In December 2017 Veranda & Heritage Resorts in cooperation with Air Mauritius invited 8 top travel agents on a trip to Mauritius to experience our resorts and the multiple activities both VLH brands has to offer. First visit on the program was the charming and newly renovated Adults Only boutique Hotel Veranda Paul & Virginie, after the long flight and the transfer, we enjoyed the breakfast and the neck and shoulder massage in the Seven Colour Spa of the hotel.

After a shower we drove along the northern coastal road through Grand Baie to Pointe aux Pixments for a site inspection and cooking session in Veranda Pointe aux Biches – We were welcomed by a sega dance group and even had the possibility to join the dancing. After the self-cooked lunch it was time to go back for a few hours rest and enjoying the sun and the pools in Veranda Paul & Virginie and then get ready for dinner.

The second day we spend the full day on the Veranda Catamaran cruising in the lagoon, snorkelling, having a nice BBQ on the boat and then spending a few hours on a lonely island.

Late in afternoon we returned to the hotel where our transfer was already waiting to take us to our next stop Veranda Grand Baie. We arrived in time for second sega lesson and to enjoy the beautiful sunset. In the evening we had a really nice dinner on the beach with rum tasting and later we had a look at the night life in Grand Baie. 

The next morning our trip continued, we crossed the island and drove to the east coast for a cocktail session and site inspection in our small All-Inclusive hotel Veranda Palmar Beach Resort. Located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island Belle Mare Plage.After a light snack we drove to the south, stopping at the sacred lake before reaching the domaine Heritage Bel Ombre, where we checked in the newly renovated 5* plus resort Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort. We enjoyed a very nice lunch in the newly build beach restaurant and then we had a breathing session in the Wellness Pavilion, a very special experience.

 In the evening we visited the Heritage Chateau Bel Ombre, where we enjoyed the exquisite cuisine and the fantastic service in this very special setting. Later we had a late night drink in Heritage Awali and enjoyed the very special atmosphere in this African style hotel.

After breakfast it was time to get on the quads in the Heritage nature reserve for a two hour safari to watch the wildlife, the nature and the waterfall. Amazing tour and everybody were surprised to see the size of the domaine . In the afternoon the participants had chosen different activities, golf and stand up paddling and everyone enjoyed themselves. 

On the last evening we enjoyed a very special meal in the GinJa restaurant on the beach. What a great way to round up a fantastic and intensive trip.   

In cooperation with Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti Tourisme invited 8 tour operators to The Islands of Tahiti. During our stay we experienced the islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Rangiroa.

During the 8 days we had a perfect combination of site inspections and excursions. We get to know the different types of accommodation, the uniqueness of the destination and its islands lifestyle.

With a group of 10 ladies we take a lot of pictures, below a few impressions.

In cooperation with various partners we invited 8 tour operators to the smiling coast of Africa: The Gambia. During our one week stay we experienced the remarkable hospitality of the Gamians, saw the beauty of the green season and tasted delicacies of the West African cuisine. Our  participants also had th ehonour to dine with Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Abdoulie Hydara, director general of GTBoard and other high level personalities in The Gambia.

We would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to Brussels Airlines, Djembe Beach Hotel, Balafon Beach Resort and the incoming agencies Afrrican Adventure Tours, Discovery Tours, Gambia Tours and West African Tours for their support with this fam trip. A big thank you also to our extensively knowledgable guide Mamou. Moreover we thank all other partners that contributed to this unforgettable stay.

From 04.-08.09.17 Gambia Tourism Board was presenting "The smiling Coast of Africa" to around 80 travel agents a night at the FTI Africa Marketplace in the following cities: Leipzig, Frankfurt, Bochum, Paderborn and Hannover. The evening was accompanied with a dinner buffet offering various African dishes and a traditional African dancing performance. The events where closed with a large competition where agents could win fantastic prizes such as a 7- nights stay at Djembe Beach Resort in Gambia.

In cooperation with our tour operator partner Tischler Reisen and Beachcomber Resorts, Veranda & Heritage Resorts had invited travel agents to two nice dinner events in Bozen/South Tirol and in Innsbruck in Austria.

The agents were very interested in the information about our resorts, especially of course the two resorts that are currently under renovation, our "adults only" Resort, Veranda Paul & Virginie as well as the very well known Small luxury Hotel of the world our flagship Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort.

Together with Project Golf Sports, Villas Valriche Heritage Resorts participated with a booth at BMW Open in Munich. Estimated 60.000 guests visited the event and we had a good number of  guests at our booth as well. Amongst the visitors some repater guests who are very exited about coming back and visiting the refurbished Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort.

In cooperation with Turkish Airlines Savoy Hotel and Spa and Coral Strand Hotel invited 10 tour operators to Seychelles. During our one week stay we experienced the beautiful island of Mahe, La Digue and Praslin.

We would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to Turkish Airlines and the Hotels for their support with this fam trip. Also a big thank you to Coco de Mer and Black Parrot Suites who hosted us for lunch on La Digue. Further we thank the Seychelles Tourist Office and the DMC 7South for their kind support.

First event of the series Afterwork get tother by FASTBOOKING!

This evening we were pleased to organize the very successful FASTBOOKING Afterwork in Hamburg with our partners and speakers conichi, Hotelchamp & hotelkit! The theme this time: Should hotels sell more than just a room?

Topics of interest : Gen Y behaviour, for conichi, productivity of hotel Staff, for hotelkit, efficiency of stress marketing, for Hotelchamp and Selling experiences instead of rooms and increase communicated (focused to target groups and using new technology), for FASTBOOKING.

Thanks to all the partners and Hoteliers who joined!

In 1987 Jacques Cousteau´s research group discovered that the lagoon of Tikehau contains a greater variety of fish species than any other place in French Polynesia. During my visit, I did see a lot fish and the Black Tip Sharks also seem to get enough food.

During my lunch at the beautiful Relais Royal Tikehau, I was watching nine Black Tips swimming in and out of the channel between the two Motus. Amazing animals.