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| CAMPANIA PART 1: ITALY’S LESSER-KNOWN GEM |
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The Canadian Travel Council Promoting Italy and the Italian Government Tourist Board hosts first annual symposium in Campania, Italy; agents learn the truth about Italy’s hidden gem
Lisa Raffaele
As part of an initiative to showcase a side of Italy that is less familiar to Canadian tourists, the Canadian Travel Council Promoting Italy (CTCPI), along with the Italian Government Tourist Board (ENIT), hosted an Italy symposium from November 7 to 12 to the region of Campania. The first annual Italy Symposium 2008 brought 86 tour operators, travel agents and media from Ontario, to areas of Campania that have been publicized in a negative light in recent times, as well as areas that have been overshadowed by Italy’s most popular tourist hot spots such as: Milan, Florence, Venice and Rome.
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| TRANSAT HIGHLIGHTS MEDITERRANEAN BASIN |
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Transat Holidays releases Italy•Spain•Greece 2009-2010 brochure
Transat Holidays has announced the launch of its new Italy • Spain • Greece 2009-2010 brochure, devoted to the Mediterranean basin. This 192-page brochure contains various new products, including separate direct weekly flights from Toronto to Rome starting May 9, 2009, Venice starting May 8, 2009 and Milan starting May 28, 2009. New packages include: Transat Holidays’ City Packages, new Seaside Package and excursions, Roman Week, The Best of Spain and Portugal and Morocco and the Costa del Sol, Essential Greece, Island Hoping, a la carte accommodations and more. Continue reading for complete details and new brochure promotions.
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| TICO OPEN MEETINGS |
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TICO hosts open town hall meetings in London Nov. 26, Ottawa Nov. 27 and Toronto Dec. 1
TICO will be holding open town hall meetings to provide TICO registrants with information and with an opportunity to meet and ask TICO president and CEO and travel registrar, Michael Pepper, any questions that they may have. Attendance is free and all travel industry members are welcome. Michael Pepper and TICO staff will present attendees with information on the following issues: TICO’s Consumer Awareness campaign, TICO education standards, Q & A with the travel registrar, How travel agencies can profit from e-business (Please note that this seminar is available at the Toronto meeting only. For more details or to register, visit the TRAVELHotNews Events Calendar.
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| CANADIAN WINTER SAVINGS FROM DISNEY |
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Disney Cruise Line announces Canadian exclusive winter savings
Guests can enjoy a four-night Bahamian Cruise with rates starting at $499US per person based on double occupancy. Or, for those clients looking for an extended getaway, Disney is offering a seven-night Caribbean cruise with rates starting at $849US per person based on double occupancy. Four-night cruise only rate is valid for most sail dates commencing February 8, 2009 to March 8, 2009 and March 22, 2009 to March 29, 2009 for Category 11 inside stateroom. Seven-night cruise only rate valid for most sail dates commencing january 31, 2009 to March 7, 2009 and March 21, 2009 to March 28, 2009 for Category 11 inside stateroom. Continue reading for complete details.
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| SILVERSEA’S 110% SINGLE SAVINGS |
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Silversea Cruises announces 110% Single Supplement on Jan. 4, 2009 sailing to Barbados
Silversea Cruises has announced an offer for your single clients, a 110 per cent single supplement on their Jan. 4, 2009, nine-day voyage from Ft. Lauderdale to Barbados. This offer is applicable to bookings made as of November 24 in Vista, Terrace, Veranda and Midship Veranda Suite categories only. Travel agents will need to quote promo code NASINGL01 at time of booking. This offer is valid on new bookings made from November 24, 2008 through sail date (Jan 4, 2009). Continue reading for full promo details, as well as terms and conditions.
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| JAMAICA JAMS |
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The Jamaica Tourist Board announces special packages for 2009 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival
The Jamaica Tourist Board has taken over as title sponsor of the annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, taking place January 22 to 24, 2009. The Festival, Jamaica’s premiere music event, will place more emphasis on the destination with special resort and attractions packages created to showcase Jamaica’s diverse tourism product. This year’s Festival lineup includes performers like Estelle, Lionel Richie, Atlantic Starr, Lou Gramm, Nikki Yanofsky, The O’Jays, Robin Thicke, Chicago, and more. Visitors to the 2009 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival can take advantage of special offers from participating hotels and attractions, including: Ritz Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall; Half Moon; Iberostar Rose Hall; Rose Hall Resort & Spa; Holiday Inn Sunspree; Riu Montego Bay; Chukka Caribbean Adventures; and Cinnamon Hill Golf Course.
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| ETIHAD WINS AWARD |
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Etihad Airways voted airline of the year at 2008 Aviation Business Awards
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Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ executive vice president marketing and product | | Etihad Airways has been voted ‘airline of the year’ at the 2008 Aviation Business Awards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline picked up the award at a ceremony at the Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Abu Dhabi, hosted by Aviation Business magazine and attended by more than 250 of the region’s leading aviation professionals. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “This year has been an exceptionally busy one for the airline and international recognition such as this award confirms our position as an accomplished player on the global aviation map.”
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