha Tourism Orchid DMC Private Limited

Grandi Giardini Italiani Srl

EU27 EU348

Greek National Tourism Organisation EU1000, EU1050

Tourism Marketing

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau

Gibraltar Tourist Board

EU670

Amos Tarim Turizm Ltd.

Myanmar Tourism Federation -

EU22

Georgian National Tourism Administration

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation AS570 Maldives Marketing and Public

EU1435

EU1001

EU1846 EU790 EU953

EU601

Holland

EU1500

EU601

Hotel Villa Dvor

EU1111

EU2090

Hungarian Tourism Agency Ltd.

EU1520

Arts Club Boutique Hotel, Tuscany, Italy

EU10

Iberostar Management S.A.U 1.

EU420

AS533

Arts Club Chianciano

EU10

IBIZA TOURIST BOARD

AS510

Asla Travel Group

EU1508

AS985

ATOUT FRANCE

EU300

Incoming Italia

Au Bistrot de la Montagne

EU330

INOVA HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

EU1090

Intercenter group

EU1970

Israel Government Tourist Office

EU1760

AS1248

EU628 EU1748 EU18

PANDOZA SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

AS189

Austrian National Tourist Office

Rajasthan Tourism

AS555

AVRA.travel

Rivages du Monde

AS101

Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Royal Brunei Airlines

AS155

Bahía del Duque

EU701

Izmir Development Agency

EU1340

Balearic Islands Tourist Board (ATB)

EU600

Katarina Line incoming Croatia & Cruises

EU1478

Saffron Travel – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar

AS660

School of Hotel & Tourism Management,

EU938 EU1280

Italian National Tourist Board - ENIT ITALYEU200, EU50

Balkan Holidays Ltd

EU1320

Lake Maggiore - Italy

EU204

Belarus National Tourism Agency

EU1770

Liberation Route Europe

EU340

Belgian Tourist Office Wallonia

EU440

LOPESAN HOTEL GROUP

EU940

AS470

Belgium - visit.brussels

EU450

LORO PARQUE

EU950

AS150

Bettoja Hotels Collection

EU205

LOUIS HOTELS PLC LTD

Blue Lagoon Group

EU948

Magnetic Latvia

HK PolyU

AS1233

Seila Hul Seychelles Tourism Board Silk Road Destinations

EU1600

Icelandair

AS1200

SITA

AS500

Brim Explorer

EU1844

MALAGA CITY TOURISM BOARD -

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

AS200

Bulgaria, Ministry of Tourism

EU1300

MALAGA CITY HALL

SriLankan Airlines

AS245

BURGUNDY

EU301

MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Taiwan Tourism Bureau

AS850

CaminoWays.com / Greenlife Tours

EU508

Meeting Point International GmbH

Tattva Tourism Solutions

AS585

Canary Islands Catalan Tourist Board

travelbulletin.co.uk

EU800, EU850

Meliá Hotels International

EU930 EU1780 EU648 EU558 EU1330 EU428

EU400

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Michelangelo International Travel

EU14

Ministry Of Transport and Construction Of

AIC Travel Group SA

TP268

WebBeds

Air Charter Service Ltd

TP205

Welcomebeds.com

TP628

Wheels Car Rental System

CR370

The Slovak Republic

EU1540

AVIS Budget EMEA Ltd

CR450

Montenegro National Tourism Organisation

EU1640

B&B Hôtels

TP520

Moscow City Government

EU1880

Beijing Haoqiao International Travel

TP500

WORLD 2 MEET, S.L.U.

TP328

Worldwide Hotel Link - Albatravel Group

TP610 TP420

EU955

Agency Limited

TP753

www.3fullsteps.com

Municipality of Corfu

EU1190

Big Bus Tours

TA220

YallaOff

National Tourism Organisation of Serbia

EU1550

B-Rent Srl

CR750

YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd

North Cyprus Tourism Centre Ltd

EU1350

CARWIZ d.o.o.

