Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief. It is packed with the latest deals, updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
June Another Record Breaker for TravelManagers
Having experienced record-breaking sales in May, TravelManagers is continuing its post-pandemic upward trajectory with the announcement of its busiest ever June sales figures. Chief Operating Officer, Grant Campbell, reports total sales per PTM were up 51 percent on June 2019, with the average booking commission per PTM over the same period having increased by the same amount – the highest-ever average commission per PTM. Campbell believes these significant increases in both sales and commission per PTM will entice many of those who hibernated their businesses during the pandemic to return to the industry they love.
Deutsche Bahn becomes Star Alliance’s first Intermodal Partner
As of August 1, Deutsche Bahn (DB) will be the world’s first Intermodal Partner of Star Alliance. With this, DB and the aviation industry are sending another strong signal for the environment-friendly evolution of the travel industry. Under the new cooperation, DB customers and passengers of Star Alliance member airlines will be able to start or end their long-distance journey comfortably on the environment-friendly train. Germany is the first market and DB is the world’s first partner in the new Star Alliance initiative. An industry-first, Star Alliance’s Intermodal Partnership model intelligently combines airline with railway, bus, ferry or any other transport ecosystem, alliance-wide. It is designed to link loyalty systems and facilitate seamless airport/station/port transit. Star Alliance plans to expand intermodal partnerships in the future.
Oceania Cruises reduced 50% deposits
Culinary and destination focused cruise line, Oceania Cruises, is giving cruise travellers the chance to get the new financial year off to a strong start with reduced 50 per cent deposits for all sailings booked through July 2022.The offer applies to voyages booked across the upper premium cruise line’s destination-immersive itineraries, including the Mediterranean, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Transoceanic itineraries. Taking advantage of the ‘Reduced 50% Deposits’ will ensure travellers can secure their preferred stateroom or suite and itinerary at a flexible rate. In addition, Oceania Cruises is extending its generous OLife Ultimate package on select sailings, allowing guests to save a further 15 per cent on their next voyage.
