Travel Bulletin 12th January 2024

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January 12 2024 | ISSUE NO 4,237

Giving agents the edge

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January 12 2024 | ISSUE NO 4,237

Giving agents the edge

Peaks, peaks, peaks!

Incentives and savings to make the most of the biggest peaks period since..?

more in...

News There is a lot to catch up on in the New Year! Pg. 4 Peaks Bulletin Incentives, fam trip places and rewards galore up for grabs this peaks! Pg. 14 USA Home of the free AND holiday hotspots!

Pg. 23

Hear more about the generation that took 1.3 more holidays than the average consumer last year from ABTA’s director of communications. (pg. 10)

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JANUARY 12 2024

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NEWS BULLETIN

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this week

NEWS Everything you need to know this peaks season!

10 BULLETIN BRIEFING Graeme Buck, ABTA’s director of communications, renames Gen Z ‘Generation Travel’!

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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD Experiential travel is on the up this year as travellers are more inclined to enjoy active, wellness and gastronomic experiences over conventional tourism.

2024 PROMISES to be the year of

highlight that countries within Northern

travel intelligence company, Mabrian, has

Europe are better positioned to best

found that experiential travel has become

capitalise on this growing trend, boasting a

an increasingly popular habit for clients,

60% share in visitor interest, with Italy, France

notably for those visiting Europe.

and Germany topping the tables and are

Mabrian’s report includes detailed analysis

PEAKS Incentives, savings and more to kick off the New Year!

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Chase away those winter blues with our top picks from the island havens.

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projected to be key players in the upcoming

on the evolution of travel motivations for

travel trends for the rest of the year.

2024, with a specific focus on the changing

Carlos Cendra, CMO of Mabrian,

trends for European travel. The study, which

commented: “While it is challenging to

was conducted through active listening

generalise trends today, given the disparity

methods on social media and data on future

of segments and interests, it is crucial to

air connectivity, found a global increase in

identify the global and structural shift in

experiential travel, specifically regarding

travel motivations, especially among the

active and natural tourism.

new generations.

With an 8% increase since 2019,

CARIBBEAN

Other conclusions drawn from the study

experiences as research conducted by

“Each destination possesses unique

experiential travel encompasses active,

characteristics and a distinct tourism

natural, gastronomic and wellness experiences,

offering, but all must pay attention to the

allowing travellers to venture away from the

evolution of traveller motivations and strive

beaten track and venture away from more

to adapt their offerings as agilely as

conventional tourism ideologies such as

possible, given the competition is global

beach visits, shopping trips and nightlife.

and increasing.”

USA Experience stateside soirées with exciting offers and activities for all to enjoy.

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Showcase Calendar

JANUARY 12 2024

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Sign up to our showcases: www.travelbulletin.co.uk/events/agents

5th February Luxury Holidays Showcase

13th February

Leeds

LGBTQ+ Holidays Showcase

Worthing

12th February

6th February Luxury Holiday Showcase

Wedding & Honeymoons Showcase

Hull

Ascot

Explora Journeys rides the first wave promotion ALREADY MAKING a splash in 2024, Explora

night ‘Celestial Caribbean and Creole

Journeys has announced the ‘Total Luxury

Soul’ from March 8th to 18th, 2024, offering

Offer’ promotion in the UK & Ireland, allowing

25% value savings, and the 44-night ‘Grand

guests to enjoy up to 40% savings when they

Journey Connecting Countries’ itinerary

book either an Ocean Terrace Suite or Ocean

taking guests on a spell-bounding voyage

Grand Terrace Suite aboard both EXPLORA I

from Vancouver to Barcelona from May 6th to

and EXPLORA II by January 31st, 2024.

June 19th, 2024, boasting value savings of

The ‘Total Luxury Offer’ is applicable on a wide range of journeys, including the 10-

40%. www.explorajourneys.com

Solo savings of up to £1,650 with Wendy Wu this New Year TO CELEBRATE the start of another year, Wendy Wu Tours has launched its New Year Sale where solo travellers can save up to £1,650 on selected 2024 and 2025 tours to destinations including China, Japan, India, Vietnam, and many more.

Until January 31st, those going it alone can take

ELITE HAVENS is launching

bali; Casa Alma, Phuket; Villa

advantage of free and half-priced single supplements, or

headfirst into the New Year by

Nice, Bali; Villa Thansamaay,

instead enjoy 50% off airfare charges. Some of the

extending its luxury portfolio

Koh Samui; and Casa La

iconic tours highlighted within the offer include the 21-

with the addition of eight

Mount, Niseko. All the

day ‘Japan by Rail’ itinerary priced at £9,490 per person,

properties across Indonesia,

properties promise to

with savings up to £955; the 17-day ‘Best of Japan’

Thailand and Japan.

continue Elite Haven’s mission

tour priced at £8,590 per person with savings up to

to deliver elevated family

£1,145; and the 28-day ‘China: The Big One’ itinerary

Shanti Residence, Bali;

The properties include the

getaways and redefined

priced from £4,740 per person, boasting savings of

Shousugi Chalet, Niseko; Villa

luxuries.

up to £595.

Solana, Koh Samui; Villa Tanju,

www.elitehavens.com

www.wendywutours.co.uk

Image Credits: Top: Explora Journeys, Bottom: Elite Havens

Elite Havens’ epic expansion

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JANUARY 12 2024

NEWS BULLETIN

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Discover the World this peaks NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS is encouraging

Richard Forde, head of trade sales at

travellers to ‘Discover the World’ in its brand

Newmarket Holidays, said: “This inspiring and

new peaks campaign which features a 15%

visually appealing campaign will drive travellers

discount on all of the operators’ tours until

to discover new experiences, try an escorted

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March 15 , 2024.

tour for the first time, and book with their local

The campaign features a two-week TV ad through the beginning of January, celebrating

travel agent.”

