SELECT REPRESENTATION - JULY 2020 - NEWS EDITION Welcome to the 1st edition our new monthly digital update. The plan is to keep it short, sweet and informative! Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on: sales@select-rep.com or + 44 (0) 7972 908049 Select Representation is a specialist travel sales & marketing company. We provide representation for hotels and destination management
INTRODUCING PETER WEIBEL... FROM THE APAC'S NO.1 DMC Although a relative newcomer to Tour East, Peter Weibel (Director of Sales & Marketing International Markets) has already become a popular and fun character within the network. This week we caught up with Peter to ask him about his current role and how he ended up at one of the APAC regions' most respected destination management companies. So here
PLAYING ROULETTE ....WITH YOUR BUSINESS! As we now start to see a glimmer of light, at the end of the long Covid19 tunnel, what’s your opinion on travel companies dumping their rates? Here’s my take on it…. at the moment! Mixed Message If a hotel, airline or tour operator price themselves lower than the competition, they are likely to send a different message
SOUTH EAST ASIA'S SMALL & SLEEPY CAPITAL Vientiane is the capital of landlocked Laos, in South-East Asia. It combines French-colonial architecture with Buddhist temples, broad boulevards and tree-lined streets, together with many notable shrines, such as, Wat Si Saket and Wat Si Muang. Despite being the largest city in this tiny nation, there's really not a whole lot to do and that actually
THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN AWAITS.... Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is for many people, one of the dream locations to visit on their lifetime ‘bucket list’. This small landlocked nation sitting on the eastern side of the Himalayas (between Nepal, Tibet and India) is famed for its stunning and varied topography, including subtropical plains, verdant valleys and dramatic steep mountains. Foreigners
THE ANSWER IS ....OMAN A little-known corner of the Arabian Gulf, the Sultanate of Oman is truly fit for a king. Rugged mountains and desert landscapes blend with golden beaches and turquoise waters. Forts, towers and archaeological treasures tell the tale of it's fascinating history in contrast with verdant parks, spectacular diving and fascinating wildlife. With it's unique terrain and distinctive culture, prepare
LET'S SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENT HOTELS You would think in this modern era that independent hotels would be booming, as people look for more distinctive and unique experiences. Unfortunately, this is not the case, as many independent hotels are either joining the big chains or shutting their doors. One of the biggest reasons independent hotels are disappearing is that they’re getting acquired by the
RICE FIELDS, VOLCANOES, BEACHES, CULTURE & SO MUCH MORE! Rice paddies, patchwork hillside terraces and beautiful sand beaches characterise this idyllic island. Encircled by turquoise waters, it's fascinating culture comes to life with traditional dancers adorned with vivid costumes and incredible stemmed fingers. We are talking about Bali, the tourist hotspot of Indonesia. BEACHES: Bali's beaches are great for action or plain relaxation; the
ESCAPE TO ....ADAARAN CLUB RANNAHLI Looking for a perfect yet affordable getaway in the Indian Ocean? Then look no further than the Adaaran Club Rannahli, a beautiful, simple and private island, located within the South Male Atoll (Maldives). Located just 45 minutes by speedboat (operated and owned by the island) this picturesque compact island offers a truly relaxing and informal village-like vibe. Accommodation:
THERE'S NO TIME FOR BLAME.. It’s times like the dreaded ‘C19’ crisis when you learn who your ‘real’ friends and colleagues are. This really is not the time for political digs or gripes about what could or should have been done in the past. The current disaster is global and not just a localised problem. Let’s be honest here. There's never been a
