THOMPSONS Holidays has
reintroduced its week-long
European ski holidays
to Livigno, St Anton, St Johan
and Kitzbühel for December.
These holidays are now open
for booking.
Candice Perry, marketing,
media relations and social
media co-ordinator of
Thompsons Travel, says these
ski holidays have been on
the back burner as the poor
performance of the rand has
pushed up the price of a week
in the snow. “Our relaunch
offers a range of new and
affordable packages in everpopular
Italy and Austria, which
appeal to new and experienced
skiers,” she says.
According to Candice,
Thompsons Holidays expects
to capture both leisure and
MICE markets. “Skiing is
an aspirational activity and
snow holidays appeal to all
age groups. We are looking
to attract singles, couples,
families and incentive
groups. Our product offering
is affordable and we feel
that this will fill the gap in
the market for an affordable
winter holiday. Travellers
will be able to enjoy a week
taking to the slopes in the
snow-capped mountains and
enjoy the evenings by the cosy
fireplace.”
The packages start from
R17 255 and include return
transfers, seven nights’
accommodation with breakfast
and dinner daily. Ski passes
and ski gear are also included.
For more information, agents
can call Thompsons Holidays
or visit the website.
Air Mauritius terminates Maputo route
AIR Mauritius will no longer
service Maputo, effective
August 9.
The airline’s head office
has decided to close the
route because it is no
longer commercially viable.
Air Mauritius currently
flies to Maputo as part
of its Mauritius-MaputoDurban
route, but the
flight (MK847/8) will be
replaced with a direct
Mauritius-Durban service.
The flight numbers on
this route will remain
unchanged for the rest of
the summer.
From winter 2018, the
flight number will change
to MK845/6. Effective
August 9, the new direct
flight will depart from
Mauritius every Wednesday
at 09h00 and arrive in
Durban at 11h20. The
return flight will depart
from Durban at 12h20
and arrive in Mauritius at
18h10.
