Travel Industry Discounts

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Millennium Hotels – Travel Industry Discounts

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Deal At A Glance

Link: Millennium Corporate
Details: Register on their scheme then mail or call for details of any offers
Book by: Ongoing
Eligibility: Proof of travel industry employment likely to be required – check when calling or emailing to discuss booking.

Further Information

Millennium Hotels do not make it easy to find travel industry discounts, and the process of booking is unwieldy in these days of instant online bookings.

To enjoy any savings, or even just to earn loyalty points to use in future, you will need to join their corporate programme.

After that, you then email or call to make a booking, so you will be discussing any discounts in this manner rather than being able to search online to find deals.

You can also ave 10% by signing up to their frequent traveller programme.

In our opinion, the best approach might be to find deals at other hotels in your chosen destination and then get in touch with Marriott to see what they can do relative to their competition.

If they introduce a more travel industry friendly system we will, of course, mention it here and on our Facebook and Twitter channels.

 

Deal Recap

Link: Millennium Corporate
Details: Register on their scheme then mail or call for details of any offers
Book by: Ongoing
Eligibility: Proof of travel industry employment likely to be required – check when calling or emailing to discuss booking.

IHG Hotel Group – Travel Industry Discounts on 5,000 global hotels

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Deal At A Glance

Link:  IHG Agent Website
Details: Once registered there is a separate Travel Industry part of the website where you can easily check available industry rates
Book by: Ongoing
Eligibility: Travel Industry Only rates – proof of employment (business card, or letter on your company letterhead) required.
Potential savings: 50%
Ease of use: Once you’ve gone through the process of registering it’s very simple.

 

Further Information

The IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) have close to 5,000 hotels in more than 100 countries, given they also offer generous discounts to those of us employed in the travel industry they are one of the hotel groups you need to check out before booking any trip.

Their brands include: Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, Staybridge Suites with a couple of luxury hotel brands in the pipeline.

Most importantly to us – they have excellent availability of travel industry discounts. As you expect though, they do have strict requirements – and require you to pre-register, and provide proof of ID at check-in.

One of the most important things to note is that IHG Industry Rates can be cancelled without penalty as long as it is cancelled by 6pm on the day of arrival – giving you greater flexibility to pre-book a couple of weekend breaks when you spot good rates. You even get IHG Reward Club Points (in almost all other situations you will never get loyalty points for industry rates).

The only thing to note is that you need to book at least 24 hours in advance. When you register you are asked for “IATA, CLIA, TIDS, TRUE, OSSN or similar number” – which implies that your ATOL or ABTA number can be used.

Rates are a ‘minimum of 35% off’ – but we’ve found plenty of hotels offering 50% discounts.

Deal Recap

Link:  IHG Agent Website
Details: Once registered there is a separate Travel Industry part of the website where you can easily check available industry rates
Book by: Ongoing
Eligibility: Travel Industry Only rates – proof of employment (business card, or letter on your company letterhead) required.
Potential savings: 50%
Ease of use: Once you’ve gone through the process of registering it’s very simple.

Luang Prabang: Sofitel & 3 Nagas Industry Offers

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If you havn’t been to this stunning UNESCO protected city – well, you should. It’s beautiful, one of the world’s great gems.

And here is an offer from the two Accor properties – the Sofitel Luang Prabang & 3 Nagas,

Additional Benefits: Complimentary daily breakfast and daily afternoon tea at Sofitel Luang Prabang

Sofitel Luang Prabang

Sofitel Luang Prabang: Now – 20 December 2018 (inclusive)
Offer: Garden Suite USD 199 net & Extra Bed USD 55 net

 

3 Nagas Luang Prabang

 

3 Nagas Luang Prabang: Now – 20 December 2018 (inclusive)
Offer: Deluxe Room USD 99 net & Extra Bed USD 48 net

 

Reservation E-mail: [email protected] (SOFITEL) & [email protected] (3 NAGAS)

SMALL PRINT:
– Subject to availability at time of reservation and is not combinable with any other promotion / discount
– Maximum one extra bed per room/suite
– Promotion is only applicable for new bookings
– Rates are inclusive of tax and service charge and are non commissionable
– Please add booking code of “INDUS18” in the reservation request
– Your Travel Industry ID/IATAN Card, Agency Business Card or a letter on agency letterhead from agency management verifying your agency employment is required at check-in.

HOWEVER – we did a random check and found that there were cheaper rates via Accor’s STAR programme (random September date = £117 / £57) so do also check there first.

Details of how to apply can be found on our updated Accor page

Happy Monday from all at Travel Industry Discounts!

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We’ve been busy working away, so sorry for the lack of updates in recent weeks. As you may or may not know, we all work in different aspects of the UK Travel Industry, and for the last 3 years have been sharing our tips and hints and deals exclusively for those who work in the Travel Industry!

We’re now updating all of our main / chain hotels – the 2017 Cheat Sheet (a handy 1 page guide to all hotel discounts) is our most popular page, so we’ll be prioritising that and will let you know when that’s up to date.

We have in the past negotiated exclusive hotel offers, airport car parking and travel insurance offers for you. We’re hoping to add car hire to that soon (one of our most popular requests), along with airport lounge discounts – and a guide to how to maximise cheap flights using Avios (it’s how we all travel and upgrade anyway).

But do remember, we’re always looking out for new offers and deals that are exclusively for those in the Travel Industry. If you know any hotels we’ve missed, or offers or discount codes that are incorrect, do drop us a line at [email protected] or let us know on our Facebook Page. And of course, do share our website & Facebook Page with your colleagues – the more people we have onboard, the more offers we can secure!

