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| SVP Of Occidental Discusses Plans For The Future |
| Occidental Grand Papagayo in Costa Rica will become adults-only; Win With Occidental making a come-back |
| Terrilyn Kunopaski |
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| Carolina Bellina, Richard Kirby & Susan Webb |
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Occidental Hotels & Resorts have big plans up their proverbial sleeve, according to Richard Kirby, senior vice president sales & marketing. Last week, the company announced it has concluded its long-term debt refinancing process, and a new strategic financial plan will allow them to initiate a significant renovation and improvement plan of its hotels and resorts. Kirby told THN yesterday that over the past few years...
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| Experience Kissimmee Showcases Its Best |
| Osceala County Department of Tourism Development hosts sales mission |
| Arti Panday |
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| Simon Bensmail & Cari Marotta |
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Experience Kissimmee appealed to trade partners yesterday with the message that it is more than Orlando's "forgotten stepsister." Eight suppliers along with representatives from the tourism office made their way to Toronto this week for a three-day sales mission outlining the variety of activities available in the Florida area. "We need to find our way off the beaten path," said Simon Bensmail, senior sales representative for Osceala County Department of Tourism...
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| CLIA Introduces Cruise Industry Passenger Bill Of Rights |
| 10 practices adopted immediately for oceangoing cruises purchased in North America |
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A new Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights has been unanimously adopted by members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the organization announced yesterday. The practice will be adopted immediately for oceangoing cruises purchased in North America, regardless of the ship's itinerary, according to Dave Peikin, director of public affairs, CLIA. "In the near future, the Bill of Rights will be...
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| European Travel Commission To Reinvest In Canada In 2014 |
| Travel to Europe from Canada continues to perform well |
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| José Manuel de Juan |
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The strength in tourism to Europe was sustained throughout the economic instability that ruled 2012 and into this year, according to a report released by the European Travel Commission (ETC) last week. "The Canadian market has been performing very well for the last year, especially when the main markets have been affected by the international financial crisis," said José Manuel de Juan, ETC representative in Canada and Consul for Spain. In 2012, approximately 4.3 million Canadians made their way to European destinations. And, with a forecast for increased travel to Europe, the ETC...
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| New Trafalgar Brochure Hits Agency Shelves |
| 2013-2014 Europe & Britain Autumn, Winter and Spring brochure features Christmas & New Years itineraries |
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Trafalgar Tours has announced the release of its new 2013-2014 Europe & Britain Autumn, Winter and Spring brochure. As part of the release, the tour operator is highlighting three Christmas Spectacular itineraries: the nine-day Festive English Countryside, nine-day German Christmas Markets and nine-day Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany & Switzerland. To kick off the launch of the new brochure, Trafalgar is offering savings of 7.5 per cent off guided vacations from the product line, that are booked and paid for by July 10, 2013, which could mean up to $510 in savings per couple. Plus, past guests can...
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| Transat & SOS Children’s Villages Launch New Blog |
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Transat A.T. Inc. and SOS Children's Villages, the world's largest charity dedicated to the welfare of orphaned and abandoned children, have joined forces to create a new blog, now online. The blog, hosted at sosmothers.ca, will highlight the hard work, energy, love and enthusiasm dedicated by SOS mothers, who provide family homes to some...
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| ACV: Agents Can Book Europe To Win |
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Travel agents are invited to take part in a new booking contest with Air Canada Vacations. Simply book Europe for a chance to win a trip for two to Paris. When agents book any air-inclusive package to eligible destinations in Europe, they are automatically entered to win a trip for two to Paris, including round-trip airfare and five nights of accommodation...
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