Newmarket’s ‘Discover the World’ campaign

the operator’s wide destination portfolio, aiming

includes long and short haul tours with

to fuel travellers’ wanderlust and encourage

departures from 2024 through to 2026.

them to use agents to plan their dream getaway.

www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

ONYX announces Malaysian expansion ONYX HOSPITALITY Group has announced the addition of three new properties to its prestigious Malaysian portfolio; the OZO Medini, Shama Medini and Shama Suasana Johor Bah. This expansion will result in a total of seven Malaysian properties by the end of 2024, making the country the first outside of Thailand to host all three ONYX brands. The new hotels form an integral part of ONYX’s strategy to drive significant expansion in the hotel, resort and

Raise a glass with Riviera

Image Credits: Top: Newmarket Holidays, Top Right: ONYX Hospitality Group, Bottom Left: Riviera Travel, Bottom Right and Bottom: Adobe Stock

GUESTS ONBOARD Riviera

Travel Counsellors acquires travel tech platform

service apartment business in

TRAVEL COUNSELLORS has acquired the travel tech platform Planisto fresh

Southeast Asia.

off the back of the company’s annual results which saw bookings total £993

www.onyx-hospitality.com

million; a 23% increase from 2022.

Travel’s new-for-2024 ‘Athens

The platform enables agents to create and manage detailed and complex

& Greek Islands’ cruise and

itineraries for their customers, and will be integrated into Travel Counsellors’

stay itinerary will receive a free

existing Phenix platform to accelerate its trade-centric digital strategy.

premium drinks package worth

Steve Bryne, CEO of Travel Counsellors, was “delighted” with the

£182 per person on select

acquisition, which “has been on our radar for some time” and “perfectly

departures.

aligns with” the trade platform’s roadmap.

The offer is available on five

www.travelcounsellors.co.uk

Ski into the season with late savings

Cosmos & Globus’ new year, new adventures

THE SKI season isn’t showing signs

A WHOLE new world of

of slowing down as SkiBeat is

discovery awaits as Cosmos

helping agents send their clients to

& Globus has announced its

the slopes with late savings of

New Year sale, featuring

£100 per person up for grabs on a

savings of up to £700, brand

host of ski staples across Europe.

new touring itineraries, new

Kicking off from January 13th, all

flight-inclusive packages,

itineraries include accommodation

dates between April and

and double welcome back

day ‘Bohemian Dream’ from

in a twin or double room, chalet

October 2024 and is included

credits.

£1,920 per person, and the

hosts to prepare breakfasts, evening

seven-day ‘Best of Norway’

meals and afternoon teas, and

on bookings made before

Some of the new tours

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February 29 , 2024.

making their mark through

from £1,659 per person.

return flights from London Gatwick.

www.rivieratravel.co.uk

the year includes the nine-

www.globusjourneys.co.uk

www.skibeat.co.uk

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JANUARY 12 2024

AGENT BULLETIN

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AGENT INCENTIVES ● YOU CAN earn a free

night’s stay with every Domes Resorts booking you make until February 28th, 2024. Nick Hindle, Domes Resorts' UK & Ireland business development manager, iterated that "Domes Resorts recognises the integral role that the UK travel trade plays in our success and growth... this exclusive promotion is our way of expressing gratitude to our valued trade partners." Find more details on the brand’s trade portal at www.domesresortsexpert.com

Agent bulletin

● CLASSIC COLLECTION

Image Credits: Pegasus Airlines

Holidays is raising expectations: daily fam trip places, enhanced incentives and weekly prize draws are hoping to inspire bookings and bolster value and rewards this peaks period. The ‘Expect More’ peaks campaign is also running across consumer channels, hoping to secure maximum exposure for the brand and agents selling Classic Collection breaks.

For a full breakdown of this year’s peaks incentive campaigns, head to pg. 14!

DESTINATION TRAINING

● CLIENTS PROMISED their loved ones the dream trip of a lifetime to Disney for Christmas? Make sure your knowledge is worthy of a wish upon a star with the Disney Travel Agents hub, home to a suite of marketing tools and complete training. www.disneytravelagents.co m

OPERATOR TRAINING

● APT & TRAVELMARVEL has bolstered its team with the addition of Darren Birch, who will soon be bringing a host of sales, marketing, digital and training assets to the APT Agent Club.

Register to be the first in the know at www.APTAgentClub.co.uk

● PRIZES TOTALLING £40,000

in value are up for grabs throughout January and February. Riviera Travel’s peaks campaign offers up escorted tours of Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India or America’s Deep South, or river cruises across Europe (all expenses paid!), Riviera vouchers or merch packages worth over £3,000 each, iPads, AirPods, iPhones, HD TVs, Dyson Airwraps or hair dryers and more. Winners will be selected randomly from agents booking Riviera packages and confirmed via the operator’s trade social media platforms. www.rivieratravel.co.uk

AGENT TRAINING

PEGASUS AIRLINES took flight on its maiden service from Birmingham Airport at the tail end of last year. Kicking off a thriceweekly route to Istanbul, Birmingham Airport’s CEO Nick Barton said he has “no doubt these new services will be very popular with sunseekers, pilgrims (and) business travellers.”

n o i t i t e p m o C Win a three-night stay for two adults in Andalusia and Majorca courtesy of Inmood Hotels!

Find out more at www.travelbulletin.co.uk/competi tions

CRUISE LINE TRAINING

● 10 LUCKY agents are set to win a Virgin Voyages swag bag worth £50 when signing up for the Seacademy, the cruise line’s online training platform. Go one step further and complete the platform’s Gold tier course and you’ll be entered into the First Mates Rewards incentive this month. www.firstmates.com/fmdc/s/ seacademy ● OFF THE back of its first trade-friendly brochure last July, and a preview at the trade-friendly 2025 brochure recently unveiled (more on that on pg. 25), American Queen Voyages has launched its agent training platform, guaranteeing your knowledge is plain sailing when selling voyages on the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, and Columbia, Snake and Hood rivers. www.rivercruiseacademy.com

ACCOMMODATION TRAINING

● LEARN ALL about Aldemar Resorts’ Greek properties and find out how to earn stays of your own along the way at www.sunnytime.gr

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NEWS BULLETIN

JANUARY 12 2024

Celestyal sets course for 2025

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cruise programme, boasting five itineraries across 113

Liver bird takes flight: Jet2 readies for Liverpool debut

departure dates to choose from.

