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FAIRMONT'S NEW AIRLINE PARTNER, SIA
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have teamed up with Singapore Airlines for a marketing initiative. Fairmont guests can now gain airline miles with KrisFlyer. Guests making reservations via Only One Way rates will get double airline miles at participating locations through the KrisFlyer program until Apr. 15, 2008. For more info, visit fairmont.com/winter.
JETBLUE REPORTS NARROWER THAN EXPECTED Q4 LOSS
Canadian Press
JetBlue reported a narrower than expected loss in the fourth quarter and its first full-year profit in three years as an increase in traffic helped the discount airline compensate for skyrocketing fuel costs. The company lost $4M US in Q4 in contrast to a profit of $17M the year earlier.
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ADDISON'S SPRING SEASON UNDERWAY
Busy B.C. shows kick off 2008 with a bang; Series 2 starts today in Edmonton
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Canada's only national series of independent travel trade shows got off of to a successful start last week in B.C., with agents turning out in force to the Addison shows in Victoria, Langley and Vancouver. "The BC series of shows was a great way to start the New Year," said Rex Armstead, president of ACT Communications, which puts on the Addison Shows. "Attendance was good at all three, and it was encouraging to see some brand-new exhibitors, particularly from the U.S. and Mexico." The Addison "A Team" launched the 2008 Spring Season in sunny Victoria last Tuesday at the Victoria Conference Centre. More than 170 agents came to do business with an eclectic mix of exhibitors, including several making their Addison debut. Read on for more. [Full text and pictures]
FUN SUN EXTENDS $20.08 ANAHEIM OFFER
Disneyland's Cinderella Castle
First Night in Anaheim only $20.08 - Sale Extended to Feb 2/08
Fun Sun Vacations has extended their offer for Anaheim, California.  With the purchase of airfare and a minimum four nights at select properties, your client will only pay $20.08 for their first night.  That's $20.08 per room...not per person.  This offer is applicable for stays at Cortona Inn & Suites, Clarion Anaheim Resort Hotel, Super 8 Motel Anaheim, Ramada Maingate at the Park, Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort and Knott's Berry Farm Resort & Hotel.  This offer is restricted to Fun Sun's lead-in category at these properties.  New bookings only.  Valid for bookings made: January 18 - February 2/08 for travel January 18 - December 15/08.  Space is limited.  Restrictions apply.  Subject to availability.  Hotel tax is additional on the $20.08 room rate.  Contact Fun Sun Vacations' reservations department at 1-800-938-6786 to book this offer.
TRANSAT AGENT CRUISE INCENTIVE
Travel agents can receive up to $50 in Petro Canada gift cards per stateroom
MSC Opera
Agents who book any 2008 cruise with Transat Holidays will receive up to $50 in Petro Canada gift cards per stateroom for bookings made from Jan. 25-Feb. 29, 2008. The offer is valid on any cruise sailing in 2008 from Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and NCL America, Royal Caribbean or Star Clippers. Agents will get a $50 gift card per stateroom with a minimum purchase of $2,000 per person, and a $25 gift card per stateroom with a minimum purchase of $1,200 per person. Agents visiting transatholidaysagent.com to book their cruises will earn a $10 Petro Canada gift card for each cabin booked. Minimum purchase amounts in CAD per person and are before non-commissionable fees and taxes. Offer is valid for new individual and group bookings. Not combinable with any other promotion or offer. Certain restrictions apply to all offers. Cancelled bookings not eligible.
NETWORK ADDS ICELANDAIR TO LINE-UP
Icelandair nets and published fares now available; will fly from YYZ, YHZ in spring 2008
Network has announced the addition of Icelandair to its roster of airlines. Icelandair will commence service from Toronto in May, and will fly five times a week to Iceland and points beyond. They will also fly out of Halifax three times a week. "As a leading consolidator in Canada, we are very excited to be offering nets and published fares on Icelandair to the travel agency community," said Chris Rivers, Vice President of Network. "As well as serving Iceland, we can now offer customers excellent connections to such cities as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Glasgow, and more. "These are very important consolidator destinations for us, and together with Holiday House and Encore CruiseEscapes we will also be able to use our special fares for the FIT market." Bookings can be made on networkagent.ca or by calling 1-800-268-8354. Online bookings also receive Double Holiday Points.
SUNWING GIVES YOUR GROUP MORE
Price freeze for all group bookings taken by Mar. 31, and more
Sunwing is introducing a new offer from its Groups  Department.  The operator has announced a price freeze which will apply to all group bookings taken by March 31, for travel throughout the winter 2008/09 season.  The offer will apply to all gateways, all destinations, and ITCs as well as air-only.   A variety of other benefits such as free travel for the group leader are also available. Just 10 adults travelling together qualify as a group, and a deposit of only $150 per person is needed to hold the space.   Plus, group clients can take advantage of Sunwing's hugely successful Fly Sunwing, Pay Later program, allowing them to defer payment for six months or choose 12 or 24 monthly payments. For more information on Sunwing groups, call the expanded groups department at 416-620- 5999; 1-800-668-4224; or email groups@sunwing.ca.
SIGNATURE SALUTES TOP PROPERTY
Signature Vacations offers big savings for top-rated Holiday Village Puerto Plata; property celebrates 1st anniversary
Holiday Village Golden Beach
Signature Vacations has announced that to date, over 10,000 customers have taken the opportunity to experience the unique Holiday Village Golden Beach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.  The property receives top scores from travellers for its first-rate children's facilities, location and overall holiday experience, and has quickly become a favourite amongst couples and families alike.  Celebrating the resort's 1st year anniversary, Signature Vacations will be offering big savings on all departures nationally to the Holiday Village Golden Beach until April 30, 2008. For availability and pricing details, refer to signaturevacations.com.
FLORIDA GETAWAYS WITH AIR CANADA VACATIONS
Over 50 resorts available, including 23 Disney resorts; stay as little or as long as you like with flexible packages
Learning to be a pirate at Disneyland. Photo courtesy of Orlando CVB
Your clients can get away to Florida and enjoy sun-soaked fun on sand or at sea all year round, with traditional 7-day packages, short stays and long stays too. Air Canada Vacations offers Air & Hotel packages to 53 resorts in Florida, including 23 Disney Resorts. Choose from countless Air & Hotel and Air & Car packages, which all include up to 6,700 Aeroplan Miles. With great attractions and activities for people of all ages, Air Canada Vacations Disney packages are fun for the whole family. Your clients can save time and money with pre-bundled short-stay Escapades packages, and your clients who wish to stay longer in Florida can do so with Air Canada Vacations' choice of resorts in 4 destinations. [Full text and pictures]
  
U.S. LAWMAKERS MAKE LAST APPEAL TO DROP NEW BORDER PLAN
Canadian Press
U.S. senators have made a last-ditch appeal, asking security officials to delay plans requiring new documents at the Canada-U.S. border starting Thursday. A bipartisan coalition of 19 senators has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, urging him to continue accepting oral declarations of citizenship until the passport rule goes into effect in June 2009. Last week, legislators in the House of Representatives also complained to Chertoff, saying the measures will threaten trade and tourism for many states at a critical time when the United States is in danger of slipping into a recession.
U.S. GIVES VIETNAM $1.4M FOR DIRECT FLIGHTS
Canadian Press
Vietnam's national air carrier hopes to have direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles within a year after the U.S. provided $1.4 million to help upgrade safety standards, an official said. The money will be used to ensure Vietnam's aviation safety and security procedures meet international standards required for all aircraft entering the United States, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi.
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