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THN.COM PROFILE: JUSTIN GOSLING, JET AIRWAYS

GM of Jet Airways Canada defines 'success' as the ability to "make a significant difference to the company and to the lives of others"
Charmaine Pang

The newest travel industry figure to be featured in TRAVELHotNews.com's Profile section is Justin Gosling, the General Manager of Jet Airways Canada. The Indian-based airline made a big debut in Canada last year, and we caught up with Gosling to learn more about the man behind the airline. Gosling's background is British, but he didn't spend his formative years there exclusively. He spent five years in India but went to school in Holland, where he picked up some impressive language skills. "[In Holland], you can't travel in any direction without coming into a new language zone.so I came away from school in Holland speaking French, Dutch and German, thank you very much, and it's helped me in the travel industry," he said. Continue reading to find out more about Justine Gosling. [Full text and pictures]

GRENADA RE-APPOINTS DIRECTOR

Grenada Board of Tourism announces the re-appointment of William Joseph as director of tourism

William Joseph

Grenada's new administration has made changes to the tri-island nation's tourism management team, with the re-appointment of William Joseph to the post of director of tourism, effective October 1, 2008. Joseph, a former public servant has extensive experience in the tourism sector. He held the position as director of tourism three years ago. William Joseph replaces Jocelyn Sylvester-Gairy. Joseph brings more than twenty-five years of expertise and public service to the nation's tourism efforts. Joseph assumed the position on October 1, 2008. He held the same position until November 1999, and prior to this he was Grenada's permanent secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Cooperatives. [Full text and pictures]

HH DISNEY BROCHURE IS HERE

Holiday House's dedicated guide to Disney now available
Holiday House's 2008-2009 dedicated Disney brochure is now available. The new guide covers destinations like Disneyworld Orlando, Disneyland California, Disneyland Paris and all Disney cruises. The brochure also includes key selling points on all of the above products, as well as helpful hints, park maps, cruise itineraries, favourite picks and dining options. For more information on the brochure and Disney facts highlighted within visit holidayhouseagent.ca.

AC KELOWNA-TORONTO SERVICE CONTINUES

Air Canada announces the restart non-stop weekend Kelowna-Toronto service this winter

Air Canada has announced it will restart its popular non-stop weekend flights between Kelowna International Airport and Toronto during the upcoming winter ski season, onboard Air Canada's new 93-seat Embraer 190 aircraft. "We are pleased to continue our popular weekend non-stop service between our main Toronto hub and Kelowna this winter season, linking the BC interior to our worldwide network." said Daniel Shurz, Air Canada Vice President, Network Planning. Beginning December, Air Canada flights operate on Saturdays and Sundays, and will depart Kelowna at 11:55 a.m. arriving Toronto at 7:05 p.m. Flights depart Toronto at 9:15 a.m., arriving Kelowna at 11:04 a.m. [Full text and pictures]

KIDS STAY FREE LONGER WITH SIGNATURE

Signature Vacations has extended Kids Stay for Free over the holidays sale to Oct. 10, 2008

Book your Signature Vacations one week family vacation between September 25 and October 10, 2088 for departures from December 15, 2008 to January 1, 2009 at select resorts and the first child will stay at absolutely no charge; just pay the airfare and taxes. Choose from the following properties and rates: Toronto to Punta Cana, D.R., Ocean Sand by H10 Hotels, one week, all inclusive, departing Dec. 19, First child aged two to six - $498 plus taxes, adult $1,428 plus taxes; Montreal to Varadero, Cuba, Hotel Sirenis La Salina, one week, all inclusive departing Dec. 20, first child aged two to 14 $998 taxes included, adult $1,598 taxes included...Continue reading for more offers. [Full text and pictures]

FLIGHT CENTRE SIGNS UP WITH CLIA

CLIA announces the sign up of 145 Flight Centre leisure locations

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reported that Flight Centre Canada has signed up 145 of its leisure travel agency locations for membership in the association. "We are taking a serious look at the opportunities and potential of the cruise market," said Malcolm Sorab, Cruise Business Leader for Flight Centre Canada in Toronto. "If we are going to expand our efforts in that direction, the logical thing to do is join CLIA, the most important industry association for cruising."

AZAMARA OFFERS DIRECT ACCESS

Azamara Cruises announces new direct access to booking systems for agents

Azamara Cruises has enhanced its offerings for travel agents who use various electronic systems for booking cruises. Azamara bookings were made via Celebrity Cruises' systems, yesterday, Azamara announced that it has separated Azamara Cruises from Celebrity, and streamlined its cruise-booking process. "As the Azamara experience itself has evolved over the past year, so has the Azamara booking experience that we offer our travel agent partners," said Dondra Ritzenthaler, Azamara's senior vice president of sales. The systems that now offer direct access to Azamara's cruises include a variety of third-party booking tools that offer travel agents the ability to view real-time pricing, browse inventory and make and modify reservations 24 hours a day. [Full text and pictures]

PERU BOUND CANADIANS HELP OUT

Peru Inca Trail Challenge Canadian trekkers prepare to raise funds to save the children of Latin America

Trekkers are preparing to tackle the elements of Machu Picchu in the name of children's rights. In taking on the Peru Inca Trail Challenge 2009, these dedicated climbers will be raising funds and awareness of Save the Children's work in Latin America. Those involved will experience the opportunity of not only helping children abroad, but also in the physical preparation required to conquer the terrain to Peru's lost city of the Incas. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Climbers will head out on April 30, 2009 and return May 10, with 5 days being the trek itself. [Full text and pictures]