Royal Scenic China & India FAM
Royal Scenic is hosting a nine-day, seven-night FAM tour of China and India from Vancouver. Please note that agents must RSVP by August 6 and registration must be completed in full with a $200 deposit made at the time of booking. Priority acceptance will be made for Certified Asia Specialists (CAS). The cost for CAS graduates is $1,399; $1,499 for CAS candidates; $1,599 for a non-CAS agent; $2,099 for companions. Additional taxes come to $350. To register, e-mail catherine.chiu@royalscenic.com.

Jamaica fall FAM
On September 10 to 17, Jamaica invites Canadian travel agents to sign up and join them on one of their fall 2010 FAM tours. Please note that six FAMs are being offered at this time from September 10 to October 2. Itineraries will cover properties in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Negril; and include visits to attractions on the Island. In addition to site visits, these FAMs will include a final night Island party. All FAMs depart from Toronto Pearson Airport and fees include air and ground transportation, all taxes, meals and sight-seeing. FAMs are $399 for the five-night rotations and $499 for the seven-night rotations. Deadline for applications is August 20, 2010 and application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-456-2624 or by clicking here

Mediterranean Agent Fam - Unique World Cruises
Unique World Cruises is hosting a 9-day agent cruise to the Mediterranean departing September 11, 2010 and returning September 19, 2010. Cost: $998 per agent (spousal rate $1,058, companion rate $1,158). Highlights include: Italy, France, Spain & Morocco, round trip air from New York to Marseille, cruising aboard the Louis Majesty, all meals on board the ship, midnight buffet, tea and coffee, etc. For more information or to register, please contact Unique World Cruises directly at 1-800-669-0757 or via email click here or visit them online click here

Vietnam and Thailand FAM
Jade Tours is hosting a FAM tour to Vietnam and Thailand, for qualified agents, departing September 13, 2010 and returning September 25, 2010. The trip is priced at $1,399 from Vancouver, with connector fares with WestJet. The price includes air from YVR, domestic Vietnam and Thailand air flights, top hotels and full board (three meals per day) and transfers. The FAM also includes sightseeing with English-speaking guides in an air conditioned coach. The tour will highlight the history and sights of Vietnam, focusing on Hanoi, Ho Chi Min City and Halong Bay with a stop in Bangkok and a three night stay in Pattaya in Thailand on the return. For more information or to register call 604-683-0005 or email thomas.tong@jadetours.com.

Kerala FAM
Indus Travels is hosting a ten-day travel agent FAM trip to Kerala, India starting September 14, 2010. The cost for the FAM is as follows: For agents on twin sharing: $1290 (plus taxes per person); single supplement: $300; and companion cost on twin sharing: $1490 (plus taxes per person). Indus Travels will take agents to Chennai, Mamallapuram, Cochin, Marari, Periyar, Alleppey and Cochin. The tour package includes: accommodation on twin sharing rooms with breakfast at listed hotel; transport by air-conditioned car for entire tour as per itinerary; a Kathakali dance show in Cochin; entrance fees to monuments as per itinerary; plantation tour, elephant ride, trekking tour and Kalaripayattu in Periyar ; international flight from YYZ and domestic flights with Jet Airways; and more. For more information, contact mail@industravels.ca.

Jamaica fall FAM
On September 16 to 21, Jamaica invites Canadian travel agents to sign up and join them on one of their fall 2010 FAM tours. Please note that six FAMs are being offered at this time from September 10 to October 8. Itineraries will cover properties in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Negril; and include visits to attractions on the Island. In addition to site visits, these FAMs will include a final night Island party. All FAMs depart from Toronto Pearson Airport and fees include air and ground transportation, all taxes, meals and sight-seeing. FAMs are $399 for the five-night rotations and $499 for the seven-night rotations. Deadline for applications is August 20, 2010 and application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-456-2624 or by clicking here.

Jamaica fall FAM
On September 17 to 24, Jamaica invites Canadian travel agents to sign up and join them on one of their fall 2010 FAM tours. Please note that six FAMs are being offered at this time from September 10 to October 8. Itineraries will cover properties in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Negril; and include visits to attractions on the Island. In addition to site visits, these FAMs will include a final night Island party. All FAMs depart from Toronto Pearson Airport and fees include air and ground transportation, all taxes, meals and sight-seeing. FAMs are $399 for the five-night rotations and $499 for the seven-night rotations. Deadline for applications is August 20, 2010 and application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-456-2624 or by clicking here.

