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Agency owner gets 30 days
On November 28, 2006, TICO's Board of Directors approved payment of $54,923.65 assisting 46 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. These payments were due to the closures of African Wings Travel & Tours in Toronto ($4,812.00); Baldwin Travel & Tours in Mississauga ($33,925.00); G & P Travel Ltd. in Hamilton ($3,264.45); Hillcrest Tours in Richmond Hill ($5,275.02); Prespa Travel in Mississauga ($6,180.00) and Royal Olympic Cruises in Greece ($1,467.18).
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| Brazil is Hot says Bex |
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World Cup and celebrities boost popularity
Budget Expeditions' (Bex) Brazil packages are only getting hotter in the lead up to Rio Carnival 2007. Rio Carnival Accommodation is completely sold out and extra departures are being put on several tours commencing after Carnival. Even Hollywood loves Brazil. Actress Claire Danes lists Brazil as her must-see destination for the summer in the December 2006 edition of In Style Magazine. Danes, best known for her role in such films as Romeo & Juliet and Brokedown Palace claims she has always been curious about 'that part of the world'.
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| US blocks foreign ownership of airlines |
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Public, labour groups and Congress need to know more
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| Jacques Barrot | | Transatlantic open skies talks received a blow as the US rejected a proposal to allow foreign investors more control of airlines in America. US transportation secretary Mary Peters rejected the plan, casting doubt on the future of negotiations with the European Union on a new air travel treaty.The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), initially drawn up by former US transportation secretary Norman Mineta last year, and subsequently amended in May, would not have altered US ownership laws, but would allow non-US investors more input in some aspects of airline operations including marketing, routes and fleet structure.
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| Imperial Majesty hikes commissions |
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25% commission on Regal Empress
Imperial Majesty Cruise Line is now offering travel agents a 25% commission on the Regal Empress' two-night cruises to Nassau/Paradise Island from Fort Lauderdale. The commission increase, up from 15%, was announced by president Arthur Pollack. 'Travel agents add value to the cruise experience,' he said. 'They've proven to be important business partners for us and play an important role in helping travellers select the cruise that will best meet their needs and expectations.'
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| SUNSCAPE CASA DEL MAR COMPLETES $20 MILLION EXPANSION |
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Receives Thomson Gold Award
Sunscape Casa del Mar La Romana, situated on the south east coast of the Dominican Republic, in the La Romana area of Bayahibe, has completed a multi-million dollar expansion project. The family-friendly Unlimited-Fun property underwent a US$20 million expansion including 188 new guest rooms and suites, a new free-form swimming pool and swim-up bar, additional beachfront Jacuzzis, extension of the theatre and theatre bar to accommodate an increase in guests, renovation of existing restaurants including the World Café buffet-style restaurant, addition of a new seafood restaurant, Oceana, and a brand new crepe restaurant, Crepes & Co.
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