Friday, 19 July 2013
JUST A WEEK TO GO - SPAA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The youthful but magnificent Dundonald Links course, on the coast between Irvine and Troon, is the slated venue for this year's SPAA Golf Tournament, scheduled for Thursday next, 22 August.
Tee times are reserved from 12.00 noon on the day, with tea, coffee and bacon rolls served from 11.00am, and a Prize Giving and High Tea will take place in the Clubhouse at around 7.00pm.
A coach will operate from and to Glasgow, leaving the city centre's Grand Central Hotel at 9.30am and Glasgow Airport at 10.00am and heading back to Glasgow at around 8.30pm.
The Tournament is open to SPAA Members and Associate Members and members of the travel community, and SPAA Members and Associate Members can bring guests.
The cost for the day is £70 per person, and coach transfers will cost £15 per person.
The Tournament is being arranged in association with GolfKings.
Registrations should be submitted to jhogarth@spaa.org or fdocherty@golfkings.co.uk
MTB 16/08/13
Friday, 12 July 2013
futureSPAA NEWS - JULY 2013
futureSPAA News from Gayle Gordon ...
What a jam- packed edition I have for you this month!!
SPAA is delighted with the positive feedback from both Agents and Suppliers following the Summer Ball held last week in The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. I was completely blown away by the amazing venue - so much so, that someone even commented it was the first time they had ever seen me speechless and, for those that know me that is saying something!!! Why not check-out the photo gallery on www.spaa.org and see for yourself.
Regent Silver Sea Cruises is delighted to announce its 2014 Cruise Atlas Ultra-luxury All Inclusive brochure is out now. My copy arrived in the post this morning, but if you haven’t received a copy yet, please order now at www.trade-gate.co.uk
United Airlines second daily flight from Edinburgh to Newark has now started. In addition to the nonstop morning flights from both Glasgow & Edinburgh, they will now operate a second nonstop flight, offering connections to over 300 destinations, departing Edinburgh 1205, arriving Newark 1440, from now until 28 August. Flights from Glasgow & Edinburgh are operated on Boeing 757-200 aircraft, offering three choices of seating, i.e. Economy, Economy Plus & United Business First with 180 degree flatbed seats. For more information, visit www.united.com
bmi Regional has launched a new route between Aberdeen and Kristiansund in Norway. This service, the first direct scheduled link between the two cities, will commence on 28 August and will operate a daily weekday flight (Monday to Friday) on theAberdeen based Embraer. Booking is now available on www.bmiregional.com or via GDS.
Fred Olsen - Amanda Anderson is back from maternity leave - that sure felt like a quick 9 months! In case you need her, here are her contact details – 07795443292 or e-mail amanda.anderson@fredolsen.co.uk Due to high demand for Boudicca & Black Watch, Solar Eclipse Cruises are now both fully booked. However, Fred Olsen is pleased to announce details of a third Solar Eclipse Cruise (M1505) on Braemar, departing from Dover on 11 March 2015 for 13 nights. Guests will cruise to precise coordinates deep within the ‘Path of Totality’ and enjoy one of the best views on the planet of this natural phenomenon.
KLM - After listening to passengers’ needs & wishes and, after collaboration with top Dutch designer, Hella Jongerias to create a brand new atmosphere & style, they are pleased to announce the introduction of its new World Business Class cabin, featuring a full-flat seat.
Silversea has amazing offers on economy and business class flights, starting at only £399.00 on a wide selection of its Fall 2013 voyages
Emirates is delighted to have been named The Best Airline in the World for 2013 by Skytrax Airline customers. Dubai Tourism have a new app for i-phone & i-pad - it is so informative - just search for ‘Dubai the Destination UK’ in the App Store.
Red Sea Holidays - Danielle Shepherd has been appointed Trade Relations Manager for Scotland. If you have any questions please contact her at Danielle.Shepherd@RedSeaHolidays.co.uk
Balkan Holidays is delighted to announce an additional flight from Aberdeen next summer. This flight will operate on Mondays and cover the summer school holidays from 30 June to 04 August 2014. Bookings can be made via Viewdata, the Agents’ websitewww.balkanholidays.co.uk/agents or, on the reservations no. 0845 1301114. On another note, SPAA would like to welcome Balkan Holidays as an Associate Member.
