<div>Tour operator Central Holidays announced a new partnership with Swan Hellenic Expeditions on May 23, expanding its water-based travel experiences for travelers.&#160;</div><div> </div><div>The new partnership will allow the tour operator to curate Cruise and Land offerings that pair the operator&#8217;s land-based expertise with Swan Hellenic&#8217;s cruise offerings for both individuals and groups.&#160;</div>

Central Holidays Partners with Swan Hellenic Expeditions to Expand Cruise Options

MOOMACHIE, NJ &#8211; Central Holidays presents food and wine itineraries across Europe, leveraging their European teams, Italy office, and decades of destination expertise to create elaborate experiential culinary-focused travel programs with interactive cooking classes. Programs designed to cater to today&#8217;s travelers who are looking to have the most authentic, immersive, and locally inspired travel experiences.

Central Holidays Presents Customizable Food And Wine Itineraries Across Europe

Central Holidays is offering new food and wine itineraries across Europe to complement its existing roster of culinary-focused travel programs and locally inspired travel experiences. From Italy and Spain to Croatia, Malta, and beyond here&#8217;s a glance at some of Central Holidays&#8217; immersive culinary travel programs in Europe.

Central Holidays Debuts New Food And Wine Itineraries Across Europe

Central Holidays has launched a slew of new culinary-focused travel programs in Europe. The company is offering six new food and wine itineraries in Italy, Spain, Croatia and Malta that feature hands-on culinary experiences, such as cooking classes, that will help guests more deeply discover the local culture.

Central Holidays Cooks Up New Culinary Tours In Europe

Central Holidays now offers food and wine itineraries across Europe, leveraging its European teams, Italy office, and decades of destination expertise to create elaborate experiential culinary-focused travel programs with interactive cooking classes. Programs designed to cater to today&#8217;s travelers who are looking to have the most authentic, immersive, and locally inspired travel experiences.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Set To Offer Customizable Food And Wine Itineraries Across Europe

Global travel brand Central Holidays has introduced a new range of culinary-focused travel programs catering to travelers seeking authentic and immersive travel experiences in Europe.

Central Holidays Introduces Customizable Europe Food And Wine Itineraries

Central Holidays is on track to close out the first quarter of 2023 with an increase in group bookings that has surpassed the company's Q1 pre-COVID sales by over 20%. The increase in year-over-year sales is even more impressive at 115%. The company attributes the growth in group bookings to a growing demand for customized groups, requests for a diversity of destinations, last-minute inquiries, and an influx of travel advisors seeking to get into group travel.

Central Holidays Sees Double Digit Growth In Group Travel Bookings

Sometimes before a trip, I&#8217;ll put together a playlist. In Spain, for instance, my soundtrack featured the virtuosic&#160;duende&#160;of Paco de Lucia; in Panama, it was the sophisticated rhythms and harmonies of jazz pianist Danilo Perez.

In Israel, Musing On Discord And Harmony

Save your clients on last-minute travel to Europe, South America, or a Galapagos cruise.&#160;Central Holidays&#160;is offering savings on trips to Europe and South America that are fully commissionable to travel agents.

Save On Last-Minute Trips With Central Holidays

Central Holidays has introduced savings on last-minute travel deals in Europe and South America that are fully commissionable to travel advisors. These include exclusive travel deals to many European countries for travel by Feb. 29, 2020, last minute travel deals in South America through March 2020, and programs to Peru through March 31 and cruises to Galapagos on selected dates.

Central Holidays Unveils Last Minute Travel Deals In Europe, South America

Central Holidays is pleased to introduce amazing savings on last minute travel deals in Europe and South America that are fully commissionable to travel agents.&#160; &#8220;Our company is composed of travel pros that know the destinations we serve intricately and who are able to negotiate incomparable preferred pricing.&#160;

Central Holidays Unveils Last Minute Travel Deals In Europe And South America

Central Holidays is pleased to introduce amazing savings on last minute travel deals in Europe and South America that are fully commissionable to travel agents.&#160; &#8220;Our company is composed of travel pros that know the destinations we serve intricately and who are able to negotiate incomparable preferred pricing.&#160;<div> </div>

As I sit at a small caf&#233; table in the Roman airport, for these final few hours surrounded the pleasant cadence of those chatting away in the country&#8217;s native tongue, I realize that, very soon, I will be homesick for Italy.

