We were delighted to meet with more than 150 travel agents at our three Selling Travel Connect: Luxury events in early December.
Tower Suites in London was the venue on December 1, while the following evening our luxury suppliers and agents gathered at voco Manchester – City Centre by IHG. The Chester Grosvenor Hotel was the host hotel for the final event.
Air Mauritius flies five times a week from London Gatwick
Air Mauritius operates direct flights from London Gatwick to Mauritius five times a week. The service is on Airbus A350-900 and A330-900Neo aircraft with comfortable seating and up-to-date inflight entertainment. The airline also partners with Air France for flights via Paris, where a twice-daily Air Mauritius flight operates.
Exclusive fly-and-cruise expeditions to Antarctica
Antarctica21 offers exclusive fly-and-cruise expeditions to Antarctica, including a unique opportunity to fly over the Drake Passage in less than two hours, and to join an expedition cruise visiting the best wildlife sites along the Antarctic Peninsula on modern expedition vessels with only 76 passengers.
Boutique expeditions through the Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel
Australis is a boutique expedition cruise company offering an intimate, unforgettable journey in the remote waterways of Patagonia. Operating for over 35 years, the company specialises in navigating the fjords, glaciers and wildlife-rich channels between Punta Arenas, Chile, and Ushuaia, Argentina.
Rewards for The Bahamas bookings
The Bahamas My Booking Rewards enables agents to earn double rewards when logging bookings of four nights and longer. For Grand Bahama Island and the Out Islands, agents receive £30 per room (for up to five rooms) or £150 per booking for groups of five or more rooms. Earn £20 per room (up to five rooms) or £100 per booking for more than five rooms on Nassau and Paradise Island bookings.
Barut Hotels
Beachfront serenity, Mediterranean flavours, rejuvenating wellness and a world of activities await guests at every Barut Hotel. On arrival, guests can log in to the Barut Hotels app to personalise their stay – reserving à la carte dining, booking spa treatments and connecting directly with the hotel’s customer relations team, all in one place.
Domes Hotels to have six openings in 2026
With award-winning resorts in Greece and Portugal, Domes Hotels will have six new openings in 2026 and many more over the coming years. Agent incentives are offered throughout the year, usually consisting of free nights in return for sales. Up-to-date information is on the Domes agent portal and on socials.
Ella Resorts to open a five-star property in Crete
Ella Resorts offers a collection of sustainable beach resorts distinguished through bespoke luxury experiences, signature in-resort programmes, eco-conscious design, personalised service and data-driven revenue management. The five-star Rocrita Lifestyle Beach Resort is set to open in Crete in 2026.
Machaba Safaris has more than 30 years of safari specialism
Machaba Safaris operates in Botswana and Zimbabwe, with locations in prime safari destinations including the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Mana Pools National Park and Hwange National Park. Stay a minimum of five nights across the Machaba Safari Camps and the bride only pays 50% on accommodation (year-round) through the Honeymoon Offer. New Secret Season Free Night Packages mean staying six nights and paying for only four nights or staying nine nights and paying for just six nights, including transfers.
Beach, islands and wildlife in Fort Myers
Fort Myers positions itself as Florida’s laid-back Gulf Coast gem. Without crowds, it offers beach, neighbourhoods, islands and wildlife. Most hotels are now back online following Hurricane Ian, making now an ideal time to experience Fort Myers. The Key West Express reaches the Florida Keys in around three hours – half the drive time.
Luxury in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf
JA Manafaru in the Haa Alif Atoll, on the Maldives’ northern tip, is a luxury, award-winning private island resort in a tranquil setting. With 84 private villas, it focuses on wellbeing, culture and nature-driven luxury. The JA Palm Tree Court is an all-inclusive Dubai beach resort with 212 suites on the Gulf shore. The comfortable Residence suites help make it one of Dubai’s most sought-after beachfront destinations.
Sporting icons and winning bourbon in Louisville
Louisville is the home of the legendary Kentucky Derby, the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, the famed Louisville Slugger baseball bat and some of the world’s finest bourbon. It is a gateway to the bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions and a renowned culinary scene. 2026 marks the centenary of the Hot Brown Sandwich, associated with Prohibition Era parties, at The Brown Hotel.
Porto Santo offers relaxation in Madeira
Madeira offers something for everyone, at all times of year, whether culture, food, wine, adventure or luxury. A top-selling tip is to include a visit to Porto Santo, previously voted the best beach in Europe, to experience the golden sands. It’s an ideal place to relax after days of exploring the main island’s scenery.
Anahita Golf and Spa Resort is open
Anahita Golf and Spa Resort is Sunlife’s newest property. The Sunlife portfolio includes Sugar Beach, a five-star resort on a sugar plantation, and Long Beach, a modern, five-star resort where guests can experience sunrise sea kayaking. All Sunlife guests can enjoy complimentary and unlimited green fees at Ile aux Cerfs, the world-renowned golf island
Travel Promoters
Travel Promoters is a leading UK-based luxury representation company with a broad portfolio of clients in the Indian Ocean and Africa. They include the soon-to-open Carmines River Lodge in Zambia and Madwaleni River Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, which is offering a 50% discount in 2026. You and Me Maldives is raising the bar with a premium all-inclusive offering.
Nassau and Paradise Island
Nassau and Paradise Island offer white-sand beaches, world-class resorts, vibrant Bahamian culture and easy access to marine adventures such as snorkelling, diving and the Clifton Heritage Park. Travellers can enjoy luxury dining, shopping, lively nightlife, historic sites and family-friendly attractions – all supported by convenient flight connections and consistently warm, tropical weather year-round.
Dedicated rates for travel agents
The MC Collection is a sales and marketing company that offers travel agents information and access to hotels and resorts in Bali and Thailand. TreeHouse is a unique, luxury concept with 32 villas. Dedicated agent rates are available via the Staff Travel Club website.
Year-round flights from London to Calgary
Westjet, Canada’s second-largest airline, operates daily flights year-round from London Heathrow to Calgary. Economy, Premium and Business class seating is available. The airline’s summer schedule includes flights from London Gatwick to Halifax and St John’s, from Edinburgh to Calgary, Halifax and Toronto, and from Dublin to Calgary, Halifax, St John’s and Toronto. From May 23, four direct services a week will operate from Cardiff Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
London Winners
Manchester Winners
Chester Winners
Prize-winning agents
The agents present had opportunities to drop their business cards to win prizes from each supplier at the end of each evening. Stays in hotels and resorts were among the prizes available.
Future Selling Travel Connect events
Forthcoming events include Selling Travel Connect: Africa events in Birmingham (December 8) and Leeds (December 9). Check the calendar of events and register your interest in attending online.
