*** Tee Time in Taba drives sales for Longwood ***
28 March 2008
Longwood Holidays has seen golf sales soar since the introduction of the Tee Time in Taba 7 night golf offer. The package includes three rounds of 18 holes on Taba Heights’ championship golf course, 2 rounds of 9 holes, 100 range balls per day, free use of a golf buggy, plus a 7 night stay at the 5* Hyatt Regency on a half board basis, return flights from Gatwick and transfers (including all taxes and surcharges) from just £559.
Guests can also take advantage at the same time of the Hyatt Regency Bonanza which currently offers a free upgrade to sea view, a complimentary 30 minute neck and back massage plus a 15% drinks discount for guests staying at the Hyatt Regency between 30 June and 13 October 2008, and booking before 18 June.
“It’s the combination of a lot of golf, a spectacular course, plus a stay at the luxurious Hyatt Regency, and all at a very good price, which has made the Tee Time in Taba package so successful” said Dan Lion, Longwood Holidays Golf Product Manager. “The offer is not just aimed at golfing enthusiasts – there’s also plenty for holiday makers accompanying golfers to do, which is a big selling point for us. There’s 4 rounds of golf included for golfers, while non-golfers can enjoy the extra benefits offered at the Hyatt such as the complimentary massage and drinks discount, as well as the many facilities and activities that Taba Heights has to offer. Agents benefit from this as well as the package is fully commissionable at our usual high rates of commission.”
Due to popular demand Longwood have now extended the Tee Time in Taba offer until 30 April 2009.
“I think golf is a real growth market with a lot of potential” commented Lion. “The success we’ve experienced with Taba Heights has spurred us on and we’re hoping to shortly expand our golf programme to other resorts featured in our holiday programme including Sharm el Sheikh, El Gouna, Luxor, Cairo, Agadir, Marrakech and Soma Bay.”
The ‘Tee Time in Taba’ package can only be booked through Longwood’s reservations team on 020 8418 2570. Other hotels are available on request. Other golf packages can also be booked online as an add-on at www.longwoodholidays.co.uk
Lead in price based on departures from London Gatwick 10 Dec, with two sharing a room.
Sea view room subject to availability. Beverages discount does not apply in Pub Tandoori or during in-house promotions, such as happy hour. Massage available for over 18’s only.
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Notes to Editors: Longwood Holidays is the UK’s leading independent Red Sea specialist tour operator, offering a wide range of holidays to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt, Israel & Jordan as well as holidays to Classical Egypt, Morocco, Nile Cruises, and an extensive tailormade programme. Longwood also operates a comprehensive Red Sea Diving and golfing programme.
Please contact Tara Bradberry on 020 8418 2550 or
tara.bradberry@longwoodholidays.co.uk for all press-related queries.