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ETIHAD FLIES OCT. 1
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch three flights per week between Toronto and Abu Dhabi beginning Oct. 1, 2005. Operating A330-200 aircraft from Terminal 1, Etihad will offer three "passenger zones" - Coral, Pearl and Diamond. Coral level guests will be transferred by coach and Pearl and Diamond guests will have limousine service to anywhere in the UAE. Etihad, which received the 2004 World Travel Award for the world's leading New Airline, now serves 17 destinations with more being added monthly. Agent commissions are 8% and industry fares are available. For reservations and sales information contact ytotkt@etihad.ae or visit www.etihad.ae. |
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| PHILLIPPE SUREAU: "YES TO DISCUSSIONS" |
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| Philippe Sureau | In a follow-up to ACTA's open letter on the eight per cent commission system, Philippe Sureau, Transat Distribution President, told CTHotNews he was happy to see the beginning of an open dialogue between the industry's main partners on the serious issues facing the travel world. "We are open to dialogue," said Sureau. "We say 'yes' to discussions." While the ACTA letter declared that an eight per cent commission is not conducive to the industry's development, Sureau asked: "What is a reasonable commission?"
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| TOURISM AUSTRALIA OPENS CANADA OFFICE |
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Promotes Aussie Specialist Program
Tourism Australia (TA) has opened a dedicated Canadian office in Toronto, to be headed by Luke Jones as Manager Canada, and is promoting its Aussie Specialist Program. In making the announcement, Scott Morrison, Managing Director of Tourism Australia said: "The opening of our new office gives us
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| Luke Jones | greater capability to engage with the trade in Canada and target our marketing efforts for consumers in the market." He added that this increased focus "reflects the organisation's confidence in the growth potential" of this market. As manager, Luke Jones will be responsible for driving and building TA's Canadian growth strategy. Canada is seen as a key tourism source market for Australia as Canadians fit the profile of the ideal visitor. Canadians who venture down under are mature travellers who stay longer and disperse beyond the capital cities and Gold Coast. "They are adventurous travellers who like to get off the beaten path and travel beyond the gateways," Morrison said.
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| VACATION AND VOLUNTEER - AN EMERGING TRAVEL NICHE |
| Laurie Carter |
Trek Holidays' Imaginative Traveller program is tapping into the emerging niche market of vacationers who want to give something back to the places they visit. Imaginative Travellers volunteer a  few days of their vacation to work on projects in countries such as Kenya, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania, Botswana, Ecuador and Thailand. Imaginative Traveller Volunteers need no experience, they don't have to take an extended break from their jobs and they don't even have to give up their vacations. All they need is enthusiasm and a desire to work alongside local people on various worthwhile projects. Activities include assisting in the home-building work with Habitat for Humanity; building or improving school facilities; working alongside local families protecting the water supply with compost toilets. Or even milking goats! And each rewarding volunteer program is combined with an exciting adventure holiday.
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| SUNQUEST WINNERS LOVED U2 |
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The winners of Sunquest's recent 'U2: Live in Concert' contest enjoyed an amazing night of music from a box suite at Toronto's Air Canada Centre on Friday September 16th. Agents that booked with Sunquest, ALBA, Holiday House or Network were automatically entered in the draw and winners were selected at random every business day from Septeember 6 to 14. The prize included two free box suite tickets to see U2, flight to Toronto (where applicable), overnight accommodation and limousine transportation to the concerts, compliments of Sunquest and The Holiday Network. Winners Rob Cianfarani from Cianfarani Travel in Woodbridge, ON; Lisa Sharma from Dream Vacations in Toronto; Richard Bagg from Voyages Le Touriste in Quebec; Maria Batista from Thomas Cook Garden City Centre in Winnipeg; Jonathan Hickey from Travel Sensations in Toronto; Michelle Pellerin from Flight Centre in Toronto; Christine Roaquin from Marlin Travel in St. Albert, AB; and Serge Boisclair from Voyages Escapade 2000 (Vasco) in Sherbrooke, QC, along with their guests, were brought to Toronto - first for Sunquest's U2 pre-party, then boarded the limo that took them downtown to see the show. Check out www.SunquestAgent.ca for more photos.
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DISNEY STORIES
Expect to see more Disney destination stories to support your sales efforts following this week's Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) event held at the Drake hotel in Toronto and sponsored by The Walt Disney Company. The biggest news from Disney this year is the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" commemorating 50 years of Disney parks. Angela Saclamacis, Senior Publicist for Parks & Resorts said it's the biggest four-park premiere of blockbuster shows and attractions in Walt Disney World history including Cinderellabration at Magic Kingdom; Soarin' at Epcot; Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney-MGM Studios; and later in the celebration the Expedition Everest thrill ride will debut in the Asia area of Disney's Animal Kingdom. For details and to learn more about Magic Your Way family tickets, visit www.disney-travelagents.ca |
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RADISSON GOLD POINTS
Radisson guests who are "goldpoints plus" members and stay in a "Sleep Number" suite at any Radisson hotel or resort from Sept. 12, 2005, through Jan. 31, 2006, can earn 1,000 Gold PointsŪ. Guests book a Sleep Number bed and specify bonus code 8A4 at check-in to earn bonus points. Guests can enroll in goldpoints plus at www.
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