Destinations
Warwick Paradise Island Invites Agents To Visit
The adults-only, all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island - Bahamas is thanking travel agent partners with commissions of up to 20% as well as special “Travel Advisor Appreciation” rates featuring added incentives. All-inclusive rates for agents start from US$280 per room, per night for two people, travelling through Dec. 15 (based on stays in an Island View room). Rates vary according to travel dates and room category and are subject to blackout dates and availability. With each two-night minimum stay, Warwick is also offering travel professionals a complimentary classic manicure...
Book and Win With Royal Irish Tours
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Royal Irish Tours (RIT) has launched its biggest ever agent incentive – for the remainder of March (from March 7), agents have a chance to win many prizes, including an air inclusive trip to Ireland. Agents just need to book their clients on a 2019 trip through RIT (to Ireland, Scotland, England or Wales) with a minimum spend of $3,000 to be a winner. For every booking over $3,000, agents will receive a Cineplex night out for two at the movies voucher. Also, for each of these bookings, agents will be entered in a draw to win one of three prizes:...
MGM Maximizes Sports Entertainment Value
The evolution of consumer trends in Las Vegas continues, with gaming in decline as the top visitor motivator, while visitors spend more on a vast menu of entertainment and dining options. Now, the promotional powers at MGM Resorts are ensuring that sports is also included in those consumer considerations. To help do so, they hosted a recent trip to Sin City to showcase a cross section of sporting competition. Over one long weekend, guests took in a jam packed schedule, including tournament play by 17 World Rugby Sevens teams at Sam Boyd Stadium; a night of UFC MMA fighting at...
US Still Number One: WTTC
In newly released research, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) found that despite a standstill in international visitors from China, the United States has retained its status as the world's largest travel and tourism economy. The WTTC's research found that the United States remained the biggest travel and tourism market in the world in 2018 with the sector contributing almost $1.6tn to GDP. This translates to 7.8% of US GDP with the sector growing by 2.2% (accounting for inflation) last year. After registering average annual growth of 23% over the previous decade, Chinese...
Unveiling ‘The World of Dan Tours’
Dan Tours has introduced its 2019-2020 “The World of Dan Tours” brochure, featuring tours to the Mediterranean and Asia. The tour operator offers nine destinations in total, including Israel, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, India, Vietnam and Cambodia. According to officials, itineraries are carefully crafted and designed to meet every budget and preference with several departures. All itineraries are guaranteed departures and can be booked as a group or FIT with a minimum of one passenger. Groups can be customized with private tour guides and itineraries...
The Luxury Collection Set For Seychelles Debut
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., has announced its planned debut in the Seychelles with the signing of North Island – one of the world’s most luxurious private island resorts. Located amongst the inner granitic islands of Seychelles, North Island is owned by the North Island Company Limited and is anticipated to join The Luxury Collection’s portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts later this year. Managed by ASMALLWORLD, the leading members-only club dedicated to international travel and luxury, North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort,...
Trafalgar: 100% Definite Departures for Europe, Britain
Trafalgar has announced 100% “definite departures” on Europe and Britain trips for the 2019 summer season. “We know it’s been a challenging sales year for our agent partners with high consumer interest yet a later booking window, so as part of our #AgentsFirst commitment, we are going 100% definite to help our valued partners close the sale and reassure their clients that now is the best time to book,” says Gavin Tollman, Trafalgar’s Global CEO. He added, “Travellers globally are craving reassurance, which they will always get with Trafalgar. With our existing deposit...
G Adventures Marks International Women’s Day
G Adventures is celebrating International Women’s Day with the addition of four new ‘G For Good’ projects, dedicated to supporting women and youth across Africa. Joining the existing 70 G For Good projects supported by the operator and its non-profit partner, Planeterra, the new initiatives were selected based on the impact potential of G Adventures’ traveller market on communities in each of the destinations visited, and are a reflection of the increase in travellers seen by G Adventures across Africa over the past 12 months. With 20 initiatives solely committed to...