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Abu Dhabi roadshow a hit SPOTLIGHT ON...
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority's annual roadshows got off to a roaring start as 80 travel industry professionals gathered at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester to learn more about the destination and meet with 13 key Abu Dhabi partners. A quiz saw several lucky winners leaving with great prizes, including four multiplenight stays in Abu Dhabi. The top gong of the night went to Yvonne Clews from Kanoo Travel. The Manchester event was part of a European roadshow that also visited Milan, Paris and Amsterdam. tcaabudhabi.ae/en
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NSW's Roadshow Out & About with Israel Been There Done That Wise Counsel On Location: Oregon
Dubai FAM WIN WITH TRAVEL 2
TRAVEL 2 is giving nine agents the chance to win a place on a family-themed fam trip. Agents need to make a qualifying booking to Dubai with Qantas or Emirates and three nights' ground arrangement before July 31, 2016. Travel2.com
On the road
Silversea's Sell to Sail SILVERSEA has a new ‘Sell to Sail’ programme that rewards travel agents with a complimentary suite on a Silversea voyage of their choice. To qualify, agents need to confirm three new suite bookings by May 15 on any Silversea voyage departing before December 31, 2016.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO EDUCATES AGENTS
An agent can earn a maximum of one complimentary suite, with no limit to the total number awarded to each agency. A diverse selection of global destinations are available as part of the programme, including Silversea itineraries in the Far East, Alaska, Africa, Caribbean and Galápagos Islands.
SuperBreak has completed the expansion of its USA programme with new hotels, destinations, flight options, cruise and airport stopovers and entertainment choices. The development is part of the operator’s mid-haul expansion, focusing on short breaks. Full flexibility is available with a choice of airlines and durations. Superbreak.com/agents
On board, agents can enjoy Silversea's personalised service and all-inclusive amenities. Each ship features gourmet dining, select wines, spirits and soft beverages, butler service for all suites and a free wifi package. Full terms and conditions of the incentives are available from: salesuk@silversea.com
THE Trinidad & Tobago Tourist Office will be on the road over the next six months following the launch of its new online training programme with Travel Uni. T&T is also raising awareness of a new flight from Manchester launching this November with Thomas Cook. gotrinidadandtobago.com
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– 12 MAY LUXURY HOTELS ROADSHOW will be holding events in Edinburgh, Newcastle and York. Agents can meet representatives from a selection of hotels from Tenerife, Lanzarote, Madeira, La Gomera and Fuerteventura. To reserve a place contact: bookings@eventsfortravel.com Eventsfortravel.com
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– 18 MAY CTO ROADSHOWS The latest training opportunities from the Caribbean Tourism Organization will include roadshows in London and Essex this month. The events educate agents about the CTO's role and raise awareness of its partner suppliers and destinations. RSVP@caribtourism.com caribbeantravelguru.com More online at sellingtravel.co.uk/events
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