FLYBE RECOGNISES PREMIER HOLIDAYS’ OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FOR JULY
Sales figures soar as advance bookings and a strong summer garner results
Press release date: 13/08/2010
Premier Holidays, the UK’s leading independent tour operator, was named one of Flybe’s fastest-growing accounts for this year to date, following record sales to the Channel Islands in the month of July.
Bookings through Premier Holidays for Flybe rose by 37 per cent in July compared to the same period in 2009. The airline presented a certificate to the tour operator in recognition of this achievement.
“We are delighted to see our sales figures for Flybe increase so significantly this year,” said Beverley Scarr, General Manager of Premier Holidays’ Short Haul business.
“July figures show short-haul bookings to the Channel Islands are on the up. The majority of the bookings are late deals; however we can also attribute this increase to a larger number of online bookings and a higher number of advanced bookings for 2011.
“The Channel Islands are becoming popular holiday destinations. Figures show overall bookings are up in excess of 25% so far this year, which demonstrates that more clients are holidaying closer to home,” says Scarr.
Premier Holidays is offering some fantastic Channel Island deals in August and September 2010. These include a ‘four nights for the price of three’ offer when travelling before 31 August 2010, or free half-board at over 30 of their selected hotels on Jersey or Guernsey. Prices start from only £239pp to Guernsey and £269pp to Jersey. For more information and to book please visit www.trade.premierholidays.co.uk or call 08444 937 777.
For further information:
Sarah Longbottom / Maitha Ahmed / Sarah Potter
Rooster PR
Email: premierholidays@rooster.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7953 8774
About Premier Holidays:
Premier Holidays (www.premierholidays.co.uk) is a privately owned, independent tour operator with over 70 years experience in organising tailor-made holidays. The company’s expert reservations staff have first hand knowledge on all featured destinations and offer an individual and personalised service to travel agents and consumers. All travellers receive a personalised quotation including itinerary information, destination overview and images.
The company is the market leader for holidays to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, and positions itself as a leading independent specialist for its vast array of long haul products.
