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TRAVEL COUNSELLORS SETS GLOBAL SALES RECORD
Travel Counsellors (TC) had its best-ever selling day and beat seven of the company’s top 10 sales days this January. The company beat all previous sales records on Friday Jan. 15, 2010, achieving a global sales total of C$3.17 million, beating the previous best day of C$2.59 million in January 2008 by 22%, and achieving the fastest million in the company’s history. TC went on to achieve its second-best ever sales day on Monday Jan. 18, 2010 with sales of C$2.69 million. The company has reported seven of its top 10 sales days in history this January. |
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AAT KINGS CAMPING BLOWOUT
AAT Kings is offering a blow out sale on the final departure for the Outback to the Ocean camping experience, which will no longer be offered after March. Book now for the March 20, 2010 guaranteed departure and save your clients 10 per cent off the second traveller. |
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| SAMPLING THE FLAVOURS OF PIEMONTE |
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ENIT, CTCPI & the region of Piemonte host evening of information, food and gastronomy designed to give agents a taste of life in Italy
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| Enzo Colombo, Riccardo Strano, Gisella Telesca, Robert Zuzek, Fabrizio Napoli and Vittorio Lo Tauro | | A packed house filled Toronto’s Columbus Centre for a special look at the region of Piemonte, Italy yesterday evening. Hosted by the Italian Government Tourist Board (ENIT) – North America, Regione Piemonte, Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export and Tourism and Canadian Travel Council Promoting Italy (CTCPI), the evening also gave a salute to the 70 travel agents who attended the recent Italy Symposium in the region. Want to hear more? Keep reading.
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| AWARDS OF MERIT – LAST WEEK FOR NOMINATIONS! |
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Last chance to nominate for TRAVELHotNews.com Awards of Merit 2009 - nominations close Jan. 31
Join the industry in nominating individuals and companies to the TRAVELHotNews.com Awards of Merit. Let’s give recognition to those who deserve it. Hurry and submit a name or a company – vote for your favourite airlines, cruise lines, tourist boards, sales representatives and more! Hurry because time is running out – Jan. 31, 2010 is the last day to submit names. After that, voting begins. You can also make comments on each submitted candidate. Let your fellow travel professionals know who has done a great job in 2009! Submit a candidate here. To see the candidates or make comments, click here.
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| MERRITHEW NAMED GSM CHAIRMAN |
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| Michael Merrithew, new Chairman of GSM | | Michael Merrithew is appointed Chairman for Global Specialist Markets
Michael Merrithew, Chairman & CEO, Merit Travel Group Inc., has been appointed Chairman for Global Specialist Markets (GSM), a partnership of independent travel management companies from over 35 key markets around the world. As Chairman for GSM, Merrithew will be responsible for staff oversight, leadership and guidance to the GSM board of directors, as well as ensuring that GSM continues to reach its short and long-term objectives for growth and development, while representing the needs and interest of all partners. In addition to co-founding the network in 2006, Merrithew has held Board positions as the GSM Regional Director for the Americas Region, and will continue to act as the GSM Director, Global Marketing.
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| MEXICO’S PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS |
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New requirements for entry into Mexico as of March 1, 2010; valid passport for Canadian citizens and 3 approved documents for permanent residents of Canada
Mexico is reminding Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada of their new entry requirements as of March 1, 2010. Please note, a visa is not required for Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada to visit Mexico as a tourist. Here’s what your clients will need to travel to Mexico. All Canadian citizens will be required to present a valid passport. All permanent residents in Canada will be required to present one of three documents. Read on for full details.
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| TRANSAT DISTRIBUTION PRESENTS PURL |
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Transat Distribution Canada announces launch of personalized web sites (PURL) for customers
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has announced the launch of a new program that will provide a unique experience for customers of its retail agency network – the personalized web site (PURL). TDC worked closely with business partner Contac on this new program. Initially launched for the Marlin Travel brand, Transat Distribution Canada will soon launch PURLs for their remaining network brands, including the introduction of a French version for the Club Voyages network.
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| ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES REVAMPS WEBSITE |
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines launches new tourism website; specifically focuses on four key niche products
To unveil the best of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) the new website at DiscoverSVG.com specifically focuses on four key niche products – Yachting & Charters, Diving & Snorkeling, Eco-Adventures and Weddings & Honeymoons. DiscoverSVG.com uses vibrant graphics and interactive maps to highlight the charm of SVG’s nine inhabited islands. The site also offers practical tips and information including “getting there,” “what to do,” “where to stay,” and a gallery of photographs capturing nature and cultural attractions. Keep reading for more.
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| KUMUKA’S JANUARY SPECIAL |
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Save your client up to 15% off on Africa, South & Central America and The Middle East this January with Kumuka; offer expires on Jan. 31
Kumuka is now offering 15 per cent off Africa, South and Central America and The Middle East bookings. In addition, receive 10 per cent off Asia and Europe. To receive this offer full payment has to be made at the time of booking and is valid for tours departing between April 1 and August 1, 2010. This offer applies to new bookings only and to prices that are displayed on the tour operator’s website only. For more information, visit their website at kumuka.com, email them at adventureexperts@kumuka.com or call 1-888-358-6852.
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INVASION OF THE BODY SCANNERS AT YYZ
The Toronto Star has reported this morning that at least one full-body scanner is up and running at Pearson International Airport. It has not yet been confirmed at which terminal the full-body scanner is located at. According to the newspaper’s travel editor Jim Byers, there was only one lineup with the machine, with people stepping into a large, glass-enclosed unit and raising their hands in the air. Byers noted that nobody appeared to object and the lineup seemed to be moving normally. |
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS COMES TO SOUTH KOREA
Universal Studios Korea Theme Park and Resort will come to South Korea in 2014. The resort will be located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Universal Studios Korea Resort (USKR) will include a state-of-the-art Universal Studios theme park, Universal CityWalk, a retail, dining and entertainment complex, a championship 18-hole golf course, themed hotels, a water park, premium retail outlet and hypermarket, as well as condos. |
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