From the best beach spots to epic city itineraries, Selling Travel’s Showcase event in Leeds this week highlighted global products for agents to sell right now.
Partners who attended included: Alabama Tourism, Bahamas Tourism Board, El Gouna, JA Resorts & Hotels, Air Mauritius, Tennessee Tourism, Travelpack, Wendy Wu Tours and World of Hyatt.
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service offers a new way of experiencing Alabama
Alabama is one of the Deep South’s most rewarding destinations, offering travellers an ideal blend of culture, music, history, cuisine, outdoor adventure and coastline. The new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service connects Mobile and New Orleans, helping make Alabama easier to visit than ever.
Visitors can combine two of the Gulf Coast’s most vibrant destinations without needing to hire a car. The service offers a relaxed and scenic journey, helping create new itinerary opportunities that showcase the best of America’s South in a seamless holiday experience.
The Bahamas presents travellers with 16 destinations in one
The Bahamas offers travellers 16 island destinations. Each has its own distinctive landscapes, culture and experiences. A special offer is available for Europeans who plan travel from Nassau to other islands, with free flight or ferry tickets available. The People-to-People Programme connects visitors with locals, offering authentic cultural exchanges and memorable insider experiences.
Travellers who appreciate luxury should check out the Baymahni Resort on Stocking Island.
Dine around in Egypt’s private resort town
El Gouna is a private resort town, a 30-minute drive from Hurghada International Airport. Home to more than 120 bars and restaurants plus 18 hotels, including the Steigenberger Golf Resort, El Gouna offers a host of scuba diving and water-based activities, including the region’s largest cable park.
Land-based excursions include mountain hiking or trips to archaeological spots, or relaxing in a tranquil spa is an alternative. The Dine Around scheme enables guests to experience El Gouna’s full breadth of culinary versatility.
Relaxation and performance sports mean something for everyone
The JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio spans nine characterful properties across the United Arab Emirates, the Maldives and Scotland. Couples and families staying at the JA Manafaru in the Maldives’ Haa Alifu Atoll can take advantage of the dine-around all-inclusive experiences.
Meanwhile, guests at the six properties in Dubai can enjoy relaxing by the Arabian Gulf or head to the JA Hatta Fort Hotel in the Hajar Mountains. The new JA Sports & Shooting Club is a destination for golf as well as recreational and performance activities.
Five direct flights a week to Mauritius from London
Air Mauritius operates five direct services a week to Mauritius from London Gatwick using the latest state-of-the- art aircraft; the A350-900 or the A330neo. Travellers can look forward to Mauritian hospitality on Air Mauritius flights with good food and wine. Mauritian rum and locally brewed beer are served during flights.
Connected luxury onboard Lumina coaches
Leger and Shearings offer a range of value-for-money, fully escorted festive coach holidays to destinations across the UK and Europe. They range from four-day breaks to 16-day adventures. River cruising, solo travel and festive holidays are among the no-fly tours available.
With dedicated curators on each journey, Lumina coaches feature just 27 cushioned leather seats with panoramic glass roofs and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi from Starlink.
Tennessee’s new stadium to host the 2030 Super Bowl
East Tennessee is home to the Great Smoky Mountains and Chattanooga was designated North America’s first National Park City in 2025. Tennessee is a melting pot of musical culture with highlights including Graceland in Memphis and the Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller hotel is now open in Nashville along with Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum. 2030’s Super Bowl LXIV is set to be held at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, which will open in 2027.
Guarantee holiday prices up to three years in advance
Travelpack is renowned for its exceptional service to travel agents and excels in crafting holiday experiences for clients.
One of the UK’s leading flight consolidators and tour operators, the comapny offers an extensive array of services, including worldwide flights with top airlines, holidays, tours, tailor-made luxury packages, car hire, cruises and excursions. It offers guaranteed prices on holidays for bookings up to three years in advance of departures.
China is more than a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ travel destination
Wendy Wu Tours emphasised that the biggest opportunity for agents right now is to look beyond the perception that China is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip. The company is seeing customers returning to experience different sides of the country, from the futuristic skyline of Chongqing to the landscapes of Zhangjiajie and the Yangtze.
China has become a destination with genuine repeat appeal, giving agents more reasons than ever to keep it front of mind.
Confidant Collective shares product knowledge and allows reward points to be earned
Hyatt Inclusive Collection’s dedicated travel advisor platform, Confidant Collective, is designed to maximise sales, earnings and client satisfaction. It brings together training, sales tools, marketing resources, promotions, advisor rates and rewards in a single hub. Confidant Learning shares product knowledge and access to exclusive benefits while Confidant Rewards enables points to be earned on eligible tour operator bookings to Latin America and the Caribbean with flexible redemption options, including gift cards and travel benefits.
Showcase Leeds prize winners
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