Sales boost for summer getaways at Manston
Soaring demand for summer getaways from Kent International Airport (KIA) has resulted in some routes, including Croatia on the Adriatic coast, selling out completely.
Kent International's holiday providers - Newmarket Holidays, Kent Escapes and newcomers CI Travel Service Ltd - have all experienced strong take off in sales, said the airport.
It follows the successful Holiday Show at the Manston airport, near Ramsgate, in January.
Proving particularly popular have been 2008's new routes to Croatia, Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, and Jersey.
This is the first year Newmarket Holidays has offered trips to Croatia from KIA. Alison Keeble, its regional charter director, said: "We were testing the water when we launched Croatia but the route has sold out extremely quickly. We will definitely be offering more flights to Croatia next year."
Walkers' paradise Madeira has also sold out and established Italian destinations such as Tuscany and Lake Garda are in demand.
Kent Escapes has reported increased interest in its package holidays after this year offering Las Palmas, instead of Alicante, alongside perennial favourite Palma in Majorca.
Peter Drew, managing director of CI Travel Service Ltd, said: "We're delighted that the Jersey route has proven to be so popular. Sales have so far exceeded all our expectations."
Matt Clarke, KIA's chief executive, said: "The passenger options from Kent International Airport continue to improve every year."
Source: Kentnews.co.uk