NOW THAT the countdown to

SAILING INTO the New Year, Celestyal has launched its 2025

Departures will range from three- to 14-nights, sailing

New Year is over, the highly

between April and October 2025 to destinations such as Italy,

anticipated countdown for

Egypt, Turkey, Croatia and Montenegro. Due to popular

Jet2.com’s inaugural flight from

demand, the 2025 programme will feature two variations of the newly-launched ‘Heavenly Adriatic’ sailing, which is set to debut on March 2nd, 2024, and has become a permanent feature of future programmes. www.celestyal.com

Enjoy a personalised Italian journey with Citalia’s new brochure AHEAD of peaks, Citalia has launched its Destination Guide to Italy for 2024, offering a new take on a traditional brochure designed to capture interest and

Liverpool John Lennon Airport can officially begin!

add a more personal touch while offering their clients

Ready for take-off on March

all the information they need.

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Erin Johnson, marketing director at Citalia, said:

sunshine destinations on the

inspire travellers to visit one of the gastronomic

“Holidays which offer the variety of experiences which

Liverpool roster for the summer

capitals of the world.

can only be gained from exploring multiple destinations

season, including the Canary

within a country are a popular choice for those wanting

Islands, Greece, Madeira, and

brimming with a host of personal suggestions and top

to get the most out of their holiday to Italy.”

many more.

tips to equip agents with the best tools to help them

www.citalia.com

www.jet2.com

Curated by a team of experts, the new guide is

Image Credits: Left: Celestyal Cruises, Right: Jet2.com

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JANUARY 12 2024

PUZZLE BULLETIN

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SUDOKU

Win a £20 M&S voucher in the SuDoku prize puzzle

A

Fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, column and each of the 3 x 3 squares contains the digits 1-9.

Once you have completed the puzzle, simply identify the numbers that relate to the letters, A, B, C and D then e-mail the solution, with your name, company name, and full postal address plus phone and ABTA number if applicable to:

B C

competition@travelbulletin.co.uk Closing date for entries is Thursday, January 25th. Solution and new puzzle will appear next week.

The winner for December 1st is Andy Scase, Rediscover the World Ltd. December 1st Solution: A=1 B=6 C=5 D=9

D

where

am i ?

The capital of a well-loved Caribbean island offers a charming and historic visit for any travelller to enjoy, from lounging on Carlisle Bay to visiting George Washington’s home.

Across

Down

1 6 7

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8 10 11 12 4 5

2 3 10 11 13 14

Kevin Whately plays this Oxford based TV detective (5) Known as the Country of a Thousand Lakes (7) Northumbrian island, also known as Lindisfarne (4) North Atlantic archipelago comprised of nine volcanic islands (6) Shearings specialise in this type of holiday (5) Scotland's highest mountain, Ben ___ (5) Flat topped mound, named for the Spanish word for table (4)

Across: 1 LUFTHANSA, 6 LA PALMA, 7 SWAN, 8 EILAT, 10 AMS, 11 CADIZ, 12 OMAN, 15 ALGARVE, 16 HOSEASONS. Down: 1 LEWIS, 2 FINLAND, 3 HOLY, 4 NAPLES, 5 HYATT, 9 LIMPOPO, 10 AZORES, 11 COACH, 13 NEVIS, 14 MESA. Mystery Word: LATVIA

Image Credits: Bridgetown

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European flag carrier (9) One of the Canary islands (2,5) Western Australian river known for the black waterfowl found there (4) Resort on the Red Sea (5) Amsterdam Schiphol airport code (3) Historic Spanish port city (5) The Wahiba Sands are a popular tourist attraction in this Arabian country Italian city (6) Alua hotels are part of this hospitality company (5) African river known for its crocodiles (7) (4) Popular holiday region of Portugal (7) UK operator specialising in holiday parks, lodges and cottages (9)

CROSSWORD

FILL IN THE CROSSWORD TO REVEAL THE MYSTERY LOCATION HIGHLIGHTED BY THE PURPLE SQUARES.

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BULLETIN BRIEFING

JANUARY 12 2024

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Industry by...

t h g i s in

take a holiday in the next 12 months: the highest proportion of any age group.

The rise of 'Generation T' (18-to-24-

ABTA’s director of communications, Graeme Buck, had some potentially revolutionary news on a young burgeoning market for travel, which he dubs ‘Generation T’...

“

...while this group has a keen eye on cost, they continue to be a highly attractive market for many...”

ABTA IS dubbing Gen Z 'Generation T'

Generation T did.

Graeme continued: “18-to-24-yearolds have been increasingly keen to get out and see the world over the last

year-olds) is already well underway:

few years. They went on an average

the age bracket took more overseas

of 2.7 holidays abroad in the last 12

holidays in the past year (2.7 on

months, up from 2.2 holidays abroad

average) than consumers as a whole

each in the 12 months prior to that.

