From now on, the offer of Stip Reizen can also be booked by travel agents, such as Formula 1 trips and cruises. They receive the regular commission for this. This was stated by Rutgher Verstrepen, Sales Manager Retail at Corendon, on Friday during the second Airport Event at the Corendon Hotel at Schiphol. During these small-scale meetings, travel agents are updated on destinations and hotel offerings, with presentations from Acoya Hotels, the Curaçao Tourist Board Europe, Rotana Hotels, By June and Iberostar. Stip Reizen (founded in 2008) has been part of Corendon since 2016 and distinguishes itself with F1 trips and competitively priced cruise offers, among other things. In response to demand from the retail sector, it has been decided to open up the sale of the Stip product to travel agents as well. Agents can make the booking via the Stip website, after which they still need to email their reservation number. The head offices will be informed about this in more detail. Part of the Stip offer will remain bookable under Corendon. The same way of working also applies to the offer of By June (formerly Karin’s Choice), small-scale holidays with a flight, accommodation and rental car as standard. ‘By June is an advisory product that is very suitable for retail,’ says Verstrepen. Alanya Alanya is this year’s retro destination for Corendon. The seaside resort on the Turkish Riviera can be reached directly from Schiphol Airport via Alanya-Gazipasa Airport. Alanya is cheaper than Antalya, with a price difference of 15 to 20 percent. Curaçao is an important, if not the most important long-haul destination for Corendon, with five direct flights a week from Schiphol. Acoy Curaçao near Mambo Beach is an important hotel partner of Corendon on the island, says Sander Langeveld (GlobActive) who represents the hotel. By June is also expanding its offer in Curaçao. By June’s tours, formerly known as Karin’s Choice, include small-scale accommodations away from the crowds and always include flight and rental car. “The owner is central to our accommodations,” says Yuri Deutekom (product manager/business development). By June now has offers to nine destinations, many of which are in Greece (Crete, Corfu, Lefkas, Zakynthos and Lesbos), Spain, Portugal and Bonaire. The supply on Curaçao is increasing rapidly. In the coming week, there will be Airport Events in Eindhoven (22/4), Maastricht (22/4) and Rotterdam (23/4). More later in TravMagazine. Photo: at the presentation of Corendon (from left to right): Sander Langeveld (GlobActive), An Reynders (Iberostar), Monique Martis (GlobActive), Rutgher Verstrepen (Corendon), Sharon Vassell (Curaçao Tourist Board Europe), Ayman Ashor (Rotana Hotels) and Yuri Deutekom (By June).
