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| MAGICAL KENYA: MAASAI HEARTLAND |
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The first of a four-part series on Magical Kenya and its mix of landscapes, cultures and wildlife
Hilary Genders
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| Maasai | | This week, TRAVELHotNews.com in conjunction with Canadian Traveller magazine bring you a four-part series of articles featuring Kenya, a place which many have heard of but fewer have had the pleasure to experience. Few countries in Africa - or indeed, anywhere on the globe - can boast the amazing diversity of Magical Kenya. From vast expanses of wilderness to bustling towns and cities, Indian Ocean beaches to tiny villages in the Rift Valley, the country boasts a wonderfully rich tapestry of unique places, peoples and experiences. Wherever they go in Kenya, travellers can enjoy a little of everything: each region offers its own unique mix of landscapes, cultures and wildlife to explore. And a well-developed tourism infrastructure means your clients can do it all in style and comfort. Read on for a small sample of what this captivating country has to offer.
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| CARNIVAL FUEL SURCHARGE CHANGE |
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Carnival will not implement retroactive fuel surcharge; fuel charge applies only to bookings from Canada made on Nov. 7 or later
ACTA have announced that they have successfully lobbied to change Carnival Cruise Lines' proposed retroactive fuel surcharge fee. On November 7th, the cruise line stated that a new retroactive fee would be imposed on passengers to cover rising fuel costs. The largest cruise carrier in the world imposed the surcharge for its following North American brands: Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess and Seabourn. ACTA raised the issue of retroactivity with Carnival, pointing out that some laws and regulations in Canada should be further examined and could be challenged by this retroactive application. Read on for more information on the policy.
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| REAL RESORTS DEBUTS ONLINE CHECK-IN |
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Mexico's first online check-in service for guests at The Royal hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen
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| The Royal Playa del Carmen | | Real Resorts has announced it will be providing Mexico's first online check-in service to guests staying in The Royal hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Clients can check in directly from the comfort of their home or office 48 hours prior to arrival. Guests may preview pictures of reserved suite category by means of a virtual map offering 360 tours of each suite category. Royal Service guests may select and assign their own suite during the online check-in process. Mexico's first online check-in service also allows guests to pre-advise the hotel of any special requests or special occasion notifications. This service is available free to your clients and is applicable to bookings made via your favourite tour operator. For more information, visit realresorts.com.mx.
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| FUN SUN'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS |
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"Mr. Sun's 12 Days of Christmas" promotion begins today; book and have a chance to win prizes daily
On Monday, December 3, Fun Sun Vacations' beloved mascot Mr. Sun kicks off an exciting winter promotion. Travel agents will have the opportunity to win great gifts simply by booking Fun Sun Vacations from Monday, December 3 through Tuesday, December 18. Prizes include gift cards, an 8 GB iPod, a home spa kit and the Nintendo Wii gaming system. Bookings made via the call centre or online at funsunagent.com and runway7.com all qualify. Watch each day to see which item you might win! All bookings made on any date will qualify for the gift indicated. Bookings made online or via the call centre qualify. Read on to learn more about the prizes available.
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| EXCLUSIVE ONLINE OFFER: RAILEUROPE |
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Buy a Eurostar Premier Ticket before Dec. 31 and get a free 3-country Railpass
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| Eurostar in Brussels | | Let your clients treat themselves to a trip in Premier Class on Eurostar, the 186-mph train connecting London with Paris or Brussels, and Rail Europe will throw in a free 3-country railpass good for 5 days of 1st class rail travel in France, Italy and the Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), worth $428. This offer is only available online at agent.raileurope.com for as long as supplies of the free railpass last. Tickets must be purchased before December 31, and travel must take place by the end of February 2008. The tickets and railpass must be used on the same trip and issued to the same person. Read on for more details.
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| AEROPLAN BUYS UK LOYALTY PROGRAM FOR $755M |
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Aeroplan pays $755M to acquire Nectar U.K. loyalty program operator LMG
Canadian Press
Loyalty-card operator Aeroplan Income Fund has agreed to pay the equivalent of C$755 million to acquire Loyalty Management Group, which operates the Nectar loyalty program in Britain. The deal for privately held LMG, the first major international acquisition for Aeroplan, creates ``the leading global player in loyalty management,'' Aeroplan CEO Rupert Duchesne declared Monday. The income trust will pay 368 million pounds to LMG chairman Sir Keith Mills, private equity firm Warburg Pincus and the LMG management team, which is to remain in place an operate the business separately from Aeroplan.
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| SUNQUEST & SKYSERVICE KEEP IT GREEN |
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Skyservice unveils eco-friendly B-757 aircraft, most fuel-efficient Boeing 757 in the country
Longtime Sunquest partner Skyservice has just unveiled its eco-friendly B-757 aircraft, which has been updated to be the first fuel-efficient Boeing 757 in Canada. The aircraft just returned from a state-of-the-art modification which will save over 360,000 litres of fuel annually, or a reduction of 765 tonnes of C02 emissions yearly. The noise footprint of the aircraft has been reduced, and its range increased. "These are remarkable numbers which demonstrates the Skyservice commitment to the environment and efficiency," said Rob Giguere, President and COO of Skyservice Airlines.
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