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SINGAPORE FORECASTS 2010
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced its forecasts for 2010. They predict 11.5 to 12.5 million in visitor arrivals and $12.6(S) to $13.3(S) billion in tourism receipts. 2010 will mark the year of grand openings in Singapore – from two integrated resorts to Gardens by the Bay, three major waterfront gardens. The island nation’s new International Cruise Terminal, a $320- $350 million facility expected to be unveiled in 2011, will double the city’s cruise-handling capacity and be able to accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships, such as the Oasis class ships which are currently being built by Royal Caribbean Cruises. |
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| ROCKY MOUNTAINEER’S BIRTHDAY BASH |
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Rocky Mountaineer celebrates 20 years; debuts brand new train design
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| Randy Powell, Peter Armstrong and members of the Rocky Mountaineer team | | Six-hundred people came out to the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver last Monday to celebrate Rocky Mountaineer’s 20th anniversary. Guests entered the station by way of a red carpet and were greeted by Rocky Mountaineer attendants handing out the company’s little blue flags. Inside there was a Rocky Mountaineer ice sculpture, a train-shaped cake, a small orchestra and culinary creations by Rocky Mountaineer’s Corporate Executive Chef, Frederic Couton. Guests mingled while waiting for Founder and Executive Chairman, Peter Armstrong and his family to join the event; this was a surprise for him. Continue reading for all the details on this event.
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| LAS VEGAS SAYS WHAT'S NEW IN "SIN CITY" |
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority host VIP luncheon; highlight new attractions
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| Las Vegas delegates | | Vancouver was the last stop after Toronto and Calgary for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on their Canadian tour. They hosted a tradeshow evening with a game show as well as a VIP luncheon on Friday at the Coast Coal Harbour hotel. Rafael Villanueva, director international sales, LVCVA, said numbers from Canada look positive and show double digit growth. They are especially appreciative of Vancouver as much of their Canadian market stems from YVR. “Canada is one of the few major markets that will do well,” Villanueva told HelloWestTravel.com. Read on for more on what's new in Las Vegas.
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| AC FLIES DIRECT FROM YVR TO LOS CABOS |
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Air Canada Vacations offers direct flights from Vancouver to Los Cabos this summer
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| Me Cabo | | Air Canada Vacations has announced the launch of non-stop, seasonal service between Vancouver, B.C. and Los Cabos, Mexico on Saturdays starting July 3, 2010 until August 21, 2010. The service will operate on an Embraer E90, which can accommodate up to 93 passengers. Air Canada Vacations has nine resorts in Los Cabos, including: Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe, Crowne Plaza Los Cabos Grand Faro All Inclusive Resort, Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, Me Cabo, Posada Real Los Cabos, Royal Solaris Los Cabos, Temptation Resort & Spa Los Cabos, Tesoro Los Cabos and Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos. Keep reading for details on Air Canada's Early Booking Bonus.
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| VIA RAIL EXTENDS ANDERSON DISCOUNT |
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VIA Rail extends 60 per cent discounted fares offer with Anderson Vacations until Sept. 30
Anderson Vacations, working closely with VIA Rail, offers various rail journey’s across Canada. Due to this relationship, Anderson Vacations has had a special offer extended to them for the duration of the summer: travellers can save up to 60 per cent by booking fares applicable to travel onboard VIA Rail’s Canadian from June 1 to September 30, 2010. The Canadian runs from Vancouver to Toronto; clients however, do not need to make the entire trip as they have a number of options available including trips from Vancouver to Jasper, Jasper to Toronto, or the longer journey of Vancouver to Toronto (all trips are also available in reverse). Keep reading for some of the trip options.
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| INDUS’ INDIA & CHINA TOUR |
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Indus Travels’ 19-day Grand India Tour with China departs September 10; $200 discount when booked before April 30
Indus Travels has announced their Grand India Tour with China, a 19-day, fully-escorted trip departing Vancouver on September 10, 2010. The tour covers 15 days in India and four days in Beijing, China. The price is $3,986 plus taxes, based on twin sharing. When your clients pay in full before April 30, they will receive a $200 per couple discount. The package includes accommodation in deluxe hotels, daily buffet breakfasts and nightly dinners, all transfers by an air conditioned coach, sightseeing as per itinerary, shoe covers at the Taj Mahal, an elephant ride or jeep ride at Amber Fort and more. Keep reading for more details.
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| SUNSPOTS HEADS TO BRAZIL |
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New destinations to Brazil now offered by Sunspots Holidays onboard US Airways
Sunspots Holidays has announced new destinations to Rio and Brazil onboard US Airways. Available from major gateways in western Canada including: YYC, YEG and YVR. Flights travel to: Rio de Janiero (RIO), Belo Horizonte (CNF), Porto Alegre (POA), Recife (REC), Curitiba (CWB), Salvador (SSA), Brasilia (BSB), Fortaleza (FOR), Vitoria (VIX), Belem (BEL), Florianopolis (FLN), Iguazu Falls (IGU), Natal (NAT), Maceio Alagoas (MCZ), Sao Paulo (SAO), Campinas (CPQ), Aracaju (AJU) and Sao Luiz (SLZ). Please note that group rates and other US Airways destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe are also available.
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| KUNG FU & PANDAS WITH CHINAPAC |
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ChinaPac offers more than 15 guaranteed departures on new Kung fu and Panda China tours
ChinaPac International is now offering more than 15 guaranteed departures on new 13-day Kung fu and Panda China tours booked. Travellers will see the Shaolin Temple, the learning centre for Zen Buddhism, Shaolin kung fu, traditional herbal medicine and the arts, such as painting and calligraphy. They will visit giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo, the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, as well as walk the Great Wall of China. Other highlights include a Shanghai acrobatic show and lunch with a local family where guests will learn to make traditional Chinese dumplings. Tours depart from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton and start at $2,499. All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of two people. For more information, visit chinapac.com
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