MailPound MAC CHAT

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with Tami Horvath, Sales Consultant of ATAHOTELS. 

For more information go to http://www.ATAHOTELS.it

Who is ATAHOTELS? 
ATAHOTELS was founded in Italy in 1967. It is a dynamic private company that is constantly expanding and strengthening its properties. It has (22) four and five star properties located in the most beautiful locations throughout Italy. ATAHOTELS is anxious to get to know US travel agents and is now offering a 50% discount on rooms to agents visiting Italy. 

Agents receive a 50% discount when they stay at an ATAHOTEL?
Yes, ATA wants travel agents to become acquainted with their properties and invite you take advantage of this excellent discount. For more details and to make your booking visit http://www.atahotels.it/en/travel/travel.html

Does ATAHOTELS pay travel agents commission? 
-ATAHOTELS values our partnership with travel agents and is pleased to compensate you for booking our hotels. Our GDS code is AQ. 
-For bookings made via the GDS: 15% commission is paid upon actualization of the reservation, sent monthly via the GDS provider.
-For bookings made via our brand web site or call center: 10% commission is paid on the amount before tax. To obtain the amount due the agency is requested to issue a Commission Statement.

What is the STAY 4 PAY 3 package? 
ATAHOTELS created a package where agents can earn 15% when they book this special package through October 31 for stays until March 31. The guest pays for 3 nights and gets the 4th night free, plus a complimentary welcome meal. 
You can book this package through your GDS or via http://www.italystay4pay3.com. 

Does ATAHOTELS have a travel agent website? And are they conducting any kind of promotion for agents at this time?
Oh, yes they do! Check out the eat stay love promotion at their trade website located at http://www.ATAagents.com where agents can win a Grand Prize trip for 4 to Italy, including flights on Alitalia and your choice of any ATAHOTEL! Other prizes include (5) $100 gift cards for dinner and a ticket to the movie to be awarded on August 13th – the premier of eat pray love. 

Plus, copies of the eat pray love book will be awarded weekly to agents who play the game or register a booking! 

Thank you Tami for that great interview!

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with Thorunn Reynisdottir, President of Fly International. 

For more information go to http://www.flyinternational.com

For those agents who are not familiar with Fly International, can you
please tell us about your company?
For over 50 years, Fly International's parent company Auto Europe has been a
leader in worldwide car rental services. In recent years, we have expanded
our services to include over 4,000 car rental locations worldwide; scheduled
air from the USA to Europe; over 30,000 three, four and five star European
hotels; chauffeur and transfer services; prestige and sports car rentals;
mobile phone and GPS rentals.

Our philosophy is, 'If you think that there is something more important than
a client...then you need to think again.'

Fly International strives to provide our customers with competitive rates
and the best service available anywhere. At Fly International we do not
believe that customers should expect less because they pay less. Our rates
are always competitive, but we never forget that we are in the service
business. If you have never used our services before, give us a try.

Can you share with us what benefits agents can expect by working with Fly
International?
Ticket cost prints as bulk
Commissionable published fares
No credit card fee's
Up to 12% commission
Low change/cancel fee's
Discount last minute fares
One way and open jaws
Package with land components
Seat assignment on selected carriers

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Can you tell us about Fly International's Affiliate Program?
Products:
Worldwide Car Rental Services
Scheduled Air from the USA to Europe and Beyond
Over 15,000 3, 4 and 5 star hotels
Prestige and Sports Car Rentals
Chauffeur Drive and Transfer Service
European and South Pacific Motorhome Rentals
European Cellular Phone Rentals
Benefits:
Referral commission earned with every reservation.
Added value and content to your website
Worldwide Car Rental Services
For more info, see our Partnerships Reward page

Commission:
A referral commission will be earned with every reservation that is booked by a visitor from your site.

Tracking:
A unique ID number will be assigned to your affiliate site and will be embedded in all e-mail requests for rates and reservations, identifying your organization.

Payment & Reporting:
Reports and Payments will be negotiated on an individual basis.

Getting Started:
To activate your online partnership, simply complete our on-line affiliate
form. You may select any or all of our products and services that are of an
interest to your website visitors. Go to affiliate form.

Do you offer any incentives?
Please click here to view our incentive reward program.

Tell us about one of your favorite destinations that Fly International
caters to. 
Hard to select one destination, so I am mentioning several of our
destinations, see below:

Italy is one of our favorite destinations; Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice,
all great places to go and see. There is also Asia, many places there
for example: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Beijing, and Singapore.