(1.4 on average) and the same age

"They have different focuses and

bracket during the year previous (2.2

interests in the kind of travel they

on average).

want," and the stats back that up:

Revealing the insight at ABTA's

while Spain, France, and Italy

Travel Trends Conference, Graeme

comprise the top three travel

Buck, the association's director of

destinations for all consumers and

communications, elaborated: "This is

Gen T last year, the rest of the top 10

a generation that has a very strong

destinations visited deviate against

propensity to travel, with a far bigger

that of your average client.

gap in demand between them and

Turkey creeps into Gen T's top four,

other generations that we've seen

followed by Australia – which doesn't

previously.

appear in the general consumer's top

"That doesn’t mean lots of quick

10 for this year at all. Mexico takes the

breaks either. Generation T has been

ninth spot: another absentee from

taking a much higher number of

wider consumers' top 10 list.

holidays for seven days or more than

The discrepancy is expected to

any other age group. So, while this

continue into next year, too: Italy,

group has a keen eye on cost, they

France, USA and Spain are expected

continue to be a highly attractive

to top the Gen T bucket list (along

market for many in the travel

with that of the wider consumer base),

industry."

with China and Ireland making their

This is no small fry of the potential

mark in the top 10.

after the association's 'Four Trends for

wider market: while 64% of

ABTA's Travel Trends Conference took

'24' revealed that almost three-

consumers overall said they plan to

place in London on November 29th,

quarters of 18-24-year-olds plan to

take a holiday in the next year, 72% of

2023.

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MTTC Christmas Ball The iconic Midlands Travel Trade Club Christmas Ball returned to Moxhull Hall in Sutton Coldfield on December 7th, 2023. Sponsors of the evening, JTA Travel, Emirates, Belleair Holidays and Travel Bulletin were joined by a host of attendees from across the Midlands travel fraternity.

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NEWS BULLETIN

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Refreshed Ras Al Khaimah resort re-opens its doors THE ICONIC Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

global cuisine, including a Japanese

has reopened its doors after an extensive

restaurant, an American grill and the region’s

refurbishment. The resort now boasts 203

first cigar bar.

room, including 149 uniquely designed guest

One of the most notable new features is the

rooms which were inspired by the waters of

six-metre clock housed in the lobby,

the Arabian Gulf and 54 suites with panoramic

representing the rich history Waldorf

views. An extensive outdoor space for

Astoria properties around the world have

weddings and events has also been finessed.

with grand clocks and paying homage to its

During the transformation, nine restaurants

Arabic roots.

Jules Verne adds 30 ‘Worldwide Journeys’

www.hilton.com/en/brands/waldorf-astoria

JULES VERNE’S latest ‘Worldwide

and lounges were also refurbished, offering guests an interactive culinary journey through

Journeys’ collection spans walking, cruise and wildlife experiences across the globe, with early booking offers and no single supplement options now available.

The collection covers five continents, and includes 30 brand new experiences.

Early booking discounts worth £200 per person are included on the seven-day ‘Walking in the Italian Dolomites’ and ‘Walking in Crete’ adevntures, among others,

Emirates: UK is set for a surge THE WORLD’s largest international airline is readying

are are valid on bookings made

WELCOME THE ‘Year of the Dragon’ in style at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali

before February 29th, 2024.

Island as the resort has prepared a host of exciting events and activities to

www.vjv.com

celebrate the Lunar New Year.

From culinary experiences to family-friendly fun, there is something to

for a surge in forward bookings

suit all guests as the celebrations kick off on February 9th and last until

this year with a strong demand

February 13th, 2024.

for international travel to and from the UK. Image Credits: Top: Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, Top Right: Adobe Stock, Bottom Middle: Ramblers Worldwide, Bottom Right: Etihad

Jumeirah celebrates Year of the Dragon

Bookings for Emirates’ flights from Hong Kong to the UK has

Guests can take in the festivities while enjoying the benefits of the Jumeirah Escapes offer, including up to 20% off private villas, US$100 spa credit and lots more. The offer is valid for bookings made by January 31st. www.jumeirah.com

Etihad expands India connectivity

travel to the UK from South

Step into 2024 with Ramble Worldwide

ETIHAD AIRWAYS has kicked off

Africa (53%), Thailand (46%),

START THE New Year on steady

the New Year by introducing two

Malaysia (29%), Pakistan (16%)

footing by booking one of Ramble

new services to India which took to

and Australia (10%) have also

Worldwide’s new tours, allowing

the skies on New Year’s Day.

witnessed a strong increase in

travellers to bask in the beauty of

demand.

nature while boosting their well-

Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and

being.

Thiruvananthapuram in the Kerala

risen 15-fold year-on-year, while

UK outbound travel is also

The two non-stop services, from

set to rise, with the airline

The new collection consists of

region, bring Etihad’s total services

reporting a high increase in

high alpine walks in the Trentino

magical Cinque Terre coastal trails.

to India up to 10, underscoring the

bookings to Dubai and other

Highlands, wildlife wanders in

The full list of new tours and

airline’s commitment to providing

destinations in the Far East and

Ecuador & Galapagos Islands, sun-

favourite retreats can be found on

easy access to its expanding global

the Indian Ocean.

kissed escapes on Kissamos, and

the Ramble Worldwide website.

network.

www.emirates.com

self-guided hikes along Italy’s

www.rambleworldwide.co.uk

www.etihad.com

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PEAKS BULLETIN

JANUARY 12 2024

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G Adventures has a Blank Space on Taylor Swift tickets G ADVENTURES’ 'You Belong with G Experience' campaign, the operator’s biggest-ever agent experience, will invite top sellers from around the world to various Taylor Swift concerts across the globe, including Toronto, New Orleans and London.

AMBASSADOR CRUISE Line is giving away £1,000 each week until January 31st, 2024 as part of its turn-of-year campaign. Any and all agents booking an Ambassador sailing for departure between April 7th, 2024 and April 24th, 2025 are eligible for entry into the prize draw, offering weekly giveaways of £1,000. To enter, email your name, agency name, ABTA number and

proof of booking to competitions@ambassadorcruiseline.com.

Bruce Poon Tip, founder,

Uniworld’s biggest-ever incentive brings agents to India

explained that he first dreamt

TEAMING UP with Oberoi Hotels and the

will head aboard the all-suite Ganges Voyager

up the concept for G

Ganges Voyager II, Uniworld’s peaks incentive

II, spending three nights on board as the ship

Adventures in 1989 (the year

will see three places given away to the cruise

traverses India's sacred river.

of Taylor Swift's birth and title

line's next Ultra Luxury Showcase.

