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| ADDISON EASTERN SHOWS START WITH A BANG |
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Addison Toronto comes downtown to delight of exhibitors; 475 agents attending, many for the first time
Charmaine Pang, photos by Lisa Raffaele
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| The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Addison Toronto | | The Addison Eastern Series of shows kicked off in downtown Toronto for the first time ever on Monday afternoon. Approximately 475 travel agents - many of them brand new faces - attended the show to meet with a wide range of exhibitors. Rex Armstead, President of Addison Travel Marketing, said of the Toronto show, "It was truly exciting running the first Addison Show downtown. The exhibitors were all extremely happy and we hope to make the Metro Toronto Convention Centre our permanent home." Exhibitors, a number of them coming for the first time to the Addison shows, expressed their satisfaction with the number of agents and the centrally located venue. The State of Illinois' Jeffrey Johnson said, "The location was great, the food was great, and the agents were great." See the Addison Toronto gallery here. See the Addison London gallery here.
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| SECOND ANNUAL DAD A SUCCESS |
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Media and trade get together for a day of business meetings with U.S. suppliers; Canada remains #1 market
Charmaine Pang, photos by Lisa Raffaele
Monday morning ushered in the second annual edition of Discover America Day (DAD), a day of face-to-face business appointments between 35 U.S. suppliers, Canadian media and travel trade representatives. Hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto, the day was split into two portions. The Media Marketplace was held in the morning, with a trade component in the afternoon. At the close of the Media Marketplace, two tickets from Northwest Airlines were awarded to one of the participating writers. Kate Pocock won two economy-class tickets from Canada to anywhere in the mainland U.S. Keep reading for highlights from the keynote presentation and U.S. suppliers.
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| SUPERCLUBS' WORLDWIDE REP ADDS PRESIDENT |
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| Paul Pennicook, new president for International Lifestyles | | Paul Pennicook becomes new president of International Lifestyles
International Lifestyles, Inc. (ILI), the worldwide representatives of SuperClubs Resorts, today announced that Paul Pennicook will join as President, International Lifestyles. A well-respected and seasoned professional in hotel and airline management, Pennicook was most recently senior vice president sales and marketing at Air Jamaica, where he also oversaw the worldwide sales and marketing for Air Jamaica Vacations, the tour arm of the company. "On behalf of the SuperClubs Resorts, I am very pleased that Paul has joined International Lifestyles as they complete their restructuring efforts," said John Issa, executive chairman of SuperClubs Resorts.
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| BMI SUSPENDS FLIGHTS |
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bmi to cancel service form London Heathrow to Ankara and Ekaterinburg
bmi has announced they will cancel their services from London Heathrow to Ankara and to Ekaterinburg. Ekaterinburg service will be suspended from the October 13, 2008, and the Ankara route from the October 16, 2008 for the following BD flight numbers: BD976, BD977 & BD978. bmi stated in a release, "Our immediate priority is to re-accommodate passengers booked on these services with the minimum of disruption. You must re-book your own passengers onto suitable flights according to the re-accommodation policy." For further information go to flybmi.com/trade or contact reservations at 1-800-788-0555.
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| PORTER HITS THE WINDY CITY |
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Porter Airlines announces YTZ to Chicago beginning Nov. 12
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| Chicago's Millenium Park | | Porter Airlines has announced a Chicago Midway International Airport addition from Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA), which will begin November 12. Currently Porter is the only carrier offering service between these two airports. The full schedule from this service includes six roundtrip flights every weekday, plus two Saturday and three on Sunday. An initial schedule of three daily roundtrip flights per weekday and two each on Saturday and Sunday will be in effect until Jan. 7. As of Jan. 8, the full schedule of six daily weekday flights and added weekend service will be implemented as Porter's eighth aircraft is put into service. Introductory fares start at $149 one-way, plus fees and taxes.
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| CONTIKI LAUNCHES ASIA |
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Contiki expands into Asia, including itineraries to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia
Go ASIA! Contiki has introduced a brand new touring program featuring seven itineraries including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Available for booking now and for travel from March 2009, the new program ranges from a 10-day Vietnam Highlights to a 28-day Big Indochina Adventure, which visits all four countries. Also available is a five-day Cambodia add-on package covering Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the amazing Angkor Wat. Cris David, President, Contiki Holidays Canada, said, "I'm pleased to be part of the next stage of Contiki's evolution with our expansion into Asian touring. As an escorted holiday expert, Contiki has long offered young travellers excellent holiday experiences in Europe, the South Pacific and North America."
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| NOLITOURS INCLUDES THE COSTUME THIS HALLOWEEN |
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Nolitours announces "Halloween Costume Included" promotion from Oct. 1-31; chance to win one-week all inclusivepackage
Nolitours has launched, the Halloween Costume Included promotion, which will run from October 1 to 31. The grand prize is a one-week all inclusive package for two at one of the following resorts: Sirenis La Salina Cameleon Or, Varadero , Cuba; Meliá las Antillas, Varadero, Cuba; or Meliá Azul Ixtapa Convention Center and Beach Resort, Ixtapa, Mexico. The winner will also receive a $500 gift certificate for the La Vie En Rose Aqua line of swimwear. Participants will be asked to invite their friends to take part in the contest. Those that do will be entered for a chance to win one of 10 $100 La Vie En Rose Aqua gift certificates. To enter visit costumeincluded.com.
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| HOLA SUN'S MEGA FAM RETURNS |
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Hola Sun hosts 'Mega' FAM Sept. 20-27; big success
Hola Sun staff, along with 40 plus agents recently arrived back from a one-week FAM in Cuba that was held from September 20 to 27. The focus of the FAM was to celebrate Havantur, Hola Sun's apparent company's 30th anniversary. The FAM consisted of hotel inspections, city tours, presentations and gala dinners. Areas highlighted included: Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Coco/Cayo Guillermo, Trinidad and Cienfuegos. Featured hotels included: Melia Las Dunas, Sol Cayo Coco, Rancho Luna, Sirenis La Salina Beach Resort, Barcelo Solymar and the Melia Las Antillas.
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