Last-minute deals: Bargain prices may persuade clients to commit now, travel later. (Destination: Europe).

Travel Agent, June, 2003 by Lisella, Maria

Wholesale operators and Europe specialists are sweetening their portfolios with great deals to Europe--some with validation dates as late as Oct. 31--but tight booking deadlines.

Avanti Destinations is offering free third and fourth nights at three- and four-star hotels in Amsterdam, London, Paris, Florence, Rome, Milan, Prague, Budapest, Madrid and other cities. You can combine these hotel deals with low air fares and Eurailpasses for bargain FIT packages paying 10 to 13 percent commissions.

Sample summer hotel deals include four-star London hotels, such as Jury's Kensington ...