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With the Salalah Tourism Festival drawing to a close on 23rd August, Oman Air has announced some? last-minute deals for travellers who wish to catch this celebration of the ?Real Arabia?.

Luxury is now available for much less, according to cruise reviews and news? website, CruiseCritic.co.uk.

Tuesday 11 August saw the grand opening of The Ocean Hotel ? Butlins? new ?20 million family hotel at Bognor Regis and the brand?s first spa hotel.

Dertour has launched its ?European Christmas Markets & Breaks 2009? brochure, with over 50 festive holiday destinations featured over 76 pages, wrapped within a front cover fragranced with ?gingerbread?.

Advantage Travel Centres is offering potential new Leisure and Corporate members a 48-hour trial membership package.

The second National Cruise Week will take place between September 20-27.

The Samoa Tourism Authority has appointed London based Representation Plus to run its office in the UK and Ireland to increase awareness of Samoa as a tourist destination and visitor numbers from the UK and Ireland.

Commenting on the appointment, Matatamalii Sonja Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Samoa Tourism Authority said: ?We aim to boost the image of Samoa and increase product knowledge of our destination in the UK & Ireland by developing a closer working relationship with the UK & Irish travel trade. We believe Representation Plus is the ideal partner in helping us to achieve our goals and increase our visitor figures in the future.? ?Samoa has seen its UK figures drop since its presence in the UK as part of The South Pacific Regional Campaign ended. Therefore we want to establish Samoa as a leading tourist destination in the Pacific region in its own right,? concluded Hunter.?

Alison Cryer, Managing Director of Representation Plus commented, ?We are hugely excited to be working with the Samoa Tourism Authority again and look forward to re-introducing this incredible destination to the market. Samoa and it?s neighbouring islands are breathtakingly beautiful and offer a diverse product for the UK tourist, from picture perfect beaches for weddings and honeymoons to dramatic landscapes ideal for the adventure enthusiast.?

The UK marketing activities will include a balanced mix of travel trade support, training and joint promotions, with proactive press and PR activities targeting the consumer through lifestyle and social media. Samoa Tourism Authority has also appointed Los Angeles based Myriad Marketing as Market Representatives for North America as part of ongoing marketing efforts to enhance the profile of Samoa as a holiday destination in key source markets.?

Commenting on the appointment, Matatamalii Sonja Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Samoa Tourism Authority said: ?We aim to boost the image of Samoa and increase product knowledge of our destination in the UK & Ireland by developing a closer working relationship with the UK & Irish travel trade. We believe Representation Plus is the ideal partner in helping us to achieve our goals and increase our visitor figures in the future.? ?Samoa has seen its UK figures drop since its presence in the UK as part of The South Pacific Regional Campaign ended. Therefore we want to establish Samoa as a leading tourist destination in the Pacific region in its own right,? concluded Hunter.?

Alison Cryer, Managing Director of Representation Plus commented, ?We are hugely excited to be working with the Samoa Tourism Authority again and look forward to re-introducing this incredible destination to the market. Samoa and it?s neighbouring islands are breathtakingly beautiful and offer a diverse product for the UK tourist, from picture perfect beaches for weddings and honeymoons to dramatic landscapes ideal for the adventure enthusiast.?

The UK marketing activities will include a balanced mix of travel trade support, training and joint promotions, with proactive press and PR activities targeting the consumer through lifestyle and social media. Samoa Tourism Authority has also appointed Los Angeles based Myriad Marketing as Market Representatives for North America as part of ongoing marketing efforts to enhance the profile of Samoa as a holiday destination in key source markets.?

For those early birds seeking a bargain holiday for next year, AirAsia has slashed prices on all of its international and domestic routes - meaning? Brits can fly on to exotic destinations such as Langkawi for ?5, Penang for ?2 and even Australia for only ?29.

For those early birds seeking a bargain holiday for next year, AirAsia has slashed prices on all of its international and domestic routes - meaning? Brits can fly on to exotic destinations such as Langkawi for ?5, Penang for ?2 and even Australia for only ?29.

FLY LONDON TO MALAYSIA FOR ?241 RETURN

Fly on to Singapore, Langkawi and Bangkok for under ?10

The airline, which recently announced it has removed admin and fuel? surcharges on all of its fares, is also offering hundreds of reduced rates on hotels via goholiday.airasia.com.

The booking period is for a limited time only between 12th-16th August for travel between 11 January 2010 - 31 July 2010. Seats can be booked at www.airasia.com