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| CANADA TEAMS UP FOR STYLE |
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The Canadian Tourism Commission, along with 11 Canadian partners host “Canada In Style” event
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| Elyse Mailhot and Laura Fairweather | | Joined by a common denominator of incredible food and great style, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), along with Newfoundland and Labrador; Tourism PEI; Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage; New Brunswick Tourism and Parks; Tourisme Quebec; Ontario Tourism; Marketing Partnership Corporation; Manitoba’s Destination Winnipeg; Tourism Saskatchewan; Travel Alberta; Tourism British Columbia; and Yukon Tourism and Culture, came together yesterday evening to celebrate and promote the many reasons why Canadians should travel domestically.
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| TRANSAT’S FIRST QUARTER |
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Transat widens first quarter loss to $29.4M; CEO Jean-Marc Eustache says results “more than satisfactory” given global recession
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| Jean-Marc Eustache, CEO, Transat | | Travel operator Transat A.T. Inc. reported a sharp increase in its first quarter loss Wednesday and suspended its quarterly dividend to conserve cash during a global economic slump the company's CEO says could worsen before it gets better. The Montreal-based company said its quarterly loss jumped to $29.4 million or 90 cents per share from the loss of $7.9 million or 23 cents per share booked during the same period the year before. Transat attributed the loss to lower margins on travel packages to sunny destinations as well as the impact of hedge accounting standards. An 11 per cent rise in the number of Canadian travellers was offset by low sales prices and increased competition, the company said. In addressing Transat's financial results Eustache said they "were more than satisfactory given the circumstances'' - the global recession and fierce competition in the tourism industry.
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| NCL’S NEW VP OF SALES |
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Camille Olivere becomes VP of Sales; replaces outgoing NCL veteran Terri Burke
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named Camille Olivere vice president, sales. Olivere joins NCL from Travelport Inc. where she spent the past six years, most recently as vice president, sales, global e-commerce division. Beginning March 16, Olivere will be responsible for leading NCL’s North American sales team and will be based in the company’s Miami headquarters. Olivere takes over from Terri Burke, a key figure in NCL’s sales and industry relations areas for the past five years, who is leaving the company. Olivere reports to Andy Stuart, executive vice president, global sales and passenger services.
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| IGTO CONDOLENCES |
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| Jacob Adler, the father of Jerry Adler, manager of marketing and public relations for the Israel Government Tourist Office (IGTO), passed away on March 8, 2009. The IGTO is accepting condolences for the Adler family. To send your condolences, you may contact the IGTO office in Toronto, located at 180 Bloor St. West, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6. The telephone number is 416-964-3784 and e-mail may be sent to info@igto.ca.
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| HOLA ADDS NEW BARCELO |
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Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria has been added for the upcoming season; introductory rates start from $778
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| Rendering of the new Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria | | Hola Sun Holidays has added a brand new hotel to their upcoming season. The Barcelo Cayo Santa Maria is now available with introductory rates to get your clients excited about visiting Cuba. April packages are now available starting from $778 plus taxes. Contact Hola Sun’s sales department for more information, or if you need images to help you close that sale. Book online at holacaribeagent.ca, which features free agency access with live inventory.
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| MSC EXTENDS CARIBBEAN SALE |
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MSC Cruises announces extension of Springtime Caribbean sale until March 31
MSC Cruises has extended the deadline for savings on Springtime Caribbean cruises, with rates beginning at $60 per person, per night and kids 17 years of age or younger sail free on the MSC Lirica. These cruise-only, double occupancy rates (government taxes and fees are additional) must be booked by March 31, 2009. Agents, note that that when you combine MSC Cruises’ promotion rate with the “Kids Sail Free” offer, kids ages 17 and younger sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. For information can be found at MSCCruisesUSA.com.
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| INTREPID'S LAID OFF, TAKE OFF OFFER |
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Intrepid Travel announces 15% discount for those who have been laid off
Intrepid Travel is offering a 15 per cent discount to travellers who have found themselves unemployed. "It seems some of our clients see being laid off as an opportunity to take a career break, reassess where they are and see the world,” says Intrepid CEO and co-founder, Darrell Wade. “We introduced the offer when we had several people call our head office asking if they’d be eligible for any sort of price break given their situation." Intrepid is offering the discount to anyone who can provide evidence (in the form of an email or letter from their previous employer) that they have recently been laid off. The discount applies to all of the company’s itineraries. For complete details, visit intrepidtravel.com/laidofftakeoff.
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| CARNIVAL GIVES BACK THE CASH |
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| Carnival Freedom | | Carnival Cruise Lines launch “Cash Back” promotion of up to $240 per stateroom
Carnival Cruise Lines is launching a new promotion offering “cash back” of up to $240 per stateroom for a wide range of “Fun Ship” departures this summer. The new promotion is available in conjunction with virtually all three- to eight-day summer departures, including voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico from 14 convenient North American homeports. Bookings must be made between March 9 and May 10, 2009, to qualify for this promotion, which is valid with the line’s “Fun Select” advance purchase discount fares. The cash back option is provided in the form of a shipboard credit that can be redeemed once on board. Guests will receive a $100 per stateroom shipboard credit on three- and four-day cruises; $150 per stateroom shipboard credit on five-day voyages; and $240 per stateroom shipboard credit for six-, seven- and eight-day sailings.
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