Ode To Italy: An Enchanting, Intimate Tour From Rome Through Tuscany

In what seems like a flash, 2019 is almost over and 2020 is about to launch. What will the New Year bring to the travel industry and your home-based business? Will a divisive presidential election dampen demand? Will the economy weaken? Will sales continue to grow? We asked industry executives and a top travel advisor to peer into their crystal balls and share their forecasts for the upcoming year.

Forecast 2020

Central Holidays introduced its 2020 Europe brochure with new experiences in Greece, France, Malta, Spain, Portugal and Croatia, featuring inspired itineraries and ultra-personalized programs. Celebrated for its affordable luxury itineraries, Central Holidays says it is constantly adding new offerings and enhancements to its range of vacations created by its team of destination experts.

Discover Central Holidays’ New 2020 Programs In Europe Brochure

Central Holidays has announced the debut of its 2020 Europe brochure with experiences in Greece, France, Malta, Spain, Portugal and Croatia &#8212; on top of the range of new programs it recently released in the brand&#8217;s dedicated Italy brochure.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Releases New 2020 Europe Brochure

Central Holidays today announced the debut of its 2020 Europe brochure with authentically rich experiences in Greece, France, Malta, Spain, Portugal, &amp; Croatia, featuring inspired itineraries and ultra-personalized programs. Celebrated for its affordable luxury itineraries, uniquely presented by Central Holidays, the travel brand is constantly adding new offerings and enhancements to its range of vacations created by its team of destination experts. New for 2020 in Europe, Central Holidays is unveiling exciting new itineraries in Greece, France, Spain, and Croatia &#8211; on top of the range of new programs it recently unveiled in the brand&#8217;s dedicated Italy brochure.

Central Holidays Unveils The Ultimate Experiential Opportunities In New 2020 Europe Brochure

Central Holidays&#8217; Group Travel Experiences is unveiling a booking bonus of an up to $1,000 gift card for new group bookings made with deposit by January 31, 2020. Travel advisors that book and deposit a group with a minimum of 30 travelers and a minimum five-night stay receive a $1,000 gift card; for groups booked with deposit comprised of a minimum of 20 travelers and a minimum five-night stay, planners receive a $500 gift card.<div> </div>

Central Holidays To Award $1,000 Gift Card For New Group Bookings

Central Holidays&#8217; Group Travel Experiences is unveiling a booking bonus of up to a $1,000 gift card for new group bookings made with deposit by Jan. 31, 2020. Travel advisors and group planners who book and deposit a group with a minimum of 30 travelers and minimum five-night stay receive a $1,000 gift card; for groups booked with deposit comprised of a minimum of 20 travelers and minimum five-night stay, while planners receive a $500 gift card.

Central Holidays Offers Special Promos For Travel Advisors & Group Planners

Central Holidays&#8217; Group Travel Experiences is unveiling a booking bonus of up to a $1000 gift card for new group bookings made with deposit by January 31, 2020. Travel advisors and group planners that book and deposit a group with a minimum of 30 travelers and minimum 5-night stay receive a $1000 gift card; for groups booked with deposit comprised of a minimum of 20 travelers and minimum 5-night stay, planners receive a $500 gift card.

Central Holidays’ Group Travel Experiences Presents Promotion For Travel Advisors And Group Planners – Featuring Booking Bonus Of Up To $1000 Gift Card For New Group Bookings Made By January 31, 2020 –

ravel agents and group planners stand to receive free money when they book their clients on Central Holidays&#8217; Group Travel Experiences this winter.

Central Holidays Offering Travel Agent Booking Bonus Up To A $1,000 Gift Card

When clients think of Peru, they most likely think of Machu Picchu. But a trip to this beautiful South American country with Central Holidays will open their eyes to so many of the hidden gems Peru has to offer. And, yes, Machu Picchu will most likely be one of the best memories of your clients&#8217; lives.<div> </div>

Machu Picchu And More

Central Holidays today announced the launch of its new 2020 Italy brochure with exclusive experiential travel opportunities for all ages of travelers in this 100-page publication.

