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October 2, 2006
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Disney Dreams
Disney launches new year-long promotion
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts want to turn travel agents into dream merchants with their newest promotion, "Year Of A Million Dreams". Launched yesterday, the promotion will see cast members at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts awarding 1.2 million prizes, with a value of $17.4 million to unsuspecting park guests over the next 12 months. Prizes include an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World or a Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland, a Golden FASTPASS, private meetings with Disney characters and admission to special parties.
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US extends passport deadline
But surveillance needed to 'combat terrorism' from Canada
Senator Max Baucus
Congressional approval has been given a bill that will extend the deadline for passports for land and sea travel within the Western Hemisphere to June 2009 at the latest. The rule, which will require passports, or another high-technology documentation, to enter the United States at land borders was meant to go into effect January 1, 2008 and cruise lines in particular, were concerned that confusion over the new requirements, plus the cost of obtaining a passport, would hurt business.
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TRAVELHotNews' National Photo Contest
Send in your shots today - only two weeks to go
There are only two weeks left to get your travel photographs into TRAVELHotNews.com for the national travel photo contest.  We've had a lot of entrants into the contest, but there's room for a lot more and don't forget there are two opportunities to win and great prizes for the winners.The first prize, chosen by a 3 member jury, is a trip for two to the Blue Bay Getaway & Spa in Cancun (including applicable taxes). Take a look at the Sunwing Vacations 2006/07 holiday catalogue to view the pictures. The Second Prize of two seats on Sunwing Airlines to Florida (including taxes), will be awarded by TRAVELHotNews readers who will vote on the images of the 10 best finalists selected by the jury.
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Signature Vacations Launches eDocuments
Ticketing goes electronic across the country
Signature Vacations has announced that effective October 1 all air only routes will utilize eDocuments. On November 1, eDocuments for package holidays will be launched. Both programmes are available nationally. The electronic documentation will replace the paper tickets currently being issued and will be available within 4 hours of confirmation for all bookings made within 5 days of departure. For bookings made 6 to 30 days prior to departure date and paid in full, eDocuments will be available the next day.
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itravel2000 offers long stays in Mexico
New option for Canadian Snowbirds
Jonathan Carroll
itravel2000 had announced a Long-Stay program in Merida, Mexico in the State of Yucatan. This initiative will give Canadian Snowbirds an affordable alternative to spending winter in Florida.   "Mexico is now on the map as a viable long-stay winter vacation spot for Canadians" stated Jonathan Carroll, President of itravel2000. "Not only does this program offer Canadians high quality long-stay accommodations and amenities at a very attractive rate, it is mixed with the warm hospitality of the Mexican people and exciting cultural, gastronomic and archaeological experiences." The biggest advantage for Canadians looking to get away for the winter, is the cost.
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Intair celebrates 20 Years!
Bruce Slade, Intair & winner Fili Visaya

20" television sets to lucky winners
Congratulations to Fili Visaya , K Walsh Travel (winner at Addison Show Toronto) and Nicole Grenon, Rythmes du Monde (winner at Addison Show Montreal). Each participant won a 20-inch flat screen TV in celebration of Intair`s 20-year Anniversary. Intair continues its celebrations with many more more prizes to be won in the weeks to come.


WestJet extends AIR MILES® rewards
Travel agents will continue to be eligible to earn one AIR MILES® reward mile for every $40 of client bookings on WestJet through to October 15.This promotion applies to all online bookings made for clients on www.westjet.com/
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until October 15, for travel until December 15. Bookings made through the Sales Super Centre and GDS systems are not eligible.
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