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Welcome to Issue 24
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Dear Reader,
Welcome to the September Issue of the Travel Contacts newsletter which, as always,
is packed with exciting, dynamic and innovative ideas for your next MICE event.
This issue we are pleased to welcome two new fantastic Destination Management Companies
to the Travel Contacts Network – Event Solutions & Incentives,
who represent Armenia; as well as Motivate China in China. Information
on both of these companies can be found below.
Meanwhile, we also bring tips and ideas from many of our other esteemed members
and we hope they will be of inspiration to you.
As always, please take the time to visit www.travelcontacts.com for regularly-updated
information on each of our exclusive Members or email me directly on
jo@travelcontacts.com
Best regards,
Jo
Sales & Marketing Director
Travel Contacts
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If you are looking for a top-notch partner in China, then you need
look no further than Travel Contacts’ new member, Motivate China.
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Motivate China is a full service DMC. Headquartered in Beijing, they offer tailor-made
travel programmes. They are the experts in designing bespoke, creative programmes,
and are ready to deliver a lifetime experience at a very cost-effective price.
Motivate China has the most experienced operations staff on offer, all of whom promise
flexibility and the utmost professionalism. Their youngest programme manager has
no less than 7 years experiences in operating MICE programmes, ensuring quality
every step of the way. They are passionate about everything that they do, and guarantee
to deliver the very best to their clients.
For more information kindly contact
barbara@motivatechina.com or visit their Travel Contacts profile here:
http://www.travelcontacts.com/members_details.asp?ID=114
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EVENT SOLUTIONS & INCENTIVES is the first Destination Management
Company in Armenia. As our exclusive member there, we’re thrilled to welcome them
to Travel Contacts.
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As company director Amalia Stepanyan explains: “Since our foundation in 1996, we
have become one of the most experienced, professional and selected DMC in the Caucasus
region.”
EVENT SOLUTIONS & INCENTIVES is an active member of SITE, I-Meet, Micefinder.com
and Armenian Association of Travel Agents.
“Currently our services are dynamically developing according to the demand of international
standards concerning event management, corporate (business) travel and incentives,
team building activities and training, catering services and transportation as well
as other MICE services.
“Our aim is to give a real taste of well-organised events and incentives or various
services through the efforts of forward-looking management, highly-professional
staff with outstanding experience and international standard services.”
ESI provides warm hospitality and professional treatment to its clients, insures
safety, comfort and high quality services at competitive prices, guarantees flexibility
and the possibility of last minute arrangements for various interested customers.
Take the stress out of event handling by hiring Event Solutions and Incentives DMC
Armenia to look after all your event management, team building and incentive needs
in Armenia. Events with innovation and interaction!
That’s their specialty!
Please contact Amalia Stepanyan at
info@eventsarmenia.com, www.eventsarmenia.com,
tel.: +37410 533231.
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Hi Tours showcases the most stylish and exciting way to travel through
beautiful India – by luxury train.
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One of the most enlivening ways to experience India is by Luxury Train. Enjoy visiting
some of the country’s most iconic sights; experience the uniqueness of this beautiful
country, discover while travelling in lavish style, aboard on some of the world’s
most romantic luxury trains. Truly a regal experience, a train journey recreates
a bygone era of India’s former Maharajahs.
Some of the prominent luxury trains of the country are:
MAHARAJAS’ EXPRESS
Carrying the best of Indian royal traditions combined with the finest features and
amenities, this newly built train offers cinematic views through panoramic windows.
The Maharajas' Express has 3 journeys on enchantment - Princely India (Mumbai to
Delhi), Royal India (Delhi to Mumbai) and Classical India (Mumbai to Mumbai). Each
journey lasts a week and visits Indian delights.
THE PALACE ON WHEELS
Palace on Wheels is the quintessential deluxe train journey. Spend 8 days and 7
nights meandering through the Royal State of Rajasthan in a style that is synonymous
with old world charm and memories of India's royal legacy.
THE GOLDEN CHARIOT
The Golden Chariot offers an exciting new route whereby one can now explore the
many wonders of Karnataka in complete lavish comfort. This royal experience takes
you to timeless historical Indian sites, inspiring palaces, through tropical jungle
to the endless golden beaches of Goa.
ROYAL RAJASTHAN ON WHEELS
Traverse through the heartland of Rajasthan, partaking in its amazing architecture,
fascinating festivals, scintillating sports, high adrenalin adventure, centurion
crafts in the sheer opulence and comfort of ‘Royal Rajasthan on Wheels’.
Note: All Luxury Trains in India are non-operational from 01st May to 31st Aug/15th
Sept (off season) when these trains undergo annual maintenance.
For further information about how Hi Tours and these luxury trains could become
an exciting part of your next MICE event in India, contact Prem on
incoming@hi-tours.com
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As Felix Event Management celebrates its fifth anniversary, it presents
new ideas and great special offers!
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In today's issue, we inform you about some Swiss Railways products; it is about
the Red Arrow, the Orient-Express and the conference carriages. Being a Swiss company
we should like to mention and/or remind you of some typical Swiss items.
