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| SUCCESS AT ADDISON VANCOUVER |
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With over 500 attendees to the Addison Vancouver show, President Rex Armstead says shows are looking good despite the economy
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| Malcolm MacKillop, General Manager, Addison Travel Trade Shows; Uguette Chiasson, Executive Vice President, ACT Communications; Stephen Fountaine and Rex Armstead, President Addison Travel Marketing | | On Thursday evening, the final B.C. portion of the Addison Western spring showcase was held in Vancouver at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. The show was a resounding success and included a seminar on Recession Proof Selling with Steve Crowhurst, along with a ceremonial presentation of the first-ever THNWest.com Awards of Merit 2008 contest winners and plenty of door prizes, which included donations by the Israel Tourist Board, Latitude Alaska, Old Montreal Hotels, Manulife Financial and a final grand prize draw of a round trip, economy class air ticket donated by Skylink Travel and Qatar Airways. The Addison Eastern Series and Prairie Series are coming soon to a city near you - sign up today to attend!
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| AWARDS OF MERIT 2008 SEASON IS HERE! |
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THNWest.com Awards of Merit 2008 presented at Addison Vancouver; more presentations to come from TRAVELHotNews.com and from ExpressVoyage.ca
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| The THNWest.com Awards of Merit 2008 winners, with Lisa Raffaele of TRAVELHotNews.com and Uguette Chiasson, Executive Vice President, ACT Communications | | It's Awards of Merit season, and the first series of awards were handed out in Vancouver at the Addison Show on Thursday evening. The THNWest.com Awards of Merit 2008 recognized the hard work and efforts of those working in the travel industry in the Western provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan). This was the second year the THNWest.com Awards of Merit were held, and the first year a ceremony was held. Keep reading to learn the winners for the THNWest.com Awards of Merit 2008.
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| ENCORE CRUISE ESCAPES’ NEW BROCHURE |
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New 52-page brochure offers new ships, family cruises, river cruises, expedition cruises, pre- and post-cruise stayovers
Available now, Encore CruiseEscapes’ new 52-page brochure features all of the brand’s cruise line partners, as well as air-inclusive pricing, pre- and post-cruise options, fantastic Family Cruising opportunities, and much more. Some of the highlights of this brochure include pre- and post-cruise options through Holiday House and Intair; family cruise packages, romantic getaways, including honeymoon and renewal of voys; low pricing and promotions; river cruises, expedition cruises, Disney Cruise lines and many more exciting options for your clients. With over 12 cruise lines to choose from, there's a cruise line to suit every client. Keep reading to learn more about the features of Encore CruiseEscapes' latest brochure.
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| GOWAY'S ASIA 2009 BROCHURE |
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Goway launches 2009 Asia brochure; offers its largest selection of escorted and independent tours ever
Goway’s Asia 2009 brochure is now available and it is their largest selection of escorted and independent tours ever. The travel planner features 22 countries and contains over 200 travel ideas, as well as itineraries ranging from deluxe escorted tours to budget style soft adventure. Fully escorted tours from North America include the The Splendours of China, Splendours of India and The Splendours of Indochina. All branded as ‘Holidays of a Lifetime,’ these tours are available for stays of 16, 17 and 14 days respectively. Fully escorted from North America, the programs include airfare, accommodations, most meals, guided sightseeing, all tipping and special interest themes. Keep reading for more information.
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| CHINAPAC’S STIMULUS PACKAGE |
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Chinapac International introduces booking incentives to benefit you and your clients in tough times
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| Beijing - Forbidden City | | Vancouver-based tour operator, Chinapac International, has released a new tour program with booking incentives that will benefit both travel agents and their clients during these challenging times. The 14 Day China & 5-star Yangtze Special offers a starting price of $2,649/person departing YVR; $3,135/person departing YYZ/YOW/YUL. Pricing includes quality 4-star hotels in Shanghai, Xian & Beijing, 5-star cruise cabin aboard the East King, most meals, domestic and international flights. There are just two scheduled departure dates - May 30 and October 31, 2009. with Chinapac's Vacation Stimulus Packages, you will receive more commission and your clients will receive more savings - keep reading for full details.
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| EMIRATES TAKES ADVANTAGE OF STOPPING |
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Emirates announces Dubai Stopover Program; features up to 3 nights of discounted accommodations, tours and safaris
Emirates has recently announced their new Dubai Stopover Program on Arrival, which features discounted accommodations, tours and safaris for up to three nights. Emirates passengers travelling through Dubai can partake in this program with hotel accommodations starting at $60 per person, per night (based on two people sharing a room). Travellers can also benefit from Arabian Adventure tours and safaris available from $37 adult/$19 child. For more information on the Dubai Stopover Program, visit emirates.com.
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| SUNWING ADDS TO FLEET |
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New Boeing 737-800 brings fleet to 14; another plane expected in April
Sunwing Airlines has added another Boeing 737-800, bringing its fleet to 14 in number. A 15th aircraft is slated for delivery in April this year. Like Sunwing’s other aircraft, it will seat 189 in Elite and Elite Plus seating, and serve the airline’s scheduled and charter routes throughout Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. The carrier has recruited 14 additional pilots and 35 flight attendants to accommodate the expansion. This winter, Sunwing is flying from 28 cities across Canada to 30 destinations.
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