Central Holidays Unveils The New 2020 Italy Brochure

Central Holidays has launched its new 2020 Italy brochure with exclusive experiential travel opportunities for travelers of all ages. The 100-page publication celebrates exclusive experiential itineraries uniquely presented by Central Holidays, which is constantly adding new offerings and enhancements to its range of vacations created by its destination experts.

Central Holidays Unveils Ultimate Experiences In New 2020 Italy Brochure

Central Holidays' new brochure includes a range of experiential opportunities, from family fun in Venice to in-depth small group tours in Puglia.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Unveils The Ultimate Experiential Opportunities In New 2020 Italy Brochure

Tewfik Ghattas, Board Member, Central Holidays

Unparalleled in the affordable luxury travel category, Central Holidays&#8217; Italy Premier Escorted packages include outstanding features that keep travelers coming back to us time and time again&#8230;<div> </div>

2020 Italy Escorted Tours At 2019 Rates... Or Less!

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are experiencing an uptick in travelers this month with an incentive travel group of nearly 5,000 passengers, the largest ever incentive group to visit Israel. Orchestrated by Central Holidays, the group is having a huge effect on boosting inbound travel numbers and revenue for the international destination.

A Central Holidays Group Of Nearly 5,000 Passengers Travels To Israel

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are experiencing an uptick in travelers this month with an incentive travel group of nearly 5,000 passengers, the largest ever incentive group to visit Israel.

Group Of Nearly 5,000 Passengers Orchestrated By Central Holidays Boosts Jerusalem And Tel Aviv Inbound Travel Numbers And Showcases First Ever Mega Event In Biblical Site "The Valley Of Ben Hinnom"

Central Holidays&#8217; bespoke luxury travel brand, Journeys by Central Holidays, gives travelers customized travel experiences, exclusive offerings and upscale, personalized services to destinations around the globe.<div> </div>

Journeys By Central Holidays Redefines Luxury Travel

Central Holidays is pleased to unveil its new guide, &#34;A Year of Traveling our Top Destinations,&#34; presented with the expert knowledge and insider insight of the award-winning travel brand's destinations specialists.

Central Holidays Unveils Guide For Year Of Traveling Top Destinations

Central Holidays has released a new guide, &#8220;A Year of Traveling our Top Destinations,&#8221; presented with the knowledge and insider insight of the travel brand's destinations specialists. This guide features vacations offered by Central Holidays to its most highly requested destinations.

Central Holidays Unveils Top Places To Go In Every Month Of The Year

Central Holidays is pleased to unveil its new guide, &#8220;A Year of Traveling our Top Destinations&#8221;, presented with the expert knowledge and insider insight of the award-winning travel brand&#8217;s destinations specialists.

Central Holidays Unveils “A Year Of Traveling Our Top Destinations” Guide

Central Holidays is pleased to unveil its new guide, &#8220;A Year of Traveling our Top Destinations&#8221;, presented with the expert knowledge and insider insight of the award-winning travel brand's destinations specialists.

Discover The Amazing Sights And History In Egypt With Central Holidays

Central Holidays&#160;is introducing its new collection of romance travel and honeymoon programs across&#160;Europe&#160;and&#160;the Mediterranean, Egypt, South Africa,and&#160;Latin America.

Central Holidays Launches Collection Of Romance Travel Programs

The&#160;return of tourists to Egypt&#160;is big news for Central Holidays, which is owned by the Sakkara Group International (SGI), a Cairo-based company. Tewfik Ghattas, board member of SGI, said that Egypt is now the second most popular destination for&#160;Central Holidays&#8217; clients after Italy. The tour operator has a separate brochure for Egypt and is enhancing its product significantly, including adding two new ships on the Nile.

Global Growth - Central Holidays' Egypt Business Booms Amid Its Expansion Into Africa And Latin America.

Central Holidays&#160;is introducing its new collection of romance travel and honeymoon programs that cater to evolving trends for more active, experiential and immersive moments on couples&#8217; vacations.

Central Holidays Introduces New Collection Of Romance Travel

Central Holidays is introducing a new collection of romance travel and honeymoon programs that cater to evolving trends for more active, experiential and immersive moments for couples on vacation. The travel brand is unveiling exclusive new romance travel and honeymoon opportunities that combine great experiences, superb food and wine, unique and active excursions, time for relaxation and much more.

