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... describing the European
market as being more price sensitive now, Ray Clark, general manager of The
Royal Collection, Bali, said they are shopping around for cheaper flights and
even best rates for business class seats. “Whereas my guests used to just book
without much concern about rates, they are now asking for discounts or value
added perks. Travel consultants are doing the same,” said Clark, adding that
the market was down by 15 to 18 per cent in 2015. European incentive clients
are spending more carefully too, noted I Made Budiutama, assistant sales
manager, Ayodya Resort Bali. “A particular incentive organiser has asked us to
create a package of activities for five days. I suspect he will ask the same
from DMCs and then do a price comparison,” he said. To continue drawing the
Europeans, Asian Trails has gotten creative with its programming.  Kerrebroeck
said: “We can offer amazing experiences that don’t necessarily cost a lot, by
upgrading programmes and adding a lot of value for very little extra cost ...    European tourists changing travel habits - TTG Asia - Leader in Hotel, Airlines, Tourism and Travel Trade News