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February 11, 2009
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DISCOVER AMERICA AGM
Discover America Canada holds 11th Annual General Meeting; Canada will still deliver in tough times, says President Charmaine Singh
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The Discover America Canada committee with Suzanne Boyd, Editor-in-Chief, Zoomer Magazine (second from right)
Discover America Canada held their 11th Annual General Meeting yesterday afternoon at the Park Hyatt in Toronto. Despite all indications for a challenging 2009, President Charmaine Singh said there is one crucial message that must be transmitted. “We will continue to tell the compelling story – Canada is the number one international market to the USA. Canada always does a great job [in delivering] visits. Here’s our chance to say it.” [Full text and pictures]


TOURCAN GOES TO JORDAN
Tourcan Vacations launches Jordan brochure; offers tours from 5 to 8 days 
Tourcan Vacations has produced a Jordan brochure that is now available. The four page brochure offers tours that range from five to eight days.  The Jordan Classic eight-day tour includes some of the countries main attractions. Other tours include the Dead Sea and Mt Nebo. All the tours are guaranteed for departures with a minimum of two people, and agents should note that customized itineraries to Jordan are available for individual clients.


ALIO RELEASES NY BROCHURE
New York 2009 brochure now available from Alio
Alio has just released their New York brochure for 2009, available in French and English. New York City experts since 1981, the new brochure includes over 120 hotels in Manhattan; air, rail and motorcoach transportation; escorted Supersaver tours; Broadway and off-Broadway show tickets; CityPass and other attraction tickets; over 25 city tours; airport transfers and group planning expertise. For more information, go to alio.ca or call 1-888-997-8687.


EARN WITH FUN SUN
Fun Sun announces US air bookings that earn you a $15 gift card and a third night free in Hawaii offer
When you book an air ticket with Fun Sun during the month of February, you will earn yourself a $15 Sears gift card. This offer is valid on all online air bookings made to the USA, including Hawaii, between Feb. 2 and 28, 2009, for travel anytime. The Third Night Free offer is applicable on all bookings made between Feb. 1 and Dec. 21, 2009. When your clients book a minimum three-night hotel stay with Outrigger or OHANA Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii, they will receive the Third night free. [Full text and pictures]


ACV CELEBRATES LOVE IN STYLE
Air Canada Vacations announces Valentine’s Day packages at Playa Costa Verde from $999
This Valentine’s, Air Canada Vacations is offering one week travel to Holguin at Playa Costa Verde from $999. This offer is valid for travel Feb. 19, 2009 from Toronto. Air Canada Vacations takes travellers to Holguin from Montreal, Toronto and Halifax. Also, Executive Class service with Air Canada Vacations is now available on select flights on air and hotel packages from $299 extra. Agents should also note that Executive Class booking are commissionable up to eight per cent. [Full text and pictures]


FREE AIR WITH GLP
GLP Worldwide Expeditions offers free airfare on select European cruises; must book by February 13
GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours has just announced it is offering free transatlantic airfare for select cruise destinations and dates.   The applicable free airfare is only for departures from Toronto and Vancouver. In order to obtain the free airfare agents must book their client’s cruise by the end of business day on Feb. 13, 2009. The applicable cruise departures and dates are the following: Tulip Time – April 3 and 5, 10 and 24, 2009: A nine-day Holland and Belgium cruise priced from $2,000 per person; Spring Time Cruise – April 8 and 30, 2009: A 12-day cruise from Paris to Amsterdam priced from $2,000 per person; Magnificent Europe – June 26 and July 10, 2009: A 16-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest priced from $4,730per person. [Full text and pictures]

ICELANDAIR’S CANADIAN SKED
Toronto and Halifax schedules announced; YYZ flights resume Apr. 1; YHZ flights resume June 4, 2009
Icelandair has announced its flight schedule for the Toronto and Halifax gateways.  Flights from Toronto Pearson will resume April 1, 2009 with three flights per week, up to five per week, while flights from Halifax Stanfield are reintroduced June 4, 2009 with two flights per week, with an additional weekly flight during the peak travel period.  The seasonal flights will continue until October 2009. Keep reading for schedules. [Full text and pictures]

WILL YOU BE WESTJET’S VALENTINE?
WestJet offers $14 flights to guests with the last name Valentine, Love, Rose, Sweet or Heart (or Hart)
WestJet recently announced a promotion for anyone with the last name Valentine, Love, Rose, Sweet, Heart (or Hart). WestJet will offer $14 flights, plus taxes, fees and surcharges, within Canada on Saturday, February 14, 2009, for all guests with the last names mentioned above. Hart will also be accepted as will Rose as a first name. Guests can fly up to a maximum of two one-way trips on Valentine's Day. All flights must be booked on Wed., February 11, 2009, to fly on Saturday, February 14, 2009. This offer may be combined with other fares such as a return flight later in the week. [Full text and pictures]

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