A survey by cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has revealed that Fareham in Hampshire has retained its crown as the UK’s cruise booking hotspot. As in 2022, the local population has booked more cruise holidays per head this year than the residents of any other town or city. Fareham is located between
Riviera Travel has launched a trade incentive for January and February, with £40,000 of prizes up for grabs. Agents who make a Riviera booking across either month will automatically be entered into a giveaway draw. A wide range of rewards are available to agents selected at random, including: Riviera Travel
VisitBritain has published its tourism forecast for 2024. The report shows an increase in inbound visits and spend overall to the UK compared to 2023 levels, although with varying rates of recovery and growth across its major inbound visitor markets. VisitBritain’s overall forecast for spending by international visitors in the
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has made additional announcements for 2024 at its annual CLIA Cruise Forum. The event saw Andy Harmer, Managing Director UK & Ireland, provide updates to over 250 delegates from across the industry. This represented the largest ever number of partners to attend the event. Updates
Star Clippers will reward travel agents for bookings throughout January 2024, with Eurostar vouchers and spa days amongst prizes up for grabs. The four-week-long campaign will put a weekly focus on individual itineraries offered throughout the year, with themed prizes coinciding with the sailings being promoted that week. Full details
TUI UK is giving independent agents the tools to support them in selling TUI products to their customers ahead of the all-important peak booking period. Neil Swanson, TUI UK&I, Chief Marketing Officer, said: “We want independent agents to have the best peak sales period ever – and to help them
