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March 5, 2009
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NEW HAMPSHIRE...MORE THAN GOLF
THN.com sits down with delegates from the State New Hampshire
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"White Mountain Mikey" Duprey, Lori Harnois and Chris Ryall
In conjunction with their first time participating in the Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show, delegates from the State of New Hampshire met with TRAVELHotNews to discuss the states tourism platform and product offerings for 2009. TRAVELHotNews had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Ryall, Canadian Representative, New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, along with "White Mountain Mikey" Duprey of the White Mountains Attractions Association and Lori Harnois, International and Domestic Marketing Manager, State of New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development. [Full text and pictures]


SOLWAYS DANCES & CYCLES NIGHT AWAY IN CUBA
Solways Holidays launches new dancing programs to Cuba
Solways Holidays is offering one and two week packages to Havana where you clients can learn the dances of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Tango and Reggaeton.  The packages include accommodation, dance teacher and a certificate of participation. For more information, contact info@solwaysholidays.com.


TRANSAT'S GREEK GETAWAY
Transat Holidays announces Greece Seaside Packages from $998; available at 8% commission
Santorini, Greece
Transat Holidays is offering seaside packages from $998 per person plus taxes. The Kinetta Beach Seaside offers guests their own private beach, an outdoor swimming pool, restaurants, bars, spa and gym. This Seaside Package includes roundtrip airfare, seven-night accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, (wine with lunch and dinner) as well as transfers, and departs May 3 to 24, 2009. This package is also available at eight per cent commission, but agents should note that all other Greece itineraries remain at the regular commission level. Flights to Athens with Air Transat are available from Toronto on Sundays. Club Class seats are also available on all Air Transat flights.


EARN MORE WITH ACV
Air Canada Vacations announces agent $25 bonus when booking Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber until May 31
Agents booking with Air Canada Vacations can earn a $25 bonus when booking at the newly renovated Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber from now until May 31, 2009 for stays of four nights or more for travel through December 21, 2009. Air Canada Vacations heads to Honolulu and Maui year-round and to Kona from December to April, from Vancouver.


HOLA'S LAST CHANCE
Hola Sun announces new brochure arrival in May 2009; order before stock runs out
Hola Sun has announced that their new brochure will be arriving in May 2009. Please note that they have announced that stock may run out. To order brochures for your office, visit e-contac.com and log in on the top right corner with agency info provided by contac. Once there, agents should click on icon saying "place your order here", click on tour operator icon and finally click on Hola Sun icon.


JOLLY BEACH'S KID FRIENDLY OFFER
Jolly Beach Resort & Spa launches Kids Stay Free and Single Parents savings; kids two and younger stay free

Jolly Beach Resort & Spa has announced two offers specifically for families and, as well as a new "Think Jolly Family Program" for parents and kids. Up to two children, three to 11 years old, stay free with two adults in a Queen Superior room, or one child stays free with two adults in a Standard room when "Families Think Jolly." When "Single Parents Think Jolly" there is no supplement for a single parent sharing with up to two kids in a Standard room: the parent pays the per person double occupancy rate and children stay for $56US per night. Kids two and younger always stay free. [Full text and pictures]


THN.COM CORRECTION
Yesterday TRAVELHotNews reported on CAA's closure of seven retail stores.  Please note that the CAA closures apply to Southern Ontario only.

NYC & CO. EXTENDS WINTER
NYC & Company announces extension of winter deals; NYC Restaurant Week, Deal-O-Matic and Signature Collection Third Night promo continue in March
NYC & Company has announced the extension of several of its winter deals. NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Deal-O-Matic and the Signature Collection Third Night promotion have all been extended during the month of March. "During these tougher economic times, our goal is to make New York City more accessible and enjoyable," said NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta. "With the extension of our signature winter programs, we are giving visitors more reasons to experience the vibrancy of our city-from our hotels and restaurants to our shops, tours, museums and entertainment." Continue reading for more details. [Full text and pictures]

VEGAS GETS M RESORT
M Resort Spa and Casino opens in Las Vegas
M Resort Spa Casino, the newest $1 billion resort casino located on South Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway, opened its doors to patrons at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 1. The M Resort includes always-on, wireless coverage throughout. In addition, an on-site gas station and M Pharmacy is available. The M Resort offers 390 "oversized" guest rooms and suites ranging from 550 to 2,400 square feet. Each room offers a living space that includes amenities such as a Bose Wave sound system, iPod docking station and 42" HD LCD flat screen television. Continue reading for more information on M Resort Spa and casino. [Full text and pictures]

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