Thomas Cook releases brochures for 2008
A series of new-look brochures for summer 2008 have been unveiled by Thomas Cook.
The main Summersun programme offers an expanded range of 10- and 11-night holidays to various destinations, in addition to the existing seven or 14 nights.
The biggest water park in Europe – Siam Park in Tenerife – is featured with dedicated pages in Thomas Cook and JMC Summersun brochures with pre-bookable tickets to the new attraction.
The Discover More range, where holidaymakers can experience an alternative destination or city as part of their holiday, has been expanded to include Jordan, Cairo, Marrakesh, Dubrovnik, Barcelona and Gibraltar.
JMC Summersun claims to offer more free child places at most properties, with guaranteed free child places at 16 properties for families booking before June 8.
New hotels have been added by the oeprator in the Far East, Cuba, Antigua, Grenada, Mexico, Goa, Thailand and the Maldives.
Weddings on board a yacht in Cyprus are claimed to be exclusive to Thomas Cook.
Product director Robbie Orr said: “Holidaymakers are demanding an increasingly personal service.
“Britons are well-travelled today and know what they are looking for in a holiday. That’s why we have such a broad range of brochures, tailored to different kinds of holidays and destinations.
“In addition, we have our agent services team in place to support travel agents in gaining more detail or special requirements to suit every customer.”
The brochures which go on sale on April 19 are:
* Thomas Cook Summersun
* JMC Summersun
* Sunset Summersun
* Thomas Cook Tropical Shore
* Thomas Cook Greece, Turkey & Cyprus
* Thomas Cook Tropical Shores
* Thomas Cook Egypt
* Thomas Cook Cuba
* Thomas Cook Select
* Thomas Cook Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
* Thomas Cook Weddings
* Thomas Cook Cities & Short Breaks
* Thomas Cook Villas with Pools
* Thomas Cook Signature Worldwide
* Thomas Cook Tours
* Thomas Cook Signature Caribbean
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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