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Transat launches Europe: traditional favourites plus Austria

David Bell

"20th anniversary this year. Transat now one of the top ten tour operators in the world," says Heffron"

Maria Couturier, Europe Product Director; Isabelle Sparer, Europe Product Director; Denise Heffron, Vice President, - Commercial & National Accounts; Nancy Jackson, Commercial Director

On Tuesday evening, Transat Holidays outlined their new "Europe Summer 2007 Programme." The venue was the historic and newly restored Toronto waterfront "Palais Royale" and the VIP event included a reception, presentation and gala dinner. The well attended event included guests from European tourism offices, numerous suppliers, retail chains, consortiums and travel agents. The evening began with a press conference conducted by Denise Heffron, vice president [Full text]

BA crew will walk out next Tuesday and Wednesday

Carrier cancels hundreds of flights
Talks aimed at settling next week's proposed strike by BA cabin crews broke down early this morning leading British Airways to cancel hundreds of flights next week. The airline, facing a walkout by 11,000 cabin crew, has cancelled all outbound flights from Heathrow on Tuesday and Wednesday - [Full text]

Cunard sends Alberta travel agent to Golden Globes

Jen Savedra

"It's so unlike everyday life!" says Linda Szewczyk

Linda & Peter Szewczyk

Now here's a story that proves good things really do happen to good people. Linda Szewczyk of Whitecourt, Alberta, a small town located 177 Km north west of Edmonton, is a travel counsellor at TravelPlus Whitecourt. Linda took the online Cunard Academy Queen Victoria course, completing it by the requisite January 8 deadline, in order to be eligible for the grand prize. Her name was entered into the draw and - to her absolute amazement - she won. The prize was a mind-blowing trip to the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 15, [Full text]

MEXICANA GETS GLOBAL TRAVELER AWARD

Carrier named "Best Airline in Mexico" by business travellers

Emilio Romano

Global Traveler Magazine has awarded Mexico's Mexicana de Aviaci�n, "Best Airline in Mexico". The award will be presented today at the luxurious Jumeirah Essex house in New York City. Circulated nationally in the US, Global Traveler is a business travel publication that takes into account the sophisticated lifestyle interests of today's executive travellers. Global Traveler Magazine awards were established in 2004, and consist of a yearly survey among reader's to determine the preferences of experienced (primarily business) travellers [Full text]

Silversea moves 'Privileged Passage' debut

New programme will now roll-out July 13

Silver Whisper

Silversea Cruises has announced a new ship and sailing date for the launch of its 'Privileged Passage' programme. The concept is now scheduled for a roll-out test aboard Silver Cloud's July 13 cruise, seven days from Athens to Istanbul.
Privileged Passage was previously scheduled to debut in April aboard a 10-day Silver Whisper voyage. [Full text]

FAIRMONT PROMOTES MICHELLE WHITE TO ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Michelle White, Brian Richardson, Jean-Claude Baumgarten

Programme 'Greening' the Industry
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues its commitment to responsible tourism by announcing the promotion of Michelle White to director, Environmental Affairs. The advancement of White, an authority on sustainable operations within the tourism industry and a brand wide ambassador of Fairmont's award-winning Green Partnership Programme, is a testament to the company's approach of leading by example in the overall movement to green the worldwide hotel industry. [Full text]