See the World with Tour East Holidays and Air Canada
Tour East Holidays and Air Canada are hosting a nine-day FAM trip from September 19 to 27, that includes a visit to the World Expo. For $1,150, you can spend three nights in Shanghai, as well as one-night in Suzhou. In addition, Tour East also includes a three-day stopover in Beijing. This FAM includes: return economy airfare courtesy of Air Canada, meals, hotel site inspections, transfers and transportation and more. Not included are Chinese visa fee of $70 and air taxes of $330 per person. Please note that FAM prices are based on twin sharing, and the FAM rate is only applicable for travel agents with a current, valid IATA card. Members of Tour East Holidays’ Loyalty Program (Tour East Points) receive an additional $100 off, if registered and paid by July 31, 2010. To find out more, contact tour@toureast.com.

Jamaica fall FAM
On September 24 to October 1, Jamaica invites Canadian travel agents to sign up and join them on one of their fall 2010 FAM tours. Please note that six FAMs are being offered at this time from September 10 to October 8. Itineraries will cover properties in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Negril; and include visits to attractions on the Island. In addition to site visits, these FAMs will include a final night Island party. All FAMs depart from Toronto Pearson Airport and fees include air and ground transportation, all taxes, meals and sight-seeing. FAMs are $399 for the five-night rotations and $499 for the seven-night rotations. Deadline for applications is August 20, 2010 and application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-456-2624 or by clicking here.

Sun & City Agent FAM with Hola Sun
Hola Sun Holidays staff are hosting a Sun & City agent FAM highlighting Cayo Largo and Havana for $299 per person, tax included. This FAM departs Sept. 26 and returns on Oct. 1. The trip will include: round trip airfare from YYZ, accommodation, all meals and drinks (at all inclusive hotels) and more. No phone calls please. One agent per location is permitted. Space is subject is availability and can be withdrawn at any time. This FAM is open to licensed and fulltime travel agents with credentials and supporters of Hola Sun. Full payment on credit card is required at time of registration. Once confirmed at 100 per cent, this FAM is non-refundable. There will be no single rooms will be available, only double, and no deviations from itinerary will be allowed. There are limited seats, therefore reservations will be based on specific criteria by Hola Sun. Interested agents can fax the completes registration form to 905-882-5184, attention sales, with their business card before Aug. 10.

Jamaica fall FAM
On October 1 to 8, Jamaica invites Canadian travel agents to sign up and join them on one of their fall 2010 FAM tours. Please note that six FAMs are being offered at this time from September 10 to October 8. Itineraries will cover properties in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Negril; and include visits to attractions on the Island. In addition to site visits, these FAMs will include a final night Island party. All FAMs depart from Toronto Pearson Airport and fees include air and ground transportation, all taxes, meals and sight-seeing. FAMs are $399 for the five-night rotations and $499 for the seven-night rotations. Deadline for applications is August 20, 2010 and application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-456-2624 or by clicking here.

Jamaica fall FAM
On October 2 to 7, Jamaica invites Canadian travel agents to sign up and join them on one of their fall 2010 FAM tours. Please note that six FAMs are being offered at this time from September 10 to October 8. Itineraries will cover properties in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Negril; and include visits to attractions on the Island. In addition to site visits, these FAMs will include a final night Island party. All FAMs depart from Toronto Pearson Airport and fees include air and ground transportation, all taxes, meals and sight-seeing. FAMs are $399 for the five-night rotations and $499 for the seven-night rotations. Deadline for applications is August 20, 2010 and application forms may be obtained by calling 1-800-456-2624 or by clicking here.

Puerto Vallarta FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. Puerto Vallarta Pro is offering a four-night experience for full-time travel agents who have completed the PV Pro Study Course and are a holder of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. For more information, click here.

