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| FLash | Hotel operator Marriott's earnings up 45 per cent at US$133 million
Hotel operator Marriott International Inc. said its third-quarter earnings rose 45 per cent as growing demand for rooms helped drive revenue up nine per cent. The Bethesda-based lodging giant reported Thursday earnings of $133 million US, or 56 cents per share, for the quarter ending Sept. 10. That was up sharply from the $92 million, or 37 cents per share, Marriott earned in the same quarter of 2003. The third-quarter results narrowly beat the consensus estimate of 55 cents per share made by analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call. Marriott said summer lodgers and a continuing improvement of the business travel market contributed to $2.2 billion in third-quarter revenues, up from the $2 billion the company earned a year ago. |
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| Air Canada's Kids' Horizons Program Celebrates First Birthday Since its launch a year ago Kids' |
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Horizons, Air Canada's umbrella program created to support children-oriented charities, has successfully contributed to the  enhancement of the quality of life of thousands of Canadian children, youth and their families. One of the main milestones of the year was the donation by Aeroplan members of more than a million miles to the Kids' Horizons hospital transportation program. The generosity of Aeroplan members has made possible the addition of the Shriners Hospital in Montréal to the program, giving Canadian children access to even more specialized health services.
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| Alberta study finds Edmonton Calgary high speed rail link feasible |
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A high-speed rail link between Edmonton and Calgary with one-way tickets costing less than $50 is feasible because of rapid population and economic growth in Alberta, says a new study by a transportation group. The Alberta government cost-shared the $600,000 study by the Van Horne Institute, which reviewed new rail technology and included a poll to find out if Albertans would use the new rail service and how much they would be willing to pay.
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| Bombardier Aerospace cutting 2,000 jobs in Montreal, Belfast; more could come |
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Bombardier Aerospace is cutting about 2,000 jobs – including 1,440 in the Montreal area – because of slowing demand for its Canadair Regional Jets. The cuts include 540 jobs in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Montreal-based company said.
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| Travelocity.ca offers tips on how to enjoy the most colourful season of the year |
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Even though the summer is gone and the dreaded Canadian winter is just around the corner, those looking for a little break before the snow starts falling don't have to look too far. Be it a romantic getaway for two, or a trip to the orchard for some apple-picking with the kids, the autumn drive in the country, with trees ablaze in several shades of red, yellow and orange, might be the perfect cure to the pre-winter blues.
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| NAV CANADA builds new operational facility in Val d'Or |
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NAV CANADA is pleased to announce the construction of a new Air Operations Building at the Val d'Or airport. Work has now begun and the new facility will be completed by the end of 2005. The new building, to be located near the runway midpoint, will house a new Flight Service Station (FSS) providing local airport advisory services to pilots, and a Technical Operations Maintenance Centre, now located in leased space in an adjacent building.
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| Top Canadian astronauts want to see more people on commercial space flights |
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Brain-crimping nausea and a $250,000 price tag is worth a trip to space, say top Canadian astronauts who have started to sound like an ad campaign for the emerging commercial space travel market. ``I'm hoping it will work. Most people would love to go,'' said Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space 20 years ago this week.
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| FLash | Carnival Cruise Lines Adds Wedding Vow Renewal Packages
Whether it's to mark a special anniversary or simply celebrate the joy of marriage, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering two new packages for guests wishing to renew their wedding vows on a "Fun Ship" cruise. The renewal ceremonies, performed by the ship captains, are available fleetwide and held in a public lounge or the wedding chapel (Spirit-class ships). "Our wedding vows renewal packages, along with the romantic atmosphere aboard our ships, provide a unique experience for couples to express their love for each other all over again," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. The standard package starts at $385 and includes a shipboard ceremony performed by the captain, a "renewal of marriage vows" certificate, a champagne toast with two keepsake etched flutes, flowers for both bride and groom, a traditional two-tier wedding cake, pre-recorded wedding music and photographic services. The deluxe package starts at $785 and offers all the amenities of the standard package, as well as a reception with one-hour open bar and hot-and-cold canapés. Ceremonies include aisle runner and decorative floral arrangements. |
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| FLash | Royal Caribbean expands onboard gift items and amenities
Royal Caribbean International's new Gifts and Gear catalog is helping guests enhance their vacation even before it starts. The new catalog allows guests to purchase gifts and treats online in advance, to be delivered directly to their staterooms once they have arrived onboard. "This is a significantly enhanced line of amenities designed to complement guests' cruise experience," said Maria Sastre, vice president, Fleet Operations-Hotel, for Royal Caribbean International. "Guests can purchase special gifts for their own enjoyment or as a bon voyage gift for family and friends. In addition, with the new online ordering feature, they can do it all by visiting our web site." |
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| FLash | CTC-27 Promises Provocative And Relevant Opening Session
A series of provocative and relevant issues will be raised at the first working session of the 27th Annual Caribbean Tourism Conference (CTC-27), which takes place in Aruba from Oct. 17-20, 2004. During the 90-minute discussion, entitled: By Air, By Land, By Sea – Industry Analysts Present the Facts, leading tourism industry analysts and practitioners will examine the trends and the economic impact of key tourism segments. At the same time they will help the delegates interpret the numbers, which show that the purchase of Caribbean vacations by consumers worldwide has shown encouraging increases since 2003. |
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