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THOMAS COOK LETS THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
Thomas Cook Canada has ‘Good Times’ product launch in Vancouver; Fun Sun & Holiday House launch new Hawaii brochure
Katie Lister
Showing the travel industry a taste of the ‘Good Times,’ the Thomas Cook brands made their last stop in Vancouver on Thursday featuring a 50’s-inspired theme, with appearances from Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and "I Love Lucy." The Thomas Cook road show aimed at reminding the travel community of the good times past and those still to be had with respect to travel. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURE ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET
New Signature Palace Resorts brochure now available; features exclusive added values, vacation dollars and other special deals
Signature’s Palace Resorts 20-page mini-brochure showcases the new Crown Collection offered exclusively by Signature Vacations. Guests booking the Palace Resorts Crown Collection will receive exclusive added values including a preferential room location, a bottle of wine in room upon arrival, a liquor dispenser in the room, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, unlimited long distance calls from the room to Canada (excluding Hard Rock Hotel, Punta Cana), unlimited a la carte dining without reservations; and more. In addition, Signature Vacations’ guests booking a minimum five-night stay up until December 31 will receive 1,500 Vacation Dollars per room, as an in-resort credit. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
ANDERSON'S 14% COMMISSION
Travel agents offered 14% commission on all land bookings with Anderson; promotion begins Aug. 30
Anderson is offering travel agents 14 per cent commission on all land bookings starting Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 and will run for 45 days. The incentive will be for new bookings only deposited after the Aug. 30 start date. This promotion will apply to all bookings, from hotel nights to car rentals, for Australia, New Zealand, or any of the South Pacific Islands such as Fiji, Tahiti, or the Cook Islands to name a few. Both APT and AAT Kings product will also be available for this incentive period at the 14 per cent commission rate. [Full text and pictures]
 
 
ACV’S VIETNAM CELEBRATION
Journey to Vietnam with Air Canada Vacations from $3,124; departs Vancouver

Discover Vietnam as it celebrates Hanoi's 1000th birthday this fall with Air Canada Vacations. The Journey to Vietnam package includes return air from Vancouver, 11 nights in first class accommodations, an overnight cruise on Halong Bay and tours from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Prices for this package start at $3,124. This journey departs on Sundays from October 1, 2010 to December 1, 2010. Please note that when booking by August 31... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
KELOWNA INTERNATIONAL UPDATES WINTER SCHEDULE
Kelowna International Airport announces winter flying schedule; twice weekly service to Las Vegas with WestJet
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) announces an earlier start to its winter schedule to Mexico with WestJet providing six months of service from YLW to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos beginning the first week of November. Charter service to Mexico will also be offered by... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 
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