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SANDALS: FROM THE VERY FIRST KISS

Sandals’ Chief Romance Officer, Joann Delgin, highlights the benefits of a “luxury included” wedding or honeymoon
Charmaine Pang

Chief Romance Officer Joann Delgin; VP Sales-Canada Gary Sadler; Group Sales Manager (Miami) Cary Fernandez; Group Sales Manager Canada Heidi Pawlyshyn

Yesterday afternoon, Sandals and Beaches resorts hosted a special luncheon at Auberge du Pommier restaurant in Toronto to highlight their weddings and honeymoon programs. Miami-based Joann Delgin, the company’s ‘Chief Romance Officer’, walked guests through some of the trends the company is seeing in the U.S. and Canada. Gary Sadler, Sandals and Beaches Vice President of Sales for Canada, said the luncheon’s purpose was not only to strengthen the resort company’s commitment to romance and relaxation for couples, but also to highlight that Sandals and Beaches has a capability to host group and incentive programs, whether for weddings, family reunions or for businesses. [Full text and pictures]

HERE COMES ADDISON!

A new venue for Toronto – the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and 12 shows all across Canada

Toronto's 2007 Addison Show

The Addison Travel Trade Shows will be back this fall all over Canada. Brand new this year, and for the first time ever, the Toronto Addison Show will be held downtown, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Monday September 29. There will be new seminars, new exhibitors and more, so don’t miss it! Keep reading TRAVELHotNews.com in the coming weeks to stay up to date. Suppliers still have a few weeks to reserve a booth with Lisa Raffaele at 416-907-7524, ext. 214. Travel agents can also register soon to attend the Addison Travel Trade Show held in their city. [Full text and pictures]

THN HOLIDAY SNAPSHOTS - LAST WEEK!

Last week to submit your photos; deadline is Sunday July 13; you could win a trip to Grand Sunset Princess in the Riviera Maya

You could win a trip to the Grand Sunset Princess, Riviera Maya

Time is running out for you to submit your three (3) holiday photos for a shot at the grand prize! You could win a trip to the Grand Sunset Princess in the Riviera Maya, a value of $2,300. It’s back and better than ever. All pictures must be your own original work and can be on any subject but must include a travel-related theme. All the pictures will be posted online at our National Holiday Snapshots Contest Online Photo Album at TRAVELHotNews.com. Only digital photos sent by email will be accepted. Click here to read the contest rules. Click here to submit your photo.

‘PEACE’ OUT WITH CONQUEST

“Peace of Mind” hurricane policy offers your clients several options, free of charge

Passengers travelling with Conquest Vacations from July 1 through November 30 are automatically covered by Conquest’s free “Peace of Mind” hurricane policy which is a standard part of the company’s “Terms and Conditions”. Conquest’s “Peace of Mind” policy comes into effect if a hurricane has affected a destination area within a week of departure, if the Canadian Government has issued a travel advisory or if the U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts a potential hurricane. If any of these situations take place Conquest passengers have a number of options. Keep reading to learn more. [Full text and pictures]

AVALON WATERWAYS WINNER

Globus announces winner of Avalon Waterways quiz contest; you could win!

Amsterdam river cruise views

The Globus family of brands is increasing trade awareness of Avalon Waterways, its sister brand specializing in river and small ship cruises. The initial promo offered by Avalon Waterways entails a weekly quiz that can be accessed in the Globus family of brand’s Canadian travel agent website, agentlingo.ca. Every week, there will be 5 new questions about the Avalon Waterways brand which the agents need to answer for a chance to win a package that includes a variety of prizes highlighted by a digital photo frame. The first winner for Week 1 is Mary Warner from Merit Travel Travel/Exclusive Tours in Toronto, the winner of the Avalon Quiz for Week 1. The Globus family of brands will run the promo on their website until July 27, 2008. [Full text and pictures]

4th NIGHT FREE AT WESTIN BLUE MOUNTAIN

Pay for 3, stay for 4 at Westin Trillium House; agents get 10% commission

Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

Visitors to The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain can now escape the hustle and bustle of the city for an extra day by booking a three-night visit and receiving the fourth night free on stays until September 30. Agents can receive 10% commission when booking clients to the Westin Trillium House. Located less than two hours from the Greater Toronto Area, The Westin, Blue Mountain’s flagship luxury resort offers a variety of fun summer activities for the whole family and is the perfect ‘one-tank getaway’ for cost-conscious travellers. [Full text and pictures]

NIAGARA FALLS GETS A DAYS INN

Newest location gets $2.7M renovation; just 10 mins from Falls & casino

The newest Days Inn at Niagara Falls

Days Inns - Canada invites travellers to visit its newest location in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The newly renovated full service hotel offers 121 updated guest rooms, on-site restaurant, indoor heated pool and free wireless Internet access. All aspects of the hotel have been upgraded to reflect current design trends in hospitality. Over $2.7 million was spent in total guestroom and facility renovations in order to provide greater value and comfort to guests. Days Inn - Niagara Falls, Lundy’s Lane underwent extensive amendments to its structure before receiving a complete restoration. [Full text and pictures]