TIME FLIES ....WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN!!!! It’s frightening to think that the 1st February 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Select Representation launching. Now where did that time go? Let’s start by thanking all those clients (hotels and destination management companies) who entrusted us to be their ‘local face’ on the ground. Of course, we could not have achieved success without your
BUYING GROUND ARRANGEMENTS VIA LOCAL EXPERTS CAN BE BENEFICIAL What is a Destination Management Company (DMC)? A Destination Management Company (often abbreviated to DMC) is an organisation that will act on your behalf by providing relevant logistical services in their destination. In simple terms, services will include meet & greet, transportation, accommodation, excursions, activities, events, food & beverage options, and venue
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS IN LUANG PRABANG & VIENTIANE Here's a great introductory tour for a short break in 'landlocked' Laos. Considered to be one of the 'lesser touristy' nations in South East Asia and often referred to as an undiscovered 'jewel' by those that take the time to explore. Discover Luang Prabang & Vientiane DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG - ARRIVAL Upon arrival,
SELECT REPRESENTATION - OCTOBER 2020 - NEWS EDITION Welcome to the 4th edition of our monthly digital update. We do hope you find this informative and useful. Don’t forget to click through on the links provided. 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.
THE JEWEL OF SOUTH EAST ASIA Lao People's Democratic Republic (known simply as Laos) is often referred to as 'the jewel of South East Asia' and has remained relatively untouched from the modern world, making it an intriguing destination to visit. This tiny landlocked nation is bordered by China and Myanmar to the north, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and
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
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
