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MS AMSTERDAM IS GREEN IN VANCOUVER
Holland America's MS Amsterdam, which arrived in Vancouver on April 25, was the first ship of the season to call at Port Metro Vancouver. The ship, which plugged into the port’s new shore power system, was the first to make use of the new environmentally-friendly feature. |
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ROYAL PACIFIC DESTINATIONS GETS NEW BDM
Jason Lojewski is Royal Pacific Destinations’ new business development manager. He can be reached at 1-604-661-4920 or jason@royalpd.com. |
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| BIG CHANGES AT LOGIMONDE |
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Canada’s biggest online travel trade publisher gets bigger; Logimonde Inc. makes several new changes to Toronto and Vancouver offices; launches new product and announces new appointments
Keeping the positive momentum going, Logimonde Inc. has made several new changes to our growing team. “This year is an exciting one for Logimonde Inc.,” said Uguette Chiasson, president, Logimonde Inc. “In the past few months we have launched new tools designed especially for the successful travel professional (TravelProBook.com and CritikVoyage.com) and have opened up our very own Toronto office located at 2 Carlton Street. In addition to these changes, Logimonde has announced several new additions to the Toronto and Vancouver teams." To be introduced to the new Logimonde team, keep reading.
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| TIANGUIS TURISTICO RECAP |
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HelloWestTravel.com presents Tianguis Turistico recap: Daniel Gutierrez comments on visitation numbers to Mexico from Western Canada
Lisa Raffaele with files from Katie Lister
Last week TRAVELHotNews.com reported from the 35th edition of Tianguis Turistico held in Acapulco, Mexico. A “great platform” to showcase the country’s product, the international conference also gave people an opportunity to meet and discuss the destination. Continue reading for more news from Tianguis
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| ACTA CLEARS UP HST CONFUSION |
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ACTA seeks answers to member agency queries about changes to sales taxes in Canada; releases response to questions about commissions, markups and service fees
For the past several months, ACTA has been submitting questions to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other bodies with expertise in sales taxation. They have been seeking answers to questions from member agencies about three changes to sales taxes in Canada that affect the travel industry and, particularly the charges, commissions, markups and service fees of ACTA travel agencies and agents. Please note that ACTA has received answers to many of their member agency questions. Continue reading for more.
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| WINDSTAR SAILS INTO THE FUTURE |
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Windstar Cruises introduces new 2011/2012 Voyage Planner highlighting new itineraries; launches new agent contest to win prizes & trip aboard Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises has launched its 2011/2012 Voyage Planner featuring a calendar of voyages in the Baltic, Holy Land, Europe, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean as well as Windstar’s Connoisseur Collection and Signature Collection Host Series line-up. The 312-guest Wind Surf begins its 2011 season with a series of seven-day roundtrip, northbound and southbound Barbados voyages from January through March. From April through November, Wind Surf operates seven-day Mediterranean cruises from Lisbon, Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Nice, France; Venice, Italy and Athens, Greece. Keep reading for more.
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| THAILAND ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS |
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Srisuda Wanapinyosak, director of The Tourism Authority of Thailand, releases statement to relieve concerns for those planning to visit Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released the latest information regarding what the news headlines really mean for tourists, and what the reality is of life on the ground in Thailand right now. Q: Is the TAT advising tourists to avoid visiting Thailand? A: Absolutely not. Travel and tourism are operating as normal throughout Thailand and all airlines flying to and from Thailand are operating their normal schedules. Visitors in Bangkok should seek advice from tour guides and hotel concierges to determine if there are any areas to avoid. Continue reading for the full question and answer period.
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| PRINCESS CRUISES INTO 2011 |
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Princess Cruises’ 2011 Alaska program opens May 13; special rates introduced & three-day add on available at Denali for $299
Princess Cruises has announced their 2011 Alaska cruise and cruise tour program. The 2011 season includes 104 Alaska departures aboard six ships sailing on three itinerary options during the May to September season. The lineup includes Diamond Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess travelling on the line’s ‘Voyage of the Glaciers’ route through the scenic Gulf of Alaska. Keep reading for a complete list of Princess cruises and cruise tours.
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| ROCK OUT WITH INSIGHT & BON JOVI |
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Book with Insight Vacations May 10 to July 5 & enter to win tickets to Bon Jovi in Toronto
When agents book with Insight Vacations between May 10 and July 5, they are entered to win two floor seats to see Bon Jovi live in Toronto on July 21, including one-night accommodation. The contest, open to all agents in Canada, includes flights to and from Toronto for non-Ontario residents. Dinner for two in Toronto is included for Ontario residents. The contest draw will take place on July 7.
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