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DIVIDEND MILES
America West and US Airways have announced details of immediate changes to their joint frequent flyer programs resulting from the merger between US Airways and America West. A new program, which will launch in spring of 2006, will retain the name Dividend Miles. Members of FlightFund, the America West frequent flyer program, and Dividend Miles, the frequent flyer program for US Airways, will be able to redeem and earn miles on flights operated by either airline beginning Oct. 5, and their outstanding mileage balance will be automatically combined and integrated into the new Dividend Miles program in spring of 2006. |
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| CUBA - BEEN THERE, DONE THAT - NOT QUITE |
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| Roberto Lopez Cabrera, Tahimi Arboleya Delgado, Jesus Boza | Cuba is likely the last place you'd think about renting an RV for your winter vacation, but Roberto Lopez Cabrera,
the Gerente General of Cubamar Viajes was in Toronto yesterday to change that perception. Hosting more than a dozen travel agents and wholesalers at a breakfast seminar at the Delta Chelsea, Cabrera brought the message that Cuba, along with being a sun and beach destination, also wants to encourage recreational and cultural tourism through camping and a more North American/European approach to travelling in and around the country.
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| WESTJET LAUNCHES FORT MYERS SERVICE |
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| Sean Durfy | Beginning today, WestJet now offers four non-stop return flights per week between Toronto and Fort Myers, Florida. Sean Durfy, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Marketing and Sales, said yesterday: "We are thrilled to be commencing non-stop scheduled service to Fort Myers. I am confident travellers will be hard pressed to find better value anywhere in the market with our new low-fare, nonstop service between Toronto and Fort Myers.
"Flights to Fort Myers will be operated on our new Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 series aircraft equipped with leather seats, more legroom and up to 24 channels of live seatback satellite television with service provided by Bell ExpressVu."
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| REVERED CHEF TO CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND DISHES FOR CARNIVAL |
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French master chef Georges Blanc has concluded an exclusive agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines. The world-renowned chef/restaurateur, who has maintained the coveted three stars from Michelin for the past 25 years, will create a series of one-of-a-kind dishes to be served aboard the line's ships. According to Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson, the exclusive alliance continues Carnival's efforts at upgrading its culinary program.
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| BEL AIR TRAVEL TO ENTER QUEBEC MARKET |
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Bel Air Travel, one of Ontario's largest agencies and well known as a low-cost service provider, will open an office in Montreal within the next month, CTHotNews has been informed. Bel Air Travel, which was a pioneer in using the Internet to promote and sell travel, is part of the MyTravel organization.
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| AIR CANADA EXPANDS SERVICE TO INDIA |
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Air Canada has announced that effective October 30, 2005, it is expanding service to India with the launch of daily codeshare flights to Mumbai. Flights will be operated by the carrier's future Star Alliance partner SWISS via Zurich. The same day, Air Canada will introduce its own daily flights from Toronto to Delhi via Zurich, on which SWISS will sell seats on a codeshare basis. Tickets for these flights are now available for purchase.
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| ANTIGUA & BARBUDA FAM |
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| A few spaces remain for the fam, which is being co-sponsored by the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Office and BWIA. The trip includes, return airfare from Toronto, hotel accommodation (double occupancy), all meals daily, hotel inspection and sightseeing for a cost of $442 US. For more information and to register, contact Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Office at 416-961-3085 or 1-800-547-3055 or e-mail info@antigua-barbuda-ca.com.
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| TOBAGO EDUCATION TOUR |
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| The Tobago Department of Tourism and BWIA are sponsoring their Fall 2005 Education Tour to Tobago with departure from Toronto. The trip includes air, four nights accommodation (two agents per room), all meals, sightseeing, ground transportation, tour escort services and hotel inspections. Applicants must be full time travel agents actively involved in the wedding & honeymoon or sporting markets. Cost is $315 Cdn + Tobago departure tax $20 US. Contact mharris@bwee.com or call 416-440-0112 ex 243 for application.
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| FLIGHT CENTRE CARIBBEAN SPECIALISTS |
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| Flight Centre Caribbean Specialist Training | Seven Flight Centre agents recently became Caribbean Specialists following two days of intensive training at the company's Toronto Head Office. Representatives from preferred suppliers and several Caribbean tourism board members were featured speakers. Sandals & Beaches generously sponsored the grand prize of a 7-night stay at one of their three Cuba resorts to the agent achieving the highest score on the final exam.
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MARDI GRAS WILL ROLL
Mardi Gras organizers promised to roll out the city's signature celebration in February despite the widespread destruction caused by hurricane Katrina. Tourism officials, float builders and parade hosts appeared before the city council to insist the annual pre-Lent celebration, part family party, part Bacchanalian blowout, returns this winter. Mardi Gras organizers said about 25 groups are planning to stage their parades, about a half-dozen fewer than normal. Besides that, they offered no specifics on scaling back the celebration that culminates on Fat Tuesday, which falls on Feb. 28 next year. |
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TAM INAUGURATES NEW YORK-SAO PAULO SERVICE
TAM Brazilian Airlines has just announced new, non-stop service between New York (JFK) and São Paulo (GRU) effective November 11, 2005. The new Airbus 330-200 flights will begin with four weekly roundtrips. Future plans call for daily service in the coming year. For more information and reservation service contact 1-800-2 FLY TAM or online at www.tamailines.com. |
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