CHANGES IN STORE FOR CANADIAN AVIATION IN 2006 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts another difficult year for the world's airlines in 2006 (with a return to improved profits only in 2007 depending on the price of fuel) and the Canadian aviation industry will see some important changes. Highlights for the upcoming year: [Full text]

HORIZON UNVEILS 2006 EXPLORATORY SERIES BROCHURE Horizon & Co. has launched its 2006 Exploratory Series Brochure offering a new line-up of Exploratory trips that honour the spirit of luxury travel. Whether it's tracing the footsteps of Hemingway in Paris, tasting virgin olive oil in Tuscany, polishing a diamond in the Canadian Arctic or tracking wildlife on an African safari, Horizon's 2006 Exploratory Series brochure is full of unique itineraries designed to immerse clients in the culture and spirit of a foreign place. In addition to its Classic and Exploratory styles of travel, the tour operator also offers two different formats. [Full text]

MALAYSIA GEARS UP FOR THE YEAR OF THE DOG Full slate of events kicks off with Chinese New Year Open House - January 29 Chinese New Year in Malaysia is celebrated with a unique tradition called the Open House when relatives and friends, regardless of their race and religion, visit one another to exchange good wishes and gifts. Tourists around the world are welcome to join in the celebration, which will fall on January 29, 2006. For a preview of events slated for the first half of the year read on. [Full text]

GULF AIR TO LAUNCH NEW MENUS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN Inflight chef Jack Peacock chats with young diners Gulf Air plans to launch new menus specially designed for children on all its flights. The new kiddy treats will come in brightly coloured boxes, each like a treasure trove of pint-size delights containing a specially created mini-snack accompanied by loads of tiny goodies like chocolates and little interactive games designed to keep children occupied on their flights. Gulf Air invited scores of youngsters aged between three and 12 years to taste the food on offer and provide feedback. [Full text]

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