Travel Agent - August 13, 2007 - (Page 13)

and we’ll be growing our luxury product,” he adds. Agents’ Feedback and a Fresh Perspective Richards’ immersion in his new position started even before he officially took charge on August 1. “I started visiting travel agencies back in July,” he says. “I’ll be attending a variety of functions—it’s my aim to meet as many agents as possible.” He shares that he’s getting positive feedback from agents. “Our success at Pleasant is based on our relationship with agents,” says Richards. “What I’m hearing from agents is they want a consistent customer experience for their customer.” Richards notes that he comes to Pleasant with a fresh perspective. “One of the reasons I’m here is because of my diverse experiences,” he says. “Everything’s on the table.” — Mark Rogers Kor Opens New Tides Property Kor Hotel Group’s (www.kor hotels.com) newest acquisition, the Hotel Villa del Sol on the Mexican Riviera, is now The Tides Zihuatanejo (pictured at right). The new property joins The Tides Riviera Maya as the second international opening of the Tides brand, whose flagship, The Tides South Beach, opens this fall. Travel agents wishing to book The Tides Zihuatanejo can contact the reservations manager, Esperanza Rios, at 52-755-555-5500. — David Eisen Kor’s newest acquisition, the Hotel Villa del Sol on the Mexican Riviera, is now the Tides Zihuatanejo Negril has never been more uninhibited or more chic. Imagine carefree abandon with unique sophistication, along the longest and most beautiful stretch of Negril’s seven-mile beach. Discover new beachfront swim-up river suites so luxurious, they defy description. Be beguiled by six colorful restaurants with boldly inventive menus and intoxicating sea views. Surrender to sensuality with a heart stone massage under a beachfront palapa or in a breeze-swept garden gazebo. And don’t just walk, but dance, to the beat of a diﬀerent drummer at a resort that moves to its own rhythm. Interested? Request #002. THE Luxury Included Negril Beach Resort & Spa ™ ® VA C AT I O N http://www.korhotels.com http://www.korhotels.com http://sandals.com http://sandals.com

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Contents Editor's Letter News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week Cover Story: Open Skies PACIFIC ASIA: New Zealand Tourism Update CARIBBEAN AND BAHAMAS: One&Only Ocean Club’s Slow Season Package MIDDLE EAST: Middle Eastern Airlines ALASKA: Cross-country Skiers Flock to Fairbanks CRUISES: Azamara Assails The Sea HONEYMOON AND ROMANCE: Honeymoon Survey Results Agent Profile Luxury Travel Expo Update Classified Marketplace Advertisers’ Information People & Places

Travel Agent - August 13, 2007

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