Glasgow Airport is delighted to welcome the first departure of the Thomson 787 Dreamliner on 08 July. Also, don’t forget, there are some great last minute unbelievable bargains from Glasgow – take a look at Just Sunshine to Tunisia on 06 & 13 July. Also, don’t forget about Airways to both Jersey and Guernsey and, with prices from just £399, its time to grab a bargain. Don’t forget to book your own parking and lounges - there are some amazing exclusive rates!
If Only – Book a holiday in July & August and join us at our VIP Scottish Movie Première in September. If Only... uses its Scottish ‘know how’ and style to produce amazing holidays to Arabia, the Indian Ocean and Asia for agents all across the country. Renowned stars of our previous productions - the much loved Emirates and the fabulous LUX* Resorts - join us in welcoming you to our very own VIP Movie Première at our private cinema in the luxurious Blythswood Hotel in Glasgow. Join us to discover the new delights that Emirates and LUX* have to offer and be the very first to see our new 2014/2015 Brochures – revealing a host of new destinations that will be added to the If Only... portfolio. And be first to view “Hanki Panki” - recently previewed at the Cannes Film Festival – a romantic comedy about two women from Scotland who go to India to enter a baking competition and end up marrying Maharajas! Like all film premieres – the red carpet, welcome cocktails and delicious food will be on hand to make the evening sparkle. So put on your glad rags, posh frocks and tuxedos for a Hollywood/Bollywood night of fun. And of course like the Oscars, there will be some lucky guests leaving with amazing prizes - not golden statues - but stunning holidays, spa days and cinema passes.
How do I get my VIP Première Invitation?
« Easy – simply book an If Only... holiday over £3,000 that includes Emirates or LUX*
« Register your booking at agents.ifonly.net
« Receive your personal VIP Scottish Movie Première Invitation
« Join us on the Red Carpet in Glasgow on 11 September
USAirtours launches its brand new FREE Online Training Academy, exclusively for independent travel agents, with one goal - to create USA Experts! Once you complete your 12 modules you will receive a certificate and be entered into a draw to win a place on a FAM trip!
LUX*ELICIOUS Offers – Don’t you just love their phrases?? There are amazing discounts on offer, i.e. 25% discount at LUX* Belle Mare for stays 1October to 21December; 15% discount at LUX* Grand Gaube for stays 01 October to 06 January and, 10% discount at Tamassa, for stays 01 November to 21 December. Also, LUX* has been nominated as best Luxury Hotel and Resort Operator of the Year 2013 at the TTG Awards - if you want to vote for them, they would really appreciate it!
DFDS is paying £10 Love2Shop vouchers with every group of 10 or more for bookings made until 31 December 2013. Submit your claim by email to resource.admin@dfds.com and don’t forget to include your ABTA No. as well as your name and reference. There is also a new online booking system for Harwich – Esbjerg & English Channel routes which is a much cheaper, easier and more efficient way to make your DFDS bookings. For more information, visit www.dfds.co.uk/agent
Celebrity Cruises - Are there any budding chefs out there? Well, if so, you still have a time to cook your way to Stockholm by entering your dish to win a fam trip and a Celebrity Cruise! Make sure you enter your dish by 15 July and check outwww.celebritycruises.co.uk for full details.
JTA Cruise has now launched. This soft-launched system, which has been live since Friday, is already proving to be very popular. Access is through the JTA website www.jtatravel.co.uk and you can enter the system through the heading “cruise” - there is an online video and voice-over demo showing you how to navigate round the booking process. It is very interactive and has many images to support agents when selling cruises, such as deck places, etc. Also, don’t forget, the SPAA Agent with the highest increase in sales can win the “Fill the Fridge” incentive - just remember to email kym.Obrien@jtair.co.uk
I am sure everybody was watching Andy Murray in the Wimbledon Final yesterday – didn’t he do Scotland proud!
That’s all for now folks but, as always, if you need me, you know where I am…………….
