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| LET ST. PETERSBURG BE YOUR AMBASSADOR |
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Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater hosts luncheon to showcase new Ambassador Program for TV and print
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| Dr. Nicole Elko, Kimberly Hartley, Mary B. Haban | | To showcase St. Petersburg/ Clearwater as being more than a beach destination for Canadian travellers, Visit St. Petersburg/ Clearwater, along with their partners, Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, WestJet Vacations and Marriott Suites Clearwater beach hosted a media luncheon to highlight the regions new Ambassador Program. The new Ambassador media campaign features two TV spots, one focusing on couples and the other putting the spotlight on families. Along with the TV ads, Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater has also launched several print ads each featuring ambassadors to the region such as, Salvador Dali, a Scottish lad in highland dress and several others. Continue reading for more details.
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| ISLANDSESCAPES’ $75,000 INCENTIVE |
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IslandsEscapes announces $75,000 Canadian agent incentive to Cook Islands; earn $100 per booking, first 75 air/land inclusive bookings earn $50 per person bonus
IslandsEscapes has launched an incentove to Canadian travel agents for bookings to the Idyllic Cook Islands. Coinciding with the launch of their 2009 "World's Most Idyllic Islands" brochure, Goway is offering agents the opportunity to earn $100 per booking on any of their Cook Islands vacations. The first 75 air/land inclusive bookings will earn a bonus payment of $50 per person, which will be credited to the agents Goway Reward Card, which can be received by visiting goway.com/thecard. The Reward Card funds can be redeemed several retail and entertainment outlets, including The Bay, The Sony Store and Golf Town.
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| SAVE WITH SUPERCLUBS |
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Superclubs launches “Spring and Summer Super Savings” of up to $600
Nine Superclubs Inclusive resorts in Jamaica, Curaçao and the Bahamas are offering up to $600 in savings on weeklong vacations booked by March 25, 2009. Superclubs is also offering savings on bookings made for travel between April 13 and August 31 with prices starting at $71 per person, per night in Jamaica and $114 in Curaçao and the Bahamas. Grand Lido Resorts & Spas. Hotels and rates offered in the "Spring and Summer Super Savings" promotion include: Rates at Grand Lido Negril start at $164 per person per night and $156 at Grand Lido Braco. Continue reading for more discounted rates.
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| HONG KONG FOR LESS WITH CATHAY |
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Cathay Pacific announces Hong Kong economy class special for flights departing YYZ and YVR
Cathay Pacific has announced special economy class airfares for flights departing Vancouver and Toronto to Hong Kong. Travellers flying on one of Cathay Pacific’s daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Hong Kong from now until May 24, 2009 can purchase a special roundtrip economy class fare of $838, plus taxes and surcharges. The offer will also be available for travel from September 4 until November 30, 2009, inclusive. Continue reading for Toronto departing traveller discount airfares.
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| AEROMEXICO OFFERS FRIENDS RATE |
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Aeromexico Airlines announces travel agents and friends discount; agents offered 90% off, travelling companion to receive 85% discount
From now until December 2009, Aeromexico Airlines will offer travel agents a 90 per cent discount and an 85 per cent discount to their travelling companion when travelling to any Mexican destination from any of their US departing city. Discounts will be applied to published tourist class, Y-level rates and agents must supply their IATAN card to receive the rate. Agents should note that Aeromexico flies to 40 destinations in Mexico, 16 gateways in the U.S. and two in Canada.
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| BARCELÓ GROWS IN CENTRAL AMERICA |
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Barceló Hotels & Resorts announce new addition in Central American with second Nicaraguan property, Barceló Managua
Following the recent opening of Barceló Guatemala City, Barceló Hotels & Resorts have announced the Barceló Managua, which opened Friday. The hotelier has also announced that it has undertaken an expansion program to intensify its local operations in Latin America, the Caribbean, and particularly Central America. The four-star Barceló Managua features 147 guest rooms and meeting and convention facilities, including three meeting rooms and an executive boardroom with the capacity to accommodate up to 410 attendees. On-site dining options include La Fontana, offering a daily buffet, and Kioto, serving a la carte Japanese cuisine.
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| NCL WELCOMES YOU ABOARD |
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Norwegian Cruise Line debuts new “Welcome Aboard” booklet
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched a new, personalized approach to pre-cruise information with the debut of its “Welcome Aboard” booklet. The personalized 21-page booklet includes a front cover featuring the guest’s name, ship and sailing date, stateroom number and the name of the travel agency. Inside is shore excursion information pertaining to the specific itinerary; personalized luggage tags with the guest’s name and stateroom number pre-printed; and deck plans for the specific ship, including the location of the guest’s stateroom. In addition, the booklet offers cruising advice; important information on what a guest needs to know before they cruise; what to pack; the amenities on board, and bon voyage gifts and packages. Agents should note that they can opt to have NCL mail the booklet within 60 days of sailing to their client.
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| GOHM WINS VISIT FLORIDA GIFT PACK |
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CAA agent Pat Gohm wins University of VISIT FLORIDA gift pack; hosting new contest for agents graduating by March 31, 2009
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| Pat Gohm and Pam Fiamelli | | VISIT FLORIDA's online educational tool for travel professionals has recently undergone some changes. The University of VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new session with the return of sponsors WestJet and St. Petersburg/Clearwater, as well as the addition of new sponsors; Beaches of South Walton and SunStream Hotels and Resorts. They recently completed a promotion for a prize to any of their members who graduated by Dec. 31, 2008. On Feb. 11, 2009, Pam Fiamelli, Sales and Promotions Manager, VISIT FLORIDA presented a Florida gift including a $100 Visa gift card to Pat Gohm of CAA South Central Ontario Barrie Store.
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