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| Tour Operators unanimously defend Mexico |
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“Sensationalist” stories condemned
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| Cesar Casteñeda | The major tour operators unanimously condemned stories that appeared in some Toronto newspapers yesterday that warned, “Violence is escalating throughout Mexico.” The MexicoTourist Board and the Canadian tour operators speak with one voice on this – "IT IS NOT." Cesar Casteñeda, Director of the Mexico Tourism Board readily acknowledged to TRAVELHotNews.com that there are problems in Oaxaca. He likened them to the ongoing problems in Caledonia, Ontario where there are protesters, a police presence, demonstrations and occasional violence. “That does not prevent visitors coming to Canada,” he pointed out, “or even to Toronto. Like Caledonia, this is a problem confined to one small area in a very large country, it is irresponsible to suggest anything else.”
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| Cruise Night sales should top $18.5million |
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89% of participating agents say they’ll do it again
A survey of travel agent conducted by the Cruise Lines International Association indicated that the World’s Largest Cruise Night event held on October 19 is expected to generate a total of 14,860 bookings. That translates to an estimated U.S. $18.5million in sales and will yield more than U.S. $2.4million in agency commissions. As of October 26, participating agencies have already reported nearly $10million in cruise sales and about $1.3million in commissions.
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| Airlines will be first web-enabled industry |
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Web check-in expected to reach 72% in 2007
SITA’s 8th Annual Airline IT Trends Survey in conjunction with Airline Business magazine, indicates that aviation will become the world’s first totally IP (Internet Protocol)-enabled industry, putting the power of the world-wide web at the service of the airlines and passengers. The survey results reveal for the first time that 82% of airline locations now have IP connectivity. This will increase to 89% by the end of 2007 and 93% by the end of 2008. 78% of airline systems are now IP-enabled and this will reach 83% by the end of 2007 and 87% by the end of 2008.
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| No delay to cross border security measures |
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Flyers will need passports
According to U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins, Canadians should face the facts. Within a couple of months the U.S. government will require all passengers flying into the country to have a passport or a Nexus air card, the secure travel document available to frequent trans-border travelers. Nothing is going to stop the plan or slow it down, says Wilkins, “It’s going to happen.”
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| Airport Industry Presents Five-Point Competitiveness Plan |
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| Terminal 3, YYZ | Calls for elimination of airport rent
The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) presented a Five-Point plan for airport competitiveness to the Standing Committee on Finance during its pre-budget consultations. “This Five-Point plan will go a long way to position Canada’s airports as leaders amongst their competitors for air links”, said Jim Facette, CAC president & CEO.The plan calls for the elimination of airport rent, more money for customs services at airports, change in laws and regulation to permit Arrivals Duty Free sales at Canadian airports, an increase in the Airports Capital Assistance Program funding levels and improved international air service agreements.
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| Nolitours and Transat Holidays team up |
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One sales team for two brands
In an ongoing effort to better service travel agencies partners, as of November 1, the sales teams for Nolitours and Transat Holidays will be combined and now represent both companies in a dual role. In addition, transat Tours announced that Spain, Greece and Italy programs previously marketed and sold by Nolitours, will now fall within the product line of Transat Holidays.
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| Norwegian Cruise Line Confirms Contracts with Aker Yards |
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New Third Generation Freestyle Cruising Ships
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| Colin Veitch | NCL Corporation Ltd. Has announced that it has confirmed the contracts with Aker Yards S.A. of France to build two new third generation Freestyle Cruising cruise ships, with an option for a third. The vessels will be delivered from Aker Yards in Saint Nazaire, France in 2009 and 2010, with the optional third sister ship for delivery in the first quarter of 2011. As announced on September 7, the contract price, comprising two firm ships and one option, is €2.17 billion ($3.1billion).
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