Thank you Thorunn for that great interview!

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with MailPound''s June MVP, Pam Brown of White Sands Travel. 

Why did you decide to become involved in the travel industry and were you in a different industry prior? 
I was in the legal field for 20+ years prior to getting involved in the travel industry. In 2004, the law firm I was working for closed it’s doors, giving me 2 weeks notice to find another job! I had already been booking travel for myself and family members as a hobby, so I decided to pursue that as a career, rather than go back to the legal field.

What was the biggest obstacle (if any) that you had to overcome in the beginning of your career as a travel professional? 
Finding clients!

What is the best marketing technique that you use to reach your clients and how do you get them to become repeat clients? 
E-mail campaigns that are specific to my niche. I get them to become repeat clients by providing personalized service and adding extra touches that make them want to return to me!

What is the most challenging aspect of this industry for you? 
Staying relevant in a world of internet “shoppers!”

What do you enjoy the most about this industry and what is your best advice for travel agents just beginning their career? 
What I enjoy the most is planning the perfect trip for my clients.

My best advice to beginners in this industry would be to take the time to figure out a specialization. In the beginning, it can be hard, especially when you’re trying to just get business…any business…but you will eventually start to gravitate to a specific niche (it will probably be where you love to travel yourself). Once you find that niche, concentrate all your efforts to it…eat, sleep, and breathe it…become a walking, talking billboard for your business and your niche. You’ll be surprised at how much business you’ll get when you stop trying to be all things to all people and become really, really, good at that one thing!

Thank you Pam for that great interview!

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with Mark Carlson, Director of Marketing for Star Clippers. 

For more information: http://www.starclippers.com

What makes your cruise line unique from others?
Star Clippers is a cruise line that operates a fleet of authentic tall ships. The unique four- and five-masted vessels boast wide-open decks and the thrill of cruising under sail. Yet the ships have all of the modern luxuries travelers have come to expect. 

The size of the ships — they carry just 227 or 170 passengers — enables them to call at lesser-visited ports and exclusive harbors that the larger ships can’t visit, allowing guests to become totally immersed in the regions we explore.

Water sports also play a big part in our experience. With plenty of water time on many of our itineraries, guests can take advantage of complimentary water sports directly from the ships’ aft marina – including snorkeling, water skiing and wind surfing; and Star Clippers also offers scuba instruction. 

On our ocean crossings, Star Clippers even allows guests to go for a swim in the middle of the ocean, weather permitting, of course!

What destinations do you visit?
Our itineraries are extremely diverse. There’s something for everyone, from tropical to historical to nature infused. 

In the summer, all three ships explore the eastern and western Mediterranean, calling at ports in Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, Spain, Morocco, France and Turkey, to name a few.

Come winter, Star Clipper and Royal Clipper cruise the Caribbean, while Star Flyer heads to Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua.

We also offer grand ocean crossings that are about more than simply getting from here to there — they are journeys that allow guests to experience the thrill of traversing an ocean under sail, to look out onto the horizon and see nothing but a blue backdrop behind the billowing sails. 

What should clients expect to experience on your ships?
A Start Clippers cruise is like taking a vacation on your own, private mega-yacht — with 170 or 227 of your closest friends. On board, guests dress in resort-casual attire and dine in a single, open seating. And passengers are exposed to an authentic clipper ship experience, whether they enjoy the bowsprit net suspended over the sea, attend a knot-tying class, help raise and lower the sails or climb the mast for a panoramic view.

Staterooms are elegantly appointed, with all the amenities one has come to expect from a fine resort. The decor is tastefully traditional. Guests will find the accouterments of a luxurious classic yacht. Burnished brass fittings and mahogany brightwork recall our nautical heritage. Soft natural fabrics reflect the colors of the sun, sea and sky. Prints of famous clipper ships and sailing yachts grace the walls.

Most days guests can be found lounging on our expansive teak decks with swimming pools and plenty of space to relax and read a good book.

What are your key selling features?
Authentic sailing adventure. 
Just 170 or 227 pampered guests. 
All the modern amenities of a private mega-yacht. 
International cuisine complemented by fine wines. 
Dine with whomever and whenever you want. 
Casual, relaxed ambience – no need to dress up. 
Off the beaten path ports of call. 
Sail in full harmony with the environment. 
No crowds or long lines. 
Full range of water sports. 

