On the 13th August we participated at a management meeting of our customer Cozmo Travel, a DMC specialised on UAE trips.

On Tuesday, June 23rd Tahiti Tourisme was presenting the beauty of the Islands of Tahiti to 72 travel agents in Stuttgart. This evening was organized by Atout France and was dedicated to their oversea departments. The evening was accompanied with a dinner buffet offering various plates from the destinations such as Tahiti, Guyane or Guadeloupe. The presentation of Tahiti Tourisme aimed to show the unique nature, culture and people which is surrounded by the Tahitian Mana.
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa our beautifull 5+* hotel in Mauritius has for the 5th year in a row received the Tripadvisor "Certificate of Excellence". This great result means that Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort has now been rewarded with the "Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame".Kudos to the whole team in the resort.
53% more Brits visited the continent than Europeans visited the UK in March
According to data collated by travel money business Centtrip, Sterling’s value has risen between 2.2% and 107% against 14 major currencies.As Sterling continues its run against the Euro, the number of Brits travelling to Europe is dwarfing the number of European travellers coming to the UK – and the trend shows no sign of stopping. More Brits are visiting Europe thanks to the strength of the Pound.According to a travel barometer by GoEuro, 53% more Brits travelled to the continent in March than Europeans visited the UK.A 91% year-on-year rise in flight bookings to top European summer holiday destinations since the start of February is being claimed by CheapOair.co.uk.The increased value of sterling against the euro is being cited as encouraging bookings to eurozone countries such as Spain, Portugal and Greece.Spain is showing a 98% increase in flight bookings for February and March to date, with popular destinations including the Costa Brava, the Canary Islands and the Costa del Sol, according to Travel Media
Portugal is up 72% with flight bookings to Greece increasing by 59%.Source: travelweekly.co.uk Currently, London is the most searched for European destination, however as current trends develop, GoEuro predicts that Paris will become the new favourite by European travellers in the second quarter of this year.While the strengthening British economy is beneficial for Brits travelling internationally, the local tourism industry is likely to take a hit as European travellers look for more affordable options such as Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.
Cruise Show London - huge turnout, and lots of bookings!
- attending consumer shows is a great way to get our clients' brands in front of travellers. Working with established tour operators like Shearings Holidays, and Cosmos/ Archers (Britain's third largest tour operator group) achieved an impressive 25% conversation rate.
A truly exceptional experience; seeing this magnificient destination from the comfort of an elegant cruise ship.
I have never been fond of these huge ocean cruisers; but this 100 cabin ship was just what the doctor ordered.
small enough to get close enough to each island and port, large enough for the 50 crew members to care for those 200 passengers.
the eight day cruise started and ended in Dubrovnik - what better place.
the full itinerary can be found here:
Dramatic scenery along the way
- How is this for an early morning view?
the ship was just super; we couldn't have asked for more
the Mediterranean how it once was and how it should be: colours, friendly people and easy going life
great markets
its a hard life on board..isn't it?
Big neighbours taking away the sunlight
and the sunset shot just has to be in there, taken from the sun deck of Belle de l'Adreatique
In search of some pre-Christmas relaxation and a girly retail therapy Eyes2market’s UK Communications Director opted for the wonderfully atmospheric Riad Armelle (small hotel) within Marrakesh’s medina.
What an exciting five day trip it was. Stepping out on our first night we were escorted to a wonderful restaurant which served eight exquisite vegetables starters infused with spices, followed by the obligatory, but delicious lemon, chicken tagine, our guide then escorted us back through the deserted medina to our hotel, before riding off on his bike to collect the next set of diners.
The next few days were a whirlwind of walking tours and adventures. No men travelling with you; be prepared to be pestered quite a lot. A firm no thank you to all the out of work young men offering to show you to the main square, or the closest museum usually works.
Make sure you get lost in the souk, sights, sounds, colours and aromas that take your breath away make this the highlight of any trip to Marrakesh. If you stop to look at an item, be prepared to buy it!
The food, almost everywhere we eat was good, and sometimes outstanding, best of all were the pastry shops.
Make sure you include in your trip a visit to the Jardin Majorelle Exotic cactuses and couture in this garden formally owned by Yves Saint Laurent - jardinmajorelle.com. Always include a day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Just an hour’s drive from down town Marrakesh and yet a lifetime away. Quiet and serene the snow-capped peaks offer unparelled views.