*** Longwood predicts Aqaba success ***
4 August 2008
Following on from taking an allocation of Amman seats earlier in the year, North Africa and Middle East specialists Longwood Holidays have now added a number of seats flying direct to Aqaba. Departures start from 4 November from London Gatwick.
“This really opens up the way we can sell Aqaba” said Tara Bradberry, Longwood Holidays Marketing Manager. “We can now sell the resort as a simple package holiday using our direct flight plus we can sell multi-centre tours via Aqaba, making it a lot more convenient for people who wish to end their trip with a few days relaxation on the Red Sea. We’ve also added a new seven night Jordan Highlights Tour, combining five nights guided tour plus two nights in the Red Sea Resort of Aqaba. The tour takes in the sights of Petra, Amman and the Kings Highway followed by two days to explore Aqaba.”
“Over the last year we’ve seen a huge increase in interest for Jordan, including Aqaba. With the resort offering all the typical benefits of a Red Sea resort – year round glorious weather, a host of water sports and fabulous sandy beaches – but without yet being spoilt by commercialised tourism, it’s easy to see why it’s becoming so popular. It also acts as a great base from which to explore the sights of Jordan including Petra and Wadi Rum which is why we’re hoping our charted seats will allow us to offer more convenient multi-centre itineraries.”
The addition of chartered seats to Aqaba follows on from Longwood’s massive success with their entire Jordan product, with sales on course to be up 100% year on year.
“We’re so pleased with the success of our Jordan sales this year” commented Bradberry. “I think our success is due to our flexibility; we’re able to tailor-make an itinerary to suit the individual customers’ needs, plus package holidays, guided tours and accommodation only. Also what sets us apart is our knowledgeable tailor-made team. We understand some agents may find Jordan a slightly daunting product to sell, but our tailor-made team are on hand to provide a quick and efficient quote and are able to answer any questions you feel unsure of how to answer.”
Sample packages
7nts Bed & Breakfast 5*Intercontinental Hotel, Aqaba from £745 (based on departures 9 Dec 2008).
5nts Jordan Highlights Tour + 2nts Aqaba from £1145
Includes 2nts Bed & Breakfast 5* Movenpick Nabataean Castle, Petra + 2nts Bed & breakfast 5* Radisson Amman + 3nts bed & breakfast 4* Marina Plaza, Aqaba
Aqaba, Petra & Dead Sea 7nts from £965
Includes 2nts bed & breakfast 5* Movenpick Aqaba + 2nts bed & breakfast 5* Movenpick Petra + 1nt bed & breakfast 5* Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea + 2nts bed & breakfast 5* Movenpick Aqaba
All prices include return flights from Gatwick to Aqaba, accommodation, taxes and surcharges. Package holidays can be booked online. Multi-centre itineraries and guided tours can be booked by calling Longwood Holidays’ specialist tailormade team on 0844 770 4877 2514. For more information visit www.longwoodholidays.co.uk
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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.
Reservations: 0844 770 4877 2514 Agency Support: 0844 770 4877 2550
www.longwoodholidays.co.uk
Please contact Tara Bradberry on 0844 770 4877 2550 or
tara.bradberry@longwoodholidays.co.uk for all press-related queries.