WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS ANNOUNCED - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER A WINNER Laurie Carter James Terry-Executive VP Rocky Mountaineer Vacations The 12th annual World Travel Awards gala event was held in London's Royal Opera House last weekend and was attended by over two thousand tourism industry leaders from around the globe. Featured among this year's winners was Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, which won the award for World's Leading Travel Experience by Train. Representatives of the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism British Columbia and Tourism Alberta were also on hand for the festivities. [Full text]

ACV INTRODUCES NEW WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT BROCHURE Air Canada Vacations new Walt Disney World Resort 16-page brochure is on stands now featuring all-new ą la carte Disney Magic Your Way package and ticket options. Travellers can now combine flights, hotels, car rental and attractions of their choice, and stay anywhere from 3 to 29 nights. Magic Your Way packages starting at six nights range from $615 to $1744, airfare is optional. "This year, it's all about total flexibility across our entire Florida program," said Air Canada Vacations Product Development Director, Kathy Mooney. "In addition to Disney's new mix & match Magic Your Way package and ticket options, Air Canada Vacations offers so much more variety all throughout Florida." [Full text]

SUNQUEST JOINS MEXICO PROMOBUS TORONTO KICK-OFF THURSDAY Sunquest is getting on board when Mexico's popular Promobus tour rolls into Toronto this week with a noon kick-off ceremony at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday November 17. Sponsored annually by the Mexico Tourism Board, the mobile tour gives people a glimpse at what a Mexican vacation has to offer - from its beautiful beaches and palm trees to the local flora and fauna - through a full display in the bus. [Full text]

VISIT FLORIDA BEGINS 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH NEW LOOK Visit Florida, which will begin 10th anniversary year celebratrions in January 2006, premiered its updated logo in London yesterday from the floor of the World Travel Market. The logo's design leverages the public-private partnership's name, VISIT FLORIDA, as an important call-to-action and a unique brand identifier. By extending the clarified brand into all marketing elements, it becomes easier for travelers to know when they're interacting with the state's official tourism source. [Full text]

FIJI TO SPREAD THE BULA SPIRIT WITH 2006 CANADIAN ROADSHOW The Fiji Visitors Bureau Americas will invite more than 900 retail travel agents to events in 11 cities across Canada between January 16 and 20 as part of its 2006 Canadian Roadshow. The Bureau intends to bring together Fiji's top tourism partners for face-to-face meetings, shows and seminars with Canada's top travel agents. The annual show is a cooperative effort with Air Pacific, Fiji's international airline, and Canadian wholesalers. [Full text]

SILVERSEA 2006 SAILINGS NEAR SELL OUT Silversea Encourages Agents to Confirm Clients' 2006 Travel Plans Now Silver Whisper Silversea Cruises has announced that its Silver Sailings savings program has been more successful than anticipated. With a number of voyages close to selling out and limited suite availability on others, the line is reducing the discount amount on several departures. The company is also strongly encouraging their travel partner to confirm their clients' travel plans while space is still available. [Full text]

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