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HAL CRUISES INTO EUROPE
Holland America Line’s 2011 Europe season will feature the newest Signature-class ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, on Mediterranean sailings and more round-trip and 7-day itineraries. Seven ships — Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Eurodam, ms Noordam, ms Rotterdam, ms Prinsendam, ms Maasdam and ms Ryndam — will be based in the region with the first voyage departing April 3 on the Nieuw Amsterdam. |
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| THOMAS COOK GETS ‘EXOTIK’ |
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Thomas Cook Canada opens Exotik Tours reservation desk in Vancouver; Tom Myring joins team
Good news for agents in Western Canada: Thomas Cook Canada has just opened an Exotik Tours reservation desk in Vancouver, complementing the existing locations in Montreal and Toronto. This new location is headed up by a new addition to the Thomas Cook Canada/Exotik Tours team – Thomas (Tom) Myring. Keep reading for more details and how to contact the new Exotik Tours reservation desk.
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| JAL IS HERE TO STAY |
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Japan Airlines releases statement regarding recent file for bankruptcy; says that they are here to stay
As a result of Japan Airlines’ (JAL) recent move to file for bankruptcy, JAL has recently released a message confirming that they are now receiving the support needed to speed up revitalization. The statement titled “JAL. We’re here to stay,” confirms that Japan Airlines Corporation, Japan Airlines International and JAL Capital are now receiving the support of Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan. In addition, to hurry up the company’s revitalization, these three companies have filed protection at the Tokyo District Court under Japan’s Corporate Reconstruction Law. To find out if anything has changed at JAL, keep reading.
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| MEXICO'S ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
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New requirements for entry into Mexico as of March 1, 2010; valid passport for Canadian citizens and 3 approved documents for permanent residents of Canada
Mexico is reminding Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada of their new entry requirements as of March 1, 2010.
Please note, a visa is not required for Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Canada to visit Mexico as a tourist. Keep readnig to learn what your clients will need to travel to Mexico. All Canadian citizens will be required to present a valid passport, and permanent residents can use any one of three approved document types to enter the country.
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| B.C. AGENT RUBS GENIE’S LAMP AND WINS |
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Rub the Genie’s Lamp promotion winner is Valerie Roper from Mission Park Travel, Kelowna, B.C.
Holiday House and Fun Sun Vacations have announced the winner of the Rub the Genie’s Lamp promotion, which was launched in late 2009. The grand prize winner is Valerie Roper from Mission Park Travel in Kelowna. She wins an all-inclusive trip for two to sunny Barbados, including return air and a total of nine nights at Almond Beach Resorts (four nights at the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort and five nights at the Almond Beach Club & Spa in a one-bedroom suite). TravelGenie offers agents dynamic packaging, available through holidayhouseagent.ca or funsunagent.com, accessible through the TravelGenie tab in the toolbar.
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| FIRST NATIONS GET 'REAL' WITH TOURISM |
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'Authentic aboriginal' campaign to identify First Nations tourism operators
Canadian Press
Aboriginal tourism operators in B.C. have launched a campaign to identify themselves as ``authentic,'' just in time for next month's Winter Olympics. The Aboriginal Tourism Association of B.C. campaign certifies tourist destinations and resorts owned and operated by aboriginals, and giving special prominence to their culture. Five tourism operators now have the certification and the association hopes more will follow.
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