Who are the best target customers for travel agents?
Passengers who love to sail or who are looking for adventure. Passengers looking for an intimate experience. We offer a unique vacation, from the type of ships we operate to the intimate mature of our line. Also, travelers who are social. We do not have a casino or show lounge on our ships. The evening entertainment may consist of local performers coming on board or music from our on-board musician, but most of the time our guests socialize with each other in the Tropical Bar in the evening. Our guests are extremely friendly and by the end of the voyage everyone knows each other.

Thank you Mark for that great interview!

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with MailPound''s May MVP, Craig Stevens Corey of Craig Corey Vacations.. 

In 1995 you won "Best Office Design in the Nation" from Travel Weekly Magazine's annual Travel Agency Achievement Awards. What attracted you to the renovated loft space off the beaten track? 
When I worked for another agency, one of my customer's, James Dodd Brown, a brilliant architect, took me to lunch. He had just purchased this old warehouse building and was in the process of converting it to a loft space. He invited me to launch my own agency and be a tenant there. I resisted. Jim had been terminally ill, and a year later he died. I then heard that the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitor's Bureau was going to move their offices into the building. I was getting antsy to move on at my existing job, so I contacted Jim's business partner and she met me at the building. It was so hip and beautiful! I rented the last space right-then-and-there, and gave her $100 as a deposit. I knew I needed to make the office really different from other travel agencies, so I flew to New York and went on a shopping spree at Conran's which at that time was in the Citcorp building (today it's The Conran Shop at ABC Warehouse), buying furniture and objets and had the stuff shipped to Lansing. It turned out to be really worth it. 

Why did you decide to become involved in the travel industry and were you in a different industry prior?
 I was an "office boy" at a well-known travel agency during my senior year in high school. I ended up being accepted at Michigan State University in my hometown, Lansing/East Lansing. So, my boss encouraged me to become a travel agent, and go to school at the same time. So I juggled work and school and supported myself until I graduated from college. It took a lot longer because I was also doing an amazing amount of foreign travel at the same time. The agency I worked for was "leisure oriented" and believed the agents should be well-traveled and knowledgeable because it would ultimately translate to "sales". So, I was in a lucky space. When I finally graduated from MSU, I really wanted to leave Lansing, but realized that over the years I had developed a healthy, loyal clientele. At about that time, the company I worked for was sold to a corporate agency from Ann Arbor who had a different philosphy about travel. They were 100% corporate. It wasn't my cup of tea, so I knew I had to skidaddle! And that's when I decided to venture out on my own. When I opened my doors on November 1st, 1991, I could not believe the flood of calls, and the customers that had intentionally waited for me to open (I had sent announcements, but as per "non-compete clause" protocol I was unable to "invite" them to my agency) so they could book their trips! It was so exciting. And of course that will never happen again!

What is the best marketing technique that you use to reach your clients and how do you get them to become repeat clients? 
You have to give "uber, lengendary, outstanding, amazing, remarkable, impressive" customer service! This is what brings them back most of the time. And right now customers are so mind-boggled with all the garbage on the internet that it's not that hard to hook them. I also send out weekly e-mail blasts that advertise the gamut of travel from bargains in Cancun to trips to Outer Space. The outer space trip cost $1.2 million dollars and I sent it out last year when the market was so pitiful. I anticipated that I'd receive some angry protest, but instead I received feedback from customers suggesting that at best they were "vicarious" travelers and loved the info, or enjoyed discussing it at cocktail parties! The point is, it creates imagery that brings people to you, that makes them remember. Half the time when I advertise, I receive responses from people asking about entirely different trips, but because that ad appeared in their e-mail box at the right time, it reminded them to contact me! 

What do you enjoy the most about this industry and what is your best advice for travel agents just beginning their career? 
Even after all these years (34 of them!) I find that I am still drawn to the mystique of travel. And I still think about places I'd like to go. When I'm selling a destination confidently, it's second-nature to become enthused, and help the customer become enthused. And when they return more-than-satisfied, it's a reminder that I still play a very legitimate role in the process. My advice to new agents is to try to travel as much as they possibly can. Nothing makes an agent more valuable than the first-hand knowlege gained from a real (not virtual) experience. People are still human, and travel still conjures up "fear of the inknown". They'll always respond to a "knowlegeable" agent. 

Thank you Craig for that great interview!

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with Nicholas Filippidis, Director of of Product Developement in North America for Louis Cruises. 

