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| ISRAEL TURNS 60 |
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The State of Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary with local media and trade colleagues
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| Oded Grofman, Consul and Director for Canada, Israel Government Tourist Office; Ellen Melman, Executive Administrator/Travel Industry, Clergy & Community Liaison, Israel Government Tourist Office; Jerry Adler, Manager, Marketing & Public Relations, Israel Government Tourist Office | | Yesterday evening Oded Grofman, Consul and Director for Canada, Israel Government Tourist Office (IGTO), invited Canadian media and travel trade colleagues to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel at Toronto’s Park Hyatt Hotel. Israel will also be holding similar cocktail receptions in New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Primarily, the evening was to celebrate the State of Israel 60th anniversary, but it was also an opportunity for Israel to thank the media and trade for helping Israel reach their goal of half a million Canadian tourists within the past 10 years. Last year more than 60,000 Canadians travelled to Israel, setting another record number for visitation. In the first quarter of 2008, Israel received a 33 per cent increase in the number of Canadian visitors.
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| NEW MANAGER FOR ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES |
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Shelley John is new Manager and Sales Representative in Toronto office
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| Shelley John has joined the Toronto office of St. Vincent & Grenadines | | The Ministry of Tourism has named Shelley John its Manager and Sales Representative for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, based in the Toronto Tourism Office. A native of St. Vincent, John assumed the post on April 15. John brings a decade of relevant experience in the hospitality and real estate industries to her new post. “St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a throwback to the Caribbean before mass tourism – the ideal destination for culture mavens and outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for an off-the-beaten-path vacation,” says John. “I can assure Canadians that the Caribbean they’re looking for awaits them in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, lush and green, blessed with pristine waters, an underwater world teeming with life, with several private islands and exclusive resorts.”
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| MARY NGUYEN TO DEPART CAYMAN ISLANDS TOURIST BOARD |
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Vacates her position as of May 28; will head to Baxter Travel Media
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| Mary Nguyen | | Mary Nguyen, Sales & Marketing Officer for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, will be vacating her position as of May 28, 2008. Nguyen told TRAVELHotNews.com that she will be headed to Baxter Travel Media as a staff writer for Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier. No replacement has been announced for her position. Until that time, the travel trade may contact Laura Wilfred, Manager of Sales & Marketing. Wilfred can be contacted at lwilfred@caymanislands.ky for any assistance after May 28, 2008.
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| INSIGHT’S NEW EUROPE BROCHURE |
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Brochure released 2 months ahead of schedule; EBBs and other bonuses galore
With another record-breaking year of summer Europe sales well underway, Insight Vacations is releasing its European Fall, Winter & Spring Premium Escorted Touring & Cruising 2008/2009 brochure two months ahead of schedule. Agencies can expect brochures to arrive from now through the beginning of June. Early Booking Bonuses can save your clients more when they book in advance, and agents can earn 1,000 Pink Perks on all new bookings from the hot-off-the-press brochure. Insight’s Early Booking Bonuses and consumer incentives make booking ahead for fall, winter & spring travel even more attractive. Until July 31, Insight is offering a $50 per person discount. Combined with Insight’s standard Early Booking Bonus of 5% off packages booked seven months in advance and 2.5% off for a four-month advance booking; couples can save up to $340 on fall, winter and spring travel. Read on for more.
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| TICO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION |
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One position on TICO Board will be chosen; results revealed at TICO AGM, June 24, 2008
Toronto – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has sent out ballots to all registrants this week for the election of one position on the TICO Board of Directors. Recently, TICO sent out Nomination Forms to all registrants and the eligible candidates on the ballot are:
Retail Candidates - (3 year position)
Monique Cloutier, Universal Gateway Travel Agency, Wahnapitae; Carole Cooper, Flight Centre, Toronto; Gregory Luciani, Travelonly Inc., Brantford; David Shaw, Evans INTRAVEL Inc., Orillia. All ballots must be received at the offices of McGovern, Hurley, Cunningham by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 13, 2008. The results of the election will be announced at TICO’s 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on June 24th 2008 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Read on for full details.
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| SAVINGS AWAIT NEW HAMPSHIRE VISITORS |
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| Portsmouth | | New Hampshire provides relief at the gas pump for Canadian visitors
New Hampshire announces a way that they can provide relief at the gas pump for Canadian travellers. New Hampshire has provided a way for Canadians to save money on their next quick getaway. The discounts listed below are examples of how the cost of travelling to New Hampshire has decreased for Canadians. In Wolfeboro, the Wolfeboro Inn “May Gas Saver Package” promotion includes accommodations, a $20 (per night) discount on room charge that can be used for gas or any other product. Offer starts at $160 per room, per night, available Sunday through Wednesday nights May 4th-28th (excluding 5/25). Cannot be combined with any other offer and is valid on new reservations only.
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| TORONTO SKAL CLUB MEETINGS |
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Toronto SKAL meetings announced for rest of 2008
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| Join your 'SKAL'-leagues this year | | The Toronto SKAL Club board has announced their line up for SKAL meetings for the balance of the 2008. The meetings will be held on the following dates at the following venues. June 25th - Woodbine Racetrack; July 8th - Toronto Blue Jays Game/SIghtlines Restaurant (social event, guests welcome); July 28th - Toronto SKAL Golf Tournament, Eagles Nest (open to all industry members and guests); September 23rd - Oktoberfest Night - Delta Chelsea Hotel; October 28th - National Club, Toronto; November 25th - Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport; December 18th - Toronto SKAL Gala Holiday Dinner & Dance, Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel All meetings start at 6pm. For more information visit torontoskal.org.
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