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June 19, 2012
 
 
ENCORE CRUISES THANKS TOP ACCOUNTS WITH TRIP TO TAHITI
!!!ENCORE CRUISES THANKS TOP ACCOUNTS WITH TRIP TO TAHITI
Encore Cruises Tahiti trip participants
From June 6 to 13, Encore Cruises hosted some of its top accounts in Tahiti. The trip included a three-day stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort and a four-day cruise with Paul Gauguin... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
SUNSPOTS ADDS KITCHENER-WATERLOO TO ITS FLIGHT LIST
SUNSPOTS ADDS KITCHENER-WATERLOO TO ITS FLIGHT LIST
Following the American Airlines package program, on June 14, Sunspots Holidays started offering departures from the Waterloo International Airport. Travellers will have the option to go to over 100 USA cities, 36 Caribbean Islands, and over 20 Latin American... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
BOOMERANG AND EXOTIK TOURS UNVEIL AGENT INCENTIVE
!!!BOOMERANG AND EXOTIK TOURS UNVEIL AGENT INCENTIVE:
For a limited time only, Boomerang Tours and Exotik Tours are offering 14 per cent commission on new bookings made by July 15, 2012. When agents book any land-only or air-inclusive package, with either brand, to South America, Asia or the South Pacific, and receive the promotion. The commission does not apply to the Bali special... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
GOWAY OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR PERU
GOWAY OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR PERU
Goway has announced new incentives for its travel agent partners when selling Peru. If an agent books $40,000 worth of business with Goway to Peru, they will receive a 50 per cent discount on Goway’s six-day, Heart of the Incas itinerary. If an agent sells $70,000 of travel to Peru, they will receive the Goway Heart of the Incas itinerary for free. Terms and conditions apply... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
VACATION.COM EXPANDS PREFERRED SUPPLIERS PORTFOLIO
Indus Travels and Big Bark Graphics among new additions
Christine James
Christine James
Vacation.com welcomed new travel suppliers and established new partnerships in the first half of 2012, expanding its portfolio of diverse preferred suppliers. New Canadian suppliers include tour operator to India, Middle East & Latin America, Indus Travels; all-inclusive luxury Velas Resort; and a brand new partnership with ACTA member and travel industry supplier, Big Bark Graphics. Big Bark Graphics President, Scott Barker, has been working in the travel industry for 31 years creating new products for travel agents to help them sell better, and push their brand and agency services... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
AIR CANADA MACHINISTS DECISION IMPROVES PENSION PROSPECTS
The Canadian Press
!!!AIR CANADA MACHINISTS DECISION IMPROVES PROSPECTS OF PENSION STABILITY
Air Canada's prospects for pension stability have improved with an arbitrator's decision in favour of the airline that puts in place a new collective agreement for mechanics and baggage handlers, an industry analyst said Monday. “The most important disclosure, in our opinion, is (the union's) agreement to support a new 10-year moratorium agreement on... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
AMEX CANADA TEAMS UP WITH PEARSON AIRPORT
Cardholders to get perks, including fast-tracking through security lines
The Canadian Press
!!!AMEX CARDHOLDERS TO GET PERKS AT PEARSON AIRPORT
American Express Canada cardholders will get perks at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, including skipping long security clearance queues and parking discounts. Fast-track security priority lanes will also be available in terminals 1 and 3, depending on the type of AMEX cards held, as part of benefits to be rolled out by the end of... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 
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