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| LIVING BEAUTY IN THE DEAD SEA: PART 2 |
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The Israel Government Tourist Office hosts trip to the Dead Sea, Jerusalem & Tel Aviv from Dec. 3 to 6, alongside 7th Dead Sea International marketing weekend
Lisa Raffaele
In the days leading up to the 7th annual Dead Sea International marketing weekend, attendees from 25 countries spent their time hiking along the “David Stream” at Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and National Park, visiting an Israeli kibbutz and frolicking in the mud at a typical Dead Sea mud party. Here are some of the highlights of my post-conference itinerary.
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| GOWAY MAKES ASIAN PLANS |
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Goway releases new 2010 Asia Travel Planner; celebrates 40th anniversary
Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Goway has announced that their Asia 2010 brochure is now available. The new brochure is a travel planner featuring 25 countries and contains over 200 travel ideas with a mixture of the classic and new product. The travel planner is designed for all travellers ranging from those interested in deluxe escorted tours to budget style, soft adventure. “Goway’s 2010 is the complete Asia travel planner designed to fulfill the most discerning travellers needs,” commented Doug Vogl, Product and Marketing Manager for Asia. Keep reading for complete details on Goway's Asia Planner.
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| MERIT, SENECA OPEN UP SHOP |
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Merit Travel Group and Seneca College to open on-campus travel agency; gives Tourism and Travel students hands-on experience
Beginning this month, a new partnership between Merit Travel Group Inc. and Seneca will bring a full service travel agency to the Seneca Markham Campus. From this on-campus location, the Merit travel agency will act as a learning resource for students who will participate in the daily operations of a corporate and leisure full-service travel company; research and book air, hotel, and tour packages. The students will benefit from current curriculum in a new Corporate Travel Management course, internship and networking opportunities starting January 2010.
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| TICO SEEKS FEEDBACK ON BOARD |
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TICO seeks feedback regarding composition of Board of Directors; questionnaire due Jan. 15
TICO has released a statement asking for feedback on the composition of its Board of Directors. TICO is reviewing the industry representation on its Board. The five directors appointed at pleasure by the Minister are not being considered as part of this review. An online questionnaire is available for TICO stakeholders, and the deadline to submit the questionnaire is Jan. 15, 2010. Keep reading for the questionnaire link, and to read TICO's statement.
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| CLIA’S NEW & IMPROVED SITE |
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Cruise Lines International Association launches new and improved website; features reorganized content and new look
Wanting to enhance their website, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) introduced a new and improved site designed to help travel agents and consumers navigate with ease. The site’s “Agency/Agent” and “Vacation/Consumer” sections have been redesigned, with a revamped “Regulatory” section to follow.
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| TRAVELHOTNEWS RETROSPECTIVE 2009 |
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TRAVELHotNews.com Retrospective 2009
Although the new decade is now upon us, it’s time to look back on all the newsworthy events of 2009. Last year saw the effects of the global recession on the travel industry, with a negative effect on the global airline industry. The H1N1 influenza pandemic was another setback travellers had to deal with. In Canada, Conquest Vacations collapsed, and several key players struck alliances. Keep reading for a review of the year.
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