Is Dumping Room Rates The Answer?

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

Is Dumping Room Rates The Answer?2024-03-20T12:52:01+00:00

The Land Of The Thunder Dragon

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 Land Of The Thunder Dragon2024-03-20T12:52:02+00:00

How To Create A Positive Workplace Environment

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

How To Create A Positive Workplace Environment2024-03-20T12:52:03+00:00

Which Country In The Middle East Would You Twin-Centre With Asia?

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

Which Country In The Middle East Would You Twin-Centre With Asia?2024-03-20T12:52:03+00:00

Independent Hotels Getting Eaten Up By The Big Chains

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

Independent Hotels Getting Eaten Up By The Big Chains2024-03-20T12:52:04+00:00

Travel Industry – ‘On It’s Knees’

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

Travel Industry – ‘On It’s Knees’2024-03-20T12:52:05+00:00

The Dreaded ‘C’ Word

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

The Dreaded ‘C’ Word2024-03-20T12:52:05+00:00

Have You Got A ‘Bucket List’?

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

Have You Got A ‘Bucket List’?2024-03-20T12:52:06+00:00

World Travel Market 2019 – London

COME & SEE US AT LONDON'S PREMIER TRAVEL SHOW Yes - it's World Travel Market time AGAIN!!!  Wow - where did the past year go?  It seems like only yesterday that the team from Select Representation were attending this leading global event for the travel industry. In 2019, WTM London is celebrating its 40th year and, after all these years, is still regarded as

World Travel Market 2019 – London2024-03-20T12:52:09+00:00

The Americas… Here We Come

KERRY SULLIVAN TO JOIN SELECT REPRESENTATION FROM 1ST MAY 2019! Following the announcement made back in February, we are now thrilled to officially announce that, as of 1st May 2019, Kerry Sullivan will be joining the Select Representation. Kerry certainly brings a vast array of travel industry experience, having most recently been working for dnata in a relationship management position. Prior to dnata, she worked for well-known

The Americas… Here We Come2024-03-20T12:52:13+00:00
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