Monthly giveaways until March will see an

of her hit 2014 album), and

Setting sail in June 2024, 50 industry

hopes the incentive creates

partners and agents will join the boutique

agent who has made two or more bookings in the last month invited aboard, along with a

"happiness and community for

river cruise line for two nights in Delhi, one

plus one. Bookings to India count as double

our agency partners in the

night in Agra, and one in Jaipur at Oberoi

entries to the deciding prize draw at the end

same way G Adventures does

Hotels' five-star properties in each city. From

of each month.

for its travellers and Taylor

the five-star hospitality of Oberoi, the group

www.uniworld.com

does for her fans."

The top seller each month

Playa’s peaks proposition offers fam places

between January and July will

THREE FAM trips will invite agents to Playa Hotels & Resorts’ key

earn a ticket to one of the

destinations (Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic), with places

tour's London dates, with

up for grabs throughout January and February.

Two places per fam trip (six in total) are on offer to select agents

to win running in the same

booking before February 29th, 2024, and confirming bookings on the Playa

period. The first two winners

Rewards platform.

will be awarded at the end of

Along with the chance to win a spot on the fam trips, the two top

January before one winner

bookers during the same period will earn one of Playa's ever-popular

Globus promises peaks bonuses

each month is rewarded for the

branded suitcases.

£50 LOVE2SHOP VOUCHERS will

remainder of the campaign.

www.playarewards.com

be rewarded to agents booking

Keep up with the 'You Belong

with the Globus Family of Brands

with G Experience' initiative via

(Avalon Waterways, Cosmos

the operator's 'Agents of

Tours, and Globus Journeys)

Change' Facebook group.

before the end of February 2024,

www.gadventures.com

along with the chance to win a Cosmos tour or Avalon cruise.

Bottom Middle: Playa Hotels & Resorts, Bottom Right: Globus Family of Brands

select 'wild card' opportunities

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PEAKS BULLETIN

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Sandals raises the Suite-Stakes with £800 cash rewards SELECT BUTLER-LEVEL suite bookings

rewards can be accessed via the brands' trade

with Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts

portal or from your local BDM. Send the

include a £100 reward when booked by

complete form by February 5th, 2024 after the

January 31st, 2024, with eight opportunities to

booking period with SAN booking references

earn the bonus incentive throughout the

to earn the rewards.

booking period.

More details on the eligible suite

Each category is eligible for the £100

categories, which span a range of the brands’

reward on one booking during the campaign

resorts, can be found on the newly-revamped

period.

Sandals trade portal at

A form to keep track of your Suite-Stakes

www.sellingsandals.co.uk

JG Travel Group hides Golden Tickets TAKING NOTES from a certain fictional chocolatier who made his way back onto cinema screens over Christmas, a weekly Golden Ticket will be given away to one of the agents who made bookings with the JG Travel Group during the previous week. The tickets are redeemable on two seats aboard one of the group's Northern Lights flight experiences.

The weekly giveaways run until

£100 One4all vouchers with Fred.

Holidays EVERY NEW passenger booked

winners emailed with redeemable

heart of its ‘It’s all about you’ peaks campaign, guaranteeing new rewards

departures and airport choices.

and low deposits during the period.

www.jgtravelgroup.com

The rewards will be loaded onto a pre-loadable debit card in the same

Fred. Holidays includes a £100

earned depending on booking value.

Valid on Pandaw 2024 and 2025 cruises booked

One of 12 holidays are also up for grabs, along with 10 places at the CPH Fest in Türkiye later this year. Winners will be drawn at random from agents who make bookings during the campaign period. www.classic-package.co.uk

Book your way to Girls Aloud in Brum

Unforgettable Croatia is ...ready for it!

ROYALTON REWARDS is offering

CROATIAN CRUISE staple

up tickets to Girls Aloud's

Unforgettable Croatia has

comeback arena show in

launched limited-time bonus

Birmingham this summer and £20

commission alongside a

Amazon gift cards with select

chance to win tickets to

trade bookings this peaks period.

throughout January and

Taylor Swift's Eras tour at

Tickets will be rewarded

Wembley.

randomly to agents booking by

Running throughout

all luxury small ship cruises

January 31st, 2024. Weekly prize

combinable with existing

January and February 2024

in 2024, along with entries to

draws offer up £20 Amazon

promotions.

to bolster the value of your

a prize draw to win Taylor

vouchers to agents booking in the

www.fredholidays.co.uk/agent-

peaks bookings, you can

Swift tickets.

same period.

portal

earn commission of 15% on

www.unforgettablecroatia.com

www.royaltonrewards.com

February, the offer is

Right: Royalton Resorts

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TRADE-ONLY OPERATOR Classic Package Holidays is putting agents at the

vein as sister brand Classic Collection. Between £10 and £100 can be

reward.

dd e aya ote s eso ts, otto

February 25th, 2024, with lucky

on a Pandaw river cruise with One4all shopping voucher

otto

Classic Package Holidays is all about agents

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caribbean FROM CONFERENCES TO CARNIVAL Let the rum flow and the music carry your guests along the shores as Jamaica gears up for an exciting start to the year.

JAMAICA PROVES once again that it is the place to be for tourists wishing to

are sure to keep the crowds coming.

Before the party season starts with a

Bob Marley’s Birthday Celebration, where a week dedicated to the legendary

enjoy something a little different on their

bang, the Global Tourism Resilience

musician begins February 1st, and with

holidays.

Conference will be held from February

the highly anticipated ‘Bob Marley: One

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Fresh off the announcement that

16 -17 in Montego Bay, after last year

Love’ film set to hit the silver screens on

Jamaica remains to be the number one

saw Jamaica successfully be granted

February 14th, there is no time better to

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Caribbean destination for British

approval to designate February 17 as

travellers, the island’s entertainment

Global Tourism Resilience Day, helping

Other events that are set to take the

roster is full to the brim with cultural

advocate for tourism resilience amid an

island by storm are the BRT Weekend in

celebrations and vibrant festivities that

industry currently full of disruptions.

