Fam trips and incentives: June 2017 round-up
Our round-up of this month’s best fam trips and incentives
Cosmos launches A-Rosa early with agent booking offer
Cosmos has launched its 2018 A-Rosa cruise programme two months early.
The company will be offering A-Rosa cruises with flights, transfers and VIP pick-up. It has six ships across four rivers – a total of 37 itineraries. Prices start from £649 per person.
Cosmos has launched an early booking offer for any 2018 holiday booking made before 31 July 2017; the private VIP home pick-up service is now available for customers living within a 100-mile radius of their departure airport.
Janet Parton, head of trade sales, at Cosmos, said: “We are delighted to have the whole A-Rosa product range on sale earlier than last year to help agents maximise sales in this important period.”
Lucia Rowe, Head of A-Rosa UK, commented: “This is part of our growth strategy. Having 297 departures on sale already with such a well-known brand is something we haven’t had in the UK before. We will be working with Cosmos to get our key messages out to travel agents.”
Royal Caribbean partners with University of Chester
Royal Caribbean has revealed details of its internship programme with the University of Chester, which is now in its second year.
Seven students from the university’s tourism management course made it through the selection process have been given positions within different areas of the business.
Ben Bouldin, associate vice president and managing director, Royal Caribbean International, UK & Ireland said: “I passionately believe that tomorrow’s travel industry leaders could be the young people joining our industry through initiatives such as our internship programme in partnership with the University of Chester. I very much look forward to giving these individuals
the opportunity to gain valuable skills and work experience.”
Rocky Mountaineer hosts agents
Rocky Mountaineer hosted a group of 15 agents and suppliers on a fam trip to its Canadian heartlands.
The trip, which included time on the company’s trains, included staff from Trailfinders, Travel2, Stewart Travel and Hayes & Jarvis.
“The group had an amazing experience, and returned with an invaluable wealth of information,” said Karen Hollands, Sales Administrative Assistant EMEA. “They sampled exceptional food and beverages, and saw bears, elk and moose along with cascading waterfalls and majestic mountains. This allows the agents to recommend the experience to their customers.”
Variety to launch new travel agent scheme
Variety Cruises to launch Variety Stars, a new scheme exclusively for travel agents.
For every booking made agents will accumulate stars. For every five stars earned agents will be entitled to a free cruise with Variety. Other prizes will include Love to Shop vouchers.
The company is also promoting places on two ship visits over the next couple of months; on board the Variety Voyager in Edinburgh on June 25 and in Poole on July 5.
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