SELECTOUR AFAT BRINGS 120 TRAVEL AGENTS TO REUNION
(Posted 08th February 2015)
Vanilla Islands founder member Reunion gained extra prominence in the French market after Selectour AFAT brought 120 travel agents to the island for a three day workshop including showcasing the wide range of attractions Reunion holds in store for her visitors.
Supported by IRT, short for Ile de la Reunion Tourisme (www.reunion.fr) were the agents able to learn all about the destination, against the backdrop of some spectacular eruptions of the island’s active volcano Piton de la Fournaise.
Finding out about IRT’s award winning applications for mobile phones and tablets and being introduced to the equally award winning 3600 website were the participants also shown around the island to learn about the history, culture and cuisine, apart from the more regular tourism attractions. Tourists are able to learn all about the growing and processing of vanilla, and of course the production of rum made of homegrown sugar cane.
When in season is Reunion a magnet for whale and dolphin watchers and hikers and extreme sport enthusiasts have long discovered the trails which lead into the rugged interior of the island. Abseiling, rafting and canyoning are but a few of the adventure sports available, as is paragliding and of course diving.
A wide range of resorts, from homestays over B&B’s to star rated accommodation, extending from 1 star to five stars, is available for visitors to the island who are spoilt for choice in any way.
