Following dialogue with the FCO, The Gambia Experience has announced that the Foreign Office Travel Advice ?against all but essential travel? to The Gambia was lifted yesterday (January 23).
Chris Rowles, managing director for the operator, said: ?We had anticipated the FCO acting swiftly to amend the advice, and as such we have seen strong interest and booking levels over the weekend and on Monday. Our next charter flight is fully booked in Economy and upgraded Star Class. Flights for next week and into February are also selling well as consumer confidence in The Gambia returns. We will be operating a Tuesday and Friday flight from Gatwick from now to the end of April, and then switching to a weekly departure throughout the summer. We are already receiving enquiries from agents in response to customer enquiries which is great to see.?
The Gambia Experience is also extending its thanks to the trade for their continued support. Gill Synnuck, trade relations manager, commented: ?We?ve been inundated with messages of support and best wishes from the trade. It?s times like these that make me proud to work for such a wonderful company, with the support of so many lovely agents whose patience and understanding over the last week has been overwhelming. We?re delighted with the outcome and are looking forward to welcoming many more people to The Gambia in 2017.?
The operator is currently offering holidays from ?499 per person, including flights, transfers and bed-and-breakfast.
Visit Gambia.co.uk for more information.
