Brochure: Specialist Cyprus.
Description: 98-page brochure of packaged and tailor-made holidays to over 20 resorts and villages in Cyprus. Includes short breaks to Lebanon and Egypt in combination with Cyprus; extended culinary and sightseeing tours. Departures are mostly by scheduled aircraft from eight UK airports.
Reservations: tel: 020-8568 4499; www.sunvil.co.uk/cyprus
Agents’ verdict: “We know the company but this isn’t one that sells very well for us.”
“The brochure is very well laid out and the product seems more upmarket than most but it is just not one we use a lot.”
“Good for clients looking for quieter resorts or something more classy. Those who go are positive about the company.”
Rating: HHH
Brochure: Cyprus Summersun 2000.
Description: 174-page brochure of self-catering and hotel holidays to eight resorts in Cyprus departing from four UK airports. Includes tailor-made holidays and all-inclusives.
Reservations: tel: 020-8340 7612; Istel or Fastrak CYP
Agents’ verdict: “This is an attractive brochure with an upmarket feel. Some clients do ask for it by name and seem to be repeat bookers but it is often too expensive.”
“Not one we use every day but a good one for slightly more upmarket packages, for scheduled flights, and if clients have a specific hotel in mind.”
“Can seem pricey but those who book seem to feel it was worth paying the extra.”
Rating: HHHH
Brochure: Cyprus Summer 2000.
Description: 160-page brochure of packaged self-catering and hotel holidays to eight resorts in Cyprus departing from 19 UK airports. Includes tailor-made holidays, agrotourism itineraries and all-inclusives.
Reservations: tel. 020-8275 5500; Istel or Fastrak PRT; www.priceright.net
Agents’ verdict: “The brochure is quite eye-catching but a bit tacky in places.”
“We use it a lot and it’s pretty clear, informative and absolutely excellent on price.”
“We book through the system which is quick and efficient and we rarely have to ring reservations – when we do, staff are pleasant and helpful.”
“Clients don’t often ask for Priceright by name but they are always very pleased with the price.”
“The range is mid to lower market but feedback is good, clients seem happy with what they get.”
“Booking with Priceright always seems to be hassle free.”
Brochure: Greece and Cyprus.
Description: 290-page brochure including 101 pages of packaged self-catering and hotel holidays in seven Cyprus resorts and two villages. Departures by scheduled or charter aircraft from 14 UK airports.
Reservations: tel: 0870 7085666; Istel or Fastrak GSH; www.goldensun.co.uk.
Agents’ verdict: “Not a bad brochure – informative and relatively straightforward.”
“Product ranges from cheap budget accommodation to five-star hotels and prices are usually very competitive.”
“Clients love the two weeks for the price of one offers.”
“Feedback from those who go is good.Clients feel it is all decent quality and reasonably priced.”
Rating: HHHH
Rating: HHHHH
Travel Weekly asked four high-street travel agents for their views of current operator programmes and services. For this week’s review we called on agents in and around Sheffield to get their views on programmes to Cyprus. Agents reported that Cyprus tended to be an expensive destination. See how Sunvil, Golden Sun Holidays, Cyplon Holidays and Priceright performed under the spotlight.
Compiled by Julie Baxter
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H Operator service and
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H Product range and
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H Client feedback
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