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| ADDISON SHOW: WHY SHOULD YOU GO? |
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| Uguette Chiasson, Executive Vice President, ACT Communications Inc. | | Uguette Chiasson, Executive Vice President, ACT Communications Inc. will see you there!
The 27th edition of the Addison Travel Trade Show recently launched its spring season in Western Canada. Held twice a year, the Addison shows have the largest attendance in Canada, and have become an essential place for travel professionals and exhibitors to come together and build vital face-to-face contacts. At the shows a wide range of tourist offices, suppliers, tour operators, hoteliers, airline companies and many other essential services like insurance and car rental present why they can be helpful and valuable tool for travel agents. Travel professionals can expect to receive a warm welcome at every show, and even enjoy a Mojito provided by Cuba Tourist Board. The Addison team is waiting for you! To register and to find a show near you, click here now!
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| ALBATOURS GOES TO ITALY |
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ALBATours launches 2009 Italy brochure; features new Essence of Italian Art & Wine Country tour
ALBATours’ has recently launched it’s 2009 Italy brochure, which includes the company’s 2009 program on sale now, running from May to October every year. ALBATours has also introduced a number of new additions to this year’s line-up, including a new Escorted Coach Tour and Seaside Holiday, as well as some limited time offers. If your clients book their Italy trip before Feb. 16 or 28, 2009, they will save $300 or $400 per couple. These Early Booking Bonuses apply to Italy air-only, Escorted Coach Tours, Rome Immersion packages and Seaside Holidays. The Essence of Italian Art & Wine Country tour is new for 2009. It explores the Veneto Region, Cinque Terre and Tuscany.
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| ARTA WELCOMES PACHECO-SANFUENTES, CEDERTORN & FOGED |
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ARTA Canada appoints Verónica Pacheco-Sanfuentes as Travel Agency Commissioner for IATA Area 1
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| Bruce Bishins | | ARTA Canada has appointed Canadian-resident Verónica Pacheco-Sanfuentes as the newly-designated Travel Agency Commissioner for IATA Area 1 which includes Canada. Pacheco-Sanfuentes' professional qualifications include a Law degree and a Master's degree in Public Law from the Université de Paris II, in France, as well as practicing law as a partner in one of Venezuela's law firms. She was also granted a scholarship by the Canadian Foundation of Human Rights to participate in Prince Edward Island University's Human Rights Program. Other new Travel Agency Commissioner appointments include Helene Cedertorn of Sundbyberg, Sweden (IATA Area 2) and Jo Foged of Auckland, New Zealand (IATA Area 3).
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| WESTJET CLOSER TO AIR FRANCE-KLM DEAL |
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WestJet makes step toward code sharing deal with Air France, KLM
Canadian Press
WestJet Airlines, Air France and Amsterdam-based KLM have reached a agreement to begin working on a deal that would allow passengers to easily connect with all three airline networks. The three carriers said Wednesday they reached a memorandum of understanding to begin working on a code-sharing agreement in late 2009 or early 2010. =In the meantime, the companies are looking into other ways to co-operate on things like baggage check-in, e-ticket sales and a potential frequent flyer program.
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| LOVE IS IN THE AIR WITH SIGNATURE |
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Signature Vacations announces February Adults-Only ‘Love is in the Air’ packages
Signature Vacations has recently announced adults-only ‘Love is in the Air’ vacation package. Book one of Signature Vacations’ select adults-only resorts between Feb. 4 and 14, 2009 for travel Feb. 14 to Apr 30, 2009 and receive the following rates: Toronto to Puerto Vallarta, Golden Crown Paradise Resort, one week, all inclusive, departs March, 9 for $1,058 plus $267 taxes; Vancouver to Riviera Maya, Mexico, Valentin Imperial Maya, one week, all inclusive, departs March 3, 10, 24 and 31 for $1,748 plus $263 taxes; Calgary to Puerto Vallarta, Golden Crown Paradise Resort, one week, all inclusive, departs March 7 and 14 for $1,238 pllus $263 taxes. Continue reading for more ‘Love is in the Air’ package deals.
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| ACV ALMOND & GROUP SAVINGS |
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Air Canada Vacations announces 40% off Almond Resorts savings; and new group savings of 10 or more
Travellers booking packages with Air Canada Vacations at Almond Resorts in Barbados, including Almond Beach Village, Almond Beach Club and Spa and Almond Casuarina Beach will receive 40 per cent savings. Whether you are booking a wedding, anniversary or convention, Air Canada Vacations is offering group rates. Groups of 10 or more can hold an additional 10 seats for up to 120 days prior to departure, with deposit, for travel in 2009. For groups of 20 or more, there are 2 free upgrades to Executive Class and access to Maple Leaf Lounges.
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| 1-800-SUNWING |
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Expanded call centre hours are paying off, says tour operator
Sunwing Vacations is reporting that call volumes are up dramatically and wait times decreased to a minute or less at its Toronto and Montreal call centres, which extended their hours to meet increased demand recently. The Toronto call centre is now open 8:30 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm Saturday, and noon to 6 pm on Sunday. The Montreal call centre is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am to 8 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
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| CIAO FROM BEACHES |
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Beaches Turks & Caicos debut new Italian Village; $125US million expansion now open
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa recently opened the doors to its brand new $125US million expansion, the Italian Village, which features 162 luxury two-bedroom family suites. “Travel is part of the Canadian family experience, a chance to reconnect to what matters and we’re confident that families will love our brand new Italian Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos,” said Adam Stewart, CEO of Beaches Resorts.
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