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| AGENTS STOMP THE STAMPEDE |
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Travel agents celebrate Calgary Stampede at the annual Travel Industry Stampede Stomp
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| Scott, Brad Ford, Emily Spadafora and Jazz |
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The 10-day Calgary Stampede attracts over one million visitors each year. To celebrate this world famous event, 25 Canadian travel industry suppliers got together to host the annual Travel Industry “Stampede Stomp” last Wednesday night at Ranchman’s Cookhouse, Calgary, Alberta. Over 150 agents enjoyed an evening of country music, traditional rodeo food and the opportunity to test their skills on a mechanical bull. The Contiki Holidays crew was there to kick the night off with... [Full text and pictures]
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| WHO WILL BE THE LUCKY WINNER? |
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The winner of HelloWestTravel.com and Sunwing Vacations’ Holiday Snapshots 5 contest will soon be announced
Voting in this year’s Holiday Snapshots 5 contest ended yesterday, so stay tuned because HelloWestTravel.com will reveal the lucky winner in next Monday’s edition of the magazine. The winner will receive a trip for two to Iberostar Paraiso, Riviera Maya, a value of $4,370, courtesy of Sunwing Vacations. It could be you! To view all submissions, visit our Contest section by clicking here. |
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| WESTJET'S SECRETS AND DREAMS OFFER |
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WestJet Vacations offers up to 40% off rooms at Secrets or Dreams Resorts & Spas; book by August 15
When booking a minimum three-night WestJet Vacations package to Secrets or Dreams Resorts & Spas by August 15, 2010, your clients can save up to 40 per cent off their room price. In addition, they will receive $200 US in resort coupons for use towards spa treatments, fine wines and dining. This offer is valid for travel until December 23, 2010 at select Secrets and Dreams Resorts & Spas located in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Please note that WestJet Vacations is now available on SIREV. |
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| CRYSTAL’S NEW EXECUTIVES OF LAND AND SEA |
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Crystal Cruises announces two promotions to the line’s operations management team
Following a restructuring uniting Crystal Cruises’ Hotel and Marine Operations departments, Crystal’s senior vice-president of operations, Thomas Mazloum, has announced promotions to the line’s operations management team. Cruise and Coast Guard veteran, Greg MacGarva, joins Crystal as vice-president, marine operations; while Crystal’s long time director of land programs, John Stoll, was promoted to vice-president, land and port operations. [Full text and pictures]
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| TRAVELPORT & AVIS BUDGET SIGN AGREEMENT |
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Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, announced last week the details of a new long-term marketing and distribution agreement with Avis Budget Group, Inc., with operations in more than 70 countries. The multi-year agreement secures access to Avis Budget Group’s rates and services for all Travelport-connected customers worldwide including corporate customers and online agencies booking through Galileo and Worldspan. |
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| OTI EXTENDS MEDITERRANEAN POEM OFFER |
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A savings of $400 off per couple on OTI’s Mediterranean Poem has been extended until Aug. 15, 2010
OTI has announced that its “Mediterranean Poem” holiday special offer has been extended until August 15, 2010. When booking this 21-day, 20-night tour before August 15, your clients will receive $400 off per couple. Pricing starts at $4,989 and features daily arrivals in Venice. Please note that this price does not include international airfare from Canada. The "Mediterranean Poem" highlights three nights in Venice; three nights in Florence; three nights in Rome; four nights in Mykonos; four nights in Santorini; and three nights in Athens. For full details, visit oti.travel. |
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