In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel sector has been one of the hardest hit. To help support the tourism sector, Croatian DMC agency Pointers Travel launched travel vouchers that let consumers support caterers, hoteliers, private renters, and other tourism participants now with promises of future usage at a discounted price. Aptly named the 'Trust and Friendship' voucher, these advance payments will help the economy with a much-needed influx of cash during this period of stagnation.
The vouchers can be redeemed one year (or longer) from the date of their purchase and offers the buyer a 25% discount on the value. To promote these travel vouchers, Pointers Travel will launch a comprehensive campaign on social media and local television states as well as direct communication with travel agencies.
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Pointers Travel is Offering Discounted Travel Vouchers Amid COVID-19
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Industry Implications
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