For more information: http://www.mailpound.com/redirectlink.aspx?i=31737

What will clients experience on your cruises?
On board our small to mid-sized cruise ships, travelers will find a casual and friendly atmosphere, warm Greek hospitality and very attentive service. Louis Cruises offers a destination focused range of itineraries that maximizes a traveler’s time in each seaside village, town, or port city visited with plenty of time on land to explore fashionable ports of call, diverse cultures, historical sites, and interact with friendly, vibrant and hospitable local residents. Our guests can expect timely arrivals, flexible and unique itineraries, smooth embarkation and disembarkation procedures and fascinating shore excursions. 

Louis Cruises provides a complete destination experience coupled with a relaxed, casual, and comfortably stylish setting on-board for an outstanding trip each and every time. Exploring the Western Mediterranean onboard our vessels offers you with the convenience of no packing and unpacking; no checking in and out of hotels; and no traffic jams to deal with – just exquisite travel memories to enjoy. At each port, you can choose to join in the planned shore excursions or explore on your own. With excellent tour guides and plenty of free time to wander, you will be enveloped in the charm of each place you visit. 

What are the unique/key selling features of Louis Cruises?
-- Best selection of 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries in the Greek Islands and Turkey sailing from Piraeus and departure date options
-- Most port intensive itineraries in the Mediterranean
-- Very comfortable medium sized cruise ships that best deliver small island ports with excellent service, good food and lively entertainment
-- High value fare structure – Eastern Mediterranean programs are sold through most major tour operators as air/land and cruise vacations
-- Highly regarded Greek Hospitality and welcoming, service-oriented officers and crew
-- Minimal at-sea days (on many programs there are no full days at sea) – Louis Cruises programs are created specifically so that most days include at least one port of call and features most of the sailing time at night so that travelers can enjoy the very most time in each port-of-call visited.
-- Diverse range of shore excursions led by insightful and knowledgeable guides, again to further enhance the traveler experience and offer a more in-depth look into each seaside town, village, or city visited
--Flexibility of itineraries so they can be in a way customized to fit tour operator’s overall tour program or a traveler’s desired itinerary – For example on select programs in the Western Mediterranean passengers have the option of embarkation in Genoa or Marseilles. On select programs in the Eastern Mediterranean passengers have the option of embarkation in Piraeus and Mykonos, Greece or Istanbul and Kusadasi, Turkey. Disembarkation is also possible in Kusadasi, Turkey or in Santorini, Greece
-- Greek Island hopping options are available combining extensive stays in Mykonos and Santorini
-- 7-Night Roundtrip sailings from Piraeus from mid March to mid November on board the m/v CRISTAL
-- 4-Night Greek Island and Turkey cruises depart from Piraeus on Fridays and 5-night cruises on Mondays on board the m/v AQUAMARINE 
-- Customized shore excursion design upon request
-- Pre-purchase of shore excursions available through tour operators

Who are the best target customers for travel agents?
--50+% of our guests in the Eastern Mediterranean (Aegean - Greek Islands and Turkey cruise itineraries) are active, affluent and well educated travelers from North America.

--Research reveals that our passengers generally earn higher than median family income and have an appreciation for a more intimate and casual country-club atmosphere of smaller more intimate vessels. 

--Signature expectations…Our guests know they will enjoy timely arrivals, flexible and unique itineraries, smooth embarkation and disembarkation procedures and fascinating shore excursions. Our travelers choose to enjoy much of their time on land exploring: ancient sites; villages, cities and towns with rich history and cultural allure, and some of the world’s most fascinating and fashionable ports of call – all while interacting with friendly, vibrant and hospitable local residents.

--While the majority of our passengers are seasoned travelers and have sailed on larger cruise ships, Louis Cruise Lines is also ideal for first time cruisers that may experience the Greek Islands as an extension to their comprehensive air/land tour package of Athens and the classical sites of mainland Greece. 

What destinations do you currently sail to?
Louis Cruises takes travelers to the most celebrated destinations in the Mediterranean! Together we touch the sun-kissed simplicity of the Aegean islands, amazing Turkey, the unparalleled elegance of the French Riviera, the cosmopolitan bustle of the Mediterranean islands, the eternal spring of Madeira and the Canary Islands, the lively pulse of Spanish port cities, the intricate mystery of North Africa’s medina citadels, spectacular Italy and the most popular countries of the Middle East. 

