SilverpointGo Travel App Coming Soon

Silverpoint is proud to announce that our highly-anticipated travel app, which has been several months in the making, will be launching very soon.

With an estimated release date of mid-March, the SilverpointGo app will include a wide range of travel-related features and will be available as a free download to both members and non-members.

No matter which mobile device you prefer – the app will be available for both Android and iOS – the SilverpointGo app is the perfect on-the-go companion for travellers looking for the lowdown on their holiday destination.

Locations where Silverpoint resorts are based benefit from an in-depth overview, including sections on “Accommodation”,” Location”, “Going Out”, “What to Do” and “Good to Know”.

Each featured venue – restaurants, resorts, theme parks etc – has a social media overlay which enables users to share the information with their chosen social network and “check in” with location-based, social networking websites such as Facebook and Foursquare.

Users can also book accommodation at a Silverpoint resort or request more information about the company and its range of holiday products and promotional offers.

SilverpointGo also benefits from a maps feature, enabling the user to pinpoint the location of any venue that they are interested in visiting.

The “Rest of the World” section includes a collection of “Dream Destinations” to entice users’ interest in exotic locations, as well as a “Travel Search” feature that utilises Freebase content to provide comprehensive information about anywhere on the planet.

Silverpoint’s CEO – Mark Cushway – had this to say about the upcoming release: “research and feedback has shown that more and more of our customers are accessing their information via phones and mobile devices.

“We wanted to create something that would be of real value to users and the feedback we have had from our market research is that a travel guide would be something that people would really use and make the most of.

“By providing an app that has real usability – and is free to download – we have an excellent opportunity to introduce and publicise the Silverpoint brand to a new demographic via an exciting and rapidly expanding medium”.

Don’t forget to check back regularly for more information on the SilverpointGo app, including the official release date.

Hollywood Mirage Club Top on TripAdvisor

Hollywood Mirage Club now ranks top in the list of 12 hotels in Arona, Tenerife.

In September last year we reported that Hollywood Mirage Club had been voted the second best hotel on the popular travel website, but we’re pleased to announce that it has since moved up to the top spot, closely followed by Beverly Hills Club in third place and Beverly Hills Heights in fifth place.

The Hollywood Mirage Club is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in Europe, welcoming thousands of families and couples each year. To date, this popular resort has received 290 reviews on TripAdvisor and proudly boasts an average of 4/5 stars.

One of Silverpoint’s most requested resorts, the Hollywood Mirage Club offers a great selection of accommodation, with everything from modern studios to four-bedroom penthouse suites, all of which come complete with sophisticated décor and state-of-the-art appliances.

The choice of services and facilities available onsite ensures that each and every guest has just what they need to enjoy their perfect vacation. Guests at the resort can take advantage of the laundry facilities, supermarket, courtesy bus, kids’ club, swimming pools, restaurant, bars, spa, gym and salon.

Silverpoint Releases TV Advert

Silverpoint has just released a brand new TV advert campaign, encouraging non-Silverpoint members to experience a fantastic promotional holiday on the island of Tenerife.

The advert gives people the chance to spend a week at the popular holiday destination for significantly discounted rates. This package on offer includes seven nights’ luxury accommodation at a Silverpoint resort, airport transfer in Tenerife and a fantastic tour around the whole island.

Filmed in Tenerife, the promotional video captures many breathtaking locations, including the Teide National Park, Los Cristianos and Golf del Sur. Silverpoint’s Hollywood Mirage Club also features in the advert as an example of the high quality of accommodation, service and facilities you can expect whilst enjoying a Silverpoint holiday.

The advert was inspired by and cut from the award-winning Silverpoint promotional video which was released at the end of 2011. Although the advert is a fraction of the length of the original film, it is still a great way for current and prospective members to get a taste of the incredible experiences they can expect from Silverpoint.

Such an advert has never been broadcast previously on TV in the UK, making it not only a first for Silverpoint, but also a first for Sky.

With the release of this short video, Silverpoint continues with its innovating and cutting edge techniques which ensure it remains one of the leading companies in today’s ever-developing travel and holiday industry.

The advert will be shown on various Sky TV channels, including the following:

• Discovery Travel & Living
• Discovery Real Time
• Sky News
• Sky Atlantic HD
• Travel Channel
• Sky Arts 1
• Food Network
• Nat Geo Wild

If you haven’t already seen the advert on TV, you can watch it on our YouTube channel.