One can attach the two nostalgic cars on most regular train lines; the Orient Express
Wagons (Salon Bleu and Rubis Noir), each have a capacity of 48 seats, with tables
of 2 or 4 persons for an elegant dinner. You may use it from the Geneva or Zurich
airport train station to your destination or for an excursion - you determine the
route.
The Red Arrow, also known as Churchill Express, is a separate train, which can be
used on the entire Swiss railway network. It offers 100 seats, but we recommend
not using it for more than 80 or 90 people, because some seats serve as storage
space, especially if you are planing a meal on this train.
In the carriage 100 you have a capacity for 24 people for a conference and in the
wagon 101 for 32 persons. Both cars can be attached to most train configurations
and your conference could start right away at Geneva or Zurich airport train station.
A beamer, screen, micro are standard equipment in both carriages, which are fully
air conditioned and offer the possibility for a snack meal.
For all new – up to 30 September confirmed orders - we shall show our gratitude
to you with a special anniversary discount. For further information contact Felix
Schai on info@felixevents.ch
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Eventcore Scotland details why this gorgeous country promises to
be the perfect destination for your next event.
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Is your organisation looking for a location for an international conference, symposium,
congress or corporate meetings that delegates will find memorable?
Scotland’s easy accessibility, excellent conference facilities and experienced destination
management organisers, make for a conference location to impress.
- We add value without adding costs
- We emphasise the need for a solid strategic approach in order to maintain successful
event programmes
- We define things for our customers and give them exactly what they need
- We show that we are managing your costs rather than cutting them
- We craft tailor-made solutions for Scotland and London.
These could include low-level flying, CSR events, exclusive castle retreats,
a highland castle adventure, whiskey tours and safaris. So contact us now on
enquiries@eventcore.co.uk or
+44(0)1383 414526.
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Did you know that Romania is home to more than 50% of Europe’s brown
bears? Premier Destinations, our member there, tells us more.
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Surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, the mystical land of Transylvania offers
nearly 100,000 square kilometres of alpine meadows and peaks, medieval towns and
fortresses.
Home of Dracula and legendary castles, Transylvania also hosts over 6.000 brown
bears, one of the largest and most fascinating species of omnivores.
Romania’s fauna is incredibly rich and varied, boasting some rare species on the
continent. Chamois, brown bears, Carpathian deer, wolves and lynx populate the mountains,
while hares, foxes, wild boars and partridges are typical of the hills and plains.
Bears have been part of the Romanian traditions since ancient times and even nowadays,
for New Year, people dressed as bears visit houses, dancing to ward off evil.
In a more modern approach Romania was the place where the acclaimed explorer Bear
Grylls has met the Romanian Bear in an episode of Ultimate Survival broadcasted
on the Discovery Channel.
Contact Premier Destinations, Travel Contacts’ dedicated Romanian DMC for your
unique bear tracking experience. Daniela Raureanu, email:
daniela@premier-destinations.eu , tel +40 21 318 80 55, web
www.premier-destinations.eu
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Travel Contacts' exclusive DMC in Cameroon, L’Africaine Tours et
Conseils, presents the Yoko region for your next exciting stay in Cameroon!
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L’Africaine Tours et Conseils is a travel Agency and DMC operating all over Cameroon.
We are always looking for new products and services making sure that our large suppliers
network provides our client with quality to make our guests live the real experience
of Cameroon. All our programmes are based on authenticity, nature and population
respect.
The Yoko area is situated some 300 km from Yaounde. It’s the transit zone between
the North and the South. The area is monthly made up of savannah and is a good habitat
for buffalos, bongos, sitatunga, Fassa dogs and Buffon dogs, warthogs, antelopes...elephants.
Here, the climate is dry and temperate. Looking to big animals can only be done
with the help of local guides.
SPECIAL OFFER prices range from:
- € 5778 all taxes included – Bongo per pax
- € 6147 all taxes included – Buffalo per pax
LOCATIONS PROPOSED:
- Mengoeng village
- Djiir Linté
CONDITIONS: HUNTING SEASON CENTER REGION - CAMEROON
- valid from December 1st, 2011 until July 31st, 2012
- minimum 3 pax
INCLUDES:
- Transfer from the airport to lodging establishments and vice versa.
- Catering services (three meals / day).
- Lodging in hotel middle class or equivalent, in a residence or in canvas, etc..
- Land transport (road) with driver
- Services of accompanying guide (clients’ spoken language) and local guides
- Entry fees into hunting space
- Toll gates
- Activities planned.
- Slaughter taxes
- Taxidermist dues
- DMC fees
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Transport fares, visa and vaccination, charges and fees for other formalities.
- Insurance, repatriation and luggage charges (strongly advised).
- Drinks, personal expenses, individual meals, tips, excursions and optional visits.
- Airport taxes.
- Taxes on cameras in the Hunting zone.
- Additional single
- Extras
- Taxes on trophies
- Fees for hunting permit file.
