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TOURISTS STRANDED IN PERU
Peru used helicopters to airlift foreign tourists trapped by rain and mudslides that killed seven people in and around its famed Machu Picchu ruins, but frustrations grew among the more than 2,500 still stranded. The operation, which began Monday, by late Tuesday had rescued 125 of the foreigners, most of whom were waiting by a helipad near the ruins themselves, emergency services said. But another 1,900 were stranded in nearby Aguas Calientes and 670 more on the Inca Trail, a narrow Andean pathway up to Machu Picchu that takes four days to complete and which was cut in several places by landslides.
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Seven more American cities to receive Air Canada service this spring; to also add four new international destinations from Toronto this summer
Air Canada today announced new services for seven more American cities, designed to fortify its Toronto hub. The airline will offer new daily service between Toronto and seven more American cities including: Orange County (Santa Ana) and San Diego, California; Portland, Oregon; Memphis, Tennessee; Cincinnati, Ohio; Portland, Maine; and Syracuse, New York. In addition, Air Canada is adding four new international destinations from Toronto this summer. Keep reading to find out more about Air Canada's international summer flights and new U.S. destiantions.
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Japan Airlines announces new group president and executive vice president; in effect from February 1, 2010
Japan Airlines Group announced yesterday, the appointments of the group president and executive vice president, who will take office with effect from February 1, 2010. Masaru Onishi has been elected to lead the JAL Group as the President of the Group's holding company - Japan Airlines Corporation (JALS), and main air transport operator Japan Airlines International (JALI). Hisao Taguchi will be assuming the role of Executive Vice President of the Group and of Japan Airlines International, after serving as an executive officer in charge of the overall operations of the JAL Group in the Kyushu region since April 2009. Keep reading for more information on Masaru Onishi and Hisao Taguchi.
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Air Canada Vacations now offers packages to Brussels, Tel Aviv
Air Canada Vacations has increased its international lineup of packages from nine to 13 in a year. Now, your clients can travel to the operator’s newest destinations, Brussels and Tel Aviv, with new packages. As of June 2010, Air Canada’s new service to Brussels will include daily departures from Toronto via Montreal. During the summer, its service to Tel Aviv will include five non-stop, weekly departures from Toronto. Air Canada Vacations will offer 12 hotels in Brussels and 10 in Tel Aviv.
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Year-round flights between Sudbury and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Service begin March 31 with Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines is introducing year-round flights between Sudbury and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, beginning March 31, with one daily non-stop roundtrip flight, and one-way fares starting at $99, plus taxes. Flights are now available for booking on flyporter.com, or by calling 1-888-619-8622. “Porter is pleased to expand our service to Sudbury, providing competition on the route, which ultimately benefits customers by reducing fares,” said Robert Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Northern Ontario is an important region for us. We are experiencing great success in Thunder Bay, and are looking forward to a similar result in Sudbury.”
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IATA reports on December 2009, full-year results for 2009; worst ever post-war decline
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported December and full-year 2009 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic that showed the industry ending 2009 with the largest ever post-war decline. Passenger demand for the full year was down 3.5 per cent with an average load factor of 75.6 per cent. Freight showed a full-year decline of 10.1per cent with an average load factor of 49.1 per cent.
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Rose Scurti and MRV Enterprises Inc. o/a Uniglobe Intrigue Travel were convicted under the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002
Rose Scurti and MRV Enterprises Inc. o/a Uniglobe Intrigue Travel were convicted of failing to maintain trust accounting contrary to section 27 of Regulation 26/05 made under the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002. Scurti was convicted on two counts and MRV Enterprises Inc. was convicted on one count of operating as a travel agent without registration contrary section 4(1) of the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002. MRV Enterprises Inc. o/a Uniglobe Intrigue Travel was previously registered under the Travel Industry Act, 2002 but continued to operate after its registration was revoked on March 28, 2008. Keep reading to see more.
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ARTA’S NEW SLOGAN
The Association of Retail Travel Agents-Canada (ARTA Canada) kicked off its 2010 membership campaign with its new trademark, "Your Best Travel Insurance is a Professional Travel Agent". ARTA Canada launched at the end of 2008.
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FIRST EVER TOUR D’ISRAEL TO LAUNCH IN SPRING
The first-ever cycling Tour d'Israel will feature a five-day, 480-mile cycling competition throughout Israel, March 7-11, 2010. Riders will begin atop the snow-capped Mount Hermon in the north and travel through the Galilee, Nazareth, around the contours of the Mediterranean, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, Be'er Sheva, Negev Desert, and finish the race on the shores of the Red Sea in Eilat. The Tour d'Israel is designed to feature two riders per team, separated into nine different categories based on age and gender. Daily laps will include between 77 and 112 miles of riding.
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