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| FLash | VRX Wins Big as The Venetian Names VRX its Official Online Content Provider
VRX Worldwide Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary VRX Studios Inc. has been named the "Certified Visual Content Provider" of The Venetian Resort, Hotel, and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Venetian is the first major Las Vegas property to participate in VRX's new Hotel Program wherein VRX creates detailed and comprehensive visual coverage of each hotel's facilities, amenities, and room types and then makes the certified content available to participating online travel intermediaries. Once added to VRX's Hotel Archive, VRX works with each hotel to ensure their content is accurate and kept current at all times. |
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| WestJet Increases Travel Agency GDS Commissions |
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| Duncan Bureau | WestJet today announced changes to its travel agency commission structure. The following commission structure changes are effective today: Global Distribution System (GDS) (e.g. Sabre, Worldspan and Galileo) - 9% (up from 5%); Agent WEBLink (westjet.com) - 9%; Group Booking (via Specialty Sales Department) - 5%; and Sales Super Centre (Call Centre) - 5%.
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| Bruce Bishins, President of CSTAR, applauds WestJet’s announcement |
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| Bruce Bishins | CSTAR and Genesis President Bruce Bishins applauded and welcomed WestJets announcement today that agency commissions for bookings via the GDS distribution channel will increase to 9% effective today, thereby equalizing the commissions paid for GDS bookings with web bookings. This is excellent news, and our thanks to WestJet for continuing to recognize the value of travel agents and their preferred work tools. Now thats what I call a real business partnership," said Bishins.
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| Departures Travel Inc. Announces Acquisition/Merger Of Premiere Travel Centre(S) |
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Departures Travel Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Premiere Travel Centres of Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton, Alberta (Red Deer DBA Red Deer Travel & Cruise Connection). Premiere TravelCentre has been successfully operating as a locally owned and operated travel retail business for the past 20years, offering Albertans superior products and service.
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| A new brochure from Ultimate Golf Vacations |
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 The brand new 60-page Ultimate Golf Vacations brochure will be available next week! Completely redesigned, with an emphasis on resort/hotel facilities, room descriptions and added-value features. Choose from a great selection of packages to the most popular golf destinations, including Florida, The Carolinas, Georgia, Mississippi, Arizona, California, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, The Bahamas, Spain, Portugal and many more! To order your copy, please call 905-755-0999 (1-800-GOLF-034) or email info@ugv.net. |
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| Air Canada Vacations Presents New Director, International Development |
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| Doug Vogl | Air Canada Vacations is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Doug Vogl as Director, International Development. As part of his new mandate, Mr. Vogl will support the expansion of Air Canada Vacations’ product-line beyond the Caribbean and U.S. He will also oversee the activities of Netair. Mr. Vogl brings to Air Canada Vacations several years of experience having held a variety of positions at Jade Tours, Cathay Pacific Airways and Canadian Airlines. Mr. Vogl joined Air Canada Vacations in August 2004. He is based in Toronto. He can be reached by e-mail at dvogl@vacv.com. |
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| Packing lighter and smarter more important than ever |
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As airlines continue to limit the number, size and weight of bags that can be checked or carried on, packing lighter and smarter is more important than ever. This is essential during the winter travel season when bulkier items such as jackets, boots and winter sports equipment are part of a traveller's luggage.
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| FLash | A workshop from the Peruvian Chamber of Tourism
The Peruvian Chamber of Tourism announces the event Peru Travel Mart 2005, whose Workshop is the most important for the promotion of tourism in our country. This event will take place from April 28 to May 01, 2005, in Iquitos (Peruvian Jungle) and in Lima. The cost for this event is US250.00 per person. This fee includes: directory of Suppliers, 3 night accommodation in Lima, 1 night accommodation in Iquitos, all the transfers and sightseeing, domestic air tickets, ground transportation to all Official Events, appointment schedule faxed or emailed prior to the event, and domestic airport taxes. |
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| FLash | US Airways flight attendants change leadership as contract talks loom
The union representing US Airways flight attendants elected a new leader, possibly reducing chances that the airline and union will be able to negotiate a new labour contract. Pittsburgh local representative Teddy Xidas, who has been one of the most outspoken critics of the airline's efforts to cut labour costs, replaced incumbent Perry Hayes as president of the union's Master Executive Council, according to the Association of Flight Attendants. Bankrupt US Airways has said it needs new labour deals with all of its unions in the coming months to survive. |
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| FLash | Warwick International Hotels Launches New Interactive Website
Warwick International Hotels announced the introduction of a new corporate Website embracing the rich history of The Warwick Collection while reflecting the traveler's experience with "The Touch of Excellence." Located at www.warwickhotels.com, the Website features individual sub-sites for each of the 12 company-owned hotels and resorts, along with seamless connections with more than 18 worldwide franchises. Each franchise member of Warwick International Hotels also has a direct link to their individual Websites. The Website includes a direct link to the company's affiliate, the distinctive Mirvac Hotels and Resorts located throughout Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. |
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| FLash | Royal Caribbean to stop in St. Croix for overnight refuelling
Royal Caribbean cruise ships will once again dock in St. Croix later this month, but only as an overnight refuelling stop. Most major cruise lines stopped coming to St. Croix about 2 years ago, citing a lack of demand and a spate of crimes against crew members and passengers. St. Croix, a central location between eastern and western Caribbean islands, is a cost-effective place to refuel, said Michael Sheehan, a spokesman for Royal Caribbean International, whose ships will make overnight refuelling stops on the island later this month. |
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