Are you offering any specials or have any current promotions you would like to share with us?
Louis Cruises presents outstanding deals on Western Mediterranean cruises featuring savings of up to 50 percent off brochure rates. Called SMART RATES, these special deals invite travelers to book early to get the lowest prices. These SMART RATES include: onboard Louis Majesty – 7-night Mediterranean Highlights from $710 (down from of $1440), 8-night Spanish Odyssey & Tangier from $790 (down from $1600), and 9-night Italy, Greece, Ionian Islands & Albania from $850 (down from $1670); onboard Orient Queen – 11-night Adriatic Coast, Italy and the Ionian from $1065 (down from $1955); and onboard Louis Cruises’ Coral – 11-night Corinth Canal, Greek Islands, Istanbul from $1000 (down from $1885). These SMART RATES are based on per person, double occupancy and are valid for May-October 2010 departures. SMART RATES are commissionable to travel agents. To access SMART RATES for the company’s Western Mediterranean cruise programs and book the above detailed programs register online at http://www.louiscruises.com

How can we book with Louis Cruises?
Louis Cruises’ itineraries can be booked through most major tour operators in the U.S. and Canada. For cruise programs in the Western Mediterranean, travel agents can also register online at www.louiscruises.com to access SMART RATES and book these itineraries online. For further information, to receive a list of tour operators selling Louis Cruises programs, or to order the company’s brochure, call (877) LouisUS or (877) 568-4787, send an e-mail to LCLUSA@louiscruises.com or visit the company’s web site at: http://www.louiscruises.com.

 
Thank you Nicholas for that great interview!

This week's  MAC Chat features our interview with Elena Munoz, eCommerce and Distribution Manager for Confortel Hoteles, Barcelona SP.

 

For more information visit: http://www.confortelhoteles.com

The What makes Confortel Hotels distinct from other hotels?
At Confortel Hoteles we are specialist in making your stay a unique experience. Find our hotels in the most attractive locations of the city. We offer an excellent service designed for you. You can enjoy free WiFi for work, for fun or for anything you may need.

How far are the hotels from the tourist sites?
Feel like a movie star at Confortel Almirante, it is just a few steps away from Woody Allen’s film "Vicky, Cristina and Barcelona" locations. The cathedral is also a few steps away from us, right in the heart of the Gothic Quarter.

If you are looking for a hotel near the beach, choose Confortel Barcelona, located in the Olympic village where athletes were housed during the Olympics in 1992 where a total of 32 Olympic and 73 world records were broken.

At Confortel Bel Art you will find a place to relax and enjoy art. Exhibitions of contemporary artists are often held in our hotel. We are near to Gaudi's (the greatest exponent of Catalan modernist architecture) masterpiece the “Sagrada Familia”.

Confortel Auditori is situated next to the Ciudadela Park, the perfect place to experience nature and environment. Also, do not do not forget to complete the experience by walking to the Zoo; it is just 5 minutes away!

Are your hotels locally owned and operated?
Confortel Hoteles is a hotel chain owned by the ONCE Business Corporation; it was founded 17 years ago and currently manages 18 hotels. Most of them are four stars and distributed by the Peninsula and the Balearics. 

Confortel has always intended to be a highly competitive company in terms of facility upgrades in the range of the "four star" and is committed to offer a comprehensive, individualized and high quality service to all customers. 

Do you have any current promotions you would like to share with the Travel Agents?
Absolutely! For a limited time we have our promotion Great Rate and Value at all Confortel Hoteles which includes: Free WiFi, Taxes and 15% Commission. *Good through July 7, 2010

How can a Travel Agent book Confortel Hoteles? 
In GDS using our codes as follows:

Confortel Almirante
Amadeus: BCNCAL, Galileo: 28, 
Sabre: 20191, WorldSpan: BCNGA

Confortel Auditori
Amadeus: BCNCAD, Galileo: 85775, 
Sabre: 39911, WorldSpan: 44085

Confortel Barcelona
Amadeus: BCN780, Galileo: 84043, 
Sabre: 31850, WorldSpan: 44780

Confortel Bel Art
Amadeus: BCNBEL, Galileo: 52252, 
Sabre: 58759, WorldSpan: BCNBE

Great Rate and Value can be booked in our website Confortel Hoteles, simply go to Reservations, click on the tab Travel Agents and register. Go to Promotional rates and look for Great Rate and Value. Please enter Rate Access code MAIL to access this rate. 


Thank you Elena for that great interview!

This week's MAC Chat features our interview with Eddie Cooper, General Manager of Eo Inn & Spa. 

