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| ROCKY GETS NEW VPS |
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Rocky Mountaineer names new VPs, Bob Nicholas and Hubert Wat
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| Bob Nicholas | | Armstrong Group, owner and operator of Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, announced the appointment of Bob Nicholas as Vice President, Sales and Hubert (Hub) Wat as Vice President, Marketing. Originally from British Columbia, Nicholas brings more than 23 years of experience in senior sales, marketing and business development from companies such as Pillsbury, General Mills and ConAgra Foods Grocery to the position. Raised in British Columbia, Wat has more than 20 years of senior marketing experience. Prior to joining the company, he was vice president, corporate marketing for eight years at The Forzani Group Ltd., which owns and operates retail chains such as Sport Chek, Sport Mart and Coast Mountain Sports. Continue reading for more information on Nicholas and Wat.
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| ADDISON SHOWS HIT THE PRAIRIES |
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Addison Shows continue to build across Canada
First Western Canada, then Central Canada and now the Prairies. The Addison Travel Trade Shows are bringing their own brand of networking, education and hospitality to Winnipeg, October 14, Regina October 15 and Saskatoon October 16. Building on the first two successful series of shows, where more than 2,900 agents attended nine shows, Addison hits the Prairies with new exhibitors and new venues. “We’re really happy with the attendance at the first two series of shows,” says Rex Armstead, president Addison Travel Marketing. “Even with new venues we had a large turnout in Toronto and London, and agents filled the Palais de Congres in Montreal as usual.”
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| TOURCAN YANGTZE SPRING BREAK SPECIAL |
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Tourcan Vacations announces 14-day/12-night New Face of he Yangtze spring break cruise special
Tourcan Vacations is now offering the New Face of the Yangtze, a spring cruise sale on March 21, 2009. The trip starts off in Shanghai and highlights: The Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Children’s Palace and Carpet Factory and an excursion to Zhujiajiao. Participants then fly to Yichang where they stay overnight on board the Yangtze River Cruise, with a shore excursion to Shennong Stream and Shibaozhai. In Chongqing travellers will visit the zoo and giant pandas before flying to Xian and then to Beijing. Package price Includes: return economy class air ticket from Vancouver to Shanghai and return from Beijing with Japan Airlines, domestic air ticket - Shanghai / Yichang / Chongqing / Xian / Beijing, hotel accommodations with twin share...Continue reading for more details.
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| PRINCESS CRUISER’S TOP PICKS |
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Princess passengers vote in 9th annual C.R.U.I.S.E. awards for the best shore excursions in Alaska and Northwest
Princess Cruises has announced the winners of its ninth annual C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards, which recognize the best shore excursion experiences in Alaska and the Northwest as determined by Princess passengers. The most popular tours, individual guides and dock representatives are determined by passenger surveys taken throughout the season, and are chosen from the more than 200 Alaska shore excursion options offered on Princess ships. “The Alaska tour operators we work with do a wonderful job of continuing Princess' culture of service once passengers go ashore,” said Charlie Ball, President of Princess Tours. Continue reading for a listing of top picks.
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| CATHAY PACKS DISNEY |
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Cathay Pacific now offering Disney fun packs
Cathay Pacific Airways announced the launch of a new range of Disney fun packs, available on the majority of Cathay Pacific flights for youngsters aged three to eight. The fun packs come in two different designs: the Ratatouille fun pack featuring the food-loving rodent and friends on flights from Canada to Hong Kong; and the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fun pack on flights departing Hong Kong for Canada. Each pack contains a collection of games including stationery, books, stickers and games all contained in a satchel that kids can take home. “Our young passengers are just as important as our grown-up ones and we aim to ensure they are kept entertained on their journey with us,” said Cathay Pacific’s catering manager North America, Peter Ho.
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