Hello Everyone - February already and, what a start to the year. Where did January go?? I remember, when I was at school (quite a few years ago I know), the weeks used to drag and seemed to take ages to pass but, now, before you know it, it is Monday again! Doesn’t time fly when you are having fun?
CHAS (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland) is the SPAA’s chosen charity for this year. It is an exceptionally worthy Scottish charity that supports our children and their families in their time of greatest need. Read more about CHAS at www.spaa.org / SPAA News and, rest assured, you will hear much more about its work during this year as we ask you to dig deep at our many Association events. There is possibly no other nation with a greater reputation for its big heart than Scotland , so let’s endorse this in 2013 with our active support for CHAS!
This month I would like to start by introducing a new Associate Member, LUX* Resort, who is now just over a year old (ahh) and offer your guests a refreshing change from the “same old same old” luxury resort. With five resorts in Mauritius and, one in the Maldives , they offer an altogether lighter and brighter holiday experience. If you have any clients who are keen divers/photographers, the Underwater Festival is to be held at LUX* Maldives from 15 to 21 April 2013 – the link is http://youtube.com/watch?v=uxLkD6L7AYg Rob O’Keeffe-Wilson is the Sales Manager for Scotland - his mobile number is 0792162622 & e-mail address is rokeefe@luxislandresorts.co.uk Please feel free to contact him if you have any questions or require training.
SKI INDEPENDENCE – As it is bitterly cold today, where better to start than with a fantastic ski offer. Your clients will receive a FREE lift pass for Vail, Beaver Creek Breckenridge and Keystone, plus up to 55% savings and $200 resort credit – WOW!!
Osprey holidays – There are some fantastic offers on its city break programme. How about three nights at the K&K hotels in Prague , flying from Edinburgh from just £268.00 per person? Check out http://www.ospreyholdays.com/ for more great deals.
Classic Collection is offering double M&S vouchers for Croatia , Slovenia and Montenegro , i.e. £10.00 per person! Also, your clients will have free lounge access for any bookings made in the month of February.
Red Sea Holidays fly from Glasgow to Sharm from now through to April 2014, with guaranteed child prices, FREE late checkout at all hotels, transfers & rep service - prices starting at £510.00 for 4* all inclusive. If you fancy winning some Love2Shop vouchers, just answer the following questions and send your answers to Nicola.graham@redseaholidays.co.uk
How many hotels do Red Sea Holidays own in Sharm El Sheikh?
What day do Red Sea Holidays fly from Glasgow for Summer 2013?
Travel Cube has added 44 new hotels in South Africa and 35 new hotels in Morocco , as well as a further 170 African properties in12 countries as the continent’s tourism potential rises. More than half of the properties are in sub-Saharan destinations where visitors can enjoy a rich range of holiday experiences and services.
Flybe has announced that it will be flying three times a week from Glasgow to Shannon commencing 01 May 2013. This new route should prove particularly popular with leisure travellers wishing to visit Ireland this year to take part in the country’s ‘Year of Welcome - The Gathering”.
BMI Regional has also announced some new routes. Manchester to Lyon will commence on 05 May 2013 operating weekly on a Sunday and, also, Birmingham to Gothenburg, Lyon and Toulouse . Check out http://www.bmiregional.com/ for further information.
Edinburgh Airport is delighted to announce that Minoan Air will operate a new route to Oxford with effect from March 2013. The flights will include a full in-flight service to business class standards for all passengers. Also, did you know that with effect from 31 March 2013 Turkish Airlines will operate 5 times per week to Istanbul and from 20 May 2013 this route will become a daily service.
Staying with airports, Glasgow Airport has two new routes, which are to be operated by Wizz Air to Warsaw and Gdansk . Also, did you know that you can get EXCLUSIVE travel agents rates for parking and lounge access? You can park at the long stay car park for 7 nights/8days parking for as little as £20 and 14nights/15days for only £30.00. Also entry, entry to the Skylounge for only £12.00 per person. All you need to do is e-mail glatradesupport@glasgowairport.com with your request. Many thanks to Glasgow Airport .
Superbreak – “Love is in the Air” with some great deals for Valentines day - rates from as little as £74.50 for 2 nights with dinner on the first night in a 4* hotel. Also, don’t forget to e-mail wendy.cameron@superbreak.com with your valentine references and your name will go into a draw to win £50.00 “fill the fridge” prize!
Attraction World – I have attached Miya ’s update as there is so much information on there, i.e. from Duck tours to Scuba diving!! These guys really do not miss anything.
Have you all voted yet for Iain at If Only’s tablet recipe?? If not, come on, let’s make sure he wins and vote for him at http://www.agents.ifonly.net/ Also, don’t forget about the Great British Book Off Rewards - you could earn up to £520.00 in Love2Shop voucher for booking made from now until the end of February. Once again check out the website for more information.
JTA Travel Group is delighted to announce that Kym O,Brien, Head of Sales will now be looking after SPAA Members, you can contact her on 07920114931 or kym.obrien@jtatravel.co.uk
Finally – Leanne from Holiday Extras would like to let you all know about Agents’ Concessions. You can get 20% off Airpark’s airport parking and 15% off Airport parking, hotels & lounges and, coming soon, a massive 20% off travel insurance. Make sure you watch this space for details.
Well folks, that’s all for now, so I hope I have managed to remember everything. Don’t forget, our Associates are regularly posting on Future SPAA Facebook page with loads of information and deals. I hope to see some of you at the next SPAA dinner to be held in the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on 28 February 2013. The tickets are still on sale, so, as always, make sure you check the website for full details.
GG 10/02/2013
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