Antoun Massaad, CEO, Cedar Rose, visited the Expo 2020 Dubai with the Cyprus International Business Association (CIBA) delegation as part of the Cyprus National Day celebrations.
Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd, representative of international airlines and a pioneer in the Cypriot aviation industry, is pleased to announce the start of cooperation with the Egyptian airline Air Cairo.
Following its launch just 12 months ago, the highly popular Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has now been adopted by more than 275 destinations around the world.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced that it will resume its direct operations to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus with two weekly flights starting from June 15 of this year.
Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences properties are now listed on Homes & Villas by Marriott International, a global collection of premium and luxury private home rentals.
Cyprus Airways announced the appointment of Zekri Tours as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Egypt.
Kratinos Socratous talks to Travel Trade MENA about the Football Escapes Academy at Parklane a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol.
Travel Trade MENA: Can you tell us how the Football Escapes Academy was initiated for the hotel?
Kratinos Socratous: The idea goes back to 2016 when one of the founding members and shareholder of Football Escapes (FE), Bobby Zamora shared his vision with me, which resulted in the Parklane becoming one of their launch partners in the luxury hotel sector. For the record, FE’s shareholders also include former Manchester United and England captain, Rio Ferdinand, who was one of the legend coaches at the Parklane in the Summer 2019 season.
Travel Trade MENA: Who are the legendary coaches for the academy and what will their roles be?
Kratinos Socratous: The forthcoming Summer 2020 season will be the second year of our partnership with Football Escapes and will feature the former English Premier League football legends, Jermaine Jenas, Jack Wilshere, Wes Brown, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, and Danny Murphy.
Travel Trade MENA: What are the facilities for the academy and what will be on offer?
Kratinos Socratous: Each FE academy week at the Parklane, costs EUR500 (GBP450) per child 5-15 years of age. The package includes the following: two hours per day for five days (Monday to Friday) training with a legend star, as well as two-three EPL professional academy coaches, one branded kit consisting of a shirt, shorts and socks with the child’s name and preferred number printed on the back, a medal and certificate at the end of the coaching week, together with commemorative photos with the featured star and accompanying coaches.
Travel Trade MENA: If someone is interested, what would the booking procedures be to participate?
Kratinos Socratous: Once the accommodation reservation is made through one’s preferred travel agent or direct with the hotel, then the parents need to visit www.footballescapes.com/destinations/cyprus in order to book their child’s coaching week at the Parklane. The FE academy is available exclusively to children staying with their parents at the Parklane, i.e. non-residents of our hotel may not participate.
Travel Trade MENA: What are the dates for the programme?
Kratinos Socratous: April 06 – 10, 2020 – Jermain Jenas | May 25-29, 2020 - Jack Wilshere | July 27-31, 2020 – Wes Brown | August 03-07, 2020 – Dimitar Berbatov | August 10-14, 2020 – Michael Owen | October 26-30, 2020 – Danny Murphy
Travel Trade MENA: Is there anything further you would like to add?
Kratinos Socratous: Football Escapes at the Parklane is limited to 60 children per week, so for those parents who wish to surprise their children, they are best advised to book early so as to avoid any unnecessary disappointments!
Cyprus Airways has announced a partnership with Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar.
AVIAREPS has been appointed as market representative for the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) for Cyprus and for the Gulf countries of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
