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Inside this issue

GENERAL NEWS

The latest news from the short breaks and holidays sector, including UK happening

 

AIR NEWS

New routes in Turkey, Israel and the Baltic

 

WHAT’S IN THE BROCHURES

A selection of the hottest new brochures, tours and add-ons

 

CRUISE NEWS

Keeping your finger on the pulse of the short haul cruise market

 

IN PERSON

Drazen Hochecker, director of the Zagreb Convention Bureau

 

CHECKING OUT

Peel Hotels in Newcastle and Nottingham and the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire

Alderney Beach
Alderney Beach, Channel Islands

UK HOLIDAY CENTRES

Enjoying a retro-revival on the coat tails of the ‘staycation’ trend, UK holiday parks have shed their Hi-de-Hi image. With optional spas and activities, think of them as an up-selling opportunity ...more

 

CHANNEL ISLANDS

A fascinating balance between home and abroad, the Channel Islands are a tax-free haven where the living is easy and the value undeniable ...more

ISRAEL

It’s got that great far-flung feel, but make no mistake, this is a thoroughly modern mini-break. What other destination combines history and religion so easily with a high-voltage clubbing scene? And don’t underestimate the selling power of year-round beaches ...more

 

CROATIA

Despite its meteoric rise back up the tourism charts, Croatia is still outside the Eurozone, keeping it very much inside your clients’ price limit. And for those bookers with more bucks, read up on the latest luxury resorts ...more

Dubrovnik
The streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Sicily
Sicily, Italy

MALTA

Cast aside those notions of Malta as a country for convalescents – Malta has changed. It’s unique culture and amiable climate will always appeal to the older traveller, but cheap flights and lively nightlife are attracting a younger crowd ...more

 

ITALY

Despite a slump, Italy has shown it’s a tough old boot and is fighting back throuby working more closely with the trade. A re-vamped training programme is aimed to raise awareness of lesser-known areas and rural tourism – taking advantage of that trend towards a holiday as an ‘experience’ ...more

TUNISIA

More cheap flights and increased charter capacity, plus more DIY suppliers adding inventory, means Tunisia is becoming a target for dynamic packaging. Consider the possibilities for short breaks as well as long sun-soaked stays ...more

 

MALAGA

So much more than a gateway to the Costa del Sol, Malaga has been inspiring travellers for 3000 years – and that includes Picasso. Discover a destination in its own right with great access from the UK, and unbeatable culture and cuisine ...more

 

COPENHAGEN

A truly great Dane, the capital is regularly proclaimed the ‘most liveable city in the world’. Multicultural and stylish, find out how you can get your clients more for their money ...more

Tunisia
Desert drive, Tunisia
Win!!!

Lots! Anything from a delicious Italian food hamper to a short break in fashionable Milan or beautiful Rome. All you have to do is learn more about Italy, with the Ciao Italia training programme from Travel Uni ...more

Italia competition