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SEOUL RIVER RESTORED
The CheongGyeCheon Festival in Seoul will celebrate the re-birth of a stream that flowed through the city when Seoul was first designated the capital of the Joseon Dynasty more than 600 years ago. The CheongGyeCheon Stream Restoration Project represents the past, present and future of the capital. The Festival will take place from Sept. 30 -Oct. 3, 2005 to celebrate the re-birth of the natural waterway that was covered up in the 1960's with concrete expressway and so severely polluted by the 1980's it posed a threat to public safety. |
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| ATRIUM GROUP FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE |
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President Takes Stand on 8% Commissions
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| The team of Atrium Group | The Atrium Group held its first national conference in St-Jean-sur-le Richelieu, south of Montreal, from September 8 to 11, with 400 agents representing 145 agencies located in 6 provinces. Over 60 suppliers from Quebec and Ontario were also present. President Sylvain Lastère said the theme "Opening New Horizons" was chosen because the meeting was meant to exchange and create new bonds among participants. "It's also important to show solidarity as a network and thank those who support us," he added.
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| SUNWING ENTERS QUEBEC MARKET HEADING FOR NATIONAL |
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Sales directer Sunwing | Sunwing, one of Ontario's leading wholesalers, will be in Quebec for the fall and winter season of 2006-2007, announced the company's sales director, Daryl McWilliams, while attending the Atrium Group's annual conference last weekend. The Sunwing Travel Group is a consortium of Red Seal Vacations, a wholesaler which has been in operation since 1985; Sunwing Vacations, created in 2002; and Sunwing Airlines, due to begin operating next November. Privately owned by Colin Hunter, Sunwing has been listed by Profit Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Canada for two years in a row.
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| SRI LANKA CHALLENGE TREK FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF |
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| A 10-day Walking Challenge to Sri Lanka, offered by Escapades and co-sponsored by Air Canada and Sri Lankan Airlines, will help support Ontario Village, a housing project for tsunami victims. Clients who undertake the challenge trek from November 18-29, 2005 and pay the advertised price of $3199 per person, all inclusive, will automatically donate $300 to help build Ontario Village, a project designed by the Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) www.ontariointernational.org. For details on the trek visit www.myescapes.ca.
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| NORTHERN EUROPE MINI-TRADE |
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Destination: Northern Europe, recently held at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto, spotlighted eight countries within the Scandinavian and Baltic regions. The initiative was a collaborative effort between travel writer/media relations consultant, Bruce Bishop, and Managing Director of Finnair Canada, Tommi Kohhonen, who share a passion for this unique territory and want to see an increase of inbound travel from Canada. The show was open to retail agents and operators, as well as the general public. Bishop called the event "an opportunity to showcase some of the best tour operators, hoteliers and other organizations that can help create the perfect package for anyone considering travel to this area."
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| 15% COMMISSION ON LUXURY TRAINS OF INDIA |
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The Luxury Trains, wholesalers of luxury Indian train tours  and official general sales agent for the Palace On Wheels and Deccan Odyssey, welcomes agents to its Preferred Partner program. With its special commission structure every booking earns a 15 % commission. Preferred Partner clients receive free Meet-n-Greet Services including: complementary airport/hotel/rail station transfers and a full-day sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi with an expert guide.
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FAIRMONT FIRST WITH HIGH-SPEED
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the world's first luxury hotel brand to offer high-speed connectivity throughout its portfolio, has announced complimentary high-speed Internet access throughout its portfolio as well. Starting Jan. 1, 2006, complimentary high-speed Internet access will be available to members of Fairmont President's Club (FPC), the company's frequent guest loyalty program. Membership is complimentary, and guests can enrol at the time of reservation or online at their convenience. |
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LUFTHANSA & IBERIA JOIN SURCHARGE PARADE
Lufthansa said Thursday it would more than triple the fuel surcharge its passengers pay on long-haul routes from 15 euros ($18.42 US) to 52 euros ($63.87) per flight. The airline said an increase was also being applied to its flights within Europe, raising the surcharge from nine euros ($11.05) to 12 euros ($14.74). Both increases will take effect Sept. 26. Iberia also plans to raise fares for the third time in less than a year. The unspecified fare hike is expected to be approved by Iberia's board in the next few weeks. |
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