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| GO ISRAEL, SAYS GROFMAN |
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Oded Grofman, new Consul Tourism, Director-Canada for Israel Government Tourist Office, discusses strategy and plans for Canadian market
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| Oded Grofman, Consul Tourism, Director Canada, IGTO | | Oded Grofman is the new Consul Tourism, Director for Canada of the Israel Government Tourist Office (IGTO). He officially joined the Toronto IGTO office in September 2007, replacing Dani Shahal, the outgoing Consul Tourism and Director for Canada. Grofman has an MBA in marketing and has worked in the office of the Director General of the Israel Ministry of Tourism. He arrived at his new post in Canada after spending many years in the private sector. In an exclusive interview yesterday with TRAVELHotNews.com, Grofman talked about the IGTO’s goals and strategy for Canada in the next five years, and the upcoming launch of the new GoIsrael.ca website for Canada. Last year, Israel welcomed 60,000 Canadians. From January to August 2007, there were 38,247 Canadians who went to Israel; if trends continue, the figure by year’s end should be 70,000. Over the next five years, it is the IGTO’s goal to double this number.
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| SUNQUEST’S 2008 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE BROCHURE |
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Take advantage of $500 EBB, free air upgrade; clients can experience new ships and take a ‘Cruise of a Lifetime’
Following a successful first year, Sunquest has again teamed up with MSC Cruises, Europe’s fastest growing cruise line, for its 2008 Mediterranean Cruising program. The enhanced program is detailed in Sunquest’s new brochure, which features a new itinerary, new ships and an Early Booking Bonus. The new itinerary this year is a ‘Cruise of a Lifetime’ out of Venice. Already available out of Rome on the MSC Sinfonia, it has been expanded this year to Venice aboard the MSC Musica, and offers guests a one-night package in the city before embarking on their seven-night cruise. The new ships this year include the aforementioned MSC Musica and the MSC Poesia, both weighing in at 90,000 tons and both sailing out of Venice to the Greek Islands and to Turkey.
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| GOWAY OFFERS QANTAS US AIRPASS |
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Exclusive with Goway, Canadians can now buy a Qantas Aussie Airpass to Australia via LAX or SFO
As the Canadian dollar continues to strengthen, the appeal of purchasing from the USA is becoming even more attractive to Canadian consumers. Goway, as one of the largest North American wholesalers to the South Pacific, is now offering the US Goway-Qantas Aussie Airpass to Canadian residents. The deal is available exclusively through Goway and the US airpass is commissionable to travel agents. The US Airpass is priced out of Los Angeles or San Francisco and is priced more aggressively at US$850 plus applicable fuel surcharges. The Canadian Airpass, with a lead price of CA$1199 from Vancouver, is subject to additional fuel surcharges of up to CA$250. This represents a savings of US$249 per person. The airpass also includes three free domestic flights within Australia, with additional flights available at US$100 per flight.
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| DISNEY CRUISE LINE POWER BROCHURE NOW OUT |
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Cruise with Mickey and Encore CruiseEscapes; Disney Cruise Line releases 2008/2009 brochure online
Encore CruiseEscapes has launched its brand new Disney Cruise Line power brochure online at encorecruiseescapesagent.ca. The brochure features Disney Cruise Lines 2008-2009 itineraries in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Panama Canal and the Mexican Riviera aboard its two ships – the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Known for its abundance of fun-filled activities and great experiences for cruisers of all ages, the Disney ‘difference’ comes in the form of its Broadway-style shows, fine dining at extraordinary eateries, fabulous family-size staterooms, Disney’s own private island paradise, and amenities and service that define the Disney experience.
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| FUN SUN FLIES DIRECT TO COSTA RICA, BELIZE |
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Direct fall/winter flights now available to Costa Rica and Belize
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| Costa Rica | | With direct charter service from select gateways, exploring Costa Rica and Belize is now easier to do. Fun Sun Vacations flies direct to Liberia from Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. A direct Belize City flight from Toronto is also available. Whether clients choose a relaxing beach vacation or one of Fun Sun’s more in-depth itineraries, Liberia is your ideal starting-off point. Fun Sun offers Thursday departures fro Liberia from Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary and Thursday departures to Belize City from Toronto. The service is seasonal with Skyservice Airlines. For more information about itineraries, check out Fun Sun Vacations’ Costa Rica/Belize brochure; reservations can be made at 1-800-938-6786.
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| KUMUKA: NEW ITINERARIES IN ASIA |
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Kumuka Worldwide and GSA Skylink Holidays offer new SE Asia itineraries to Vietnam and Thailand
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| Rice fields in Vietnam | | Kumuka Worldwide and GSA Skylink Holidays are offering several new itineraries to Southeast Asia to meet popular demand. The success of Kumuka’s 15-day ‘Vietnam Discovered’ tour has lead to the introduction of a 10-day ‘Highlights of Vietnam’ tour, priced at CA$1,185.00. An increased interest in cultural festivities has lead to two new Thailand tours that give your clients a taste of Thailand’s festive culture. The first is an annual tour for the Surin Elephant Round Up Festival in November, which has 100 elephants displaying their grace, strength and intelligence in games of soccer, log carrying and tug-of-war. The second festival tour is the 9-day ‘Loi Krathong’ (the Festival of Lights), which departs on 18 November 2007 and is priced at CA$1,140.00.
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