Ocho Rios in March, a themed music

February is also an important month

visit the island.

festival where partygoers from all over

for the island as it is the start of the

the world will indulge in the action, and

annual Reggae Month which

of course the world-renowned Carnival

encompasses a festival to celebrate the

returns between April 3rd-10th, promising

EMBRACING THE power of womanhood,

iconic music through concerts, panel

to be an experience travellers will never

The Landings Resort and Spa, Saint Lucia,

talks, art exhibitions and so much more.

forget.

has launched a new spa programme solely

Not only that, but February also marks

www.visitjamaica.com

Embrace femininity in Saitn Lucia spa offering

focused on female health and wellbeing.

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The revolutionary programme addresses menopause, menstrual pains, infertility,

Save money, stop time

postpartum, hormonal imbalances and

SIT BACK and take in the wonder of paradise as Destinology has

more, all the while embracing its tranquil

announced its January sale which features a saving of up to

setting on Rodney Bay and promises to be

45% for the StolenTime By Rendezvous resort in Saint Lucia.

stress-free sanctuary for guests.

From £2,499 per person for seven-nights of all-inclusive

Prices lead in from £325 for a one-night

accommodation, guests can sit back and toast to the year

stay in a one bedroom villa with breakfast

ahead. The offer is valid when booked by January 30th, 2024,

included.

and is valid for travel between June 1st-30th, 2024.

www.landingsstlucia.com

www.destinology.co.uk

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JANUARY 12 2024

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Sandals’ Suite-Stakes raises the game AGENTS CAN be in with a chance of earning themselves up to £800 when they book selected suites in a new ‘Suite-Stakes’ incentive scheme from Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ UK operator, Unique Caribbean Holidays Ltd (UCHL).

Running until January 31st, the new

Guadeloupe’s inspiring offer

incentive aims to drive sales and increase

EXPLORE ONE of the Caribbean’s

Agents can earn £100 when booking one of

hidden gems as Inspiring Travel is

eight qualifying butler suites at selected

offering seven nights at one of

Sandals and Beaches resorts. Each booking

Guadeloupe’s most beloved

qualifies for a £100 reward, meaning agents

resorts, La Créole Beach Hotel &

can earn up to £800 in total during the sales

Sandals Royal Caribbean or Sandals South

Spa, for £1,855 per person, saving

period.

Coats in Jamaica, Sandals Grande St.

up to 15%. The offer includes flights and must be booked before st

March 31 for travel between May

trade bookings during the peak season.

The eight qualifying butler suites included with the ‘Suite-Stakes’ incentive included

Lucian or Sandals St Vincent and The Grenadines.

those in Beaches Negril, Beaches Turks &

To enter, agents must book any of the

Caicos, Sandals Royal Barbados, Sandals

qualifying rooms during the booking period

Dunn’s River, Sandals Grenada, Sandals

and inform their Business Development

pristine white sandy beach, the

Royal Curaçao, Sandals St Vincent and The

Manager of the booking reference.

resort boasts an ideal setting for

Grenadines, and any overwater suite at

www.sellingsandals.co.uk

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6 and July 5 , 2024.

Sitting along a stretch of

families and couples alike, providing picture-perfect scenery to complete any holiday. www.inspiringtravel.co.uk

Become Buccaneers this January HELP CLIENTS cross off ‘travel more’ from

pristine shores of St. Croix, creating a

those New Year resolutions as The

wanderlust atmosphere for any holiday

Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort in St. Croix

goer to enjoy and promises to create an all-

is offering an exclusive post-holiday deal.

encompassing Caribbean experience for all

When booked directly with the resort through the month of January, travellers will receive US$250 worth of resort credit

its guests, combining luxury, history, relaxation and fun for all ages.

Easily connected to the USA, St. Croix

Spend next Christmas with Norse

which can be spent enhancing experiences

has several options for travellers to fly

within the resort including dining, golf,

direct from Miami and Charlotte with

SPEND NEXT Christmas in the

tennis and spa services.

American Airlines, from Atlanta with Delta

Caribbean sun as Norse Atlantic

The Buccaneer is ideally located on the

and from Fort Lauderdale with Spirit

Airways has announced its

Airlines. There are also connecting

winter sun 2024-2025 season,

flights from St. Thomas and San Juan,

operating a brand new route from

allowing travellers to explore more of the

London to Montego Bay from

region with ease.

December 2024 to March 2025.

To take advantage of the offer, use the

Operating one flight per week,

code JAN250 when making the reservation

return fares lead in from £540

and it must be booked before January 30th,

with tickets already available to

for travel between January 4th and

purchase through Norse.

December 21st, 2024.

www.flynorse.com

www.thebuccaneer.com

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CARIBBEAN

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Aruba offers authenticity for all AUTHENTICITY AND local vibes beat

neighbourhood are brimming with

through the heart of the island of Aruba,

possibilities and offer a perfect getaway

and while Brits try to beat away those

from tourists looking to venture off the

wintery blues that linger long into the new

beaten track and immerse themselves more

year, the tiny island poses a great option

into destination itself.

which offers something a little different than a traditional beach getaway.

With authentic travel become a global

With weekly direct flights from London Gatwick with British Airways and additional connections available with Royal Dutch

trend within the market, smaller

Airlines, Aruba has become more

destinations that may have gone under the

accessible than ever and features

radar are becoming big hitters within the

accommodations ranging from major

tourism game. Aruba’s towns, rich with

internationals brands to smaller boutique

history, have been regenerated to offer

hotels, suitable for any kind of traveller.

THERE IS still time to take

tourists a deeper insight into the region’s

www.aruba.com

advantage of MSC Cruises’ wave

MSC Cruises makes waves with 2024 promotion

past and how it has become the tourist

promotion that was launched

treasure trove it has today, all the while

last month, encompassing both

offering new and exciting establishments to

summer 2024 and winter

redefine the area.

