TUI Travel has been talking to the Jamaican government about bringing in a guaranteed number of tourists to the island.
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism, is reported to have said: "Discussions are very advanced. We have just concluded a letter of intent, which will create the framework for the agreement to follow by January 31, 2010.”
No firm details have emerged, although the tourism minister hinted that part of the Jamaican government’s tourism budget would be earmarked to support the deal with TUI.
TUI already brings in 70,000 vistirs per annum to Jamaica.
The TUI execs involved in discussions were Tim Williamson, customer director and David Burling, commercial director from TUI UK & Ireland and Johan Lundgren, Managing Director, Northern Region
Travelshop365.com sells Tui products and expects the product offerings to be rich in choice in 2010
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Department of Transport unveils ATOL consultation
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled plans to improve the ATOL scheme in a 12-week consultation launched today.
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis confirmed the reforms would provide greater clarity for consumers and the travel trade about the scope of ATOL protection for holidays and flights.
The consultation is looking at a range of options:
‘Flight plus’ measures whereby ATOL protection would include all sales of a flight together with another significant holiday element such as car hire
Options to clarify the financial protection of flight-only sales, by parties other than an airline
Standard ATOL documentation should be issued to passengers so that they are clear about their financial protection status.
Adonis said: “The ATOL scheme has remained a source of reassurance for travellers since it was drawn up in the 1970s. However, since that time, there have been big changes to travel patterns. The concept of a package holiday has become blurred, as many holidays are now sold through mix-and-match components.
“Consumers must be able to make informed choices. The changes we are proposing will help ensure that the scheme remains relevant to the way people book their holidays today and still offers excellent protection for travellers.”
Other changes being confirmed today mean that the Civil Aviation Authority will be given responsibility for airport economic regulation to promote the interests of passengers.
Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis confirmed the reforms would provide greater clarity for consumers and the travel trade about the scope of ATOL protection for holidays and flights.
The consultation is looking at a range of options:
‘Flight plus’ measures whereby ATOL protection would include all sales of a flight together with another significant holiday element such as car hire
Options to clarify the financial protection of flight-only sales, by parties other than an airline
Standard ATOL documentation should be issued to passengers so that they are clear about their financial protection status.
Adonis said: “The ATOL scheme has remained a source of reassurance for travellers since it was drawn up in the 1970s. However, since that time, there have been big changes to travel patterns. The concept of a package holiday has become blurred, as many holidays are now sold through mix-and-match components.
“Consumers must be able to make informed choices. The changes we are proposing will help ensure that the scheme remains relevant to the way people book their holidays today and still offers excellent protection for travellers.”
Other changes being confirmed today mean that the Civil Aviation Authority will be given responsibility for airport economic regulation to promote the interests of passengers.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Allure of the Seas is coming soon
Closely following the launch of Oasis of the Seas, we welcome her sister ship Allure of the Seas! when she launches in December 2010, Allure of the Seas will share the title of the worlds largest and most revolutionary cruise ship. An architectural marvel at sea, Allure of the Seas will span 16 decks and carry 5,400 guest at double occupancy. You can also be sure that she will feature many of the incredible onboard innovations that will become synonymous with our newest class of ships.
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