Central Holidays Debuts New Romance & Honeymoon Travel Packages

Central Holidays is introducing its new collection of romance travel and honeymoon programs that cater to evolving trends for more active, experiential, and immersive moments on couples&#8217; vacations.&#160; The award-winning travel brand is unveiling exclusive new romance travel and honeymoon opportunities that combine amazing experiences, superb food and wine, unique and active excursions, time for relaxation, and much more.

Central Holidays Introduces Fresh New Romance And Honeymoon Collection

Central Holidays will showcase its vast range of travel programs on thousands of travel agency websites powered by Passport Online. As Central Holidays continues on its growth and expansion path, this new affiliation makes it even easier for travel advisors to book the company&#8217;s diverse collection of travel programs to destinations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, Africa and West Asia, and Latin America.

Central Holidays Puts Programs On Passport Online Agency Websites

Award-winning travel brand&#160;Central Holidays&#160;announced that its vast range of travel programs is now available via the thousands of travel agency websites powered by&#160;Passport Online.&#160; As Central Holidays continues on its growth and expansion path, this new affiliation makes it even easier for advisors to book the company&#8217;s diverse collection of travel programs to destinations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, Africa and West Asia, and Latin America.

Central Holidays Announces Partnership With Passport Online

Award-winning travel brand Central Holidays is pleased to announce that its vast range of travel programs is now available via the thousands of travel agency websites powered by Passport Online.&#160; As Central Holidays continues on its growth and expansion path, this new affiliation makes it even easier for advisors to book the company&#8217;s diverse collection of travel programs to destinations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, Africa and West Asia, and Latin America.

It&#8217;s not the first major travel destination to make changes in order to reduce the crowds and it won&#8217;t be the last. Amsterdam, Venice, Rome, Iceland and more are finding ways to bring life back to normal for their locals.

Bowman’s Travel Brief: When The Crowds Keep Growing

Make the most of your Italy vacation with Central Holidays! Italy is a travel destination that seduces from the start. Encompassing attributes from opera to Armani, Italy's legacy of art, food and culture satiate the senses at every turn.

Explore Italy With Central Holidays!

Along the southwestern coast of South Africa is an area that offers up diverse ways of experiencing Africa. The Western Cape is an astonishing destination with plenty of wilderness and wildlife, vineyards, and a deep history of native peoples. Its capital, Cape Town, is a great starting point for all the explorations the traveler will experience.&#160;

The Garden Route Of South Africa

Recent travel restrictions set in place by the United States government have left Americans disappointed. Many Americans feel they have missed their opportunity to visit Cuba. Effective June 5th 2019, American cruise lines and most American tour companies were forced to immediately cease operations in Cuba effectively ending U.S. tourism in Cuba.&#160;

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Americans Traveling To Cuba

On Tuesday, operators of tours to Cuba scrambled to find ways to adapt after the Trump administration handed down its latest rulings on travel to Cuba. The new ruling appeared to end the People to People category of legal travel to Cuba, as well as to put an end to the American cruise industry there, among other things.

Tour Operators Scramble After U.S. Ends People To People Travel To Cuba

While people-to-people exchanges, as defined by the Treasury Department&#8217;s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), have&#160;<a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/new-cuba-travel-restrictions-imposed-by-trump-administration.html" target="_self">officially come to an end</a>, travel to&#160;<a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/destinations/caribbean/cuba.html" target="_self">Cuba</a>&#160;is still a possibility.

Travelers Can Still Visit Cuba, Here’s How

Central Holidays&#160;has become one of&#160;MAST Travel Network's&#160;preferred suppliers.&#160;<div>As a preferred supplier, Central Holidays will offer MAST Travel Network members training opportunities, bonuses and incentives, and marketing tools designed help them increase their revenue with Central Holidays&#8217; range of travel opportunities to&#160;Italy; Egypt; the Mediterranean; Latin America&#160;and&#160;Cuba; and&#160;Africa&#160;and west&#160;Asia.&#160;</div>

MAST Travel Network Names Central Holidays Preferred Supplier

Central Holidays has announced an agreement with MAST Travel Network that makes Central Holidays one of the consortium&#8217;s preferred suppliers.