If you’re a DMC, a hotel rep, or a hotel – don’t be shy, send through your offers, and promote your hotels / airlines / cars / lounges / etc to those that work in the greatest industry in the world (and remember,  it’s not just a holiday – it’s educational!). Remember we highlight the eligibility of all of our offers, so just let us know whom what and when your offers are valid for.

And we do get a few enquiries from those who work in the industry asking us to book you stays – sorry, that’s not part of our brief (yet!). We really try and provide as much information as possible for you to book yourself, but if something is not clear – let us know!

Thank you all!
Anna, Jon & the TIDiscounts.com crew

OTA’s – Your Opinions Welcome?

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Most Travel Industry codes are for big international brands – it’s difficult to update offers for all small independent hotels as much as we’d like to. Also big chains can offer codes for use online which is what we all prefer – for speed of checking. These chains also have the benefit of ensuring their staff check your travel ID at check-in so no-one is abusing our well deserved discounts (which does happen sadly).

So we’ve been talking to a couple of big online travel agencies. They would love to offer additional discounts to their hotel rates for those that work in the UK Travel Industry. After all – they work in the industry too!

However, there is a worry that this could be abused by those who do not work in the industry, so we would need to create a ‘closed shop’ – probably via those who subscribe to our newsletter list with work email, create a closed Facebook group, or purely promote via ‘closed’ facebook groups like Travel Gossip (well worth joining if you’re UK based)

So, what do you think?

Have a look at the hotel range that Hotels.Com offer for your next trip – would you be attracted to getting additional discounts from a verified members only section of Travel Industry Discounts? Or would you prefer us to focus on big chains?

We all work in the UK Travel Industry ourselves, so send us your feedback now – use the comments below, e-mail [email protected] or let us know on our Facebook Page.

 

 

 

 

New Travelodge offer: Winter rooms for £29 or less

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OK, we’ve highlighted that Travelodge do not offer Travel Industry Discounts before.

But, they are well worth keeping an eye on, especially when they launch offers as they can still be considerably cheaper than staff offers at other hotel brands!

And indeed they have just launched a new batch of £29 rooms (700,000 to be precise) – so get booking! This includes London – central London hotels from £34.

Link: Travelodge New Winter Rooms for £29 Offer
Details: No special code required
Book By: 31.03.2018 – for travel 02.12.2017 – 31.03.2018, but of course, first come, first served
Eligibility:  Available for everyone
Ease Of Use: Straightforward

 

 

Don’t forget – industry airport parking discounts

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Just a reminder in case you have forgotton – our partner Skypark are offering an exclusive saving for Travel Industry staff on top of their exceptionally low rates!

Skypark partner with major secure UK Airport Car Parks at all major UK Airport. Your industry discount is on top of their consumer ‘lowest price promise’, and as well as excellent savings, you can be assured of fantastic customer service (check their feedback).

These savings are exclusive to those working in the Travel Industry (this includes Airline Staff) and ID could be requested (please carry either your business card, agent ID, or a letter of employment on your agency headed stationary).

Link: TIDiscounts Exclusive Airport Parking Savings
Details: Access these savings from the above link
Book By: Ongoing
Eligibility: Valid for travel agents or airline employees. ID can be requested when dropping off your car.
Ease Of Use: Couldn’t be more straightforward!

Village Hotels – new exclusive discount!

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U.K based Village Hotels is now offering an exclusive 20% discount code for Travel Industry Employees.

With 28 hotels in the U.K (largely based in major towns) there are lots of options for your next city break!

Village Hotel Locations

Scotland

  • Aberdeen
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow

North East & Yorkshire

  • Hull
  • Leeds North
  • Leeds South
  • Newcastle

North West

  • Blackpool
  • Liverpool
  • Manchester Ashton
  • Manchester Bury
  • Manchester Cheadle
  • Manchester Hyde
  • Warrington
  • Wirral

Midlands

  • Birmingham Dudley
  • Birmingham Walsalll
  • Coventry
  • Nottingham
  • Solihull

Wales

  • Cardiff
  • Chester St David’s
  • Swansea

South

  • Bournemouth
  • Farnborough
  • Maidstone
  • London Watford
  • Swindon

It’s very simply to use as well!

Link: Village Hotels
Details: Simply enter the promotional code pro20a on their website to receive your exclusive 20% agent discount
Book by: No book by date
Eligibility: Code is valid for all current Travel Industry Employees – you will be asked for ID at check-in

Exclusive Travel Industry Insurance Rates!

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We’ve now partnered with Staff Journeys to provide an exclusive discount code on their already incredible value travel insurance.

Naturally we’re an in industry of well travelled people, and the market is competitive, but we’ve found StaffJourneys.co.uk to be one of the most comprehensive of the market. Now we’ve an exclusive 15% discount on their already low, low rates!

StaffJourneys.co.uk was launched back in 1991 and provides fully comprehensive travel insurance exclusively to members of the UK travel industry. They have a
range of policies to suit everyone’s needs including great value annual policies starting from just £15.61.

Their family policies offer FREE cover for children and the deluxe policies offer FREE car hire excess cover should you be planning to rent a car whilst you’re away. All of the great value policies include up to £10million medical cover and our standard and deluxe policies cover you for cancellation and baggage.

Link: Staff Journeys Exclusive Discount!
Details: The above link automatically discounts the rates by 15% – OR – you can apply Promo Code TDS44
Book by: Ongoing
Eligibility: You must work on a permanent contract within the UK Travel Industry for one of Staff Journeys outlined industry areas (although this is fairly comprehensive). Do have a quick check to make sure you are eligible: Am I Eligible? – and do pay attention to the fact that you will need to provide proof of employment in the event of making a claim. Don’t forget to add Promo Code TDS44 !
Ease of use: Couldn’t be easier!