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
SO WHAT MAKES A GOOD BUSINESS PARTNER? As you can imagine, there are many key attributes necessary for a business or businesses to be or become successful. However, it's very clear, 99% of time, that the core component is based on the people involved and how they work. Yes, it's all about the people! For Select Representation, we certainly have had our greatest success with our partners
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
WHICH COUNTRIES ARE LEFT ON YOUR WISH LIST? Having worked in the travel industry for the past 29 years, I have to say that I am a very lucky man! Since 1991, I have had the enviable position of travelling around the world for both business… and pleasure. Some would say the travelling for work is a perk of the job. Others would
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE + RANTHAMBORE...BEST KNOWN AS...'TAJ & TIGERS' Let's be honest here. The most popular tour really is the 'Golden Triangle' (without Ranthambore & the tigers!), which typically runs for 6 days / 5 nights or 7 days / 6 nights. However, for those visitors with more time available, the 'Golden Triangle with Ranthambore' (with tigers) is definitely the preferred choice. 10
INDIA, DO YOU LOVE IT OR HATE IT? A guide book simply can't describe the beauty, energy and serenity of India. This large, populous nation of 29 states offers a powerful mix of spicy cuisine, rich culture and passionate faith. From the Himalayan peaks in the north, to Indian Ocean coastline. An abundance of Mughal Empire landmarks to include Delhi’s Red Fort and
A STRONG MESSAGE FROM THE TRADE Today we received this powerful message from Adrian Pointer @ Southall Travel and we feel it's worth sharing with you all..... 'Please forgive me for writing this but I have been wanting to do this for a long time. The e-mail is not being sent to anyone in particular, so please accept this in the way that it
THE WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL TRADE SHOW (7TH - 9TH MARCH 2018) Yes - it's that time again! Trade show time in Berlin! Let's hope there is no repeat of the baggage handler strike this time round, as 2017 was badly affected by major issues at Schoenefeld Airport. Despite all, Select Representation will once again be attending ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) in Berlin between
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR TOURS IN INCREDIBLE INDIA Ranthambore National Park is a wildlife sanctuary famed for its large population of Bengal tigers (found primarily in India with smaller populations in Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Myanmar) and is regarded as one of the best places in India to see them in their natural habitat. Tigers are regularly seen here, with the prime time for