2024/25 programmes and

From restored bars and restaurants to

spanning across 22 ships within

brand new jazz cafés and outdoor music

the cruise line’s fleet.

gardens, smaller towns like the Rancho

The promotional offer is valid until March 31st, 2024, and includes both cruise-only and fly & cruise options where guests will enjoy unlimited drinks packages as well as be covered for port taxes and gratuities.

The WAVE Winter 2024/25 programme offers UK travellers the chance to cruise around the Caribbean from £649 per person, as well as options in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Emirates, North America and the Red Sea. Antonio Paradiso, managing director of MSC Cruises UK &

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Ireland, said: "We are really

Virgin makes a splash with new ports for 2025

excited to kick off 2024 with

STILL RIDING the crest of the wave season,

Caribbean routes during the season, as well

wave promotion... our customers

Virgin Voyages has announced 21 new

as incorporate longer itineraries to the

have the opportunity to visit up

ports will be in service for the 2025 summer

islands of Grand Turk and Grand Cayman.

to 78 destinations worldwide

Other new ports will span across a range

across our fleet, ensuring we

season, including one in George Town, Grand Cayman.

Valiant Lady will continue to sail the cruise line’s popular four- and five-night

some truly fantastic offers in our

of global destinations, including Iceland,

cater to every cruiser's

Italy, Ireland, Turkey, Portugal, and Oman.

preference.”

www.virginvoyages.com

www.msccruises.co.uk

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USA THE ULTIMATE SALE FOR AGENTS American Affair has revealed its stars-and-stripes-studded peaks campaign!

AMERICAN AFFAIR has very much

perks up for grabs, alongside a host

made a transatlantic splash with its

of offers across the operator’s travel

peaks campaign. Between Love2shop

styles.

over £10,000 will save £500.

With January “an exciting time” for the operator, Stuart Rogers, head of

vouchers worth up to £150, and

Up to £1,000 off rail-and-cruise

product and commercial, explained:

places on two fam trips in 2024 (to

bookings, £950 on rail holidays, and

“This sale extends an invitation to

Seattle & Washington State and the

£750 cruise holidays are available

customers to start planning their next

Capital Region), there are plenty of

during the peak campaign period, as

holiday adventure to the USA through

well as a free car hire upgrade and

American Affair.

Newmarket peaks ad spotlights USA marvel

10% off motorhome rentals helping clients hit the road for less. Additional

and our FAM trips offer additional

‘DISCOVER THE World’ is the mantra

tiered savings can be combined with

incentives as a reward for their

behind Newmarket Holidays’ peaks

the above discounts: bookings

support and loyalty.”

campaign, which offers up to 15% off

between £2,500 and £4,999 will save

“We want to support our agents too

The peaks incentives and discounts

tours until March 15 , 2024 and features

£250, between £5,000 and £7,499 will

are valid on bookings made by

a TV advertisement, spotlighting the

save £300, between £7,500 and

January 31st, 2024.

Grand Canyon in the USA as one in a

£9,999 will save £350 and bookings

www.americanaffair.com/januarysale

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series of aspirational bucket-list locations. The ad ends with an ‘at your trusted local travel agent’,

Azamara breaks near 10-year Stateside hiatus

putting the trade at the heart of the

AFTER A near-10-year hiatus, Azamara is returning to New

message.

England in 2025, with two 12-night voyages departing from

instruction to find Newmartket Holidays

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Stateside itineraries in the promotion

New York inviting guests to experience the east coast nature

include ‘The Blue Ridge Mountains,

hub and highlights of Canada. An additional 14-night

Washington DC, Charleston & Savannah’

‘Canada/Colonial America Internsive Voyage’ uncovers colonial

from £2,592 per person (saving £457).

history in Boston, New York, Charleston and more.

www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

www.azamara.com

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Ocean Florida bolsters bonus value-add OCEAN FLORIDA has expanded its valueadd Ocean Explorer package. The activity package add-on now spans five categories (Entertainment, Wildlife, Adventure, Classic, and Foodie) to choose from and includes bolstered value worth US$549 per family of four. Not only does this represent more

New Jersey, new Nobu

diverse options for the free value-add but

NOBU HOTELS & Resorts is

previous Ocean Explorer package.

reaching new heights both

includes US$109 extra value against the Designed to offer something different to

figuratively and literally in 2024,

the 'big three' theme parks around Orlando

anticipating the opening of the

and Kissimmee, sales director Matt Rains

Nobu Hotel Atlantic City on the

says the Ocean Explorer passes "help

top three floors of the Centurion

customers get even more value for money"

Tower in New Jersey’s resort

and emphasises that the range's inclusion

packages will be on offer at a time, rotating

city.

for peaks is designed to "help travel agents

based on seasonality and booking periods.

offer unique packages that can't be matched

Incentives worth up to US$600 continue

The first opening in a number of global expansions of the Nobu brand in 2024, the property will

anywhere else."

to be on offer, with a call wait time of no

The range of passes is included in Florida st

more than 30 seconds and guaranteed

feature 86 rooms and suites, all

packages booked by January 31 , 2024.

prices through 2026.

designed with the modern

From February onwards, at least one of the

www.ocean-florida/agents

Japanese aesthetic and signature minimalist style in mind. www.nobuhottels.com

NYC remains a wellestablished winter win

Missouri Swift-ly makes its way to the top of Brand USA’s five spots to watch DATING TAYLOR Swift comes with some

hottest item of 2023, and as a host city for

expected consequences: the spotlight very

the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and a new

much on or several smash hits written

National Women’s Soccer League team

about you, but one that Kansas City Chiefs’

kicking off this year, all eyes are well and

Travis Kelce might not have expected was

truly on the sporting city.

his home city making its way onto Brand USA’s top five spots to watch for 2024!

DESPITE CHRISTMAS seeming

Kansas City, Missouri, known as the City

like a distant memory, New York

of Fountains for its wealth of over 200 water

is nowhere near slipping down

installations, has become a hub of

the ranks of winter breaks: 69

‘Swiftamania’ since the couple became the

Santa Fe comes second with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe Indian Market and the Art + Sol winter festival making it a true arts and culture marvel.

