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| NEW VP FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES |
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Joni Rein appointed VP of Field Sales; begins her new role in June 2008
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| Joni Rein, new VP, Field Sales, Carnival | | Joni L. Rein has been appointed vice president of field sales for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, and will assume her position on June 16, 2008. In this new role, Rein will oversee Carnival’s field sales efforts, particularly as they relate to its travel agent partners, who are responsible for the majority of the line’s bookings. Rein will lead a talented team of business development managers, who work with more than 30,000 travel agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada in developing new business opportunities. In addition to field sales, she will also oversee Carnival’s corporate and incentive sales efforts, as well as the line’s business development services department which assists travel agents with their day-to-day business needs. Rein will report to Lynn C. Torrent, Carnival’s senior vice president of sales and guest services.
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| EASTERN TOWNSHIPS SPRING UPDATE |
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| Danie Beliveau, Eastern Townships | | Eastern Townships of Quebec host media luncheon
Charmaine Pang
Yesterday afternoon, the Eastern Townships and Quebec Tourism hosted a luncheon at the Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto, highlighting the new additions in the region. There are designated tourist routes, including a wine trail (Route des vins) and a townships trail (Chemin des Cantons); cyclists will enjoy exploring the Véloroute des Cantons, seven designated bike courses (learn more at easterntownships.org/cycling). The Eastern Townships is at its best in the idyllic summertime, when visitors can experience all of its natural wonders. Walking trails, bike trails, outdoors activities and delicious dining are all waiting for you and your clients. Old-time traditions are still maintained, as are historic buildings and landmarks. Read on to learn more about what's new in the Eastern Townships of Quebec.
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| G.A.P ADVENTURES FAM IN PERU |
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Travel agents from across North America explore Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and more
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| The group taking a Cuzco City Tour | | Last month, Brad Ford, G.A.P Adventures’ Director of Sales, Americas and Month Walsh, Sales Manager – Preferred, hosted a travel agent FAM in Peru. The FAM, which included agents from across North America, was based around G.A.P Adventures' 6-day flexible iStyle Standard tour. Trip highlights included Cuzco, the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, white water rafting, the Sacred Valley, and visits to a woman's weaving project and street children’s home, which are both supported by Planeterra (G.A.P Adventures non-profit organization). Read on for more details.
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| ICELANDAIR PACKAGE PROMO |
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| Reykjavik harbour | | Save $200, earn commission when booking Icelandair’s most popular travel package
Just in time for summer travel, Icelandair is offering a special discount off its most popular Iceland package, Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls. This comprehensive tour offers visits to steaming geothermal waters, a beautiful glacial lagoon, impressive geysers and thundering waterfalls. For departures in June, book your clients now until May 31 and they’ll receive up to $200 off this deluxe package, which includes round-trip airfare, buffet breakfast daily except day of arrival, transfers and a 5-night guided motorcoach tour with accommodations and some meals. Agents can learn more about Icelandair packages, and how to make commission on bookings at icelandair.ca or calling 877-I-FLY-ICE.
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| SUNQUEST OFFERS FLIGHT UPGRADES TO POP, MBJ |
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Upgrade for an extra $60 each way to Premier Economy
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| Montego Bay | | Sunquest is offering passengers the option to upgrade to Premier Economy seating on select flights to the Caribbean this summer. For just $60 extra each way, your clients will enjoy the comfort of wider seats with more legroom, priority check-in upon departure, complimentary advance seat selection, complimentary bar service, and complimentary headsets. This upgraded service is available on flights from Toronto to Montego Bay (Monday flights) between May 5 and 19, 2008, and from Toronto to Puerto Plata (Friday flights) between May 2 and Oct. 17, 2008. For more, visit sunquestagent.ca.
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| SAVE MORE THAN HALF AT CLUB MED |
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Book a 14-day holiday, save 50% on land only at 9 resorts
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| Club Med Ixtapa Pacific | | Give your clients a break and let them get away to Club Med for less. Land only between May 9 and June 22, 2008 will let your clients save 50 per cent on land only, double occupancy. Resorts running this promotion include :
-Columbus Isle, Bahamas
-Turkoise, Turks & Caicos
-La Caravelle, Guadeloupe
-Les Boucaniers, Martinique
-Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico
-Cancun Yucatan, Mexico
-Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
-Sandpiper, Florida
-Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Read all terms and conditions at clubmed.ca.
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| SINGAPORE AIRLINES/SILKAIR SURCHARGE RISES |
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Increased fuel surcharges range from $35 to $150 per sector on various routes
Singapore Airlines and Silkair have announced an increase in the fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after May 12, 2008. The new prices will apply as follows. On regional routes, US $35 (from US $30) per sector for flights between Singapore and ASEAN countries. The surcharge will be US $150 per sector (from US $130) for flights between Singapore and gateways in the US and Canada on a single-sector basis. Finally, the surcharge will be US $95 (from US $80) per sector, on all other flights. The adjustments will offer only partial relief of higher operating costs arising from increases in the price of jet fuel. The company will continue to monitor the price of jet fuel and keep the application of the fuel surcharge under active review.
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