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| SIGNATURE VACATIONS, FLIGHT CENTRE WINNER |
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| Daniel Pelchat wins a $2,500 voucher from Signature | | Daniel Pelchat from Flight Centre Bonnie Doon, Edmonton wins National Incentive for top winter sales
Signature Vacations and Flight Centre have announced the winner for their National Incentive contest, which awards the Flight Centre agent who has the top winter sales. Daniel Pelchat from Flight Centre Bonnie Doon, located in Edmonton, was the incentive’s lucky winner. Pelchat was awarded with a $2,500 voucher towards the Signature Vacations package of his choice. At left, Judy Bunkall from Signature Vacations presents Pelchat with his prize.
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| CHANGES AT TRANSAT |
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Paula Rizos becomes Commercial Director; Vic Nakleh becomes VP Transportation and Revenue Management
Transat Tours Canada, made up of Transat Holidays and Nolitours, has announced several changes across the board to their organization structure. Paula Rizos becomes the Commercial Director in Transat Tours' Vancouver office and will report to Denise Heffron, who becomes Vice-President, National Sales and Commercial. As Commercial Director, Rizos will be in charge of the Sales, Groups and Regional Marketing departments in her region. Maintaining a firm commitment to the Western region so as to support Paula Rizos and her team, Vic Nakhleh becomes Vice-President, Transportation and Revenue Management, and will report to Daniel Godbout. Nakhleh will also be in charge of national projects.
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| GOWAY’S DOWNUNDER ‘MEGA SALE’ |
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Goway is offering value deals to Sydney and Melbourne, starting from $975
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| The Shot Tower, Melbourne | | Goway Travel is now offering some great value deals to Sydney and Melbourne with extensions available throughout Australia. Starting from as little as $975 for departure from Los Angeles, these Goway value vacations must be purchased by Nov. 21, 2008 to qualify for the low prices. For instance, a ‘See Sydney’ package costs $975 and includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles, 5 nights economy accommodation, airport-hotel transfers, historic Rocks Walking Tour and a Sydney Harbour Explorer ticket. The ‘See Melbourne’ package costs $1,025 and includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles, 5 nights economy accommodation, airport-hotel transfers, Yarra River cruise and entrance to Melbourne Aquarium. For more special value deals, visit Goway’s specials page here.
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| B.C. NEEDS MORE TOURISM WORKERS |
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Despite economic downturn, industry remains “hungry for workers”, searching overseas
B.C.'s tourism industry may be nervous about the current global economy, but it isn't removing its "help wanted" signs. Ironically, despite the downturn, the industry remains hungry for workers and is heading offshore to find them. A delegation from B.C. that includes employers, industry associations and representatives from BC's Provincial Nominee Program, is off to Europe for its latest manpower hunt. Projections for potential labour shortages in the tourism sector in B.C. indicate labour shortages in jobs will be 30,000 by 2015 and this figure will more than double to 64,000 in 2025.
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| BONNYVILLE’S NEW DAYS INN |
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Bonnyville, Alberta opens the newest Days Inn with 84 guest rooms and free wi-fi
Days Inns - Canada has announced the opening of its newest location in Bonnyville, Alberta. The new construction hotel located in north-eastern Alberta offers 84 spacious guest rooms, complimentary high-speed Internet access, free Daybreak Café breakfast, fitness facilities, meeting room and business centre. Located at 5810 50th Avenue, the hotel offers guests comfort and affordability. Each room is fully equipped with 27” cable TV, fridge and microwave, work desk, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and board. Suites with full kitchen, Jacuzzi and sofa bed are available upon request. Guests of Days Inn - Bonnyville will enjoy free parking, free 24 hour self-serve business centre, along with Days Inn’s signature SolTerre shower experience featuring a Waterpik 6-function showerhead and grapefruit essence SolTerre bathroom amenities.
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