Silverpoint Makes Donation for Children in Need

With the help of many promotional clients, Silverpoint has raised a grand total of €700 for the Children in Need charity.

 Since May 2012, Silverpoint has been inviting each family or couple coming to stay at one of the resorts to donate £1 for Children in Need during the holiday booking process, with the promise that we will make an equal donation to the children’s charity in return.

Visit the BBC Children in Need page on the Silverpoint Promotional Holidays site for more information on the fundraising.

The date to make the donation has finally arrived and Silverpoint is pleased to announce that its promotional clients donated a staggering €350. As promised, Silverpoint is making an equal donation, turning the total number of the fund raising efforts into €700.

Everyone at Silverpoint would like to give a huge thank you to all who gave a contribution and we hope we have helped make this year’s Children in Need the most successful to date.

Silverpoint Vacations Football Team Makes it to Semi Finals

The Silverpoint Vacations football team gave some spectacular performances in Tenerife this month. Taking part in the annual Soccer Experience International 7s tournament, the team notched up some dazzling victories across November’s fixtures.

 The Soccer Experience tournament began in 2007 and has been attracting teams from all over the world ever since. Some teams are even made up of ex-professional players, including Alex Rae of Millwall, Sunderland and Glasgow Rangers and Eric Nixon who played for Manchester City.

The first game for Silverpoint this season was against Liverpool Victoria – the 2009 winners – who unfortunately won 1-0. Not to be deterred, Silverpoint went on to win 1-0 against CWM London and 2-0 against Morfitts, followed by a 3-3 draw against Royal Asia All Stars.

In the second round, Silverpoint was even more successful, with a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest Mobsters and a 0-0 draw against Liverpool Victoria.

However, the Silverpoint Vacations team’s luck came to an abrupt finish after a 0-0 draw against LA Masters/Club La Costa ended in a 7-6 loss on penalties during the semi final round. Guy Japhet – Silverpoint Vacations Telemarketing Manager – commented: “This year we were hoping to go one better and actually win, but we got knocked out in the semi final on penalties…again!”

Everyone at Silverpoint is looking forward to following Guy, Alan, Terry, Dean, Sammy, Ryan and Paul’s progress and wishes them the best of luck for their next tournament.

Silverpoint Introduces Comfort Zone in Tenerife South Airport

Silverpoint is giving you the opportunity to relax and take it easy before your flight by introducing the Silverpoint Comfort Zone – an added member benefit unlike anything seen before at the Reina Sofia airport in Tenerife.

 Located on the upper level of the airport, on your right after you’ve passed through security, the Silverpoint Comfort Zone is found in a tranquil and serene section of the building and is open every day from 10am until 7pm and until 9pm on Fridays.

We understand how stressful travelling can be – especially if you’re flying with little ones – so to make your journey home as comfortable as possible, Silverpoint has introduced a Comfort Zone, complete with plush vibrating chairs, which members and Privilege Card holders can enjoy for free.

If you’re not a Silverpoint member nor a Privilege Card holder, but could really do with a bit of rest and relaxation before your flight home, stop by one of the Silverpoint stands in the departure section and pick up a Comfort Zone Access Card. With this card, you can enjoy the facilities of the Comfort Zone for five minutes, before boarding your flight refreshed and relaxed.

Those of you travelling with little ones can take it easy in the Comfort Zone whilst the kids enjoy themselves in the nearby children’s play area. If that’s not enough to keep them entertained, you’ll also find children’s colouring books and competition forms that they can fill out for the chance to win a fantastic prize each quarter.

Silverpoint Employees Receive RCI Awards

Dimitris Manikis – Vice President Business Development, Resort Sales: Europe, Middle East and Africa – travelled to Tenerife to present four Silverpoint employees with prestigious awards for the hard work and dedication they’ve put in over the last year.

The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, at the sales office in the Hollywood Mirage Club, with many Silverpoint employees attending, eager to find out who had won.

Before the awards were handed out, Dimitris talked about how important it is to rise above these rough times and was happy to note that despite the tough economic climate, the Hollywood Mirage Club was still beautifully kept and offered a wide range of services for all guests to enjoy.

The first to step on to the podium was Sales Director, David Taylor, who, on behalf of Silverpoint, picked up the award for Top Regional Performer 2011. He was followed by Peter Wallbridge who received an award for Manager of the Year. The third certificate was presented to Peter Winchester for Salesperson of the Year and Beverly Clover – Silverpoint’s Customer Service Manager – picked up the final award for Employee of the Year.