Gayle Gordon 07/07/13
SPAA is delighted with the positive feedback from both Agents and Suppliers following the Summer Ball held last week in The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. I was completely blown away by the amazing venue - so much so, that someone even commented it was the first time they had ever seen me speechless and, for those that know me that is saying something!!! Why not check-out the photo gallery on www.spaa.org and see for yourself.
Regent Silver Sea Cruises is delighted to announce its 2014 Cruise Atlas Ultra-luxury All Inclusive brochure is out now. My copy arrived in the post this morning, but if you haven’t received a copy yet, please order now at www.trade-gate.co.uk
United Airlines second daily flight from Edinburgh to Newark has now started. In addition to the nonstop morning flights from both Glasgow & Edinburgh, they will now operate a second nonstop flight, offering connections to over 300 destinations, departing Edinburgh 1205, arriving Newark 1440, from now until 28 August. Flights from Glasgow & Edinburgh are operated on Boeing 757-200 aircraft, offering three choices of seating, i.e. Economy, Economy Plus & United Business First with 180 degree flatbed seats. For more information, visit www.united.com
bmi Regional has launched a new route between Aberdeen and Kristiansund in Norway. This service, the first direct scheduled link between the two cities, will commence on 28 August and will operate a daily weekday flight (Monday to Friday) on theAberdeen based Embraer. Booking is now available on www.bmiregional.com or via GDS.
Fred Olsen - Amanda Anderson is back from maternity leave - that sure felt like a quick 9 months! In case you need her, here are her contact details – 07795443292 or e-mail amanda.anderson@fredolsen.co.uk Due to high demand for Boudicca & Black Watch, Solar Eclipse Cruises are now both fully booked. However, Fred Olsen is pleased to announce details of a third Solar Eclipse Cruise (M1505) on Braemar, departing from Dover on 11 March 2015 for 13 nights. Guests will cruise to precise coordinates deep within the ‘Path of Totality’ and enjoy one of the best views on the planet of this natural phenomenon.
KLM - After listening to passengers’ needs & wishes and, after collaboration with top Dutch designer, Hella Jongerias to create a brand new atmosphere & style, they are pleased to announce the introduction of its new World Business Class cabin, featuring a full-flat seat.
Silversea has amazing offers on economy and business class flights, starting at only £399.00 on a wide selection of its Fall 2013 voyages
Emirates is delighted to have been named The Best Airline in the World for 2013 by Skytrax Airline customers. Dubai Tourism have a new app for i-phone & i-pad - it is so informative - just search for ‘Dubai the Destination UK’ in the App Store.
Red Sea Holidays - Danielle Shepherd has been appointed Trade Relations Manager for Scotland. If you have any questions please contact her at Danielle.Shepherd@RedSeaHolidays.co.uk
Balkan Holidays is delighted to announce an additional flight from Aberdeen next summer. This flight will operate on Mondays and cover the summer school holidays from 30 June to 04 August 2014. Bookings can be made via Viewdata, the Agents’ websitewww.balkanholidays.co.uk/agents or, on the reservations no. 0845 1301114. On another note, SPAA would like to welcome Balkan Holidays as an Associate Member.
Glasgow Airport is delighted to welcome the first departure of the Thomson 787 Dreamliner on 08 July. Also, don’t forget, there are some great last minute unbelievable bargains from Glasgow – take a look at Just Sunshine to Tunisia on 06 & 13 July. Also, don’t forget about Airways to both Jersey and Guernsey and, with prices from just £399, its time to grab a bargain. Don’t forget to book your own parking and lounges - there are some amazing exclusive rates!
If Only – Book a holiday in July & August and join us at our VIP Scottish Movie Première in September. If Only... uses its Scottish ‘know how’ and style to produce amazing holidays to Arabia, the Indian Ocean and Asia for agents all across the country. Renowned stars of our previous productions - the much loved Emirates and the fabulous LUX* Resorts - join us in welcoming you to our very own VIP Movie Première at our private cinema in the luxurious Blythswood Hotel in Glasgow. Join us to discover the new delights that Emirates and LUX* have to offer and be the very first to see our new 2014/2015 Brochures – revealing a host of new destinations that will be added to the If Only... portfolio. And be first to view “Hanki Panki” - recently previewed at the Cannes Film Festival – a romantic comedy about two women from Scotland who go to India to enter a baking competition and end up marrying Maharajas! Like all film premieres – the red carpet, welcome cocktails and delicious food will be on hand to make the evening sparkle. So put on your glad rags, posh frocks and tuxedos for a Hollywood/Bollywood night of fun. And of course like the Oscars, there will be some lucky guests leaving with amazing prizes - not golden statues - but stunning holidays, spa days and cinema passes.
