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CITC URGES ALL TO ASSIST HAITI
CITC has released a statement urging travel professionals and consumers to send aid to Haiti. The statement mentioned that cash donations are the most effective, due to the logistics and time involved in collecting food and clothing at this point in time. Some relief organizations mentioned included the Canadian Red Cross and World Vision. Stating that “Travel professionals are tied to the global community by virtue of the noble career choice they have made,” CITC also acknowledged that a good way for agencies to help is to put a sign in their window to give their neighbourhood an opportunity to come into the agency and donate, or provide links to organizations. |
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ONTARIO GIVES $1M TO HAITI
The Ontario government is promising to provide $1 million in immediate emergency aid to help the people of Haiti. The money will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to support the global relief effort. The British Columbia government is contributing $500,000 to the Red Cross effort in Haiti. Ontario has already offered to provide any personnel and equipment needed for Canada's role in the relief effort, including health care, search and rescue teams, forensic services and clean drinking water.
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Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy; will cut nearly 16,000 jobs; Japan’s fourth-largest corporate failure
Japan Airlines filed for one of the country's largest bankruptcies ever Tuesday, entering a restructuring that will shrink Asia's top carrier and its presence around the world, reported the Associated Press. Staggering under a US $25.6-billion debt mountain, the carrier applied for protection from creditors under the Corporate Rehabilitation Law - Japan's version of Chapter 11 - with the Tokyo District Court. Japan's flagship airline will slash nearly 16,000 jobs, reduce pensions for retired staff, cut routes and shift to more fuel-efficient aircraft as part of its restructuring.
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| TRANSAT & NOLITOURS' WEDDING WELCOME |
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Transat and Nolitours host Weddings Away FAM trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico in November 2009 to introduce new program
Anne-Marie Santos
To present their new “Weddings Away” program, Nolitours and Transat Holidays organized a FAM trip to the Riviera Maya in November 2009 to introduce 15 travel agents to their featured hotels and brand new wedding packages. Despite the temperature, which left a little to be desired, we were amazed by the beautiful treasures we discovered in the seaside resort destination. Keep reading on how to plan weddings with Transat and Nolitours for your clients.
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| Paul Riddolls | | Travelonly announces appointment of Paul Riddolls as Vice President Finance
Gregory Luciani, President & CEO of Travelonly, recently announced the appointment of Paul Riddolls, C.A., as Vice President Finance. In a statement, he described the appointment as part of the continuing corporate restructuring of Travelonly, which he went on to explain, is an evolution of his company’s growth over the past several years. Travelonly recently celebrated its 35th anniversary at a company conference in Las Vegas, making the announcement that Gregory Luciani was assuming the role of CEO in addition to his responsibilities as President. Company founder Patrick Luciani was elevated to the position of Chairman at the same event. Riddolls joins Travelonly with an extensive senior management background in finance, operations, project management and internet technology. Keep reading for more on Riddolls.
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| ONTARIO GETS NEW MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION |
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| On Monday, Premier Dalton McGuinty made several changes to his cabinet. Among the shuffle, the two most notable changes included Kathleen Wynne’s move from Education to the Transportation Ministry and Brad Duguid’s promotion to the energy and infrastructure post.
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| INTREPID EXPANDS DOWNUNDER |
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Intrepid Travel launches 2010 Australia and New Zealand brochure; highlights improved East Coast Explorer trip and new Urban Adventures in Auckland
Intrepid Travel has announced the launch of its 2010 Australia and New Zealand brochure, with an improved East Coast Explorer trip and new Urban Adventures in Auckland. In keeping with the company’s “live like a local” goal, the 18-day East Coast Explorer trip has been revamped to use only public transport and hostel accommodation. The fully-escorted trip departs Sydney and makes its way north along the coast to Cairns using trains, ferries and local buses. The new itinerary stops longer at popular destinations such as Byron Bay, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and the Whitsunday Islands. The East Coast Explorer is priced from $3,240 (airfare extra; Intrepid Travel tour code PRW). Keep reading for information on the two Urban Adventures in Auckland.
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| ANDERSON CUSTOMIZES CANADA |
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Anderson Vacations releases 2010/2011 Customizable Canada brochure; features enhanced content and ski product
Anderson Vacations has announced the release of their Customizable Canada brochure, which features sample packages for travel across Canada. New this year in the brochure is the addition of ski product for the 2010/2011 season. Please note that every package built by Anderson Vacations consultants is personalized to the customer’s travel needs. The brochure features old favourites such as the Mountain Moment Rail Journey to Jasper, Ultimate Western Discovery, A Moment in Time: Montreal & Quebec City, and the Ultimate Ontario & Quebec, as well as other popular packages. Product spans from the city of Vancouver to the remote wilderness of the Yukon & Northwest Territories, as well as the fishing villages and lighthouses of the east coast. Keep reading for more.
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| Jonathan Carroll | | Travelzest plc announces preliminary financial results for 2009, CEO Jonathan Carroll is “cautiously optimistic” about 2010
Last week, Travelzest plc, the parent company of Canadian tour operators itravel2000 and The Cruise Professionals, as well as several UK-based travel companies, announced their preliminary financial results for 2009 until the date Oct. 31, 2009. Jonathan Carroll, CEO of Travelzest, said last year was a “restructuring and re-energizing year which brought together the strengths and people in the Travelzest Group of companies to work as a team.” Last year, Travelzest went through a series of changes, including appointing new executive directors, reorganizing the operational structure of the Group, while seeing “continued strong performance” from its Canadian operations.
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Travel industry announces several relief efforts for those affected by recent Haiti earthquake
Yesterday, TRAVELHotNews reported that in response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, several airlines, tour operators and hoteliers throughout Canada have announced that they are contributing relief efforts including supplies, rescue workers and donations to the people of Haiti. Some companies that have also announced relief support include: EL AL Airlines, Halifax International Airport Authority and Travel Guard. For complete details on how these companies are trying to help the people of Haiti, keep reading.
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ACV UPS THE COMMISSION
Effective February 1, 2010, land-only commission for Europe, Israel and the United States will increase to a maximum of 12 per cent with Air Canada Vacations. Commission for Sun destinations, as well as Las Vegas, Florida and Hawaii will remain unchanged. |
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CANADA GETS PERMISSION TO EXPAND CUBA ACCESS
Canadian Press
The Harper government has reached a new agreement with Cuba that will give Canadian airlines expanded access to the Caribbean island's skies, The Canadian Press has learned. Under the deal, four Canadian charter airlines will be permitted to fly between multiple locations after landing in Cuba. That means winter sun seekers to Cuba would be able to fly on Canadian air carriers to more than one destination within the country, presumably on a single vacation. The agreement comes just weeks after the United States tightened air travel restrictions on Cuba and 13 other countries. Teresita de JesDus Vicente Sotolongo, the Cuban ambassador to Canada, did not offer specifics about the new agreement but she said it would apply to four Canadian charter airlines that currently run tours to Cuba: Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet and Canjet Airlines. |
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