CHILDREN'S WISH FOUNDATION KIDS MEET SANTA IN THE SKY Air Transat supports foundation with festive flight and major donation collected from returning passengers through its Change for Kids program Air Transat presents $752,654 cheque to Children's Wish Dozens of children and their families had one of their holiday wishes come true this week as they were whisked off to the North Pole from Air Transat's Montreal hangar on a special flight in search of Santa. During the special 90-minute flight, organized by the Children's Wish Foundation and Air Transat, jolly old St. Nick surprisingly emerged from the cockpit bearing toys, joy and lots of laughter. In addition to the flight, the airline also presented the Foundation with a $752,654 cheque, courtesy of its passengers and employees. [Full text]

MAYAN RIVIERA PHOTO GALLERY Reader response to yesterday's report on the Mayan Riviera was tremendous. As a result of the large number of inquiries, we are posting a complete photo album of the 3-day fact-finding trip confirming the Riviera's full recovery from Wilma's October rampage. More than 40 pictures show the remarkable condition of both resorts and infrastructure. [Full text]

LISBON TRAVEL MARKET - BTL 2006 - SLATED FOR JANUARY First two days reserved exclusively for travel trade The Portuguese Trade and Tourism Commission has announced that this year's edition of the Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa will be held at the Parque das Nações in Lisbon, between January 18 and 20, 2006. BTL is Portugal's biggest World Travel Market and offers the travel trade the opportunity to meet supplier representatives and network with the people in charge of each tourism region in Portugal. For those who are building their Portugal portfolio, this is an opportunity to meet with Portugal's tourism decision makers. Other countries such as Spain and Brazil will also have a large presence at the show. For more info visit: www.fil-btl.com/ing/btl.asp. [Full text]

INSIGHT LAUNCHES 2006 BROCHURE LINE-UP European escorted tour operator, Insight Vacations, which provides premium escorted motorcoach vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia the Eastern Mediterranean and North America, has announced that its 2006 brochures are now available. Programs for the new year include a variety of tour options - Discovery, Regional, EasyPace or Country RoadsT - each designed to meet different client needs. [Full text]

Etihad Airways Presented with Top Middle East Catering Award Pax International magazine readers recognize UAE national airline's superior cuisine and catering service Etihad Airways, the UAE's National Airline has won praise for its catering by readers of PAX International magazine at the third Annual Middle East Catering Conference in Bahrain. The Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier Award was presented to Nasser Bader, Etihad sales manager in Bahrain, during a special Awards Ceremony held during the Conference's Gala Evening Dinner. [Full text]

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