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| AGENTS INTRODUCED TO HAINAN ISLAND: ASIA’S BEST-KEPT SECRET |
| Only tropical island in China an emerging international tourist destination |
| Amanda Stutt |
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| Sun Ying, Han Hing, and Consulate translator |
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The China National Tourist Office and the Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission introduced the tropical Island of Hainan to local travel agents at a dinner presentation event at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver last night. Hainan island in the South China Sea is the only tropical island in the Republic of China, and after a period of economic... [Full text and pictures]
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| AVEOS LAYOFFS COULD FORCE AIR CANADA TO CANCEL FLIGHTS |
| Next 24 to 48 hours crucial in determining if aircraft repairs can be completed |
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Air Canada said Monday it could be forced to cancel flights and strand thousands of passengers if the maintenance company that obtained creditor protection Monday is unable to complete repairs to several planes. Despite saying earlier in the day it won't be affected by the closure, the airline's lawyers argued in vain Monday for a... [Full text and pictures]
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| TRAVELPORT TICKET EXCHANGE SOLUTION SAVES AGENTS TIME |
| Available to Apollo-connected agents at no extra charge |
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Travelport has announced the launch of Travelport Ticket Exchange for Apollo-connected Canadian travel agents. The new application guides travel consultants through the ticket exchange process, increasing accuracy and efficiency. Other Travelport Ticket Exchange benefits include auto-calculation without user... [Full text and pictures]
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| G ADVENTURES LAUNCHES NEW SAILING PROGRAM IN AFRICA |
| Expedition cruising through multiple countries in West Africa |
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| Jeff Russill |
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G Adventures has announced a new sailing program in West Africa onboard the M/S Expedition. The new cruises enable travellers to discover this underexplored area of the continent while uncovering West Africa’s unique cultural landscapes in comfort. All itineraries have a combination of activity and leisure, and travellers will see wildlife, mingle in local markets and visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with ports of call including Ghana, Senegal, Benin, Cameroon and Togo. Jeff Russill, G Adventures’ vice president, innovation, said the program is ideal for expedition cruise enthusiasts seeking fresh... [Full text and pictures]
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| GLOBUS & COSMOS OFFER AGENTS $50 BONUS COMMISSION PER BOOKING |
| Offer applies to Swiss escorted tours |
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Globus and Cosmos announced that agents will earn a $50 bonus commission for all bookings made between Mar. 1 and May 29 on six Swiss escorted tour itineraries. The bonus is payable when clients book 2012 departures for Globus’ the Best of Switzerland, Best of Austria and Switzerland and Alpine Countries and... [Full text and pictures]
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