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| EMIRATES HAS LANDED! |
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Emirates makes it an affair to remember with inaugural gala to celebrate new route between Canada and Dubai
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| Emirates flight attendants with Nigel Page, Emirates Senior Vice President, The Americas; Mary Heron, Emirates District Manager, Canada; and Ghaith Al Ghaith, Emirates Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations Worldwide | | Approximately 450 guests were welcomed to the Carlu in Toronto for an extravagant gala reception, dinner and special concert by surprise guest, Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group joined his Canadian counterparts in welcoming the guests in attendance, which included tourism partners, business leaders, local and international media.
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| JAMAICA JAM FOR NEW MINISTER |
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Jamaica introduces new Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett; new focus on luxury and rebranding; expansion expected from Western and Northern Canada
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| The Jamaican delegation | | Yesterday evening at Toronto’s Delta Chelsea hotel, approximately 100 travel agents, tour operators and media welcomed Jamaica’s new Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett. The new minister was on hand to discuss Jamaica’s new brand image and his new focus on the importance of marketing Jamaica to reflect a more upscale image, and sparking brand loyalty.
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| BET ON IT- WJ LAUNCHES KELOWNA-LAS VEGAS |
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WestJet offers Kelownians new seasonal non-stop flights to Las Vegas, Nevada beginning January 17, 2008
WestJet today announced the introduction of new seasonal non-stop service from Kelowna, British Columbia to Las Vegas, Nevada beginning January 17, 2008. Non-stop service between Kelowna and Las Vegas will include outbound flights Thursdays and Sundays with returning flights Fridays and Mondays from January to April 2008. WestJet's schedule also offers connections to other sun destinations including Hawaii, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Customized vacation packages are available from WestJet Vacations for all of WestJet's scheduled destinations including over 24 premium hotels, plus a multitude of shows, activities and attractions in Las Vegas. Read on for the flight schedule.
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| EXPLORE WORLDWIDE BROCHURE NOW OUT! |
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Explore Worldwide Adventure Travel brochure 2008/2009 available
The new Explore Worldwide Adventure Travel brochure for 2008/9 has arrived and it covers an exciting, diverse range of original, educational and fun holidays, including 42 new tours. The latest brochure contains a total of 328 small group holidays to 138 countries around the world. Today, travellers want to experience local culture and history, and Explore specializes in providing up-close experiences with culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery. Your clients can go lemur-spotting in Madagascar, island-hop in the Seychelles, or explore the continent of Africa. Travellers of all ages can participate in any one of their tours. Explore aims to provide comfort rather than luxury, and commits to a sustainable tourism policy that aims to create harmony and benefit the communities in which it visits. The new Explore brochure offers an incredible array of tours. With the majority of the groups being between 12 and 16 people in size, your clients will experience personalized service. For more information, contact Trek Holidays at 1-888-456-3522 or order the brochure from Contac.
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| ENSEMBLE TRAVEL GROUP 2007 SUPPLIER AWARDS |
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| Transat Holidays won for Outstanding Agency Support (tour operator). Scott Roberts, Director of Sales Western Canada,Transat Tours Canada, Sylvie Albert, Director National Accounts, Transat Tours Canada, Nancy Jackson, Commercial Director Ontario & Atlantic, Transat Tours Canada and Lindsay Pearson, Vice President and General Manager, Ensemble Canada | | Ensemble Travel Group members select top partners for 2007 Supplier Awards in Cancun
Ensemble Travel Group members recognized outstanding supplier performance in 11 different awards categories during the Circle of Excellence Black Tie Dinner at their 2007 international conference held at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach in Cancun. Canadian memberes selected the following partners as winners for 2007. Cruise Partner of the Year - Holland America Line; Tour Operator of the Year - Globus Family of Brands; Transportation Partner of the Year – Rocky Mountaineer Vacations; Business Services Partner of the Year – RBC Insurance; Outstanding Agency Support Award (cruise line) – Crystal Cruises; Outstanding Agency Support (tour operator) – Transat Holidays; Sustainable Tourism Award – G.A.P Adventures.
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| ILLINOIS BUREAU OF TOURISM CHICAGO TRIP WINNER |
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| Ellen Noddin won a trip for two to Chicago | | Ellen Noddin of I.H. Mathers Tours & Travels in Halifax wins trip to Chicago
The Illinois Bureau of Tourism (IBOT) has just announced the lucky draw winner of a trip for two to Chicago, courtesy of the IBOT, United Airlines and Chicago’s Essex Inn. Addison Show attendees who dropped their business cards in Halifax, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg were eligible to win the prize. Ellen is a Leisure Specialist with I.H. Mathers Tours & Travels in Halifax, a family-owned company which was established in 1872. Earlier this year, United Airlines launched daily direct service between Halifax and Chicago earlier this year, and now offers over 30 nonstop daily flights to Chicago from 8 Canadian cities.
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