n DFC moves officesto cut running costs
The Duty-Free Confederation is moving to West Sussex from September 1 in a bid to cut down on running costs. The lobby group was based in London during its battle to prevent the abolition ofduty-free. The new address is LGM House, Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XL. The group’s future is uncertain now duty-free has been axed.
n Silversea to hold Scottish training day
Silversea Cruises is to hold a training day for Scottish travel agents at Stirling University on September 23. The event is aimed at helping agents increase sales at the ultra-luxury end of the cruisingindustry. For more details, call 0870 333 7050.
n costa slashes prices for med itineraries
Costa Cruises has slashed 40% off the price of two Mediterranean cruises. A seven-night GreekTreasures cruise departing Genoa on September 12 now costs from £660 per person. A seven-night Mediterranean cruiseleaving Genoa onSeptember 13 leads inat £640.