Central Holidays Named Preferred Supplier By MAST Travel Network

Central Holidays&#160;has made a lasting impression on the travel industry. The&#160;tour operator&#160;has been around for more than 45 years and offers a wide breadth of options to its guests as well as a lasting commitment to personalized service.

The Central Holidays Difference

Travel to Cuba for American citizens has been a back-and-forth battle over the past few decades, and as of June 2019, tighter restrictions have been placed on travelers and tourists hoping to visit this Carribean island.

How To Travel To Cuba If You Are An American

Just in time to meet the ever-growing demand for travel to&#160;Egypt,&#160;Central Holidays&#160;is unveiling three great new ways to save on some of the travel brand&#8217;s most popular Egypt vacation packages.

Central Holidays Unveils Ways To Save On Egypt Packages

With an increasing demand for itineraries headed to Egypt,&#160;Central Holidays&#160;has introduced three new ways that your clients can save on vacation packages to visit the country.

Central Holidays Introduces New Ways To Save On Egypt Itineraries

In order to meet the growing demand for travel to Egypt, Central Holidays is unveiling three new ways to save on some of the brand&#8217;s most popular Egypt vacation packages. From direct savings to free hotel upgrades to value-added complimentary excursions, the company&#8217;s product development team and destination management staff in Egypt have negotiated these deals exclusively offered by Central Holidays.

Central Holidays Unveils Three New Savings Options On Egypt Packages

Central Holidays is honoring its travel advisor partners by offering a $100 gift card for every new booking. The travel brand is celebrating National Travel Advisor Day all week long from May 1-May 7, 2019 by demonstrating its appreciation for its advisor partners.

Central Holidays Offers Booking Bonus For Travel Advisor Appreciation Day

To celebrate the value travel advisors bring to consumers and the travel industry, the&#160;American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)&#160;has spearheaded&#160;&#8220;National Travel Advisor Day&#8221;&#160;on May 1.&#160;For &#8220;National Travel Advisor Day&#8221; on May 1, and&#160;&#8220;National Travel Advisor Month&#8221;&#160;throughout the month of May, travel companies are dishing out incentives

The Latest Incentives For Travel Advisor Appreciation Month

14 days, 13 nights. Departures through November 2019. Group limit, 16.&#160;Highlights: In Rome, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, Colosseum/Naples/Pompeii/Isle of Capri for Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus/in Palermo, Massimo Theater, Norman Palace/in Modica, chocolate tasting/in Syracuse, island of Ortygia/in Sicily, &#8220;Godfather&#8221; tour, Taormina. $4,435-$4,712 ppdo (per dates). Single supp., $984. Internal flight, about $95.&#160;Central Holidays

ITALY’S SOUTHERN SPLENDORS

We have been selling Egypt for many years, but the last year the country has been really popular,&#8221; said Baher Ghabbour, SGI chairman (Central Holidays&#8217; parent company) and CEO. &#8220;We are approximately 200 percent above our sales in 2017.

Central Holidays Plans Egypt Expansion With Two New Ships

Central Holidays is launching small group escorted tours with exclusive activities and excursions. These programs include all the benefits of Central Holidays&#8217; signature Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tours, along with exclusive inclusions and an intimate group size of a maximum of 16 travelers&#8212;designed for more personalized and in-depth experiences.

Central Holidays Adds New Small Group Escorted Tours In Italy

Central Holidays introduced a new series of small group escorted tours that cater to the marketplace trend of travelers wanting more intimate and culturally immersive experiences at the destinations they visit. The first programs of the new series are based in Italy.

Central Holidays Rolls Out Small Group Tours

Central Holidays is unveiling a new concept in touring for the company&#8212;small group escorted tours that feature exclusive activities and excursions for an immersive experience. These programs deliver all of the benefits offered in Central Holidays&#8217; signature Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tours, plus exclusive inclusions and an intimate group size of a maximum of 16 travelers for even more personalized and in-depth experiences.

Central Holidays Debuts Experiential Small Group Escorted Tours

Central Holidays is unveiling an innovative concept in touring &#8211; small group escorted tours that feature exclusive activities and excursions for the most immersive of destination experiences. These programs deliver all of the benefits offered in Central Holidays&#8217; renowned signature Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tours, plus exclusive inclusions and an intimate group size of a maximum of 16 travelers for even more personalized and in-depth experiences.

