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| BRITAIN PREPARES TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE THIS SUMMER |
| This weekend's Diamond Jubilee celebrations kick-off a summer of events showcasing London and Britain to Canadian travellers |
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With Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and events planned through the weekend and in to next week, VisitBritain is reminding travel agents that Britain is going to be increasingly front of mind for Canadian travellers for 2012. “The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee gives us the first of a series of events this summer that showcase London and Britain in Canada, highlighting our culture and heritage, which we know particularly the Canadian market is a major driver for visitors,” Ted Flett, public relations & communications manager, VisitBritain told TRAVELHotNews.com. Last week saw the official Canadian launch of the Great Campaign; a £25-million (approximately $40 million) global initiative promoting everything Britain has to...
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| INSIGHT UNVEILS 2012-2013 WINTER EUROPE PROGRAM |
| 30 autumn, winter and spring itineraries available from Insight Vacations |
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Insight Vacations has launched its 2012-2013 Winter Europe including the Eastern Mediterranean and Christmas Markets program. The new collection features 30 premium autumn, winter and spring itineraries including three new fully escorted tours. Running through Europe’s autumn, winter and spring seasons, the new program provides agents with a comprehensive range of hassle-free holiday options in destinations such as Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean including Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Alps and Central Europe, Morocco, Greece, Egypt, Jordan...
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| TAUCK LAUNCHES ITS 2013 BOOKING SEASON |
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Tauck has officially launched its 2013 booking season, as its new Exotics brochure has been arriving in travel agents’ offices and in the homes of past and prospective Tauck guests in recent days. The Exotics brochure highlights Tauck’s trips to Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Australia and Antarctica, and with its debut, the company is also announcing the details of its 2013 Gift of Time offer and the addition of complimentary in-room Internet access to all land journeys. Agents can encourage repeat Tauck...
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| TRAFALGAR APPOINTS JASON STREMBLE |
| Stremble joins Trafalgar as sales manager for South West Ontario |
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Trafalgar has appointed Jason Stremble as new sales manager for the Canadian sales team. Stremble will be developing business in Southwest Ontario, a territory he is very familiar with from his past sales positions. Stremble graduated from Humber College Travel & Tourism before working through the ranks at Globus Family of Brands in reservations, documentation, then group sales. He then transitioned into the role of business development manager for Southwestern Ontario until accepting an opportunity to work for Thomas Cook as business development manager of...
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| DISNEY CRUISE LINE TO DEBUT PIXAR INSPIRED CRUISES |
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A new cast of characters will stroll the decks and visit with guests aboard the Disney Wonder as Mr. Incredible, Remy, Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and other memorable characters from Pixar Animation Studios’ award-winning films make their shipboard debut during four special Pixar-inspired seven-night...
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| SUNSPOTS INTRODUCES ITS NYC AGENT CONTEST |
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Sunspots Holidays is offering travel agents the chance to win two free tickets to New York City. When travel agents book a published fare, NET or package to New York with American Airlines between June 1 and July 31, their name will be entered in a draw to win two free tickets to anywhere in...
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| HUNTINGTON ANNOUNCES AIR CANADA PROMOTION WINNER |
| Mancio DeSouza wins two tickets on Air Canada system wide |
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Huntington has announced the winner of its Air Canada promotion. Mancio DeSouza from Carlson Avenue Travel of Toronto was recently presented with two tickets on Air Canada system wide. Huntington has said it thanks all participants of its recent Air Canada London UK promotion, offering additional Visa Rewards and two...
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