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| TRAVEL IDOL 2 WINNER! |
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Congratulations to Elena Farbehi from Globespan!
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| Elena Farbehi, Globespan | | The votes have been counted, and Elena Farbehi from Globespan has been crowned this year’s Travel Idol 2 winner. She has worked at Globespan in Vancouver, British Columbia for three years. TRAVELHotNews.com spoke to her recently about her win. “I’m so happy to have won the contest! I know so many agents and work with them every day. I’ve received lots of recognition, support and more,” said Elena. She certainly received a lot of support from her ‘fans’ – winning in a landslide victory, with more than six times the votes of her nearest competitor. Elena will be receiving a special trophy in the mail soon! Stay tuned to learn the winner of the all-inclusive trip for 2 to the Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach, courtesy of Transat Holidays. One lucky TRAVELHotNews.com reader (who voted in the Travel Idol 2 contest this year) will be randomly selected. Congratulations again to Elena – your victory is well-deserved.
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| AIRBUS A380 LANDS IN MONTREAL |
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| In the cockpit of the A380 | | A380 super-jumbo touches down for promotional visit
With files from Canadian Press
Yesterday, the brand new Airbus A380 touched down at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport on a promotional visit. It is as tall as a seven-storey building and can hold 853 passengers. TRAVELHotNews.com was there to capture the excitement. Philippe Jarry, the head of market development for Airbus, said the A380 is cleared to land in Toronto and Vancouver. Read on for more information and exclusive pictures of the A380 visit.
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| EMIRATES MAKES LARGEST ORDER IN AVIATION HISTORY |
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Airbus benefits from Emirates’ $34.9B deal; 246 aircraft on order
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Airbus won the lion's share of the largest aircraft order in commercial aviation history as Emirates (EK) announced its selection of the European manufacturer's A350 XWB over the 787 on the opening day of the 10th Dubai Air Show. The airline ordered 70 A350s plus 50 options, along with 11 A380s and 12 777-300ERs, all of which are valued at a combined $34.9 billion at list prices. The airline now has 246 aircraft on order. The A350 commitment ends EK's nearly two-year tussle with Airbus to redesign the aircraft to the carrier's requirements, including the switch to an all-composite fuselage. The order comprises 50 -900s (plus the 50 options) and 20 -1000s. Boeing, according to Emirates, was unable to offer the 787-10 that EK wanted.
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| TRANSAT HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES GLORIOUS GREECE 2008 BROCHURE |
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New this year: Package Plus, Seaside Packages, new tours, and longer stays
Transat Holidays has released its Glorious Greece 2008 brochure. The latest 84-page brochure on one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating destinations includes a vast array of holiday ideas that range from urban and seaside packages to exotic tours and cruises. Transat Holidays has added its popular Package Plus to its line of products in Athens. The tour operator now offers Seaside Packages in Paleo Faliro, Loutraki, Korinthos and Mykonos. The island of Kos is a new destination included in the brochure; in addition, a selection of villas, studios and apartments in Crete, Santorini and Mykonos allow travellers to explore Greece at their own pace. Read on to learn more.
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| Korea Releases New Destination Publications |
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| The revised Korea Travel Guide | | Korea Travel Guide, Cultural Insights and three new pamphlets now available
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has released the revised Korea Travel Guide, Korean Cultural Insights and Korea, in addition to three new pamphlets for 2007. The Korea Travel Guide for 2007 has been updated to reflect the new vibrancy of the brand, ‘Korea, Sparkling’. There is increased focus on culture, including museums, UNESCO sites, temples, food and shopping. One of the primary reasons why Canadians travel to Korea is the culture reaching back over 5,000 years. "Korean Cultural Insights" is a publication that focuses on just that - culture and history. It is a great reference for travellers covering such topics as the different dynasties and eras of Korea’s past. Read on to learn about more publications and how to order.
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| 2008 Cayman Islands Travel Planner now available |
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Comprehensive guide for Cayman Islands is ready to order!
The new 2008 Cayman Islands Travel Planner is hot off the presses and available free of charge. This comprehensive guide for Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, features information on attractions, including the world famous Stingray City, Boatswain's Beach (home of the Cayman Turtle Farm), Pedro St. James National Historic Site, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and much more. Detailed listings on the abundance of accommodation choices available on all three islands are included. From hotels, condominiums and apartments to guest houses and villas, a description for each property is provided along with rates, amenities and contact information. Read on for more information and how to order the free guide.
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| HOLA SUN FAM TO CUBA |
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Agents enjoy 4 nights and 5 days in central Cuba from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6
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| The agents at the Melia Las Dunas lobby in Cayo Santa Maria | | Recently, Hola Sun Holidays conducted a ‘Taste of Cuba’ FAM trip to central Cuba, allowing agents to enjoy 4 nights and 5 days in a tropical paradise. Four Hola Sun staff, 23 agents and a TRAVELHotNews.com journalist soaked in Cuban culture, food, beautiful beaches and more. The highlights of the trip included Cayo Santa Maria, Trinidad Cienfuegos and Havana. Look out for TRAVELHotNews.com coverage of the trip next week!
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