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| CUBA SEES 2M THIS YEAR! |
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The Cuba Tourist Board hosts trade luncheon; received 2M tourists this year despite economic crisis
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| Manuel Morrero and Elias Bestard with the Cuban ambassador | | At Toronto’s Old Mill yesterday, the Cuba Tourist Board hosted a luncheon for the travel trade in celebration of reaching their two millionth visitor this year. Minister Manuel Morrero was in attendance and took the opportunity to thank the Canadian travel trade professional for their support in selling and promoting Cuba. With 665,000 visitors from Canada alone this year, Morerro noted that in spite of hurricanes and the current financial and economic crisis, Cuba has scene 11 per cent growth in arrival numbers till October of this year.
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| FRANCE SHOWS OFF NEW LOOK |
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Maison de la France hosts new France Guide Prestige 2009 launch in Toronto; unveils new logo
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Maison de la France launched their new France Guide Prestige 2009 yesterday evening to a group of tour operators and media at Toronto’s Fifth Street Grill. The new France Guide will include: travel experiences like: cognac tasting, gastronomic finds, and learning French in school. Accompanying the France Guide Prestige 2009 was the unveiling of France’s new logo, one that Caroline Putnoki, Maison de la France’s newly appointed director said tries to embody all France’s unique values. According to Putnoki the countries reputation is gaining momentum. France is currently the leading tourism destination in terms of arrivals, welcoming 82 million foreign visitors in 2007.
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| AUSTRALIA FOR FREE! |
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Goway announces “Go to Australia for Free” promotion and enter to win 2 tickets Downunder
Goway Travel has recently launched an opportunity for Canadians to “Go to Australia for Free” and enter to win two tickets to the “Land DownUnder.” For every passenger to book a Goway Travel vacation to Australia flying Qantas before December 31, 2008, they receive: Free movie tickets to see Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming epic Australia and entry into a draw to win two round-trip tickets to Australia. Qualifying bookings must be registered online at Goway.com/AusForFree.
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| ST. MAARTEN 15% ROI SAVINGS |
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St. Maarten announces 15% "Relax On Island” promotion
St. Maarten's has announced a 15 per cent off Relax On Island (ROI) promotion. Book between now until December 31, 2008 and save 15 per cent off nightly rooms rates at participating hotels. As an added bonus, receive $100 in SXM Bucks to be used on-island at restaurants, shops, rental cars and tour excursions. Booking window is from Nov. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008. Travel window is from Dec. 20, 2008 to Apr. 30, 2009. this offer is based on a minimum stay of seven nights. Participating hotels include: Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Divi Little Bay, Princess Heights, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Joshua Rose Guest House.
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| CANADIAN DOLLAR GOES FARTHER IN BERMUDA |
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The Reefs now accepting Canadian Dollar at par
This winter The Reefs is extending a special offer to its Canadian guests. From now through April 30, 2009, the value of the Looney is increased 20 per cent by The Reefs, as Canadian dollars will be accepted as U.S. dollars (and Bermudian dollars) on accommodations. Please note that this offer applies to new reservations made at published daily rates and is not combinable with any other specials. This offer is available to Canadian residents only.
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| AIR TRANSAT WINS AWARD |
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Air Transat wins the Business Evolution Award for its supply chain management
Air Transat received the Business Evolution Award, a prize awarded every year by Aberdeen Group, an American consulting firm that rewards companies for exceptional quality in the management of their supply chain. The prize was awarded in San Francisco during the Chief Procurement Officer’s Summit. “We are very proud to have received this prize, especially since we know that Aberdeen Group is a leader in the realm of research, having analyzed some 30,000 businesses over the last two years,” said Allen B. Graham, President and CEO of Air Transat.
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| IRELAND ROCKS THE ROAD |
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Ireland offers two new bus tours – the Rock n’ Roll/Writers tour and Ireland Eco Tours
If you’re looking to send your clients to Ireland and give them a truly unique way to explore the country by bus tour, there are two new products that showcase two very different sides of the Emerald Isle. Your clients can rock n’ roll and learn about Irish musicians and writers; they can also experience an even greener side of Eco Ireland. Ireland’s first ever Rock n Roll, Writers Bus Tour recently hit the streets of Dublin. The 75 minute journey promises to give passengers the literary ride of a lifetime taking in historical locations that influenced the nation’s top musicians and writers.
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| CITC’S STUDENT CONFERENCE DRAWS 500 |
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CITC’s 13th annual student conference draws over 500 to the Old Mill in Toronto
CITC held its 13th Annual Students-in-Travel Conference and Trade Show at the Old Mill in Toronto, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Four hundred and fifty students from travel programs throughout the province registered for the event, representing Windsor, London, Sudbury, Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga, Markham and Toronto. Thirty educators accompanied the students.
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