Recommend November 2015 - (Page 11)
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New Leadership,
New Divisions, New Tours
michelle marie arean
central holidays
Arthur Berman has joined Central Holidays as v.p. of the
company's newly created Latin America and Cuba division.
You might be wondering why Central Holidays decided to open this
division, and why now. Well, Berman notes, "This can be answered
with one word: 'diversification.'"
The company is offering six itineraries to Cuba, ranging from the
Taste of Havana long weekend tour, to an 8-night itinerary visiting
Havana and Cienfuegos. However, the company's niche itineraries
such as the 8-night Jewish Heritage program-L'Chaim Cuba-and
the 9-night Afro-Cubanismo cultural program are what makes Central
Holidays' tours stand out, Berman points out. Included in the tour
lineup is a weekly Cruise Around Cuba itinerary created in partnership
with Celestyal Cruises and sailing on the Celestyal Crystal.
"Besides the regular sightseeing that everyone expects, our services
to Latin America are very highly focused on each individual's needs,
expectations and budgets. Every program in our 148-page brochure
can be molded to the client's wishes. Our brochure is just an example
of what we are capable of offering and there are really no limitations on
what Central Holidays can deliver," says Berman.
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Visit recommend.com, to read a full Q&A with Berman.
Sceptre Journeys offers trips to Germany with visits to Nuremberg.
sceptre
A new corporate brand, a new tag line and an expanded product
range are all part of Sceptre's new makeover, reflecting the
company's transition beyond its Irish tour operator roots. Welcoming
in this new era is the debut of Sceptre Journeys, which offers
small group guided tours to destinations such as Iceland, Greece,
Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Tours are limited to 16 passengers
and feature must-see attractions, immersive culinary experiences and
ideally located accommodations. For example, the 7-day Journey
to Germany itinerary, priced at $2,999 pp, takes travelers from
the Romantic Road to the fairytale castles of Neuschwanstein and
Linderhof; on a boat ride along the Danube; and on a tour through
Rothenburg and Munich. Clients also visit the Nuremberg Trail
Documentation Center and take in a traditional Bavarian dinner and
live folklore music. These tours can be combined or taken separately
to create a unique travel experience, and, in fact, Sceptre's new tag
line, "Travel with an accent," puts an emphasis on tailored vacations
that are unique to each individual client.
In celebration of this revamp, Sceptre is offering a 2-for-1 air sale
deal on all Sceptre Journeys booked by Dec. 31, 2015. The discount
applies to all departures from June 1, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2016.
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travel bound
One of the leading suppliers of FIT vacations to destinations around
the globe, Travel Bound, has added more than 6,000 hotels in beach
destinations worldwide including Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico,
Hawaii, Fiji, Malaysia, Europe and Africa.
The company offers an array of selections-from five-star luxury
hotels such as the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai and the Palazzo
Versace on Australia's Gold Coast to four- and three-star properties
including the Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort in the
French Polynesia and the Madeira Regency Club in Portugal. Travel
Bound also offers airport and cruise transfers, as well as snorkeling,
boating, kayaking, shopping and culinary excursions-all fully
commissionable.
In addition to the long list of new hotels, the company has appointed
James Phillips as president of Travel Bound, as well as the new v.p. of
sales and marketing for GTA. Phillips notes that his first priority in his
new role is to build out a sales structure that will allow the company to
better support the travel agent customers. In a press release, Phillips
said, "We have deep travel agent partnerships and it's my responsibility
to ensure that our strategy and structure are geared around assisting
these organizations to grow their business." booktravelbound.com ●
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend November 2015
Editor’s Notes
Hotel Desk: Hilton
Tour Talk: What’s New
Cuba for Everyone
Cruising Asia’s Waterways
AmaWaterways’ AmaDara
Why Vietnam Now!
Canada: Road Tripping Through Ontario
Cool Patagonia is a Hot Ticket
Manchester, England
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