How do I get my VIP Première Invitation?
« Easy – simply book an If Only... holiday over £3,000 that includes Emirates or LUX*
« Register your booking at agents.ifonly.net
« Receive your personal VIP Scottish Movie Première Invitation
« Join us on the Red Carpet in Glasgow on 11 September
USAirtours launches its brand new FREE Online Training Academy, exclusively for independent travel agents, with one goal - to create USA Experts! Once you complete your 12 modules you will receive a certificate and be entered into a draw to win a place on a FAM trip!
LUX*ELICIOUS Offers – Don’t you just love their phrases?? There are amazing discounts on offer, i.e. 25% discount at LUX* Belle Mare for stays 1October to 21December; 15% discount at LUX* Grand Gaube for stays 01 October to 06 January and, 10% discount at Tamassa, for stays 01 November to 21 December. Also, LUX* has been nominated as best Luxury Hotel and Resort Operator of the Year 2013 at the TTG Awards - if you want to vote for them, they would really appreciate it!
DFDS is paying £10 Love2Shop vouchers with every group of 10 or more for bookings made until 31 December 2013. Submit your claim by email to resource.admin@dfds.com and don’t forget to include your ABTA No. as well as your name and reference. There is also a new online booking system for Harwich – Esbjerg & English Channel routes which is a much cheaper, easier and more efficient way to make your DFDS bookings. For more information, visit www.dfds.co.uk/agent
Celebrity Cruises - Are there any budding chefs out there? Well, if so, you still have a time to cook your way to Stockholm by entering your dish to win a fam trip and a Celebrity Cruise! Make sure you enter your dish by 15 July and check outwww.celebritycruises.co.uk for full details.
JTA Cruise has now launched. This soft-launched system, which has been live since Friday, is already proving to be very popular. Access is through the JTA website www.jtatravel.co.uk and you can enter the system through the heading “cruise” - there is an online video and voice-over demo showing you how to navigate round the booking process. It is very interactive and has many images to support agents when selling cruises, such as deck places, etc. Also, don’t forget, the SPAA Agent with the highest increase in sales can win the “Fill the Fridge” incentive - just remember to email kym.Obrien@jtair.co.uk
I am sure everybody was watching Andy Murray in the Wimbledon Final yesterday – didn’t he do Scotland proud!
That’s all for now folks but, as always, if you need me, you know where I am…………….
Gayle Gordon 07/07/13
Friday, 5 July 2013
CHAS PROMOTES 'BEAT THE BORDERS' EVENT
The SPAA's designated charity - CHAS (Children's Hospice Association Scotland) is promoting a major fund-raising event in Scotland's Borders, introduced here by Fundraiser Kirsten Dugan :
"On Saturday 31 August “Beat the Borders” will kick off in the heart of the Scottish Borders in Melrose, giving you the chance to tackle the Borders by bike and foot while raising money for Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS). Here is the link for more info www.beattheborders.co.uk
There are limited places left for this event and we’d really appreciate having you on board for an amazing day out in support of CHAS. Teams of two to four are encouraged and you can put in multiple teams.
As a highly valued supporter we’re delighted to offer you a discount on the usual registration fee. You can sign up for Beat the Borders for only £40 per person (usually £60) – quite possibly the best £40 you’ll spend this month! All we need you to do is confirm your team by Monday 15 July – either by contacting Jon Heggie at jonheggie@chas.org.uk or by registering online and quoting the code “SupporterCHAS” at www.beattheborders.co.uk
58 miles to cover, 12 hours to do it, one fantastic party at the finish and one truly incredible charity to support!
See you there!
Kirsten Dugan
Fundraiser
South East of Scotland
kirstendugan@chas.org.uk"
MTB 05/07/13
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