Spain's Costa del Sol Agent Tour - Unique World Cruises
Unique World Cruises is hosting a 9-day Spain's Costa del Sol agent tour departing October 4, 2010 and returning October 21, 2010. Cost: $798 per agent (spousal rate $898, companion rate $998). Highlights include: Malaga, Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Morocco, transatlantic flight to Malaga, airport transfers for passengers on UWC flights, Accommodation in hotel Tropicana with buffet breakfast and dinner daily, etc. For more information or to register, please contact Unique World Cruises directly at 1-800-669-0757 or via email click here or visit them online click here

Jewels of the Atlantic Agent Cruise - Unique World Cruises
Unique World Cruises is hosting a 9-day 'Jewels of the Atlantic' agent cruise departing October 7, 2010 and returning October 15, 2010. Cost: $998 per agent (spousal and companion $1,098). Highlights include: Lisbon, Gibraltar, Malaga, Casablanca, Agadir & Lanzarote, round trip air from New York to Lisbon, 7 nights cruise on board MS Empress in selected cabins, 6 meals daily: early morning coffee, buffet breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner & midnight buffet, etc. For more information or to register, please contact Unique World Cruises directly at 1-800-669-0757 or via email click here or visit the online click here

Baltic Capitals Agent Tour - Unique World Cruises
Unique World Cruises is hosting a Baltic Capitals agent tour departing October 7, 2010 and returning October 14, 2010. Cost: $1,258 per agent, excludes: single supplement: $348 and airport taxes & fuel surcharge $358 (spousal rate $1,258, companion rate $1,358). Highlights include: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, transatlantic flight via Finnair to Vilnius and return from Tallin, airport Transfer in Vilnus & Tallinn, accommodation in First Class hotels with private facilities, etc. For more information or to register, please contact Unique World Cruises directly at 1-800-669-0757 or via email click here or visit them online click here

Ixtapa-Zijuatanejo FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. Ixtapa- Zijuatanejo is offering three nights and a $300 airfare subsidy. Please note that you must be a full-time travel agent who is a graduate of the IZ Insider Course and a holder of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. For more information, click here.

Bali & Taiwan FAM
Arranged by EVA Airways, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and Silk Holidays, this 10-day, eight-night FAM tour runs from October 11 to 20, 2010. Highlights include visiting the beaches in Bali, the tranquility of Ubud and Taipei. Priced at $699 per person (plus $280 in taxes and fuel surcharge), based on twin share departing from Vancouver, the trip has agents staying at four-star plus resorts with most meals and sightseeing tours included. In addition, agents can travel for free when securing a 15-person group to Bali with EVA Airways by June 2011. For full details, call 604-879-6180 or visit silkholidays.com.

Taiwan and Bali FAM
Silk Holidays will be hosting a travel agent FAM from October 15 to 25, for 11 days and nine nights. For $699 (plus tax) departing from Toronto, EVA Airways, the Taiwan Toursim Bureau and Silk Holidays will take travel agents to Taipei and to Bali. Agents are also able to experiance the International Flora Expo in Taipei. The price includes return economy class ticket from Toronto to Taipei and Bali, hotel accommodation based on twin share, meals as specified, a sightseeing tour, admission and transfers with an English speaking guide and more. For more information, click here or contact williamwang@silkholidays.com.

Cancun Tourism Institute Mexico FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll have deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. The Cancun Tourism Institute is offering four nights and a $400 airfare subsidy. Please note registration is open to holders of a valid CLIA/IATAN card who are 2008-2010 CTI 101 graduates and have already booked and registered two Cancun trips. For more information, click here.

Los Cabos FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. The Los Cabos Expert is offering three nights and a $200-$300 airfare subsidy. You must be a full-time travel agent who has completed the Los Cabos Expert Study Course and a holder of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. For more information, click here.

French and Italian Riviera Agent Tour - Unique World Cruises
Unique World Cruises is hosting a French and Italian Riviera agent tour departing October 28, 2010 and returning November 4, 2010. Cost: $1,198 per agent (spousal rate $1,298, companion rate $1,398). Highlights include: Nice, Antibe, Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez and San Remo, transatlantic flight via Air France, airport transfers, accommodation in first class hotel Splendid with Private facilities, etc. For more information or to register, please contact Unique World Cruises directly at 1-800-669-0757 or via email click here or visit us online click here

