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BOOMERANG'S SOUTH PACIFIC

Boomerang Tours launches 2009-2010 South Pacific brochure; offers expanded New Zealand program and new Cruisetour product

Boomerang Tours, the South Pacific division of Thomas Cook Canada, has launched its 2009-2010 South Pacific brochure. Agents should note that the Boomerang Tours and Holiday House South Pacific product lines are now featured in one comprehensive South Pacific brochure. New to this year's brochure is an expanded selection of hotels and day tours in Australia's premier cities, cruises in the Whitsundays, an expanded program in New Zealand featuring city stopovers, and a wider selection of fully escorted coach tours. The brochure includes over 250 travel ideas for clients wishing to travel to the South Pacific. You clients can benefit from Boomerang's value-added features, such as free hotel nights, welcome bottles of wine and more. [Full text and pictures]

HAPPY EASTER & PASSOVER FROM TRAVELHOTNEWS.COM

TRAVELHotNews.com will not be published on Friday, April 10, 2009; will resume on Mon., April 13, 2009
The team at TRAVELHotNews.com would like to wish everyone a happy holiday. Please note that TRAVELHotNews.com will not be published on Friday, April 10, 2009 due to the Easter and Passover holidays. TRAVELHotNews.com will be back on W Mon., April 13, 2009 to deliver you the latest industry news.

CANADA GOES GREEN FOR MICHELIN

Michelin Green Guides announce that they will now be releasing an annual Green Guide for five of Canada's provinces and regions

Michelin has announced the launch of a new series of regional travel handbooks for Canada. The five new guides are available for Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Alberta and the Rockies, British Columbia and the Rockies and Quebec. "We are very proud to have created a guide that enables all types of travellers, from the outdoor adventurer to the cultural enthusiast, to find hidden gems and attractions during their travels," says Cynthia Ochterbeck, General Manager, Michelin Apa Publications. [Full text and pictures]

GOWAY OFFERS PEACE OF MIND

Goway Travel announces "Peace of Mind" guarantee for Downunder and Asia travellers laid off from their job

Any client booking travel arrangements, including air, to Downunder and Asia with Goway Travel this month can get a full refund of monies paid should they be laid off from their job before travelling. "It's a tough time for consumers and Goway is taking an unprecedented move to ensure people can book their travel with the assurance that should he or she lose their job prior to their departure, they will be fully refunded," says Bruce Hodge, President, Goway Travel. More information on Goway's "Peace of Mind" guarantee can be found at goway.com/peaceofmind. This offer is valid for all new bookings with deposits made in April and is valid for travel commencing up to December 31, 2009. [Full text and pictures]

NARAT'S NEW ADVENTURE

Narat announces new religious adventure tour packages to Jordan

To commemorate Narat's new religious adventure tour packages to Jordan, the company is offering a 10-day Jordan highlights package with return airfare at $2,337 per person for bookings made up to April 30, 2009. this package includes visits to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. For more information on Narat and their new religious adventure tour packages to Jordan, contact 1877-By-NARAT (29-62728) or email tours@narat.org. Agents should note that all products are commissionable.

ACV CELEBRATE'S BERMUDA

Air Canada Vacations offers $400 savings for Bermuda's 400th anniversary; valid for bookings made by August 17

Your clients wanting to celebrate Bermuda's 400th anniversary will be able to save $400 on packages of 4 nights or more at The Fairmont Southampton, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Surf Side, Cambridge Beaches and Grotto Bay with Air Canada Vacations. This offer is valid for bookings made by August 17 for travel April 20 to August 21, 2009. Air Canada Vacations heads to Bermuda daily from Toronto and on Saturdays from Halifax year round. For more information on this offer or for more information on Air Canada Vacations' flight schedule to Bermuda, visit aircanadavacations.com.

HUNTINGTON'S OPEN FOR EASTER

Huntington Travel has announced that they will be open on Good Friday April 10, 20009. Operating hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

HALF MOON ADDS WEDDING COMMISSION

Half Moon will pay you 10 per cent commission for group clients

Agents with meeting and wedding clients can earn 10 per cent commission for a new group offer from Half Moon in Rose Hall, Jamaica. The resort has introduced Allure wedding and Day Meeting packages. The Allure wedding package includes flowers for the bridal party, decorations, open bar, full buffet or three-course dinner, disc jockey, photographer and more. The Allure wedding offer costs US$19,000 for set up and catering for 50 people and includes a tax and service charge. This represents a savings of 30 per cent off a typical � la carte wedding. [Full text and pictures]

SUNQUEST'S BIG WIN

Sunquest has been selected for the Consumers' Choice Award (CCA) in Toronto in the category of Travel Wholesaler. This is the 8th consecutive year that Sunquest has received the award, which will be presented at the CCA gala at the Stage West Theatre in Mississauga on June 1, 2009.

NISBET'S SULTRY SUMMER SAVINGS

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club offers summer savings; last night free

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is now offering Sultry Summer Savings Last Night Free special. From June 1 through August 16, 2009, guests who stay 5 nights or more receive their last night free. As an additional bonus, guests who stay 7 nights or more will receive free airport transfers when they fly into Nevis (NEV) or nearby St. Kitts airport (SKB). Nisbet will pick guests up in St. Kitts and take them via private water taxi to Nevis. Please note that couples staying 6 nights or less receive 50 per cent off the cost of the airport/water taxi transfer. The Nisbet Sultry Summer Savings is available on all room categories, as well as Premier rooms overlooking the beach. For more information, visit nisbetplantation.com.