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| WELCOME TO JAPEX 2008! |
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Jamaica Product Exchange kicks off 18th edition in Kingston
Charmaine Pang
On Friday April 25th, the 18th edition of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) began in Kingston, Jamaica. It's the first time in several years that JAPEX has been hosted in the capital city. Tour operators and media from all over the world are in town to see for themselves what Jamaica has to offer in terms of tourism product. Over 100 exhibitors and hundreds of buyers from Canada, the U.S., U.K., Russia, Mexico and Latin America. John Lynch, Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and Jamaica's new Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, hosted key tour operators and travel trade media at a luncheon at the Devonshire House yesterday afternoon. Lynch said that "tourism is the centrepiece of the Jamaican economy", and Minister Bartlett agreed.
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| SPA TIME WITH ATOURZ |
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ATOURZ unveils first-ever spa brochure
ATOURZ has introduced a new brochure to offer agents selling tips and packaged spa vacations to destinations worldwide. The ATOURZ Spa Collection 08-09 features a detailed history of spas from the Egyptians and Romans thousands of years ago to the 19th century. To ensure travellers get the most suitable spa experience, ATOURZ believes that it’s important for agents to understand the different types of spas. ATOURZ has included full descriptions of day spas, resort spas, destination spas, wellness & medical spas and cruise ship spas. The brochure features 16 pre-packaged holidays at 13 different destinations. Each package includes a description of the property, as well as, package inclusions and price.
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| CITC ACTIVITIES FOR ALL |
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CITC announces events planned for the second quarter of 2008
CITC events include... May 13: Tele-seminar presentation available to everyone in the country at the same time, on "Generating Niche Market Sales". Steve Gillick, CITC’s President noted that the trend to offer niche market tours (and there are over 400 identifiable niche markets) has caught on and more travel counsellors want to find out. The seminar is scheduled for May 13, from 2:30-3:30 pm Eastern Time. May 29: Train-the-trainer 1/2 day session on the TICO Education Standard Exams, in the downtown Toronto area. This session is for industry trainers, educators and others who wish to prepare their staff for the TICO exams. May 30-31: The twentieth Annual Educators Update will take place at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University in Downtown Toronto.
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| THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION |
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Intair launches Ultimate Collection brochure
Friday, Intair announced their new Ultimate Collection brochure, which covers a selection of hand-picked properties in Europe and the United States that are unique. The brochure includes everything from strolling along the Via Veneto in Rome, the Champs Elysées in Paris, Rodeo Drive in Beverley Hills and Ocean Drive in Miami. It covers fine in-room or on-property dining to spa treatments and concierge services. For more information, please contact their website.
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| SECOND CHARGE FOR SECOND BAG |
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Air Canada to charge for second checked bag on North American flights
Canadian Press
Air Canada announced plans Friday to charge its lowest-fare customers $25 for second checked bags on North American flights as part of an effort to combat rising fuel costs. The new charge will start July 15 for passengers who purchase Tango and Tango Plus tickets. Customers can still receive a discount when travelling without checked luggage. The new policy doesn't affect international travel, which will continue to allow two checked bags within weight limits at no additional cost. North American flights connecting to international travel also aren't affected.
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| DEAL WINS ETIHAD AWARD |
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| Hassan Ali, Head of Project Finance and Syndications, National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD); James Rigney, Executive VP Finance, Etihad Airways; Jose Abramovici, Managing Director; Christophe Jallois, Director, Aviation Group, Calyon | | Etihad’s recent financial deal recognized by "Middle East Deal of the Year" award
Etihad's recent aircraft financing deal has been recognized within the financial community with an award. The financing for one of its Airbus A340-600 aircraft has earned the Abu Dhabi-based airline Airfinance Journal’s ‘Middle East Deal of the Year’ award. The deal, worth USD $148 million, involved a French tax lease, the first of its kind for Etihad Airways. It was also the first time that three French banks had worked together on a French lease for a Middle East airline. The award was presented to Etihad’s chief financial officer James Rigney at the 28th Annual New York Airfinance Conference held in New York. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: "These are exciting times for Etihad as the airline continues to grow and establish itself firmly on the global stage. The strong support we continue to receive from the financial community is extremely gratifying. The local, regional and international relationships we are building through partnership deals such as this are critical to our development and future success."
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| FREE PARIS GETAWAY |
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Transat Holidays announces free nights to Paris when booking two seats by May 18
Transat Holidays is offering travelers free nights to Paris. Book two seats to Paris by May 18 and your clients will receive two free night accommodations. Offer is valid for departures on Thursdays from May 29 to October 2 and Fridays from June 6 to October 3, 2008. Two free nights is valid at the following Paris Hotels; Hotel All Seasons Paris Bercy located in the new area of Bercy, the Citea Paris Porte de Charenton, located along the Peripherique Boulevard, the Grand Hotel de Turin or the Hotel Flaubert located in the 17 district, close to the Arc de Triomphe and parc Monceau. For more information or reservations contact Transat Holidays reservations department.
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