CR560

Ollex | Olego Transportas, JSC

EU1381

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering

TP710

Operation Europe

EU1601

Cirque du Soleil

TA120

1001 Nights Tours Iran

ME451

City Sightseeing Italy

TA258

Ajman Department of Tourism Development

ME540

City Sightseeing Worldwide Ltd

TA100

Arg-e-Jadid Travel Company (ATC)

ME406

Destination Services

TP410

Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) ME650

MTS GLOBE

Palladium Hotel Group

EU640

PENINSULA TOURS / PALWINGS HOTELS & RESORTS

EU1201, EU1205

TP274 TP4630

MIDDLE EAST

Philip Morris International

EU1180

DidaTravel Technology Co., Ltd

TP442

Beautiful World of Travel

ME450

Polish Tourism Organisation

EU1420

DK Eyewitness Travel Guidebooks

TP551

Cyrus Sahra

ME603

Easirent.com

CR652

Dar Al Eiman Co

ME649

Enterprise Holdings

CR650

Department of Culture and Toursim (DCT) -

Portugal

EU1100, EU1150

Prospex Italy Hotels Collection - CNA Roma

EU16

REGIONE AUTONOMA DELLA SARDEGNA

EU580

Abu Dhabi

Enterprise Holdings - Alamo, Enterprise &

ME200, ME202, ME203

Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Turkish Culture

National Car Rental

CR650

DUBAI TOURISM

ME300

& Tourism

ETOA - European tourism association

TP600

EWAA Hotels

ME647

EU1200, EU1250

Reservation Hotels Italy Srl

EU30

Europcar

EU30

CR350, TP280

Four Communications Ltd ME195a, ME195b, ME195g

European Commission

TP758

Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority

Russian Federation

EU1860

Fox Rent A Car Affiliate Program

CR562

Islamic Republic of Iran

Russian Railway Tours (LLC RZD TOUR)

EU1960

G2 Travel Limited

TP340

Jordan Tourism Board

SAINT-PETERSBURG EXPRESS LLC

EU1870

Global City Cards

TP201

made Tourism Marketing

ME190a

Global Discovery B.V.

TP709

NEEDaFIXER

ME190l

Global DMC Network by JTB Group

TP348

Oman Ministry of Tourism

ME600

Global Passenger Network

TP620

Palestine

ME360

RHI - RESERVATION HOTELS ITALY SRL

SCENIC TRAVEL SERVICE

EU270

Scylla AG

EU1610

SEH UNITED HOTELIERS

EU401

ME401 ME445 ME140, ME150

Service Vill - Chauffeur service

EU17

Go Global Travel

TP310

Pardisan Tour & Travel Company

ME305

Show Me Italy

EU23

Gray Line

TA158

Pasargad Tours

ME101

EU1400

Green Motion

CR372

Qatar Tourism Authority

ME100

EU26

Grupo Hotusa

TP540

Queen Elizabeth 2 Dubai

ME362

Hotelbeds

TP400

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development AuthorityME500

STAN (STUDENT TRAVEL AGENTS NETWORK) EU905

Hotelspro DMCC

TP300

SAUDI COMMISSION FOR TOURISM AND NATIONAL

StubHub Corporate

EU801

iJET Airport Concierge

TP368

HERITAGE

ME550

SUR in English

EU501

iJET Global

TP368

Saudia Airline

ME645

Slovenian Tourist Board So.Ges. Srl SPECMED sp. z o.o.

EU1393

Swiss Quality Hotels International

EU1701

ImperaTours

TP640

Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development

Switzerland Tourism

EU1700

Innstant Group

TP638

Authority

ME400

Tailwind Airlines

EU1437

Italcamel Travel Agency s.r.l

TP318

Solar Empire Travel

ME204

iVenture Card

TA260

The Brighter Group - A Finn

TH Resorts

EU260

Julia Group

TA250

Partners Company

Travel Europe

EU408

Jumbo Tours Group

TP510

The Creative Engine

ME190f

TURESPAÑA

EU500

Leisure Pass Group

TA240

Travelworks Public Relations

ME190k

Wanderlust Studio

ME190g

Thomas Barrett

EU1601

Turistička zajednica Kantona Sarajevo

EU750

Live – Private Guided Tours

TP352

EU678

Meeting Point Youtravel Tourism LLC

TA160

Ufficio di Stato per il Turismo di San Marino

EU265

Merlin Entertainments Group

TA150

Turisme Comunitat Valenciana

VAS GROUP Vatican Museums

EU1439 EU13

VENETO REGION - TOURISM AND

Miki Travel Limited

TP200, AS900

ME190h

UK & IRELAND Acon Travels & Tours

UKI238 UKI228

Millennium Hotels and Resorts

TP216

Ambassador Theatre Group

Olympia Europe LTD

TP401

ArcelorMittal Orbit at Queen Elizabeth

Oti Holding A.S.

TP276

Olympic Park

UKI440

Via Hansa & Borealis

EU1505

P1. Corporate Hospitality B.V.

