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Superbreak is expecting to see a surge in bookings for its theatre breaks to see Les Mis?rables following the opening of the much-anticipated Les Mis?rables movie this weekend. The operator is urging agents to piggy back on the media hype this film is generating and promote its short breaks to London with theatre tickets included. The film is an adaptation of the world?s longest running musical, which has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and has been a top 10 selling show for Superbreak for many years.

Following the bushfires in parts of Tasmania last weekend, Tourism Tasmania and the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania have confirmed that the island is open for tourists.

Titan has introduced a new 2013/14 Saga Classic Cruising brochure featuring four Saga cruise ships, early booking discounts of up to 35%, door-to-door transfers and a selection of ex-UK sailings.

Hurtigruten has launched a special flight inclusive offer on its 12-day Classic Round Voyage from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north, taking guests high above the Arctic Circle and back to Bergen.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is celebrating the New Year by launching a brochure of selected cruises with substantial discounts.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages has launched its cruise programme for 2013 and 2014. The ex-UK cruise specialist offers a range of itineraries around Britain, throughout Europe and to the Fjords, Arctic Circle and Russia, through to a 42-night voyage to the Amazon. Special promotional fares offer discounts of up to 25% off full fares when booked by March 18.

Gold Medal has started 2013 with a price match promise for agents making package bookings. The promise applies to bookings comprising a minimum of a scheduled flight and a hotel and if agents find an identical like-for-like package cheaper with a trade facing competitor, Gold Medal will match it.

Al Fresco Holidays has launched a new-look brochure for 2013 with the addition of a brand new parc, Yelloh! Village Ilbarritz in Aquitaine, France.