23 March 2009

Operator cuts rates for people made redundant

Ten per cent discounts off tours to remote North East India are being offered to people who have been made redundant.

Specialist operator Travel the Unknown is reducing the price of a 15-day tour from £1,400 per person to £1,260 - without international flights - for travellers who can provide proof of redundancy and book before May 31.

A 20-day tour is usually priced at £1,900 per person, but is reduced to £1,710.

The price includes internal flights, accommodation, ground transport, restricted area permits, most meals, guides, drivers, activities and entrance fees to sites.

Return international flights to Delhi can be arranged for around £550 depending on travel dates.

by Phil Davies

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Serious Business Leaders

I agree with Keith, but we no longer know who the serious business leaders are in light of the banking fiasco. Sir Fred Goodwin? In whom can you place your trust in these dark times.

By Nick Cooper, Monday, March 30, 2009
One rule for agents and onother for tour operators!

Why is it that when a tour operator gives a discount there has to be such a cynical response Mr Cooper? And since when were agents happy to work for less than AT LEAST 10%. If it's good enough for an agent to expect at least 10% why not the tour operator? I don't know this company but it reads as if they are escorted tour specialists, in which case they do a lot of work and take a lot of risk for their "far too much margin". Be happy they are offering something to those unfortunate enough to be out of work - and trying to help the retail trade at the same time.

By Brian Hawe, Thursday, March 26, 2009
Why should any tour operator work for less than the agent gets??

Such a cynical response from Mr Cooper! Escorted tour itineraries take a lot of planning and work, and carry a high degree of risk, so why shouldn't the operator work for at least 10%? Such a specialist product carries a price that reflects it's individuality. And let's not forget that there are not many agents around who given the chance would work for less than 15%.If it's good enough for an agent to be paid a decent % commission then why not the same for the tour operator? The trade should be applauding the discount for this unfortunate group of people, not moaning that the price was too high in the first place, and get behind the operator. Oh, and if it's not a genuine offer, what kind would it be? Trading Standards have rules about false advertising these days. And before anyone asks I don't work for Travel the Unknown and never have.

By Brian Hawe, Thursday, March 26, 2009
Price structure

If any tour operator can afford to give a genuine 10% discount to a specific sector, then you must say tat they are charging far too much margin in the first place to their "bread and butter" clients

By Nick Cooper, Sunday, March 22, 2009