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NEWS
SHEARINGS BOOSTS UPMARKET
FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
EXTENDS CRUISE SALE
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines have extended their Cruise Sale after what has been the line’s most successful January on record.
In January, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines saw a record number of bookings, including a 50% rise in those trying the line for the first time compared to January 2020.
This has led to Fred. Olsen extending its annual Cruise Sale, with sailings starting from £599 per person, plus a choice of a free all-inclusive drinks package or on board spend on selected 2023 cruises when booked before 28th February inclusive.
The new offers also include dedicated savings for solo travellers, with cruises starting from £849 per person. Ranging from five to 29 nights, the February offer features a selection of 60 cruises, including regional departures from Rosyth, Newcastle and Liverpool.
Balmoral’s 17-night ‘Experience Spanish & Portuguese Traditions’ cruise, departing from Rosyth on 2nd July 2023 is priced from £2,199 per person, with £255 per person to spend on board
Ports of call include Leixões, Portugal; Malaga; Cartagena; Valencia; - Mahon, Menorca; Cádiz; Cruising mouth of River Tagus; Lisbon and Vigo, Spain.
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SIGNATURE COLLECTION
Shearings has expanded its upmarket Signature Collection with the addition of eight new tours.
The ‘Signature Collection’ is a premium version of its UK tours, primarily featuring 4-star hotels ranging from Victorian country houses to city hotels, with facilities such as spas
and swimming pools, bars and lounges and a range of
dining options.
The new additions include York, the Dales and Harrogate afternoon tea, staying at the 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa, a Victorian property that sits in eight acres of gardens in the heart of Harrogate.
Stays at the Pretty Peak District, Chatsworth and Lyme Park, based at the Old Hall Hotel in Buxton which dates back to 1573 and reputed to be the oldest hotel in England start from £449 for five days and include air-conditioned coach travel, hotel accommodation with breakfast and evening meals
and excursions.
For a limited time only, agents can secure bookings for 2023 and 2024 for just £1pp deposit, with nothing more to pay until six weeks before departure.
Shearings’ head of retail sales, Ashley Dellow said: “Shearings Signature Collection, along with our Warner Hotel Breaks,
are our premium products, appealing to those looking for an indulgent UK break with luxurious touches and superb hotel facilities to enjoy. The tours are a perfect suggestion for celebratory breaks, or simply a well-deserved treat!”
TIPTO ANNOUNCES ‘FACE 2 FACE’ EVENT DATES
TIPTO has now announced its first run of ‘Face 2 Face’ roadshow dates for 2023, including an event in the Isle of Man on 16th March and in Scotland, at Airth Castle in Stirling on 15th June 2023.
At each roadshow event, agents can meet up to 12 of TIPTO’s supplier members to learn about new products and offers and receive handy tips on increasing sales. The networking evening includes drinks, a two-course dinner and the chance to win prizes. Roadshows run from 6pm until 10pm and are free to attend for frontline selling travel agents, managers and homeworkers.
Agents can book their place online by visiting the TIPTO website
or emailing
team@tipto.co.uk k
with their name, full agency details and preferred event dates.
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