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
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
OUR AMAZING BUT HAIRY OFFICE COMPANION! Here at Select Representation we are in the very fortunate position to allow pets in our workplace. For the past 6.5 years, we have had the privilege of having ‘Tilly’ (a beautiful, loyal and intelligent black working cocker spaniel) as our office companion. It’s true to say that having a dog in the workplace can help to
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
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
SHOULD WE BELIEVE THE HYPE AND HYSTERIA? Okay, so we work in travel and are probably more used to dealing with the regular problems thrown at us over the years. We thought we had seen it all, with volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, forrest fires, swine flu, terrorist attacks, heatwaves, flooding, oil spills, currency fluctuations, airlines and tour operators going bust, transport
TREKKING IN AND AROUND SAPA Having been to Vietnam a number of times over the past decade, it was finally time to visit the fast-expanding mountain town of Sapa. This was one ticked off from my ‘bucket list’ for 2020. Getting to Sapa There’s 2 ways to get to Sapa from Hanoi. For some, the best way is via the overnight train. This
TURIN, BOLOGNA AND VERONA THAI ROADSHOW As a travel sales and marketing representation company you need to be flexible, willing and able to help out when required. Jonathan from Select Representation has just returned from attending a 3 day ‘Thailand Roadshow’ c/o Mappamondo (28 – 31Oct19). This well organised tour of northern Italy incorporated desk top style presentations to travel agents in Turin,
