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NEWS
LOW DEPOSITS FROM INGHAMS
Inghams’ customers can now secure a 􏰂􏰃􏰂􏰀 summer holiday with a low booking deposit of just £70.
The operator’s recently launched summer 2023 programme features France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia and this early-bird offer will run up until 􏰀􏰄st October 􏰂􏰃􏰂􏰂.
Julie Franklin, Head of Agency Sales comments: “It’s exciting to be putting next season on sale slightly earlier than normal, giving our agent partners the chance to maximise the
selling period.
“We have also created a number of social media assets and posters that can be downloaded from the Agent Website Toolkit and used to promote to agent customers.”
Kandersteg, Switzerland
NEW VOYAGES FOR SILVER DAWN
Silversea Cruises’ newest vessel, Silver Dawn will offer brand new round-trip itineraries from Lisbon
for November 2022, taking in Portugal, Spain and the Canaries, before embarking on her first winter season in the Caribbean and Central America.
The cruise line’s 10th ship, Silver Dawn embarked on her inaugural voyage in April this year, introducing the Otium Wellness and S.A.L.T. culinary programmes to the cruise line.
Guests can enjoy the brand new onboard Otium concept which features bespoke in-suite experiences, a Roman- influenced spa, gourmet snacks and a wellness journey which extends throughout the ship.
S.A.L.T. - the cruise line’s newest immersive culinary programme - unique to Silver Dawn and sister vessel Silver Moon - immerses guests in the local cuisine whilst onboard.
WTM REPORT REVEALS GLOBAL TOURISM RECOVERY
Global air travel is set to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels this summer, according to the summer Travel Outlook Report 2022 produced by World Travel Market London (WTM) and analytics firm ForwardKeys.
The report reveals that a rise in air fares has done relatively little to dampen demand for overseas travel, with the average fare from the US to Europe increasing by more than 35% between January and May with no noticeable slowing in booking rates.
The report also reveals that Europe has seen the biggest tourism recovery, recording an improvement of 16% points and is now reporting the highest overall tourist arrival volumes. The European region also illustrates the widespread trend of beach destinations recovering more quickly than their urban counterparts.
The continuing revival of leisure travel around the globe during the third quarter of this year (July, August and September) sets the stage for World Travel Market London taking place at ExCeL from 7th - 9th November 2022.
A second, end-of-year Travel Outlook Report will be published during the exhibition, giving delegates the latest trends and detailed forecasts based on bookings from airlines and
travel agencies.
Africa and the Middle East
are the regions on course to recover most strongly, with Q3 arrivals expected to reach 83% of 2019 levels. It is followed by the Americas, where summer arrivals are expected to reach 76%, Europe (71%) and Asia Pacific (􏰀􏰁%).
The rebound of summer destinations such as Antalya (Turkey; +81%), Mykonos and Rhodes (both Greece; both +29%) is partly attributable to early reopening and the proactive communication of their countries. Urban destinations with the best rates of recovery – Naples (Italy; +5%), Istanbul (Turkey; 0%), Athens (Greece; -5%) and Lisbon (Portugal; -8%) – are gateways to nearby sun and beach resorts.
However, travel to and within the Asia Pacific region is recovering more slowly, because of stricter Covid-19 travel restrictions remaining in force for longer.
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