SPA A TODAY
01 March 2017

Your weekly round-up of SPAA news - including the President's remarks, coming events and all the latest product and people news from our Associate Members ... be sure to scroll down!


From the President

TIME FLIES.....

I can't believe it's only been a year since the last SPAA annual dinner - I must be in a time warp because it only feels like a few months ago to me - as they say - time flies!

Anyway, here we are again and everything is underway.

Our main speakers are Gordon Wilson, CEO of Travelport and Bill Turnbull, ex BBC anchorman. I have a few tales to tell myself, so I'm sure there are going to be some interesting stories!

Add in a wee bit of Rabbie Burns, kilts, haggis, whisky, the pipes & drums and we are all set for a Scottish extravaganza!

We also have a great after dinner party courtesy of American Airlines which will go on till the wee sma' hours.....

So get yer glad rags on and I look forward to seeing you all at the Crowne Plaza!

Alan Glen
SPAA President

01 March 2017


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EVENTS CALENDAR - 2017

     Thursday 02 March : 87th Annual SPAA Dinner - Crowne Plaza Glasgow     
     Thursday 30 March : STAR Exhibition Edinburgh - George Hotel
                              
     Thursday 20 April : Spring Seminar & Networking Lunch  - Blythswood Square, Glasgow 
    
     Tuesday 09 May : Travel Quiz Heat Glasgow - Blythswood Square Hotel                                       
     Tuesday 16 May : Travel Quiz Heat Edinburgh - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton                                  
     Tuesday 23 May : Travel Quiz Heat Aberdeen  - Douglas Hotel                                
     
     Thursday 01 June : Travel Quiz Final Glasgow  - Travel 2                  
     Thursday 29 June : Summer in the City - Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh                                  
     
     Thursday 24 August : Golf Day - Lanark Golf Club                    
     
     Thursday 07 September : Autumn Seminar & Networking Lunch - Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
     Thursday 14 September : STAR Exhibition Aberdeen  - Douglas Hotel                               
     
     Thursday 02 November : Annual Travel Awards  - DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow               
     Tuesday 21 November : STAR Exhibition Glasgow  - DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow                               
     Thursday 07 December : AGM & Christmas Lunch - 29 Club Glasgow


NB for details visit  www.spaa.org or contact Janice Hogarth at jhogarth@spaa.org
all event details are subject to change



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Gold Medal  Win tickets to see Ed Sheeran
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Newmarket Holidays  Unforgettable escorted tours
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Airports & airlines

Edinburgh Airport  Norwegian announces US services from EDI

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Air France
More Great news !
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Hurtigruten believe in Scotland more than ever with a commitment of 2 Direct charter flights from Glasgow next Winter to go in search of the Northern Lights. The 2 departures include the unique Northern Lights Promise & offer fantastic value to sail along the Beautiful Norwegian Coast.



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SPAA Social Convener
There's still time to attend the 87th SPAA Annual Dinner (Thursday) - a great opportunity to hear some excellent speakers; not forgetting the After Party where you can hear this guy!


Allison Graham
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Sail with Fred. to Bermuda from your local port of Liverpool.
Join Fred. Olsen on a very special, once-in-a-lifetime holiday in 2017 and experience the thrill o f the America's Cup - the world's most exhilarating and prestigious yacht race - in beautiful Bermuda. This historic nautical extravaganza will test the skills of the world's best sailors - including Britain's Olympic hero Sir Ben Ainslie - to the limit as they race their multi-million dollar catamarans at speeds of up to 50mph; and you'll be perfectly placed to watch the drama unfolding on the balmy blue waters.
Furthermore, with a rare, three night extended stay in Hamilton, you'll have plenty of time to experience the best that the gorgeous paradise island of Bermuda has to offer. You can while away the hours soaking up glorious sunshine on the soft-pink sands of some of the world's best beaches; snorkel incredible coral reefs alongside colourful tropical fish; and admire the astonishing subterranean stalactites and stalagmites of the Crystal and Fantasy Caves. Don't miss the historic 18th century Royal Naval Dockyard, which today is home to shops, restaurants, galleries and many other attractions; and be sure to wander along bustling Front Street, which is where you'll find Hamilton's finest restaurants & bars. 
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Martin Maclaren
Beachcomber Tours
Family offer to Paradise. 
Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa for 10 nights ALL INCLUSIVE for 2 Adults & 2 Kids under 12 in a Family Apartment. FREE water sports included and flying from GLASGOW with Emirates.


Roulston Tim
KLM
KLM new service to Mauritius 
From the 30 October 2017 KLM will start a three weekly service to Mauritius
using a Boeing 787!


William Young shared a link.
Scenic Emerald
Scenic UK - great wee guide for your clients
If you're considering booking a luxury river cruise for the very first time, you'll doubtless have a few questions about what you can expect from all-inclusive river travel. Here we answer these queries, providing helpful information and insight into the world of luxury river cruising.


David Sanderson
Norwegian Cruise Line
Glasgow flight supplements available.!


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TravelCube
TRAVELCUBE: Coming soon in March...
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Book Mauritius hotels & win a FAM trip place!


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MSC Cruises
Just 4 days left to book your All Inclusive cruise on MSC Cruises and also to enter our draw to win a cabin on the ship launch of the summer on MSC's newest ship, Meraviglia in Le Havre in June. Simply make a booking in Feb and email your reference to tradesupportuk@msccruises.co.uk



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