TP715

AT Coaches Ltd trading as Abbey Travel

UKI403

Visit Finland

EU1740

PEAK DMC

TP711

AUDIOPEV

UKI146

Visit Iceland - Promote Iceland

EU1728

Planet Hollywood

TP301

Brit Movie Tours

UKI360

Visit Norway

EU1720

RTS.net

TP740

CAPITAL TAXI TOURS LTD

UKI539 UKI540

FOOD PROMOTION

VISITFLANDERS

EU350

Sixt rent a car

CR550

Champions Travel Ltd

Smyrooms

TP501

Chelsea Football Club

UKI410

EU25

Special Tours Wholesalers LTD

TP210

City Circle UK Ltd

UKI138

EU28

Sports Events 365 Ltd

TP359

Davids Of London Ltd

UKI330

Stuba (roomsXML + getabed)

TP601

Disney Tickets - West End & Broadway

UKI416

SurPrice Car Rentals

CR358

Encore Tickets Ltd

UKI210

TBO Holidays

TP444

Europe Incoming

UKI328

Travco Corporation Ltd.

TP308

EXTRAPOLITAN

UKI448

Travel To Marketing

TP648

GO2 UK TRAVELS LIMITED

UKI145

Travellanda

TP320

Golden Tours

UKI240

VanillaTours

TP440

HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL

UKI258

EU550

Vodohod Russian River Cruises

EU1840

Worldtours - Tours & Transfers Zacchera Hotels Zadar Region Tourist Board Zela Aviation (Cyprus) Limited

EU1592 EU901

TRAVEL FORWARD Abreu online

TP218

ABTA - The Travel Association

TP270

AC Group

TP560

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Heritage is GREAT Britain

UKI430

Hospitality Line Ltd

UKI08

The Group Company

UKI418

VisitScotland

UKI110

The Orchid Hotel

UKI252

VOX S.p.A.

UKI340

UKI401

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of

KidZania London

UKI511

The View from The Shard

Luxury Scotland

UKI531

Tour Partner Group

Manchester City FC

UKI339

Tourism Ireland

Quietvox

UKI445

UKinbound

Staycity LTD

UKI369

Visit Portsmouth

UKI06 UKI100 UKI200, UKI400 UKI529

Harry Potter

UKI118

Wembley National Stadium Ltd

UKI128

Whisper

UKI148

Windermere - The Lake District

UKI220

puzzlesolutions

Crossword: Across: 1. WENDY WU, 5. PYONGYANG, 6. HURON, 7. DEGAS, 8. DEE, 9. KHLOE, 10. NAIRA, 12. LOUISIANA, 13. ST KITTS. Down: 1. WALSH, 2. YAOUNDE, 3. SHANGRI-LA, 4. TAGUS, 5. PORT LOUIS, 7. DENMARK, 9. KELLY, 11. ATLAS.

Highlighted Word: GHENT Where Am I?: Lake Geneva, Switzerland/France

We asked our staff the following question this week:

If you were exhibiting at WTM what fun on-stand event would you run?

Jeanette Ratcliffe Publisher jeanette.ratcliffe@travelbulletin.co.uk

Bill Coad Account Manager bill.coad@travelbulletin.co.uk

A Wheel of Fortune!

Face painting!

Adam Potter Features Editor adam.potter@travelbulletin.co.uk

Matt Gill Senior Account Manager matt.gill@travelbulletin.co.uk

A coffee hut brewing the finest blends from

A silent disco.

around the world.

Georgia Lewis Managing Editor – News Team news@travelbulletin.co.uk It would involve wines of the world. And cheese.

Hiriyti Bairu News Editor – News Team news@travelbulletin.co.uk A rum festival!

Lauretta Wright Contributing Editor lauretta.wright@travelbulletin.co.uk I’d invite Dean Cain to join me on my pic n mix stand and run a competition to win free sweets for a year!

Paul Scudamore Contributing Editor Spot the time-waster visitor and earn a bottle of wine.

Simon Eddolls Sales Director simon.eddolls@travelbulletin.co.uk I’ll find something in your bag that you didn’t mean to pick up.

Tim Podger Account Manager - Far East tim.podger@travelbulletin.co.uk

Sarah Terry Account Manager sarah.terry@travelbulletin.co.uk

Hannah Carter Events & Sales Administrator hannah.carter@travelbulletin.co.uk A cocktail making competition the best looking/ tasty one wins

Ashweenee Beerjeraz Events & Sales Assistant ashweenee.beerjeraz@travelbulletin.co.uk A Sega Dance Competition – the best moves wins a case of wine.

Miriam Brtkova Designer miriam.brtkova@travelbulletin.co.uk

Lucia Mathurin Junior Designer lucia.mathurin@travelbulletin.co.uk A stand displaying illustrations from around the world

Eugenia Nelly Mendes Head of Production production@travelbulletin.co.uk

Hit Trump in the stocks with an Eco dirtball.

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