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PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR MEXICO
Passport Canada has posted that all Canadian citizens will require a valid passport for entry to Mexico, effective March 1, 2010. |
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| CHECK OUT THE CZECHS |
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CzechTourism announces more visitors from Canada’s West Coast; promotes their culinary program and talks about spa
Jason Rako
Showcasing the Czech Republic, Czech Tourism hosted a morning presentation for agents and industry professionals at the Hotel Delta in Burnaby, B.C. Highlighting what it has to offer the 2010 tourism market, agents were treated presented with Czech beer, along with the destinations featured for the coming year. Please, read on to see what was discussed at the event.
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| SWITZERLAND SAYS TAKE A HIKE |
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Switzerland Tourism announces their new 2010 hiking campaign and addition of flights to Zurich
Jason Rako
HelloWestTravel.com attended the Switzerland Tourism’s 2010 presentation last Wednesday at the Switzerland Olympic House, on Vancouver’s Granville Island. Guests took part in Olympic celebrations and were given information about the country’s new tourism strategy for 2010. With expected growth for 2010, Switzerland Tourism is promoting the country’s hiking trails as part of a “Year of Hiking” promotion. In addition, they highlighted the country’s rail services which are provided by Rail Europe.
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| BOOMERANG IS DEDICATED TO TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC |
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Boomerang releases three new dedicated brochures for Fiji, Cook Islands and Tahiti
Boomerang Tours has just released three new dedicated brochures for Fiji, the Cook Islands, which will help your clients plan the South Pacific vacation of their dreams. David Boigné, vice president of Boomerang Tours, said there is a new approach on pricing for the three destinations, especially for Tahiti. The brochures don’t just list hotels with prices; there has been emphasis placed on packaging and custom-designing your client’s vacation. “As a bonus we have been able to tack on some amazing prices to those packages,” he added.
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| PNWER’S VANCOUVER RECEPTION |
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The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region hosts Tourism Media and Athletes Outreach lunch reception last Monday
Jason Rako
Last Monday, HelloWestTravel.com attended the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s (PNWER) Tourism Media and Athletes Outreach lunch reception at Robson Square in Vancouver, B.C. Representatives from Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon and Washington were present to discuss their latest news and events for the 2010 travel year.
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| HOTEL LE GERMAIN CALGARY OPENS |
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| Calgary’s new 143-room Hotel Le Germain opened last week and is celebrating until March 31, 2010, by offering its superior rooms at $199 per night, based on double occupancy, plus taxes. The regular price after the special is $279. The hotel is located at 9th Avenue and Centre Street.
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| ANDERSON AGENTS RIDE THE RAILS |
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Anderson Vacations and Travel Alberta took agents to Whistler, B.C., via rail
Anderson Vacations and Travel Alberta took agents on a journey from Vancouver to Whistler, B.C., aboard the new rail service offered by Rocky Mountaineer in partnership with the province of Alberta. Alberta paired with Rocky Mountaineer to offer this train service. Agents got to ride the new line which features 360-degree views through glass-domed roofs.
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| JAL INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE |
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| The JAL Group (JAL) announced last Friday that on March 2, 2010, it will establish an independent third-party Compliance Investigations Committee with an objective to examine past business practices of the JAL Group. Members of the committee include Saiguchi Chiharu, a lawyer belonging to the Tokyo Bar Association and a current member of the Supreme Court of Japan, and Kainaka Tatsuo, a former member of the Supreme Court of Japan.
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| BESTWAY'S NEW 2010 TOURS |
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Bestway Tours & Safaris announces Cairo to Singapore Overland Tour and Culinary Tour of South India
Bestway Tours & Safaris has announced two new tours for 2010, taking your clients on a Culinary Tour of South India or to explore the history of Egypt and Arabian mythology. Continue reading to find more information about the Culinary Tour of South India and the Cairo to Singapore Overland Tour and Cruise.
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