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| IT'S ADDISONTIME AGAIN! |
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| Rex Armstead, President, Addison Travel Marketing | | New exhibitors and new opportunities highlight the Fall Series
Addison Travel Trade shows open their fall season in Vancouver with a stellar line-up of exhibitors and business opportunities for travel agents. "We are very excited about the 2007 fall season," says Rex Armstead, President of Addison Travel Marketing. "We have lots of exciting new exhibitors from places as diverse as Zambia, Nepal, South America, Europe and the South Pacific. The U.S. is really big with new states representing some great business opportunities for agents." Once again, Addison has partnered with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). At select shows, ACTA representatives will participate in a series of industry forums discussing current issues relevant to agents in those markets.
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| BSP CANADA MAKES ADJUSTMENTS |
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BSP Canada to eliminate SSAN and SSAR forms, effective August 13, 2007
Yesterday, BSP Canada issued a memorandum outlining the elimination of the Sales Summary Adjustment Notice (SSAN) and the Sales Summary Adjustment Request (SSAR). These ticket adjustment forms are used to correct ticketing or processing errors, with the SSAN being used for amounts under $60 and the SSAR for amounts over $60. In the place of SSAN and SSAR, BSPlink will require agents to raise an Agency Credit Memo Request (ACM Request). In circumstances when the agency owes money to an airline, the agency may also voluntarily raise an Agency Debit Memo Request (ADM Request) in BSPlink. BSP Canada has announced that the new adjustment process in BSPlink may not be offered by all airlines for all agencies. If an agency is unable to process an adjustment for a given carrier in BSPlink, BSP Canada will require the agent to contact the carrier directly.
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| LOUISIANA HOSTS FAM FOR CANADIAN TOUR OPS |
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Canadian tour operators experience Louisiana's food, music and culture
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| (L-R): Debby Lam and Harold Ho, Royal Scenic Holidays; Kevin Kelly, Owner of Houmas House; Bruce Slade, Intair/Fun Sun; Tasha Van Rybroeck and Nicholas Shields, Ellison Travel & Tours; Priyantha Amarasinghe, Skylink Holidays/Tourcan Vacations; Joanne Scalamogna, Louisiana Tourism - Canadian Office; and Kosta Tsimiklis, Alio. | | Last week, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and the Convention & Visitors Bureaus of New Orleans, New Orleans Plantation Country and Tangipahoa Parish hosted a Canadian tour operator fam trip last week. The group enjoyed a taste of the unique culture, cuisine, and music that distinguishes the state from other destinations. The Canadian group visited fine restaurants, famous attractions, plantations, went on a swamp tour, and visited the iconic sites of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. In the photo above, the group is touring the gardens at Houmas House Plantation before dinner.
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| INSIGHT OFFERS EURO FLIGHTS FOR LESS |
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Fly to Europe from $499 return with Insight Vacations and Air France
Clients can travel to Europe from $499 return when they book an Insight air-inclusive tour with Air France July 31 - August 23 for departures Oct 10, 2007 - Dec 6, 2007 and Dec 25, 2007 - April 30, 2008. The $499 rate is based on roundtrip flights to Paris from Toronto or Montreal and taxes are an additional $225 - $230. Ottawa and Halifax gateways and other destinations are available at an additional charge. Terms and conditions apply; rates are based on availability, space is limited and offer is subject to change without notice. Air taxes are extra. Final payment for flights must be received within 7 days of booking and by Aug 23rd. For full details, please contact Insight Reservations at 1-800-387-8490.
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| IATA Travel & Tourism Diploma Exam |
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International Institute of Travel will hold IATA exam on September 13, 2007 in Toronto
The International Institute of Travel (IIT) has announced that the International Travel & Tourism Exam for the IATA International Travel & Tourism Diploma will be held on September 13, 2007. The exam site is at the Institute, located at Suite 302, 1240 Bay Street, Toronto beginning at 9:00 AM. IIT, an authorized IATA training center, has also announced that a new session for the IATA International Travel & Tourism Diploma (Foundation Course) will begin on September 17, 2007. Covering 12 modules required for the IATA/UFTAA International Diploma, this course has world-wide industry recognition. It is recommended for those wishing to enter the travel industry or who are currently employed and wanting to upgrade their professional competencies. For more information please contact Rudolph Nareen at the International Institute of Travel at 416- 924-2271; rnareen@iitravel.com
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| GOWAY AUSSIE EVENTS |
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Goway Travel announces Downunder Australia Evening, exclusive trip for Aussie specialists & an early booking incentive
Goway Travel's Downunder Australia Evening will be held on Wednesday August 15 in downtown Toronto from 6-9 p.m. The event will let agents meet and talk to over 35 visiting Australian travel experts and give them a chance to win a trip down under. Registration is free for those who reserve in advance. For more information and to register, visit the TRAVELHotNews Event Calendar here. Read on to learn more about an exclusive FAM trip for Aussie specialists, and an early booking incentive on the famous 'Waltzing Matilda' 22-day, fully escorted Australian tour, which will save your clients $250.
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| ETIHAD PAX NUMBERS BREAK RECORDS |
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Abu Dhabi-based carrier increases passenger numbers by 111 per cent in first half of 2007
Etihad Airways carried more than 1.9 million passengers in the first six months of 2007, compared to 900,000 for the same period in 2006, an increase of 111 per cent. The airline experienced average seat factors of 65 per cent for the January to June period. James Hogan, Etihad Airways' chief executive, said: "The growth achieved in the first half of 2007 demonstrates the impact Etihad is having within the highly competitive airline industry and to carry a million more passengers this year, compared with the same period in 2006, is a phenomenal achievement." Hogan went on to acknowledge Etihad's partnerships with Abu Dhabi Airport Services, Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAMCO) and the Department of Transport, all of which have helped the airline achieve growth.
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