Central Holidays Develops Progressive Small Group Escorted Tours Featuring Exclusive Experiential Activities

Central Holidays is unveiling an innovative concept in touring&#8212;small group escorted tours that feature exclusive activities and excursions for the most immersive of destination experiences.

Central Holidays Offers Tours With Experiential Activities

entral Holidays is unveiling an innovative concept in touring &#8211; small group escorted tours that feature exclusive activities and excursions for the most immersive of destination experiences. These superb programs deliver all of the benefits offered in Central Holidays&#8217; renowned signature Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tours, plus exclusive inclusions and an intimate group size of a maximum of 16 travelers for even more personalized and in-depth experiences.

Central Holidays unveiled a redesigned website earlier this month, which is viewable across devices from desktop computer monitors and laptops to tablets and mobile phones. Located at Central Holidays&#8217; URL of www.centralholidays.com, the revamped site contains new features such as improved navigation, a Find an Agent functionality, 2019 e-brochures, and lots of new content, including infographics, interactive maps and more&#8212;all designed to help travel advisors find the best trip for their clients.

Central Holidays Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Travelers can explore the world with Central Holidays. The tour operator offers vacations in destinations around the globe. The company began offering tours in Italy and the Mediterranean in 1972 and now offers access to some of the world&#8217;s most popular destinations as well as its lesser-known locales, including Egypt, Europe, Africa and West Asia.

Explore The World With Central Holidays

Central Holidays unveiled its redesigned website this month. The completely responsive site, viewable across devices from desktop computer monitors and laptops to tablets and mobile phones, is located at Central Holidays&#8217; URL of centralholidays.com, and contains new features such as improved navigation, a beneficial &#8220;Find an Agent&#8221; functionality, 2019 e-brochures, and tons of new content &#8211; including infographics, interactive maps and more &#8211; to help travel advisors find the best trip for their clients.

Central Holidays recently unveiled its newly redesigned website, which now offers new features such as improved navigation, a &#8216;Find an Agent&#8217; functionality, 2019 e-brochures, and new content to help advisors find the best trip for their clients.

Central Holidays Unveils Redesigned Website

Central Holidays is proud to unveil its redesigned website this month. The completely responsive site, viewable across devices from desktop computer monitors and laptops to tablets and mobile phones.

Central Holidays, known mostly for its programs to Italy and increasingly to Egypt, has unveiled its 2019 Africa and West Asia brochure featuring travel programs with exclusive experiences to destinations throughout Africa and West Asia, including travel to Eastern and Southern Africa, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. The travel brand also is introducing Oman as a new destination.

Central Holidays Releases New 2019 Africa/West Asia Brochure

New experiences presented throughout Eastern and Southern Africa, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan; and introducing Oman as a new destination offered.

Central Holidays Releases New 2019 Africa And West Asia Brochure

Central Holidays&#160;has released its 2019&#160;Africa&#160;and&#160;West Asia&#160;brochure, which includes&#160;travel to Eastern and Southern Africa,&#160;Israel, the&#160;United Arab Emirates, and&#160;Jordan.&#160;The travel brand is also introducing&#160;Oman&#160;as a new destination.

Central Holidays Unveils 2019 Africa And West Asia Brochure

New Experiences Presented Throughout Eastern and Southern Africa, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan; and Introducing Oman as a New Destination Offered

The 2019 Central Holidays brochure includes pages of beautiful imagery, new itineraries&#160;and&#160;even savings to take advantage of.

Central Holidays Releases New Africa And West Asia Brochure

With more than 45 years in delivering affordable-luxury travel programs for individuals, families, and groups, we have the expertise and resources to remain on our high growth path that has driven us to an increase thus far year-over-year from 2018 to 2019 of more than 40 percent<div> </div>

Central Holidays Reports More Than 40 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase…

Central Holidays has the connections to offer your clients the trip of a lifetime in this rebounding destination.<div> </div>

Touring Egypt With The Experts

Central Holidays reports that Egypt tourism is having a tremendous comeback, after languishing in a trough for years following the Arab Spring of 2011. The tourism downturn was devastating to the Egyptian economy, and it was the longest-lasting setback in Egypt in modern memory.<div> </div>

Egypt On A Roll, Says Central Holidays

Central Holidays is unveiling a travel agent booking bonus of a $100 Amex gift card per booking of two or more travelers on select departures of the company&#8217;s affordable-luxury Italy Escorted Tours.