Mazatlán Mazters
Mazatlán will be hosting a FAM trip for graduates of the Mazatlán Mazters online learning course from October 28 to 31. The cost of each three-night, four-day trip is $99 USD per agent. Each FAM tour will immerse participants in the many facets of Mazatlán. Travel planners will experience a rich mix of authentic culture offerings in the destination including: golden-sand beaches; new cosmopolitan resorts; spas; dining and culinary tours; sportfishing; eco-adventures and scenic colonial town excursions. This Mazatlán Mazters FAM trip is open to all full-time travel agents who have completed the online study program and are current holders of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. The trip registration fee covers the costs of enrollment; three-night, double occupancy accommodations in either the Five-Star or Gran Turismo category; scheduled meals, airport transfers and transportation; site visits and specialized tours. While participants are responsible for air travel arrangements, the destination is offering individual airfare subsidies ranging from $200 to $300, depending on travellers’ city of origin. Rebate checks will be issued automatically within two weeks of the trip’s completion. Please note that the FAM is also offered from November 4 to 7. To register, click here.

Five-Star China and Yangtze Tour
Chinapac International is offering three fall FAMs, in October and November. The 16-day five-star China and Yangtze, departing Oct. 29, visits Beijing, Wuhan, Yangtze River, Three Gorges, Chongqing, Xian, Suzhou and Shanghai. In addition to sailing the Yangtze River aboard the five-star MS Sunshine, other highlights of your tour include the famous Great Wall and the magnificent the Terra Cotta Warriors. Please note that there is very limited space for this departure so book now. This FAM is open to travel agents, companions and clients. The agent price, including land and air, starts from $1779 per person; the companion price with land and air starts from $2139 per person; and the direct client price starts from $2139 per person, commissionable at 10 per cent. For more information, click here.

Tour East FAM trip to Japan
Tour East Holidays is hosting an agent FAM tour to Japan from November 4 - 10, 2010. Price based on twin sharing starts at $1,265 per person, with single supplement at $270 per person. Air taxes are an additional $330 per person. Accommodation at superior hotels includes three nights in Tokyo at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa and two nights in Kyoto at the new Miyako Hotel. The FAM also includes the JR super express train for Tokyo / Kyoto / Tokyo as well as special cultural immersions. Included in Tour East’s FAM is: return economy class air ticket courtesy of Air Canada from Toronto or Vancouver; meals (five breakfasts and one lunch); hotel site inspections; transfers and transportation; tours led by English-speaking guide and more. Please note that payment must be made in full a time of booking and the FAM rate is applicable for travel agents with a current and valid IATA card. Visit toureast.com and fax the form along with your IATA card to 416.929.5841.

Mazatlán Mazters
Mazatlán will be hosting a FAM trip for graduates of the Mazatlán Mazters online learning course from November 4 to 7. The cost of each three-night, four-day trip is $99 USD per agent. Each FAM tour will immerse participants in the many facets of Mazatlán. Travel planners will experience a rich mix of authentic culture offerings in the destination including: golden-sand beaches; new cosmopolitan resorts; spas; dining and culinary tours; sportfishing; eco-adventures and scenic colonial town excursions. This Mazatlán Mazters FAM trip is open to all full-time travel agents who have completed the online study program and are current holders of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. The trip registration fee covers the costs of enrollment; three-night, double occupancy accommodations in either the Five-Star or Gran Turismo category; scheduled meals, airport transfers and transportation; site visits and specialized tours. While participants are responsible for air travel arrangements, the destination is offering individual airfare subsidies ranging from $200 to $300, depending on travellers’ city of origin. Rebate checks will be issued automatically within two weeks of the trip’s completion. Please note that the FAM is also being offered from October 28 to 31. To register, click here.

Eastern Mediterranean Agent Cruise - Unique World Cruises
Unique World Cruises is hosting a 9-day Eastern Mediterranean agent cruise departing November 5, 2010 and returning November 13, 2010. Cost: $998 per agent (spousal & companion rate $1,098). Highlights include: Italy, Greek Isles, Croatia, round trip air from JFK to Venice & airport transfers, 7-nights cruise abroad M/S Costa Victoria in selected cabin category, 6 meals daily: early morning coffee, buffet breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner & midnight buffet, etc. For more information or to register, please contact Unique World Cruises directly at 1-800-669-0757 or via email click here or visit them online click here

China Star Holiday FAM Tour
China Star Holiday is hosting a 13-day, 11-night FAM tour departing Vancouver on November 6. THe FAM costs $1,490 and includes Shanghai, Yichang, a Yangtze cruise, Chongqing, Xi'an and Beijing. Call 1-866-388-1188 or visit chinastarholiday.com for more information.

