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WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT OFFERS LIMITED TIME SAVINGS
6-nights and 7-days in a select Disney Value Resort hotel for $433 US each - a $121 saving - available most nights January 1 - 12 and January 16 - February 15, 2006. Or most nights February 16 - March 8, 2006 for $533 US each - (price based on 2 adults occupying one standard room). Add up to two kids in the same room for $172 per child 3 - 9. The No group rates or other discounts apply. Tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use.
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AIR CANADA RECORD LOAD FACTOR
Air Canada reports nineteenth consecutive month of record load factors for October on 4.7% capacity growth. System passenger load factor at 77.9% and domestic passenger load factor at 81.6% - both highest ever for October. |
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| Will tourism in Cancun, Cozumel and the Mayan Riviera suffer long-term damage as a result of Hurricane Wilma? |
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| MTB UNVEILS CAMPAIGN FOR WILMA-RAVAGED DESTINATIONS |
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Activities include international ad campaign and relaunch event
The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) has announced an international promotional campaign for destinations affected by Hurricane Wilma beginning November 7,
CEO Francisco Ortiz reported. The $10 million US campaign will include print and TV advertising and focus on relaunching the image of such top destinations as Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and the Mayan Riviera, which form part of the travel itinerary of approximately 38 per cent of the international tourists visiting Mexico, said Ortiz.
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| ASTA - THE WORLD ON OUR DOORSTEP |
| Chantal Beauregard |
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), in cooperation with Tourisme Montréal, will begin its four-day 75th World Travel Congress this Sunday, November 6. Some statistics: 2,100 attendees, from 70 countries, have registered so far; 270 exhibiting companies hail from 40 countries; more than half of the agents attending have agencies with more than $1 million in sales per year; nearly 50 reporters from six countries will cover the conference.
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| FAMILY ADVENTURES - PIONEERING DESTINATIONS |
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The new Explore Family Adventures 2006/7 programme uncovers a diverse range of original, educational and fun family holidays, including 11 new tours. The latest brochure contains a total of 40 small group trips to 32 countries around the world - from the Alps to the Andes and from Croatia to China. Allan Ronneseth, President of Trek Holidays, says: "Many parents now want to have their children see more of the world and its cultures. Explore specializes in providing up-close experiences with local cultures, fascinating wildlife and stunning scenery.
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| HOT OFF THE PRESS - SUNQUEST CARIBBEAN CRUISING 2005/6 BROCHURE |
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| Sunquest introduced its new Caribbean Cruising 2005/6 brochure at the Toronto Travel & Leisure show last night. Sunquest has partnered with Costa to offer cruises from Fort Lauderdale, which are only available from Sunquest. Toronto and Ottawa departures run from December 2005 to April 2006. Also featured in the brochure are Sunquest specials - Free Diamond Earings; Free Wine & Water package; and Unlimited Kids Fountain Drinks for $30 Cdn. Visit www.sunquest.ca.
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| TORONTO TRAVEL & LEISURE SHOW TRADE DAY |
| Laurie Carter |
Yesterday was reserved for the travel trade as the Toronto Travel & Leisure Show geared up for its weekend consumer event. Included among the more than 170 exhibitors is a strong representation from Ontario resorts, destination CVBs and the large Sears Travel booking area. While numerous suppliers who talked with CTHotNews last night were disappointed with the amount of traffic at yesterday's event, they were hopeful that consumer interest today and over the weekend would be strong. The show continues through Sunday at the International Centre, Hall 6 in Mississauga. News for agents included:
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| ARIZONA SALES MISSION GRAND PRIZE WINNERS |
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| Congratulations to Dillon Lumsden, CEO of Perfect Travel in Toronto and Cecilia Davis of Travel Choice American Express in Montreal, who attended the Sales Mission and correctly answered all quiz questions. Dillon and Cecilia each won a Grand Prize Trip for two to Arizona, including round trip tickets to Phoenix courtesy of Air Canada, in addition to accommodations, golf, admissions to attractions, and gift certificates courtesy of our Arizona tourism partners. From left to right: Chris Ryall, Manager-Canada, Arizona Office of Tourism,Grand Prize Winner Dillon Lumsden,CEO of Perfect Travel, and Beth McCoy, Manager, Sales Development and Promotion, Air Canada.
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| NOLITOURS WINTER PRODUCT SEMINAR - DRAW WINNERS |
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Tanya Georgieva, Nolitours' Sales Representative for Toronto East presented Rick Taman of Paragon Travel in Toronto, with an all-inclusive holiday for two to the Occidental Allegro Cozumel in Cozumel, Mexico. Rick's name was drawn from hundreds of Ontario and Atlantic Canada Travel Agents who attended Nolitours' 2005-06 Winter Product training seminars.
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| JORDAN TOURISM COURTS CANADIAN TRAVEL TRADE - PLEDGES SUPPORT |
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| Frank LaFleche, Ibrahim Abdel-Haq, Marwan Khoury,Gisele Abrahao |
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| Petra | The Jordan Tourism Board North America (JTBNA) has maintained a U.S. office for the last 10 years, but its current Canadian tour marks the beginning of a new focus on this market and includes a pledge to partner with and strongly support Canadian agents and tour operators. Speaking at a press briefing at the Delta Chelsea yesterday in Toronto, Gisele Abrahao, JTBNA's Marketing Manager, said "we have had an excellent response from the travel trade in Western Canada," adding that the team was looking forward to meeting with 80 agents and tour operators in Toronto last night and many more when they set up shop at ASTA next week in Montreal.
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