Thai’d and tested holidays with Creative

Creative Holidays has launched its most extensive selection of Thailand accommodation, sightseeing and Mini Stay options ever, ensuring agents have the best options and ideas to offer clients in 2008 and 2009.

Creative Holidays’ 2008/2009 Thailand brochure covers Bangkok, Phuket, Khao Lak, Phi Phi Island, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Northern Thailand. As well as an expanded product range incorporating new hotels, the program includes unique new experiences such as mahout training (elephant drivers), cooking classes, elephant treks, eco safaris and a Full Moon Celebration Mini Stay.

The expanded product range, agent friendly pricing and layout mean the brochure is a one-stop-shop for consultants looking for the right holiday for their clients.

Andrew Yell, general manager sales, marketing and product, Creative Holidays said, “In 2005 we launched our first dedicated Thailand brochure into the market and since then demand has continued to increase year on year, and in response, so has our product range and variety.

“Last year we experienced a huge increase in sales to the region, with growth tipping 30 per cent.”

“This year we are confident we are offering one of the best selections of accommodation and sightseeing/touring in the market, with everything from budget accommodation at under $20 per person, per night to luxurious five-star properties like the Evason, Sarojin Khao Lak and Banyan Tree properties. Then there are wedding packages, cultural experiences, family options, party packages and activities for those looking for adventure.”

“Thailand really is one of the best value and most exciting places to visit so close to Australia, and has something to offer every traveller.”

“Heading into the 2008 season we expect all areas of Thailand to continue to perform. We predict private pool villas to sell very well as Australians embrace the great value luxury properties on offer in Asia.”

“Due to continued high demand we recommend agents book early for peak times because, while we have very good levels of allotment at all our hotels, demand is still incredibly high.”  “On the other hand agents should look at encouraging their clients to take advantage of even better prices during the low season (April to October for most regions), package our land deals with competitive flights with Thai, Jetstar, Malaysian, Singapore, Qantas and Emirates and offer their clients a great value break during the cooler Australian months.”

“We also recommend consultants upgrade and up-sell to clients whenever they can as the difference between the price of accommodation half a star or one star greater is usually nominal, but can make all the difference to their clients’ experience.”

Creative Holidays’ Thailand 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.

Creative Holidays’ entire program is a comprehensive information source and research tool to help consultants and their clients plan their holiday and features impartial destination information supplied by Lonely Planet including temperature charts, country and area maps, event details, currency and dining information, 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, so if your clients wish to learn more about Thailand direct them to www.creativeholidays.com where they can save 20 per cent on 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. 

See www.creativeholidays.com for more information log onto iCreate or call Creative reservations nationally on 13 12 22 to make a booking.

A Report by The Mole