- Fees for licence to possess arms (to be established in country of origin)
- Tips to guides and drivers.
For further information about how this could become an exciting part of your
next exciting stay in Cameroon, do not hesitate :
www.cameroondmc.com or
contact@cameroondmc.com
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Escape Travel presents the only scheduled, year-round passenger
ship line from the European Union to Russia - without the need for a Russian visa!*
> Helsinki-St. Petersburg-Helsinki
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Non-visa travel to Russia has become possible due to the recently passed regulation
allowing all ferry passengers to stay 72 hours without a visa on condition that
their program is booked with an authorized Russian travel company. The group can
stay at any of St. Petersburg hotels booked by Escape Travel and must return to
Helsinki with the same ship.
Princess Maria is the only ferry which started operations between Helsinki and St.
Petersburg from April 21st, 2010. The ship was built in 1981 in Finland, renovated
in 2009; it has 606 2-berth and 4-berth cabins including Commodore and Deluxe class.
The ship has night club & disco, buffet and a la carte restaurants, casino, 24-hours
bars and cafes, duty-free shop.
Package A: Thursday-Saturday or Saturday-Monday
1 day in St. Petersburg (Friday or Sunday)
Day One Buffet breakfast on board
City tour with visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, lunch at Russian restaurant, tour
of Hermitage, return to ship, buffet dinner on board. Buffet breakfast upon return
to Helsinki.
Cruise prices for Package A (per cabin, 2 ways, in Euro):
Cabin class
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1.4-14.6
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15.6-31.12
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E
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€132
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€152
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€275
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€316
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€374
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€430
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Commodore
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€550
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€633
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Luxe
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€770
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€886
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Package B: Monday-Thursday
2 days in St. Petersburg (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Day One Buffet breakfast on board
City tour with visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, lunch at Russian restaurant, tour
of Hermitage, dinner on own.
Overnight at selected hotel
Day Two
Tour of Pushkin: Catherine’s Palace & Amber Room,
Lunch with beverages and folklore show
Tour of Pavlovsk: Paul’s Palace & Park, return to ship, buffet dinner on board.
Buffet breakfast upon return to Helsinki.
Package C: Thursday-Monday
3 days in St. Petersburg (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Day One Buffet breakfast on board
City tour with visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, lunch at Russian restaurant, tour
of Hermitage, dinner on own.
Overnight at selected hotel
Day Two
Tour of Peterhof: Lower park with fountains, inside visit to the Czar’s Bathhouse
(May 01-Sep 31)
Or Tour of Yusupov Palace (Oct 01-Apr 30)
Free time, lunch and dinner on own
Overnight at selected hotel.
Day Three
Tour of Pushkin: Catherine’s Palace & Amber Room,
Traditional lunch at Podvorie with vodka, wine and folklore show
Tour of Pavlovsk: Paul’s Palace & Park, return to ship, buffet dinner on board.
Buffet breakfast upon return to Helsinki
Programme Prices 2011 (per person):
No of pax
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2
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4
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6
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8
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10
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Package A:
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€203
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€165
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€148
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€145
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€139
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Package B:
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€382
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€304
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€262
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€251
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€239
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Package C:
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€445
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€345
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€292
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€277
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€262
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For details contact and to book email
russia@escapetravel.spb.ru
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Our dynamic member in Malta, Blue Marble Travel Services, brings
news of what they can offer your next event.
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Since our launch in 2006, Blue Marble Travel Services has been a dynamic, forward-thinking
company with big ambitions. We are focused on providing the ultimate customer-service
orientated product in Malta and the rest of the Mediterranean basin.
The cruiseline trade was an initial segment in which we established ourselves, particularly
in the North African ports. Our attention to detail soon paid off and just 1 year
after our launch, Blue Marble Travel Services was voted one of “the top ten tour
operators” for the 2007 season by ResidenSeas.
We soon embarked on our diversification within the industry and strengthening our
position particularly on the Maltese Islands. We offered our range of services to
the different sectors aiming to make groups, meeting and incentive products our
speciality.
Our islands have so much to offer that they have been described in many ways ranging
from spectacular… safe… peaceful… friendly… fun… labyrinthine… eccentric…. historical…
modern. It totally depends on which corner of the Island you happen to be in at
any given time. The Maltese Islands are a jigsaw of fascinating districts, blending
the modern with the ancient, the romantic with the frivolous, a cacophony of exciting
sights, sounds and smells. Cobbled streets, fascinating facades, elegant architecture,
superb conference venues, great shopping centres, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back
cafe culture, are all packed in this tranquil 316 square km archipelago. With superbly
sunny weather, expansive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing
history, there is a great deal to offer to one and all.
All the Island has to offer, coupled with our long experience and profound knowledge
makes it easy to offer the perfect product to any of our Principals interested in
organising any sort of event.
With this in mind, we look forward to welcoming you to Malta, our diamond in
the middle of the Med! Kindly contact Clive Perry on
Malta@travelcontacts.com or tel. +35679520022
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