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JADE TOURS OFFERS SOUTHEAST ASIA FAM
Jade Tours & United Airlines are hosting a FAM trip to Singapore & Bali departing March 15, 2010 and returning March 23, 2010. Highlights include: round-trip airfare with United Airlines to Singapore departing from major Canadian gateways, regional flights to Bali with interline partners, airport transfers, guided tours in Bali and Singapore, 4 nights accommodation in Bali & 3 nights in Singapore using 4-star hotels. Go to the TRAVELHotNews.com FAM Section to get more information and register.
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AEROPLAN ANNOUNCES BOUGHT-DEAL AGREEMENT
Canadian Press
Groupe Aeroplan Inc. said Thursday it has entered into a bought-deal agreement with a syndicate of underwriters to issue $200 million in senior secured notes. The notes, to be issued to the public, will bear interest at the rate of 6.95 per cent payable semi-annually on Jan. 26 and July 26 of each year, commencing this July. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to repay a portion of the company's outstanding debt.
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| THOMAS COOK TRAVELS WITH YOU |
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Thomas Cook introduces insurance plan after finding that half of Canadians shun purchasing travel insurance; says “Wherever you travel, we’re there with you”
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| Kevin McAdam | | Yesterday afternoon, Thomas Cook held a press conference that offered media the opportunity to meet with Kevin McAdam, Director Financial Services, Thomas Cook North America. The luncheon allowed media a preview of what’s new from Thomas Cook Financial Services Canada, as well as hear some of the findings from a recent survey showing that many Canadians don't purchase insurance. The insurance will be available via Thomas Cook’s retail division (Belair Travel) this August. Keep reading for full details.
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| AWARDS OF MERIT - LAST DAY TO NOMINATE |
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TRAVELHotNews.com Awards of Merit 2009 underway; submit names only until Jan. 24, 2010
Once again, TRAVELHotNews.com would like to recognize the hard work of professionals in the travel industry. The Awards of Merit 2009 highlight the constant efforts of professionals who have risen above everyone else in the year 2009. TRAVELHotNews.com Awards of Merit are for all travel professionals throughout Canada. More than 10 winners will be honoured from the travel agent of the year to the tourism board of the year. Cast your vote, get involved: these are your Oscars! Submissions for the Awards will be taken only until Jan. 24, 2010 - so click here to submit a candidate today!
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| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC UPDATES |
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Dominican Republic is open to tourists; working with international community to provide relief for Haiti
The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism assures visitors that all of its cities, tourism and resort areas are conducting normal business operations. The DR government, consulates and embassies are also working alongside the international community to provide earthquake relief for Haiti. Dominicans have donated time, money, supplies and expertise to help Haiti. The Ministry of Tourism reports that all of the country’s tourist areas, hotels, resorts, airports and seaports are open and receiving visitors. The DR experienced no damage from the earthquake or its aftershocks.
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| GOWAY ADDS LUXURY RIVER CRUISES |
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Goway adds luxury Pandaw River Cruises; offers four river cruises in Asia; book and receive extra commission on Borneo river cruise
Goway is responding to demand by adding luxury Pandaw River Cruises to four rivers in Asia. Your clients can float down the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia, the Irrawaddy in Burma, the Rajang in Borneo or the Ganges in India. Confirmed sailings are available through to 2011. Pandaw’s small ships carry only 60 passengers and can easily travel to remote and otherwise inaccessible areas. Book your clients on the Into The Heart of Borneo river cruise in May and June and receive an additional 10-20 per cent commission above your regular levels from Goway Travel.
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| KIDS STAY FREE AT CLUB MED |
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Club Med offers free stay for kids on Toronto departures for March Break beginning Mar. 13, 2010
Club Med is offering a kids stay free promotion for Toronto departures this March. Available during March Break, the offer is available beginning Saturday March 13, 2010. Your clients who will travel with babies, kids and teens will find different services at the family-friendly resorts for all ages. This promotion will allow one child or teen (0-15 years old) to stay free per one full paying adult. This offer is valid for new reservations made until March 1st, 2010. Travel dates are available between January 8th and October 29th, 2010. To find out which resorts this offer is valid at, keep reading for more!
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| TOP TRENDS FOR RUNAWAY BRIDES |
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Are you selling destination weddings? Here are the top trends for 2010, according to wedding expert Rebecca Grinnals
Charmaine Pang
It’s no surprise that weddings are by and large recession-proof: people still get married in tough times. Destination weddings are on the rise, as many travel professionals can attest to; 2010 will be no exception. This means great news for agents looking to capitalize on group bookings. The market for destination weddings is rapidly increasing. In 2009, the market jumped to US$16 billion, up from US$3 billion in 2001. Keep reading for the top 11 trends for destination weddings in 2010. You may be surprised at some of the items that made the list - keep reading to find out what they are.
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| ACV MEETS UP IN MEXICO |
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Air Canada Vacations hosts Mexico FAM Nov. 14 to 21; highlights include Riviera Maya and Cozumel
Air Canada Vacations recently hosted a FAM trip to Mexico, November 14 to 21, 2009. The trip included a stop in the Riviera Maya, in Cancun, as well as in Cozumel. Included in the trip, and appearing in the photo from left to right, are: Carolyn O'Reilly, Genesis Vacations; Phyllis Johnson, Travel Masters; Kathy Desson, Markham CSC; Laura Corrine Spitznagel, Flight Centre; Jenn Black, TripCentral; Jenn Brown, TripCentral; Christina Pawlik, Uniglobe GEO; Coreen Brown, Carlson Wagonlit; Miranda Salt, McPhail Travel; Kimberley Bradbury, Uniglobe Phillips; Flavio Mongelli, Voyages Caro; (seated) Kim Barbisan, Air Canada Vacations’ Area Sales Manager for Southwestern; and in the back row, Jorge Vargas, Air Canada Vacations’ Destination Representative.
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LOTS OF SECURITY - BUT WHO WILL PAY?
Canada's major airlines are worried that the hiring of hundreds of airport security officers and the installation of dozens of full-body scanners will lead to an increase in government fees charged to consumers, threatening a fragile recovery in passenger traffic. The federal Transport Department and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) have yet to respond to industry questions about how the beefed-up security measures will be financed, reported the Globe and Mail. Ottawa currently collects $5 to $16 a passenger each way in traveller security fees, with charges varying based on the length of the route.
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CARNIVAL’S CORPORATE EARNINGS
Carnival Corporation & plc reported net income of $193 million, on revenues of $3.2 billion for its fourth quarter ended November 30, 2009. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $371 million, on revenues of $3.3 billion. Operating results in the fourth quarter were better than the company's September guidance driven by stronger than expected revenue yields, primarily onboard, as well as lower operating costs. The company reported net income for the full year ended November 30, 2009 of $1.8 billion. Revenues for the full year 2009 were $13.2 billion compared to $14.6 billion for the prior year. Occupancy levels for 2010 are currently in line with 2009.
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