Creative’s European and Middle East holiday program on agency shelves now

Australia’s largest independent wholesaler Creative Holidays’ says that extensive 2007 European program makes it easier for consultants to find a holiday that suits their clients’ needs offering from two to five star hotel accommodation and apartment style accommodation, to exclusive Mini Stays, car hire, rail passes, cruising, sightseeing, coach touring and stopover options.

Creative Holidays’ new 2007 Europe brochure is packed with holiday options in Italy , Germany , Spain , Denmark , Czech Republic , Switzerland , Austria , Belgium , Netherlands as well as including expanded Middle Eastern stopover options in Dubai , Bahrain and Oman .

Plus, 2007 sees Creative Holidays consolidating the top-selling product in 2006, plus providing additional support information and larger brochure images, to aid consultants selling to clients.

Andrew Yell, GM Sales, Marketing and Product, Creative Holidays said, “Europe is still one of the top destinations for Australian travellers and each year we carefully evaluate our product offering using feedback from travellers and consultants to guide our program choices for the following season.

“This year we have introduced additional regional product, particularly in France , to ensure that we are able to provide substantial self-drive and rail itineraries, from go-as-you-please accommodation options for self-drive holidays to regional hotels and overnight tours from Paris .

“Our Middle East product continues to sell well, and the addition of Oman this year ensures we are offering a great range of product in this increasingly popular region.

“We are also offering increased flexibility with more creative ways for agents to book their clients a holiday that is tailored specifically to their needs, with self-drive itineraries, rail passes and more agility added into the product selection.

“Our exclusive Mini Stays are also a great option for agents wanting to book a stopover for their clients, as they present savings of five per cent, compared with purchasing the components separately. The Mini Stay concept also simplifies the booking process for consultants, by packaging accommodation, transfers, sightseeing and the services of a Creative Holidays representative all at the one simple price.

“All our changes for 2007 will benefit agents and consumers alike. Agents can offer their clients an extended product range that is more competitive than ever before, giving them more leverage to secure sales. On the other hand, consumers have more choice in even more destinations.

“Key growth regions include Italy and France , especially regional areas, with many travellers wanting to see more than the mainstream sights like our Cezanne Landscapes in Aix-en-Provence and our Vineyards of Bordeaux.

Creative Holidays has announced a range of fantastic earlybird deals for travellers who want to head to Europe in 2007, and want to save. And, because booking with Creative Holidays means agents can offer their clients a range of airlines, they’re sure to get the best deal.

Creative Holidays’ Europe brochure provides a comprehensive information source and research tool to help travellers plan their holiday and features destination information supplied by Lonely Planet including temperature charts, country and area maps, travel facts, country highlights and much more throughout.

As a SPECIAL BONUS, Lonely Planet is offering significant discounts on their range of travel guides to Creative Holidays’ customers, if you wish to learn more about Europe . Check out www.creativeholidays.com where you can save 20 per cent off all full priced Lonely Planet guides.

Creative Holidays is Australia ’s leading independent holiday company with a range of holidays to suit everyone – especially those who enjoy the independence and flexibility of planning their own holiday.  Creative Holidays great deals are available exclusively through travel agents. See www.creativeholidays.com for more information.

Report by The Mole