Chic Outlet Shopping® has announced the launch of a new dedicated Travel Industry section on its recently launched website www.ChicOutletShopping.com

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - April 24th, 2013 - Demonstrating an enduring commitment to the development of the shopping tourism sector, the Travel Industry section of the website includes a ‘News and Views’ area featuring travel trade videos, the latest news on trade fairs, new partnerships and products, as well as an industry toolkit with exclusive materials, which can be downloaded by registered users to help promote the Collection of Chic Outlet Shopping^® Villages. Travel Trade partners have access to a travel trade area outlining the many benefits available, including net rates on products such as the Shopping Express™ services and tourism packages allowing the opportunity to earn significant commissions on sales.

“We are delighted to be launching the new Travel Industry section of the website to our customers. As the first retailer to provide dedicated website space and a dynamic packaging opportunity for the tourism industry, this new initiative is a further demonstration of our commitment as a business to promote and develop sustainable shopping tourism across Europe, and soon China.” comments Ian Staziker, Head of Tourism, Chic Outlet Shopping^®.

The website is also home to the Chic Travel Portal, where travel agents and tour operators can create travel itineraries for their clients, utilizing the VIP Shopping Packages or creating custom packages incorporating the full range of Chic Outlet Shopping^® luxury guest services – including personal stylists, a chauffeur service and the Shopping Express™ luxury coaches. Additional products will launch throughout 2013 including hotels, regional attractions, gift cards, car hire and rail services.

About Chic Outlet Shopping^®
Chic Outlet Shopping^® is the luxury outlet shopping experience available at the Collection of Chic Outlet Shopping^® Villages by Value Retail, the only company to specialise exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping villages. The Villages offer the authentic previous seasons’ collections of leading luxury fashion and lifestyle brands with savings of up to 60% off on the recommended retail price, all year round. Within easy reach of some of Europe’s and China's favorite gateway cities – London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Bologna, Brussels, Antwerp, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and, coming soon, Suzhou and Shanghai – the Villages are defined by high fashion, superior service and hospitality, a calendar of celebrated events, and exceptional value for money.

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