Philadelphia is thriving in popularity as a haven to find where history meets

million seasonal hashtags across

modernity: recognised as the first World

Instagram and TikTok prove just

Heritage City, clients can find decades of

that. The impressive social

history to sink their teeth into.

impact of the Big Apple, and its

St. Pete/Clearwater’s blend of coastline

status as the only American city

and culture has made it a happening spot

in the top 10 trending

for a beach break with a twist, with higher

destinations this winter, proves it

altitudes in the mountainous city of

remains a firm favourite long

Asheville comprising the final top five entry.

after the tinsel is packed away.

www.thebrandusa.com

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USA

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American Queen Voyages previews 2025 brochure and $3,500 early booking offer AMERICAN QUEEN Voyages’ UK

continued investment in trade brochures

representative, Light Blue Travel, has

and training opportunities has already

published a preview of its 2025 trade-

"resulted in an upturn in trade engagement

friendly brochure, along with US$3,500

and an increase in trade sales" and said the

stateroom savings for early bookings.

team "hope(s) the 2024 brochure will build

Rising with the tide of trend, the brochure

on that success."

has a notable focus on 'experiential' cruises,

Bookings made by February 29th, 2024

including culinary options with American

will earn an early booking discount of up to

Queen ambassador and chef Regina

US$3,500 per stateroom, with guests also

Home state of the City of Sin turns 160

Charboneau; Mark Twain experiences

earning US$100 per person in shore

WHILE LAS Vegas might be the

inviting expert impersonators and historians

excursion credit and on-board spend.

first thought when many think of

on board to sail guests back in time; and

www.aqvoyages.co.uk

Nevada, Carson City is the home

wine experiences, ticking off the renowned

of the ‘official’ Nevada Day

vineyards of the Columbia River.

parade, which will return for a special 160th state anniversary

The trade-friendly brochure excludes pricing and CTA, encouraging trade

edition this year.

partners to send directly to clients with

Celebrating the founding of

tailor-made quotes and agency contact

the state on October 31st, 1864,

details.

this year’s edition will include

Light Blue Travel's commercial director for

flyovers, beard competitions,

the UK, Michelle Daniels, confirmed that the

balloon launches and a whole lot more, guaranteeing it lives up to its place on the list of the biggest annual celebrations in the USA.

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Arizona amps up astronomy attraction AS THE campaign surrounding the new Astronomy Discovery Center at Lowell Observatory in Arizona suggests, ‘Infinite

Stateside sports tickets more accessible than ever

Wonders Await’.

MYTICKETPRO HAS launched a

witness Flagstaff’s iconic dark

comprehensive sports ticketing platform

new standard in tourism sports ticketing.”

The platform is built upon the proprietary

Visitors will be invited to skies through the open-air

for the trade, guaranteeing verified industry

software behind Amadeo, and guarantees

rooftop planetarium, explore the

inventory for major leagues across the

verified tickets, avoiding third-party resale

galaxy at a new Universe

United States at wholesale prices.

platforms’ sticky verification processes and

Theatre and more.

Jonathan Zuk, the founder and president

streamlining booking.

www.visitarizona.com /

of MyTicketPro, heralded the platform as “a

www.myticketpro.com

www.lowell.edu

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USA

JANUARY 12 2024

O say, can you see... a new Visit USA Travel Planner for 2024 THERE ARE few better ways to start

The guide draws to a close with a

the New Year than scheduling a

comprehensive index of local

stateside soirée for curious across-

destination boards, airlines, operators

the-pond clients... Visit USA has made

and more with UK trade contacts to

the stars-and-stripes scheduling that

assist with transatlantic training,

bit easier with the 60+ page 2024

researching and booking.

edition of the Travel Planner.

Explore the digital guide or order

Spanning a host of travel styles from

print copies at

the ‘Wild and Wonderful’ curveballs

www.visitusa.org.uk/travelplanners/2024/

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Have you ever had a New Year’s resolution you have actually kept?

Jeanette Ratcliffe Publisher jeanette.ratcliffe@travelbulletin.co.uk Dry January has been achieved, against all odds!

Simon Eddolls Sales Director simon.eddolls@travelbulletin.co.uk Slimming World for two months prior to the pandemic, more of a necessity than a resolution!

for quirky queries to the burgeoning ‘Silver Screen Travel’ trips that invite guests to the real-life locations behind iconic films, the guide features everything from the roads well-

Sarah Terry Senior Account Manager sarah.terry@travelbulletin.co.uk All the big resolutions like move house, travel to new places, change jobs YES, the little ones NO!

travelled to the hidden gems.

Destination focuses shine the spotlight on spots that might not be

Tim Podger Account Manager - Far East tim.podger@travelbulletin.co.uk Had a dry February once!

on guests’ radar but certainly should be, including Washington State and Oklahoma City.

Matthew Hayhoe Acting Editor matthew.hayhoe@travelbulletin.co.uk Every year my resolution is to go out more and exercise less - I always keep it!

Melissa Paddock Events Coordinator melissa.paddock@travelbulletin.co.uk Nope, I just give myself the same resolution each year with the hopes of one day achieving it.

Holly Brown Events Coordinator holly.brown@travelbulletin.co.uk

Leah Kelly Acting Deputy Editor leah.kelly@travelbulletin.co.uk I’m playing the long game with a few of mine!

Explora Journeys heads for the hills AS GUESTS crave the immersion of their destinations more than ever, it is no

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surprise that Explora Journeys’ new range of Destination Experiences hopes to rise to the challenge. With a range of experiences on offer on Pacific Coast cruises, clients can head off their ships straight to the Hollywood Hills, hiking

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through Griffith Park for a close-up encounter with the century-old Hollywood sign, discover the wartime history behind Honolulu, or erupt with delight at the natural and volcanic marvels in Hilo. www.explorajourneys.com

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