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| ADDISON TORONTO TODAY! |
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It's not too late to sign up for the first-ever downtown edition of the Addison Show - tonight at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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| Metro Toronto Convention Centre | | The day is finally here - Addison Toronto is in town and we want to see you there! Travel professionals are invited to attend the Addison Toronto show. It's being hosted for the first time ever downtown, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street. You'll see over 125 exhibitors, enjoy free food and drink, and have a chance to meet with a collection of your favourite suppliers. Because Addison is an independent travel trade show, you'll meet the widest range of suppliers possible, giving you the best choice. Meet new contacts and get the latest product info from tour operators, tourist boards, hotels and transportation companies representing six continents. Addison hits Toronto tonight, London on September 30, Ottawa on October 1 and Montreal on October 2 with their largest number of exhibitors in years. Click here to register today!
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| DAD WELCOME RECEPTION |
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| Consul General of the U.S., John R. Nay with wife Judy Nay | | John R. Nay, Consul General of the U.S. hosts Discover America Day reception
Lisa Raffaele
In honour of Discover America Day (DAD), John R. Nay, Consul General of the United States of America and the U.S. Commercial Service hosted a reception yesterday evening. New members in attendance and new to the U.S. Commercial Services this year include: E. Scott Bozek, Consul for Commercial Affairs; Robbie Lowe, Charles G. Cole, Public Affairs Officer; Mark D. Bysfield, Deputy Consul General; Ruth Williamson, Commercial Specialist. This year's DAD premier sponsor is Hilton Hotels. Attending on the hotels behalf was Vito Corali. Air Canada was announced as the official 2008 airline for Discover America Day and GTA, was the reception sponsor for the evening.
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| GRENADA COMES TO CANADA |
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Grenada's Minister of Tourism, Peter David, and Prime Minister Tillman Thomas host press conference on Saturday
Charmaine Pang
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| Prime Minister Tillman Thomas; Minsiter of Foreign Affairs/Tourism, Peter David | | Grenada's new Prime Minister, the Honourable Tillman Thomas and his Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, the Honourable Peter David, hosted a press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Toronto on Saturday afternoon. Thomas won the election in July of this year and it was his first visit to Canada as the leader of his country; last year, he came as the leader of the opposition. David discussed Grenada's outlook on tourism and how it will develop in the near future. Regarding Canada, David acknowledged that its tourism potential as a market for Grenada has not been fully maximized; he said more discussions with Canadian tour operators will hopefully change that. Canada is a good source for winter tourists and Grenada's climate is an easy sell to Canadians if there is available airlift.
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| CATHAY LOWERS FUEL SURCHARGE |
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Fuel surcharges drop for tickets issued on or after Oct. 1, 2008
Cathay Pacific Airways has been notified by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of Hong Kong that it is one of the airlines granted approval to reduce its passenger fuel surcharge. In the case of Cathay Pacific, approval has been granted for a reduction in fuel surcharges, for a two-month period for tickets issued on or after 1 October 2008, to CAD$26.90 (HK$196) per sector for short-haul services in South and North East Asia and CAD$114.00 (HK$832) per sector for long-haul services.
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| ISRAEL HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS |
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Newly announced developments ensure a wide range of options for your future clients to Israel
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| Dan Boutique hotel, Jerusalem | | Israel has announced a host of new hotel developments already available or coming in the next few years. Your clients who visit Israel in the next few years will have a wide selection of lodging options, from five-star hotels to quaint Zimmerim (bed & breakfasts), kibbutz guest houses and hostels. Here are some of the highlights, with new developments available or coming online shortly in Jerusalem, Herzliya and Tel Aviv. The luxury Waldorf-Astoria hotel group has announced plans to renovate and reopen Jerusalem's Palace Hotel in 2010. The world-famous Nobu Hospitality Group recently announced plans to open the "Nobu Hotel and Residences" on the Herzliya Marina in June 2010. The luxurious Hotel Montefiore is located on one of the most romantic streets in the heart of Tel Aviv. Keep reading for more.
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| FT. LAUDERDALE OFFERS TRADE DEALS |
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Travel professionals can save up to 50% on rates at 50+ hotels in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area
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| Fort Lauderdale | | This fall, the Greater Fort Lauderdale hospitality community is offering reduced rates for those in the travel trade industry at more than 50 resorts, hotels and inns throughout the destination. Experience a fresh, revitalized Greater Fort Lauderdale from Hollywood Beach in the south to Deerfield Beach in the north. Agents can experience accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to select Superior Small Lodgings. Rates range from $35 at the smaller, quaint properties to $287 at luxury resorts. The prices are up to a 50 per cent savings off the current values. "This is our way of celebrating travel agents and the hard work that they do to help make Greater Fort Lauderdale a top year-round destination," said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Keep reading to learn more.
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| TOURIST SPENDING IN CANADA IS UP |
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Tourist spending in Canada up 0.9 per cent in Q2, boosted by domestic travel
Canadian Press
Statistics Canada says tourism spending rose 0.9 per cent in the second quarter of the year, with travelling Canadians outspending foreign visitors. The agency says tourist spending has risen in every quarter since mid-2003, with domestic demand as the driving force. Canadians spent 1.2 per cent more on touring in Canada in April, May and June, while international visitor spending declined. Although Canadians spent more on travelling, the growth rate was the lowest since the fall of 2006, as a weak economy, slower growth in disposable income and high gasoline prices took a toll. Spending by Canadians abroad was up slightly. The number of jobs attributable to tourism edged up 0.2 per cent in the second quarter, as job gains in the food and beverage services industry offset losses in the accommodation segment.
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