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
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
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,
USEFUL DESTINATION GUIDE BOOKS Select Representation's DMC partner Tour East is excited to introduce their all-new destination e-books. A series of travel guides, the e-books provide valuable destination information and share some of our most popular tour experiences conveniently organized by theme. Download your destination e-book today and start planning your dream holiday with Tour East! 'Tour East is a full-service Destination Management Company,
GREAT SERVICE ACROSS THE GULF OF THAILAND Looking to save time travelling between Pattaya and Hua Hin? Then look no further than the excellent ferry service provided by Royal Passenger Liner Company Ltd. The Pattaya to Hua Hin service officially launched in 2017, and has gone from strength to strength. The ferry operates from the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya and Khao Takiab pier
CELES BEACHFRONT RESORT - BOPHUT / THAILAND Select Representation is delighted to announce that Celes Beachfront Resort has joined the family. From 1st June 2019, we will be looking after the sales & marketing activities for this beautiful 5* resort in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands and Scandinavia. Located on tranquil Bophut Beach (north coast), this stunning contemporary design resort offers a variety of
A TROPICAL ISLAND NOT TO BE MISSED Koh Phangan is a stunning tropical island, located in south-east of Thailand (close to Koh Samui and Khao Tao) and is famous for its monthly ‘Full Moon Party’. This lively night-long party, linked to the lunar calendar, draws in party goers to Haad Rin and Sunrise Beach in big numbers. Select Representation looks after the sales
THE CLOSURE OF MAYA BAY IN THAILAND IS WORKING! The recent closure of the famous Maya Bay in Thailand is a perfect example of why eco-tourism is so important to us all. The stunning bay, with its golden sandy beach sheltered by high cliffs on three sides, is the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi Island. Most visitors for the day arrive from Phuket,
