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| WestJet Vacations launches in Toronto |
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Travel agents come out to see what WestJet Vacations has to offer
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| Duncan Bureau, Debbie Trockstad, Emmet Reidy | WestJet Vacations launched their new programme at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto last evening. It was a lively and spirited affair that was well attended by the travel agent community. Westjet’s suppliers were also out to support the airline/tour operator, as destinations, resorts, hotels and attractions all took part in the trade show.Emmet Reidy, director, national and leisure accounts kicked off the evening, introducing the “gaggle of WestJetters” that had come in for the event, before bringing WestJet vacations general manager, Brenda Trockstad to the podium.
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| Last chance to vote |
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You’ve only got till Friday
Have you voted for your favourite picture in the travel snapshot competition? If you haven’t – click here and take a look at them. The quality and professionalism of the images really are amazing. So, come on folks, there are only a few days left. Make your vote count. Click here to vote.
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| Air Transat babies passengers |
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Airline introduces new special meals
As of November 1, Air Transat will begin offering a new complimentary meal for babies (infants under two years of age) on its flights.This new special meal will be available on all flights and must be requested either through the travel agent or through our Information and Seat Selection Centre at the time of booking at least 72 hours prior to departure.
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| Seabourn president succumbs to hear attack |
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Cruise industry mourns Debbie Natansohn
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| Deborah Natansohn | Debbie Natansohn, president of Seabourn Cruise Line died early yesterday Considered by many to be one of the industry's brightest and most creative minds Debbie Natansohn suffered a massive heart attack on Sunday, October 22, and never recovered. Vanessa Lee, formerly of Encore Cruises, who was a friend of Debbie Natansohn was in the midst of making plans to attend the funeral when reached byTRAVELHotNews.com. An anguished Lee told us that, “Debbie Natansohn will be terribly missed and I am personally devastated by the news of her death. She was one of the most dynamic people I have had the privilege of knowing and working with in the cruise industry and I considered her a good friend as well as a business colleague.
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| Aer Lingus rejects Ryanair bid |
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“Offer without merit”
Aer Lingus is adamant in its rejection of a hostile takeover offer from Ryanair. The Irish carrier argued that the bid of €1.48 billion (approximately $2 billion) is still undervalued. The latest rebuff comes after Ryanair mailed documents to Aer Lingus shareholders detailing the formal terms of its offer. "The offer from Ryanair is without merit," said Aer Lingus chairman John Sharman in a company statement issued on Monday.
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| Thanksgiving? |
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US holiday may be a turkey for travellers
US air travellers won't have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. According to reports bookings are over 40% higher than last year and prices are heading up as well. Airfare is 15% more than a year ago, according to an analysis by consulting firm Sabre Airline Solutions. And if that’s not enough bad news, holiday travellers may not all be aware of the new baggage restrictions. Up to a third of passengers travelling every day do not meet the new requirements and hold up security lines at some US airports.
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