Central Holidays Debuts New Travel Agent Booking Bonus For Italy

Central Holidays unveiled a new agent booking bonus of $100 AMEX gift card per booking of two or more travelers on select departures on its Italy Escorted Tours.

New Agent Booking Bonus For Central Holidays’ Bookings

Travel Agents will receive additional perks when booking Italy Escorted Tours with Central Holidays.&#8212;Codie Liermann, Associate Editor

Central Holidays Introduces Travel Agent Booking Bonus

Central Holidays says is seeing a significant increase in bookings of 43 percent for 2019. The company also is sharing some insights on some of the world&#8217;s most high-demand destinations for travel to help boost travel agency business.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Reports 43 Percent Boost In Bookings For 2019

Central Holidays announced a significant increase in the momentum of bookings for 2019 and year-over-year growth in bookings of 43+ percent. The company is additionally sharing insight on some of the world&#8217;s most high demand destinations for travel to help boost travel agent business.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Reports More Than 40 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase In Bookings

Central Holidays' 2019 booking volume is on a high, reporting year-over-year growth of 43%.

Central Holidays Reports More Than 40 Percent Growth In 2019 Bookings

The demand for destinations including Italy, Greece and Egypt is on the rise.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Reports Increase In Bookings

In response to an increasing demand for Egypt itineraries, Central Holidays has launched several Egypt-focused initiatives including new experiential travel programs, increased advisor commissions, and the introduction of a team of destination specialists.

Central Holidays: Higher Commissions, New Itineraries For Egypt

Travel to Cuba for American citizens has been a back-and-forth battle over the past few decades, and as of November 2017, tighter restrictions have been placed on travelers and tourists hoping to visit this Carribean island.

Backed by Egypt-headquartered parent company Sakkara Group International (SGI), Central Holidays announced exciting Egypt-focused initiatives to meet the booming demand for travel to this fascinating country.

Central Holidays Innovates To Meet Booming Demand For Egypt Travel

Central Holidays, backed by Egypt-headquartered parent company Sakkara Group International (SGI), announced new Egypt-focused initiatives to meet the growing demand for travel to the country.<div> </div>

Central Holidays Offers Higher Commissions For Egypt Travel

Backed by Egypt-headquartered parent company Sakkara Group International (SGI), Central Holidays has announced new Egypt-focused initiatives to meet the growing demand for travel to this country.

Central Holidays Announces New Egypt Programs

Interests in traveling to Egypt are on the rise, and Central Holidays is taking the initiative to keep up with the increase of travel to this destination.

Central Holidays Meets Demand For Egypt Travel

Central Holidays&#8217; specialized Latin America team has negotiated preferred pricing and amazing savings on two last-minute Peru travel deals. These offers, which are fully commissionable to travel agents, must be booked and paid in full by Jan. 20, 2019 for travel January to February.

Central Holidays Unveils Last Minute Peru Travel Deals

Two other highlights of our Central Holidays agent fam through southern Italy were half-day excursions to San Gimignano and Pisa on the final two days of the trip.

Insider Blog: A Trip To San Gimignano And Pisa With Central Holidays (Part Six)

It was another early morning on our five-day Central Holidays travel agent fam to Italy. Our group was buzzing with excitement during our 8 a.m. breakfast in anticipation of our daylong excursion to Florence.

Insider Blog: A Day Trip To Florence With Central Holidays (Part Five)

When I woke the next morning of our Central Holidays agent fam trip in a secluded corner suite at the Etruria Resort &amp; Natural Spa in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, I thought I was still dreaming.

Insider Blog: A Tour Of Tuscany With Central Holidays (Day Four)

Egypt is hot again&#8212;discover selling strategies to tap into the pent-up demand for this world-class destination.

Selling Egypt Today

On the third day of our special five-day agent fam trip with Central Holidays we really needed to make sure we had empty stomachs. We boarded our bus from Rome early, making our way to Orvieto in Umbria for a multi-hour (and multi-course) cooking lesson.

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