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| Sunwing founders win major entrepreneurial award |
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| Colin and Stephen Hunter, founders of Sunwing | | Stephen and Colin Hunter win Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for Hospitality & Tourism
Stephen and Colin Hunter, founders of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines, were the proud recipients last week of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Hospitality and Tourism category – Ontario. The awards, which are held internationally each year, recognize men and women around the world who create and sustain successful growing business ventures. Last year’s international winner was Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil. The Hunters were delighted to be named the winners and thanked their families and staff for all their help in making the award a reality.
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| RIVIERA MAYA: MORE THAN JUST BEACHES |
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Riviera Maya offers your clients culture, history and eco-adventure, says Orlando Hidalgo at information seminar
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| Orlando Hidalgo: Destination Travel Productions; Clemen Del Tejo: Promotion Manager USA & Canada | | Despite the beige walls and wood wainscoting of Toronto’s Courtyard by Marriott conference room, Orlando Hidalgo of Destination Ventures Productions allured guests with the crystal blue and turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya. “So you guys are feeling like you’re in the Riviera Maya. Did you forget you were in Toronto?” he asked approximately 50 agents enjoyed authentic Mexican snacks and viewed a slideshow featuring all the destination has to offer. The seminar, hosted by Hidalgo, focused on more than just the area’s picturesque beaches. Beyond the Riviera Maya’s 250 kilometres of shoreline is a vacation destination packed with culture, history and eco-adventure.
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| PORTER TURNS 1! |
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Porter Airlines celebrates first anniversary today; expansion plans in the works
Porter Airlines marks a major milestone today with the anniversary of its inaugural flights. The airline began flying on October 23, 2006, with flights from its urban hub at Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) to Ottawa. Service to Montreal began in December 2006, followed by Halifax in June 2007. Porter’s growth continues with the extension of terminal facilities at TCCA and delivery of six new Bombardier Q400 aircraft in 2008, bringing the fleet total to 10. Flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., begin in December 2007, and early next year Porter enters the U.S. market with flights to New York. Additional planned destinations include Boston, Chicago, Washington and Philadelphia.
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| DEAL OR NO DEAL? TRANSAT IN TALKS WITH HOTELS |
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Transat A.T. confirms it's in talks with hotel firms that could lead to deal
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| Transat's headquarters in downtown Montreal | | Travel firm Transat A.T. Inc. is talking to hotel companies about a possible deal in the $50-million to $60-million range that would fall in line with its strategy to expand in the tourism market. The Montreal-based tour operator did not identify the firms with which it is in discussions and noted that it has not yet signed any binding agreements. Transat stock has soared in recent months after it reported third-quarter earnings of $16.7 million that handily beat analyst estimates and a revenue jump of 21.4 per cent, helped by acquisitions made in 2006 that beefed up its presence in Europe. The company, now in year two of a three-year plan to gain market share and solidify its position as one of Canada's preeminent tour operators, has said it has nearly achieved its ambition to gain a 35 per cent share of the Ontario winter market.
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| SIGNATURE AMPS UP IN-FLIGHT SERVICES |
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Beginning November 1, clients will enjoy enhanced service, entertainment, meals and more
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| Signature Vacations Skyservice flights will offer more on-board. | | Signature Vacations has found a way to make its vacation packages even more enjoyable. Beginning November 1st, 2007 customers will be able to enjoy the following great new features on all Signature Vacations Skyservice flights.
-Priority Family check-in with colouring kit
-Welcome cocktail
-Hot towel service
-‘Comfy Kit’ for $7 each with micro-fleece, blanket, inflatable pillow and headset
-Comfortable leather seats
Read on to learn more about what Signature Vacations has added to the in-flight experience.
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| NEW APPOINTMENT FOR BOUTIQUE HOTELS & RESORTS OF B.C. |
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| Christie McJannet, new Regional Director of Sales for Boutique Hotels & Resorts of BC | | Christie McJannet appointed Regional Director of Sales for Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia
Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia (BHRBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christie McJannet as Regional Director of Sales for Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia. McJannet will oversee the group sales strategies and corporate leisure programs for all of BHRBC’s properties. McJannet comes to BHRBC with over a decade of experience and a wide breath and depth of knowledge about the hospitality industry and strata hotel ownership. Prior to starting with BHRBC, McJannet held the position of Asset Manager for Pinnacle International based in Vancouver. Concurrently, McJannet was also the Director of Sales for the Whistler Pinnacle Hotel.
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