For more information: http://www.eoinn.com

What is unique about the Eo Inn's location?
The Eõ Inn & Spa is a small boutique hotel located downtown Orlando on the old-world brick streets of a charming area called Eola South. Situated on the southeast corner of Lake Eola Park, it is just a block away to the famous Thornton Park where many local shops and restaurants thrive. The park is populated daily with walkers & runners enjoying the ¾ mile paved path around the lake observing the gardens with dozens of bird species that reside there. There is a newly renovated playground entertaining children. Most major downtown festivals and events takes place at Lake Eola Park, including a wonderful farmer's market every Sunday.

What are some important features of the Eo Inn?
The Eõ Inn & Spa has 17 smartly decorated rooms each with its own private bath. All rooms offer a queen size bed or a king size bed. Our newest room, The Summerlin, offers two queen size beds. The balcony rooms have a quaint covered patio perfect for relaxing outside. Views of downtown and Lake Eola Park are available. Panera Bread restaurant is located on the first floor and room service is available to all guests during front desk hours. There is a 24 hour innkeeper available on site or just a phone call away. Other amenities include voice mail, robes, iron/ironing board, hairdryers and cable tv with HBO. 

What services are offered in the Eo Spa? 
Eõ Inn & Spa has a full service day spa offering massages, facials, waxing, relaxing body wraps, spa manicures and spa pedicures. The award winning spa is very popular with the local community and hotel guests alike. Spa parties have become a favorite for our patrons and staff. The Eõ Inn & Spa also has a jacuzzi on its second floor and pool access at our sister property.

What makes the Eo Inn appealing to travelers?
This inn is perfect for couples and corporate travelers. Wedding parties, family reunions, and other groups may want to consider taking the entire 17 room property to provide a very personal memorable experience for all. Anyone who enjoys privacy in a relaxed chic atmosphere will appreciate this inn. This is not your typical chain hotel. The Eõ Inn & Spa gives every guest a sense of exclusivity and uniqueness that can only be found in a smaller privately owned establishment. The Eõ Inn & Spa has recently been praised and published in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, USA Today, and other nationally received publications over the past ten years. In addition, the Eõ Inn & Spa has won multiple local awards making it a household name for the downtown community.

What Complimentary Amenities does the Eo Inn offer?
We offer complimentary Wifi Internet and Parking, which is truly unique in the downtown Orlando area.

Thank you Eddie for that great interview!

This week's  MAC Chat features our interview with Cristina Colomer, Sales Manager for Royal Ramblas Hotel in Barcelona, SP.

 

For more information visit: http://www.royalramblashotel.com

Why is Royal Ramblas the ideal choice for travelers?
The Royal Ramblas is set in the heart of Barcelona’s lively Las Ramblas. The most important boulevard of the city where we can find the Opera House Liceu, the famous Market “La Boqueria”, the human statues and the bohemian painters.
The hotel, offers 119 recently renovated rooms, all non smoking and some with amazing views to Ramblas.

Our multilingual staff will welcome you. They will try to make your stay unforgettable and to please your needs, helping in anything you ask for.
We also want to remark that the building is entirely smoke-free, which is nowadays very much appreciated.

What activities can you recommend while visiting your hotel?
The hotel is ideally located for visiting the most interesting places of Barcelona which are a short walk away: The modernist quarter where main Gaudi’s building are located, the Gothic Quarter with the Cathedral and old city, the beach, the coastline, the Old harbor where Columbus monument stands…

The bus and metro stop (2 lines) is 50 meters walking from the hotel. It means that we are strategically located if you want to visit Barcelona. 

Do your rooms have free WiFi/Internet access? 
All rooms have WiFi internet access. It works with prepaid cards: 24 hours (approx. 18 EUR) or 45 minutes (approx. 9 EUR) 

Do you have any current promotions you would like to share with the Travel Agents?
Our Great Rate and Value Promotion is 15% commissionable. Visit our website for further packages promotions like the Cruise Package with transfers included: www.royalramblashotel.com 

How can a Travel Agent book Royal Ramblas?
In GDS using our codes: Amadeus: BCNROY, Galileo: 3872, Sabre: 5595, WorldSpan: 2776

Great Rate and Value can be booked in our website www.royalramblashotel.com, go to Reservations, click on the tab Travel Agents and register. Go to Promotional rates and look for Great Rate and Value. Please enter Rate Access code MAIL to access this rate.

Thank you Cristina for that great interview!