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| TRAVEL AGENT OF THE YEAR 2008: HOLLY McBEAN |
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Holly McBean from Travel Only Sarnia, Ontario, is Travel Agent of the Year 2008
Charmaine Pang
This year, TRAVELHotNews.com announced that Holly McBean from Travel Only
in Sarnia, Ontario had won the title of Travel Agent of the Year 2008 for the TRAVELHotNews.com Awards of Merit. McBean was voted by her industry peers across Canada as Canadian Travel Agent of the Year 2008 in recognition of her hard work. A veteran agent, she has worked in travel for 31 years, a profession she entered straight out of high school. Now based in Sarnia and working from her home, McBean grew up just 15 minutes away in the small town of Camlachie.
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| COSTA LIVES LA DOLCE VITA |
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Costa Cruises unveils new 2010 La Dolce Vita voyages to more than 250 destinations; 16% capacity increase and new eco-excursions
In 2010, your client can enjoy a taste of "La Dolce Vita" in more than 250 destinations around the world on 15 ships when sailing with Costa Cruises. New brochures highlighting Costa's worldwide sailings are now available in the North American market at early booking values of up to 40 per cent off. The 2010 brochure features a capacity increase of 16 per cent from 2009. This includes the addition of the new Costa Deliziosa, which will sail on a maiden voyage from Savona to Dubai, and a second voyage with stops in India and the Maldives. The ship will sail her first season in Dubai thereafter. Additionally, Costa will offer 240 eco-excursions with specially guided tours complete with a focus on parks, natural reserves and insight into host countries, highlighting the importance of conservation.
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| DISCOVER FRANCE & THE NETHERLANDS WITH TRANSAT |
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Transat Holidays announces promotional package deals to France and Netherlands; offering new Bike and Boat package
Transat Holidays is inviting agents to book France and Netherlands by offering several promotional package offerings. Transat Holidays City Packages in Paris, France start at $759 per person. The fully renovated Apart' hotel Citadines Paris Bastille Marais is available for $759 per person plus tax for departures May 14 and 28 and $899 for July departures. The Hôtel All Seasons Paris Bercy City Package is available for $899 plus tax per person for departures in August. This hotel is located in the new area of Bercy. City Packages include flight, 7-night accommodation, breakfasts, or kitchenette and transfers and a one-hour cruise on the Seine. Continue reading for information on Transat Holidays' "Amsterdam & The Netherlands City Package + Excursions" package, as well as Transat's new Bike and Boat package.
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| SCOTLAND'S "THRIFTY" TARTAN |
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Visit Scotland announces Tartan Day packages for Canadians
Canada's tour operators have put together an array of packages in celebration of this year's Tartan Day, including an air-inclusive package from Toronto into either Glasgow or Edinburgh for approximately $1,000. Homecoming is a year-long program of events and festivals marking the 250th anniversary of Scotland's national poet and icon, Robert Burns. The celebrations focus on some of the contributions that Scotland has made to the world, such as: Burns, ancestry, Scottish culture and heritage, whisky, innovations and golf. The Gathering Four-day Homecoming Package offers travellers the chance to attend the centrepiece event of Scotland's Homecoming Year - The Gathering 2009. This package is priced at $1,031 inclusive of air. Agents should note that most packages are valid until November, 2009 and bookable at by contacting the individual operators. Continue reading for promotional offers from Royal Scottish Tours, The Great Canadian Travel Company Ltd., Transat Holidays and Ultimate Golf Vacations.
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| SUNQUEST'S MAY & JUNE BLOW-OUT |
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Sunquest launches Blow-out Sun Sale on select May and June departures
Effective immediately, Sunquest has launched a 'Blow-out Sun Sale' on a number of May and June vacations from gateways across Canada with savings of up to $1,100 per couple for a 7-night all-inclusive getaway including flight and hotel. Valid on new bookings only, some of the deals available include: Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro in Punta Cana from $897 per couple, departure dates are from May 28 to June 18, 2009 (original price was $1,307); Occidental Grand Xcaret in the Riviera Maya from $987 per couple, departure dates are: May 1, 8 and 22, 2009 (original price was $1,437). Continue reading for May and June deals with Sunquest.
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| GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE LOVES CRUISERS |
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Greater Fort Lauderdale announces "We Love Cruisers", a new cruise marketing program for travel agents
Greater Fort Lauderdale has announced "We Love Cruisers", the destination's new cruise marketing program for travel agents. Designed to provide extra incentives for agents booking 2-night pre- or post-cruise stays, We Love Cruisers will debut in October 2009, during the Cruise Line International Association's annual National Cruise Vacation Month. As part of the new program, travel professionals who book pre- or post-cruise stays in Greater Fort Lauderdale hotels for 2 or more nights will receive a $25 American Express gift card from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB), on top of their earned hotel commission.
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| SANDALS GOES CROSS-CANADA |
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Sandals Resorts launches series of cross-Canada travel agent workshops; cash incentive of up to $1,500 available for agents who attend
As part of a comprehensive sales and marketing support outreach in the industry, Sandals is hosting a series of new half-day workshops across Canada throughout May and June designed to increase agents' product knowledge as well as their bottom line. Sessions will cover a range of topics including updates across the four brands - Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, The Royal Plantation Collection and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts - as well as details on new Certified Sandals Specialist (CSS) and Preferred Sandals Agency (PSA) programs. A new addition to the workshops is an exclusive cash incentive - agents who book a Luxury Included Vacation within 60 days of attending a workshop can receive up to $1,500 in cash ($100 for each concierge-level room and $200 for butler-level rooms).
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| WESJET'S POSITIVE MARCH NUMBERS |
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WestJet announces March traffic results; load factor of 81.9%
WestJet has announced March traffic results with a load factor of 81.9 per cent. Revenue passenger miles (RPM) increased 0.6 per cent year over year and capacity, measured in available seat miles(ASM), grew 6.3 per cent over the same period. "Overall, we are pleased with these results and our ability to increase our RPMs by 5.1 per cent for the quarter," said Sean Durfy, WestJet president and CEO. "Given that last year's March benefited from Easter travel and a much stronger economy, we are encouraged by our solid March load factor that hits the top of our optimum operating range of 78 to 82 per cent."
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