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A QUICK WALK THROUGH 50 YEARS OF CONTIKI
The brand for 18- to 35-year-old travellers celebrates 50 years of adventures & connections
Terrilyn Kunopaski
A LOOK BACK ON THE LAST 50 YEARS OF CONTIKI
2012 will be a year of celebration as one of the world’s favourite adventure travel brands for the 18- to 35-year-old demographic marks its 50 year milestone. Contiki was founded on April 29, 1962... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
SALE OF BREEZES TRELAWNY TO SUNWING COMPLETE
Breezes Trelawny Resort & Spa will open as the Sunwing Travel Group property Memories White Sands Beach Resort & Spa on Nov. 1
!!! SALE OF BREEZES TRELAWNY TO SUNWING MADE FINAL
SuperClubs and Sunwing have confirmed that sale of the Breezes Trelawny Resort & Spa has been successfully completed.  The purchaser of the property is Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts, a division of Sunwing Travel Group. The resort will temporarily close on June 1, 2012, to facilitate a $40 million renovation... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
SKYLINK FOUNDER AWARDED THE DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL
Queen Elizabeth II recognizes SkyLink CEO for his contributions to Canada
Surjit Barba
Surjit Barba
Surjit Babra, founder and chairman & CEO, SkyLink was just recognized by Queen Elizabeth II with The Diamond Jubilee Medal for his achievements. The medal was accompanied by a citation that reads: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Surjit Babra, By command of Her Majesty the Queen, the Diamond Jubilee Medal is presented to you In commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty Accession to the Throne and in recognition of your contributions to Canada. This recognition is the latest of a series including Mother Teresa's Award, Counterpart International, B'nai Brith... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
TDC UNVEILS NEW AFFILIATE MARKETING PROGRAM
New marketing program developed to include initiative supporting local marketing efforts
Louise Fecteau, directrice régionale de TDC
Louise Fecteau
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has unveiled a new marketing program for its affiliate network. This program has been developed to include a suite of initiatives to support local marketing efforts. "Our goal has never strayed off course. Simply put, we want our members to continue to be successful and we are here to help them toward that goal. We understand the business drivers and initiatives that will make our members successful. In today’s competitive landscape, with all the noise that is out there now, we are confident that this affiliate marketing... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
CIT TOURS OFFERS AGENTS A FREE CLASSIC MACHU PICCHU TOUR
Travel agents who book a minimum of $35,000 in Peru vacations by year’s end receive a free trip for two
!!! CIT TOURS OFFERS AGENTS A FREE CLASSIC MACHU PICCHU TOUR
CIT Tours is offering travel agents the opportunity to earn a free Classic Machu Picchu Tour for two when booking a minimum of $35,000 in Peru Vacations by the end of the year.  Agents will experience a five-day adventure visiting Peru’s main highlights – historic Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
SUNQUEST PAYS THE FUEL SURCHARGE
!!! SUNQUEST PAYS THE FUEL
Effective today and running until May 30, Sunquest is featuring a ‘We Pay the Fuel Surcharge’ promotion on all sun packages departing in September, from all gateways across Canada. Representing a savings of $240 per couple, the ‘We Pay the Fuel Surcharge’ offer is valid on new bookings for travel between Sept. 1 and 30, 2012, to... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 

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