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| FLash | Historic Catskills Hotel Named 'Most Outstanding Inn' in North America
The Emerson Inn and Spa, which has been featured in a number of leading travel publications, has been selected for one of the tourism industry's most prestigious honors, establishing its presence among the world's finest luxury inns. Named the "Most Outstanding Inn" in North America, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Pacific by Conde Nast Johansens, The Emerson received the honor during a recent ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London. |
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| Classified ads: a new section on the Travel Hot News website |
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| A new and FREE service is now offered on the Travel Hot News.com website: the classified ads section. As of now, if you wish to sell something, you can simply add an announcement on the website. To post an ad, just follow the simple instructions, and it’s done! Please note that no special regarding holidays or travel products will be posted. |
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| Toronto Sun’s « Readers Choice Awards »: Air Transat Wins Bronze in Best Airline Category |
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 Air Transat was awarded bronze in the Best Airline category during the 11th edition of the “Reader’s Choice Awards”. This award was granted by the Sun’s readers based on the airline’s commitment to customers and the quality of its service. “We are proud of this acknowledgment by the Toronto Sun’s readers. Offering excellent customer service is why we are in business and we will strive to maintain their trust by continuing to surpass ourselves,” stated Allen B. Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Transat.
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| Air restrictions announced for Bush's visit |
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Transport Canada today announced airspace restrictions that will be in effect around Ottawa, Ontario on November 30, 2004 and on the morning of December 1, 2004, and around Halifax, Nova Scotia on December 1, 2004, as part of the safety and security requirements for U.S. President George W. Bush's visit. The restrictions will affect aircraft movements within a 12-nautical mile radius centred on Parliament Hill. There are also restrictions within a 30-nautical mile radius centred on the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Take-offs and landings will be prohibited at the airport 20 minutes prior to President Bush's arrival and 20 minutes after his departure from the airport.
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| Expedia.ca survey reveals more than half of British Columbians would swap 'home for the holidays' for an exotic trip |
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If they knew no one's feelings would be hurt by the news, 59 per cent of British Columbians would shout "I won't be home for the holidays!", trading a traditional visit home for a more exotic vacation. In addition, a recent Expedia.ca/Ipsos-Reid survey revealed travel is high on Canucks' holiday lists this year with 68 per cent of British Columbians planning trips this festive season - up from 54 per cent last year. "Canadians clearly have travel on their holiday shopping list this year and it's hard to imagine a gift that will provide as many long lasting memories as a trip with friends and family," says Sean Shannon, Managing Director, Expedia Canada.
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| Air Canada Vacations Update: Destination and hotel availability |
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Air Canada Vacations provides the following update on the availability of its destinations and hotels. Please see the list below to know all the details.
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| Cancellation and Interruption Insurance Your client may be protected, but is their investment? |
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No matter how carefully your clients plan their trips, illness, accidents and family emergencies can occur unexpectedly and quickly disrupt travel plans. While most travellers never intend to cancel their trip or return home early, your clients still need to protect the investment they have made in their vacation – from airline tickets to hotels and beyond. “Many travellers may not know exactly what cancellation and interruption insurance covers, but they need to be aware that it can protect their travel investments against a variety of risks, including illness and accidents,” said Stan Seggie, president and CEO, RBC Travel Insurance Company.
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| FLash | U.S. report says hazmat inspections aboard aircraft need improvement
The U.S. government needs to do a better job monitoring and inspecting hazardous materials shipped aboard airlines, according to a report released by the Transportation Department's inspector general. How well the Federal Aviation Administration oversees the shipment of dangerous cargo came into question after the 1996 ValuJet crash in the Everglades, which killed 110 people. The accident was blamed on a fire caused by illegal shipment of oxygen generators in the cargo hold. Since then, the report said, ``the FAA's enforcement of hazmat regulations has been in flux.'' It criticized the agency for reviewing paperwork to make sure shippers and air carriers are properly declaring hazardous materials, without conducting covert tests to make sure airlines are handling them properly. |
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| FLash | About 2,000 stranded passengers await flights out of Reno after snowstorm
Thousands of stranded passengers awaited flights out of Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Sunday, a day after a snowstorm and an equipment malfunction forced dozens of flights to be cancelled or delayed. About 2,000 people were unable to book flights out of the city until Monday or Tuesday because most flights were already full on the airport's busiest day of the year, spokesman Brian Kulpin said. The airport traditionally handles 11,000 passengers on the Sunday after U.S. Thanksgiving. ``It couldn't have happened at a worse time of the year,'' Kulpin said. ``You're talking about people who have to get back to work and people who have to get back to family.'' |
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| FLash | After the Storms: Timeshare Industry Remains Strong in Orlando
In the aftermath of a rare series of hurricanes, the Florida sun shines brightly on Orlando timeshare resorts. The properties rebounded quickly and were "open for business" just days after the storms. One measure of the industry's rapid recovery was the rate at which travelers returned to Orlando: resort occupancy has rebounded to above normal levels over the same period in 2003, as timeshare owners continued to visit Central Florida. This resilience is owed in part to the fact that timeshare owners have prepaid for their vacations and tend to take them. |
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