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| GO TRAVEL DIRECT CANCELS EURO PLANS |
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Hugh Boyle announces that Go Travel Direct service to Europe will not begin until 2010
Hugh Boyle, Go Travel Direct, has announced that he will be cancelling plans to offer flights this year from five Canadian cities to Europe. According to Boyle, his new aim is to start European service in 2010 and target consumers in Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax and St. John's, and although Finnair won't be flying from Canada to London and Paris this summer, Go Travel has lined up XL Airways of France to provide Montreal-Paris service.
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| ICELANDAIR ADDS 6TH FROM TORONTO |
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Icelandair announces sixth new transatlantic flight to Toronto schedule for 2009
Icelandair has announced the addition of a sixth transatlantic flight to its Toronto schedule for 2009. Scheduled flights from this North American gateway operate seasonally beginning April 1 through October 23, 2009, with the additional sixth flight operating June 20 through September 4, 2009. “The addition of our sixth flight demonstrates the Canadian market’s phenomenal response to the Iceland product and our efficient and easy connections to Europe,” Robert Keddy, Icelandair Sales Manager – Canada. “It also reinforces Icelandair’s commitment to Toronto and Halifax and their continuous growth for the future.”
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| ANDERSON EXPLORES NEW CANADA |
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Anderson Vacations releases new 2009 Canada Independent Travel Brochure
Anderson Vacations has released their new 2009 Canada Independent Travel Brochure, for families, independent travellers and small groups. This brochure focuses on independent travel packages throughout Canada. Product in the new brochure spans from ocean kayaking through the gulf islands, to the history of Quebec City one of North America’s only walled cities and exploring the home of Anne Green Gables in PEI. Anderson Vacations will also be offering a new range of Western Ranch Experiences. You can Book your clients in one of the working ranches, participate in a cattle drive or a pack trip.
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| GOWAY SHOWS VARIETY IN SOUTH AFRICA |
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| Goway Travel & AfricaExperts have announced The Variety of South Africa webinar. The South Africa webinar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST., 7 p.m. Central Time, 6 p.m. Mountain Time and 5 p.m. Pacific Time. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Visit the TRAVELHotNews Events Calendar for more information and to register.
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| APT PAYS THE MEAL |
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Australian Pacific Touring announces up to $2,850 per couple savings and ‘Free Meal Deal’ when booking by March 15
Australian Pacific Touring (APT) has recently announced up to $2,850 per couple savings and ‘Free Meal Deal’ offer on new bookings made by March 15, 2009. When booking the ‘Room Only’ price, clients will receive the ‘With Meals’ program. Please note that the ‘Free Meal Deal’ must be requested at time of booking. Additionally, many departure dates are guaranteed, and should be requested for at time of booking. No others discounts apply and travel date offer includes: Australia - valid for travel through December 2009 and New Zealand - valid for travel between March and October 2009. Continue reading for APT package discounts to Australia and New Zealand .
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| MSC’S EASTBOUND 60% SAVINGS |
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MSC Cruises offering up to 60% off retail prices on eastbound transatlantic sailings; fares from $56 per person, per night
MSC Cruises is offering special savings of up to 60 per cent off retail prices on eastbound transatlantic sailings of MSC Lirica and MSC Orchestra this spring. Cruise-only per person, per night rates begin at $56 for an interior stateroom, $73 for an oceanview, $84 for a balcony and $144 for a balcony suite. Rates are based on double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional. Cruise-only per person, per night rates for MSC Lirica’s transatlantic crossing begin at $44 for an inside stateroom, $60 for an oceanview, and $125 for a balcony suite. Rates are based on double occupancy; government fees and taxes are additional. These rates expire on March 15, 2009. Continue reading for MSC Orchestra and MSC Lirica itineraries.
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| VISA ENHANCES WESTJET DATA |
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Visa announces that enhanced data reporting is now available on Canada WestJet transactions made on commercial cards
Visa Inc. announced today in Canada that enhanced data reporting is now available for WestJet transactions made on Visa commercial cards issued by banks that support enhanced data reporting. WestJet is the newest vendor to provide enhanced data for purchases made with Visa Business, Visa Purchasing or Visa Corporate cards in Canada. Enhanced data refers to transactional details beyond the basic financial information usually provided on card statements.
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| JAMAICA CONVENTION CENTRE BREAKS GROUND |
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Jamaica Tourist Board announces ground breaking for new Montego Bay Convention Centre
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| Rose Hall Great House | | Ground broke on Saturday, February 14 in Rose Hall, St. James to begin construction of the Montego Bay Convention Centre. The facility will be built on 35 acres of land opposite the Shoppes at Rose Hall (between the Half Moon Golf Course and Rose Hall Great House) and is aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s participation in the growing groups and convention market. The project is financed through a $51US million loan agreement between the Government of Jamaica and the China Import and Export Bank. Construction is expected to be completed in 20 months.
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