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| SANDALS INCLUDES THE LUXURY |
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Sandals continues their Canada media tour in Toronto
Lisa Raffaele
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| The Sandals team | | Sandals welcomed Ontario travel media to a luncheon at Toronto’s Auberge du Pommier restaurant yesterday afternoon to discuss the company’s future expansion plans and their current green and charity endeavours. Gordon “Butch” Stewart and sons Adam and Bobby Stewart, along with Gary Sadler and the Sandals team were on hand to sit down with local media to discuss the company’s 2009 portfolio. Begining in Vancouver, then travelling to Calgary and now Toronto, the Sandals team mission, according to Adam Stewart and his father, is to “re-affirm the company’s commitment to the travel industry.”
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| FORT LAUDERDALE SAYS PLAY ON THEIR BEACHES |
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Fort Lauderdale announce new marketing program “Come Play On Our Beaches”
Bryen Dunn
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) held a media luncheon in Toronto yesterday at The Hazelton Hotel. The Fort Lauderdale Mobile was parked outside the hotel entrance, catching the attention of the lunch time crowd with its display of a typical ‘day at the beach’ scene, which was a huge contrast from the recent snowfall in the city. Nicki Grossman, President/CEO, announced a new creative marketing program designed to spotlight the destination’s ‘23 miles of vacation options’. The “Come Play On Our Beaches” slogan was released for general media distribution shortly afterward, and brings to light the recent regeneration of the area.
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| MAINE, CLOSER THAN YOU THINK |
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The Maine International Trade Center’s Maine Trade Mission comes to Toronto
Lisa Raffaele
From November 16 to 21, 2008 the Maine International Trade Center held the 2008 State of Maine Trade Mission in Vancouver and Toronto. Yesterday evening the mission came to Toronto’s Intercontinental Hotel with a clear message, to teach Canadians about the State of Maine. In special attendance were: John R. Nay, Consul General, U.S. Consulate; Neil Le Blanc, Consul General, Boston; John Elias Baldacci, Governor, State of Maine; John Richardson, Commissioner, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development; and Janine Bisaillon-Cary, President, Maine International Trade Center and State Director of International Trade.
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| MEXICO INVESTS $4B |
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Mexico Tourism announces $4B investment in 3rd quarter; receives record amount of private investment despite economic slowdown
From January to September 2008, the amount of private money invested in tourism in Mexico totalled $4.3US billion, a 29.47 per cent increase compared to the previous quarter. Since 2006, the tourism sector benefited from $7.8US billion in private investment, representing 39 per cent of the six-year goal of $20US billion. In agreement with the Secretariat’s National Projects Guidelines, 58.5 per cent of these investments came from national capitals, while 41.5 per cent were of foreign origin. Despite the global economic slowdown and the higher costs of fuel this year, Mexico received a record amount of private investment in tourism.
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| BAHAMAS LAUNCHES $200 REBATE |
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The Bahamas announces $200US rebate for Canadians travelling to Nassau/Paradise Island
The Bahamas has launched a $200US rebate for travel to Nassau/Paradise Island from Canada. The rebate applies to air inclusive vacation bookings to Nassau/Paradise Island made between November 22, 2008 and December 6, 2008 for travel December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009. Some of the participating resorts include: Atlantis, Paradise Island, featuring the Aquaventure Water Park, a 141-acre waterscape of exciting water rides; Wyndham Nassau Resort, with its Crystal Palace Casino, private beach and lagoon; and Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, a newly renovated beachfront property with a renowned Kids Club and free daily breakfast buffet.
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| TOUR EAST LAUNCHES NEW JOURNEYS |
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Tour East Holidays announces the launch of Journeys 2009/2010 brochure
Tour East Holidays has announced the launch of its 2009/2010 travel brochure entitled, Journeys. The new Journey’s brochure offers packages to India, Japan, South Korea, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Tour East Holidays' travel experts have also expanded the company's programs to the Middle East with the addition of Israel. New Tour East Holidays' Journeys this year include: Yangzi Explorer, South India - Kerala, Train Journey, Best of Israel, Best of Jordan & Israel, Asian Extravaganza and Best of Southeast Asia. Continue reading for complete tour details.
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| NOLITOURS/TRANSAT AIR SALE |
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Nolitours and Transat Holidays announce air only sale
Nolitours and Transat Holidays have launched their air only sale. Sale is valid for bookings made by December 7, 2008 and features prices for $299 for departures January 1 to February 2, 2009 and $399 for departures February 3 to March 20, 2009. Please note that for departures during reading week (Feb. 11 to 17) please add $100. The sale applies to the following destinations for one and two week durations: Acapulco, Jamaica, La Romana, Margarita Island, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana, San Jose and St. Martin/St. Maarten. Sale rates are valid for new bookings and flights from Toronto only. Prices are roundtrip per person and subject to availability at time of booking. Taxes are additional.
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