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TOBAGO TAPS INTO WEDDINGS & HONEYMOON MARKET
Afiya Holder, Sandra Hendrickson & Reggie Kieda
Representatives from Tobago participate in Toronto’s Bridal Show to raise awareness in niche market
Terrilyn Kunopaski
Representatives from Tobago’s department of tourism were in town last weekend for Toronto’s Bridal Show, eager to spread the word of its appeal as a romantic hotspot.  Among the niche markets that Tobago is known for are wedding and honeymoons, in addition to dive, ecotourism and game fishing. The island remains relatively... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL CARRIER WILL OPERATE SEPERATELY: WESTJET
Canadian Press
The new short-haul carrier WestJet Airlines Ltd. is considering would operate separately from the main airline, but help draw more traffic into its network, CEO Gregg Saretsky said Thursday. “This will be a wholly owned subsidiary with a single fleet of turbo-props, where the operations, the maintenance, the in-flight, the airport and the pilots are part... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD UNVEILS ‘A ONE LOVE REWARDS PROGRAM’
Photo courtesy JTB
New travel agent specialist program offers opportunity to earn cash for top monthly bookings 
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched its new travel agent specialist program, ‘A One Love Rewards Program,’ through Questex Media’s Travel Agent University. Jamaica’s ‘A One Love Rewards Program’ serves as a dedicated training platform for the travel agent community to become experts on the destination.  The first 10 travel agents... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
GOWAY INTRODUCES 2012 LATIN AMERICA & ASIA BROCHURES
Russia is the newest addition to Goway's Asia line-up
Goway’s 2012 Latin America and Asia brochures are now available. The 44-page Latin America travel planner offers over 100 independent and escorted holiday ideas in Central and South America and covers many travel styles. Highlights of destinations include: Galapagos Islands (with a full selection of vessels), Peru, Chile... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
GLP WORLDWIDE OFFERS AGENTS BOOKING INCENTIVES
Earn $50 gift cards or a an iPad with GLP’s new agent promotion, up to May 31
GLP Worldwide has launched an agent incentive promotion for bookings made from Feb. 1 to May 31, 2012.   Agents can earn a $50 gift card for one booking or earn a free iPad after five bookings if 10 passengers in total are booked.  Any GLP Worldwide air, cruise and land package and cruise only booking valued... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
AIR TRANSAT GIVES CANADIANS A CHANCE TO WIN
50 Canadians will win their flight to Europe this winter; agents who book winning flights earn Bonbon rewards
Transat continues to mark its 25th anniversary by giving travellers reasons to celebrate. Canadians who book a European flight with Air Transat from Feb. 4 to 29, 2012 will automatically have the chance to win their flight. Every day during... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
AMERICAN AIRLINES CUTS 13,000 JOBS
Thomas Horton
With $3 billion target for financial improvements, American announces $2 billion in cost saving measures
Approximately 13,000 jobs at American Airlines are going to be cut as the company targets $3 billion in financial improvements by 2017. The announcement was made by the airline on Feb. 1, just over two months after AMR Corporations, parent company of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection. The plan for financial improvement includes $2 billion in cost savings and $1 billion in revenue enhancements.  “The additional cash flow will enable American to renew its fleet and to invest several hundred million dollars per year in ongoing improvements  in products and services to deliver a world-class travel experience for customers,”... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 
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