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BOOMERANG & EXOTIK LAUNCH NEW PRODUCT
Boomerang Tours and Exotik Tours host evening to launch new brochures; highlights more FIT packages & South Pacific Cruisetour
Katie Lister
Michael Mullin, Johanne Dion, David Boigne & Margaret Meers
Last night HelloWestTravel.com attended Boomerang and Exotik’s product launch at Langara Golf Course in Vancouver. The event highlighted the release of their new 2010/2011 brochures after guests enjoyed an “aussie barbeque.” Michael Mullin, business development manager, western Canada, Boomerang and Exotik, revealed the new Boomerang brochure, which features a new format, more FIT packages, a focus on unique packages and dates to March 2011. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
WESTJET FLIES BRIGHT INTO 2011
New services from WestJet for winter 2010/2011 unveiled; increased seasonal flights from western gateways to Honolulu, Cancun and more
WestJet today unveiled its winter schedule for 2010/2011, featuring three new destinations (New Orleans, Grand Cayman and Santa Clara, Cuba from Toronto), 10 new routes and expanded service on more than 30 others. Beginning in November, WestJet will launch new seasonal, non-stop service between the following cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina and Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Calgary and Varadero, Cuba. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
WINDSTAR COVERS THE BEVERAGES
Beverage and gratuity package included on select Windstar sailings for Canadian guests

Windstar Cruises are offering your Canadian clients a beverage and gratuity package valued at US $479 per guest on select 2010 sailings for a limited time when booked now through July 31, 2010. Windstar’s beverage and gratuity package includes unlimited premium cocktails, imported and domestic beers, soft drinks and bottled water. The package also includes... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
THAILAND EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Thai government has unexpectedly extended a state of emergency in the capital and 18 provinces in the wake of anti-government demonstrations that pushed the country close to chaos. The special law was lifted in five provinces. The Cabinet agreed that there remained "situations that require close monitoring and surveillance" in Bangkok and the 18 provinces - mostly in the northeast, home to many of the... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
SIGNATURE’S FIRST WINNER
Kate Cork
Signature announces Calgary winner in the ‘Learn, Share, & Win Contest’
Kate Cork from ATCO Travel in Calgary is the lucky winner of a trip for two to the RIU Montego Bay in Jamaica, after providing her RIU selling tips. Over the next two weeks, Signature Vacations will be sharing more ‘insider’ information on RIU Hotels & Resorts with daily flyers to highlight unique selling features not found in the brochure. Keep checking Signature’s updates for a chance to win a trip for two to the Riu Palace Riviera Maya, courtesy of Signature Vacations. All winter 2010/11 product, including 16 exclusive RIU Hotels and Resorts are now available to book with... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 
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