Cancun Tourism Institute Mexico FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. The Cancun Tourism Institute is offering four nights and a $400 airfare subsidy. Please note registration is open to holders of a valid CLIA/IATAN card who are 2008-2010 CTI 101 graduates and have already booked and registered two Cancun trips. For more information, click here.

Ixtapa-Zijuatanejo FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. Ixtapa- Zijuatanejo is offering three nights and a $300 airfare subsidy. Please note that you must be a full-time travel agent who is a graduate of the IZ Insider Course and a holder of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. For more information, click here.

Puerto Vallarta FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. Puerto Vallarta Pro is offering a four-night experience for full-time travel agents who have completed the PV Pro Study Course and are a holder of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. For more information, click here.

Los Cabos FAM
Mexico is offering the opportunity for you to learn about “The Place You Thought You Knew.” For $99 you'll enjoy deluxe lodging (double), meals, tours, property inspections and confidence in selling the destination. The Los Cabos Expert is offering three nights and a $200-$300 airfare subsidy. You must be a full-time travel agent who has completed the Los Cabos Expert Study Course and a holder of a valid CLIA/IATAN card. For more information, click here.

Big Five Turkey FAM
From November 9 to 16, 2010, Big Five Tours & Expeditions and SWISSÔTEL are hosting a FAM to Turkey for qualified IATA/CLIA travel agents. Land cost: travel agent, based on double occupancy – $590; companion, based on double occupancy – $1,090; travel agent, based on single occupancy – $1,150. You will have the opportunity stay at the 5-star SWISSÔTEL properties in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, as well as Cappadocia Cave Resort and Spa and Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Hotel. Included: daily accommodations as per itinerary; meals as indicated; all hotel / airport transfers; all sightseeing and entrance fees; and more. Please note that international airfares, as well as visa fees and more are not included. Contact Tricia Kruger at fams@bigfivetours.ca or call (888) 244 3483, ext. 2220 to register and for complete details.

Best of Cambodia & Vietnam
Chinapac International is offering three fall FAMs, in October and November. The nine-day Best of Cambodia & Vietnam FAM will allow travel agents, companions, and clients to discover the natural beauty and culture of Indochina on this with an English speaking guide. The FAM includes an overnight cruise on the Paradise Junk where you will be able to see the sunsets of Halong Bay. The trip departs on Nov. 18. The agent price, including land and air, starts from $2199 per person; the companion price with land and air starts from $2269 per person; and the direct client price starts from $2559 per person, commissionable at 10 per cent. For more information, click here.

Ultimate Turkey FAM
The Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors, in partnership with NĀRAT Inc and Turkey VIP will be hosting the Ultimate Turkey FAM from November 20 to 29. The trip will be personally escorted by Steve Gillick CTM, president of CITC. The Ultimate Turkey FAM will explore Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya. Pamukkale, Ephesus Izmir and Bursa. Please note that it is open to all members of the industry, but CTCs, CTMs and Agency Owners will have priority acceptance. There is a minimum pre-requisite of 2 years of travel-selling experience. Participation is limited to one travel counsellor or manager per agency; no spouses or companions are allowed. The cost, including most meals, accommodation, transfers, entrance fees and international airfare is $1487 out of Toronto, plus the airline taxes of $398. Accommodation is in four star (or higher) hotels and is available on a twin basis. A limited number of single supplements are available at $200. Only 20 participants will be accepted. For the full FAM Trip Kit, including the application form, click here. The deadline for receipt of applications is September 17. Questions should be addressed to fams@citc.ca

China Christmas Shopping Trip
Chinapac International is offering three fall FAMs, in October and November. The nine-day five-star China Christmas Shopping Trip, departing Nov. 29, allows travel agents, companions and clients to start their Christmas shopping early when visiting Beijing, Shanghai and the Watertown of Zhujiajiao. The agent price, including land and air, starts from $1199 per person; the companion price with land and air starts from $1299 per person; and the direct client price starts from $1499 per person, commissionable at 10 per cent. For more information, click here.