| | | | | WESTJET'S BIG WINTER | | WestJet announces largest seasonal non-stop schedule; features 8 new international destinations and 3 US destinations
WestJet has unveiled its largest-ever seasonal non-stop flight schedule, featuring a record eight new international destinations and three additional US destinations for the winter of 2009-2010. By late fall 2009, WestJet will operate service to 66 cities in more than 10 countries, as compared to 51 cities in eight countries one year ago. Beginning in late fall, WestJet and WestJet Vacations will launch seasonal non-stop service to Varadero, Holguin, Cayo Coco and more. This new schedule also includes year-round service between Edmonton and Yellowknife and between Calgary and San Diego. Continue reading for a more detailed list. [Full text and pictures] | | | |
| | | SIGNATURE LINES UP WESTERN EVENTS | | Signature Vacations announces 15 Tropical Sun seminars; 2009/2010 product launch in 3 Western cities
It's that time of year again for the Signature Vacations sales teams to show agents their new and exclusive product offerings for the 2009/2010 winter season. They have put together training seminars for their Western Canadian agent partners in 15 cities throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Calgary and Vancouver. The Signature Vacations sales teams are also inviting agents in the Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver regions to join them for an afternoon of product training followed by a trade show and dinner. Agents attending these 2009/2010 launch presentations will have the opportunity to meet with select hotels and suppliers. Keep reading for more information on these events. [Full text and pictures] | | | |
| | | ENTER THE HOLIDAY SNAPSHOTS 4 CONTEST! | | Snap and win a trip for two to Mexico with Sunwing and HelloWestTravel.com; 5 more days to enter
 | | Iberostar Paraiso Beach, Riviera Maya | | You only have five more days to dig out your favourite holiday photos! HelloWestTravel.com and Sunwing have brought back the Holiday Snapshots contest. This year's Holiday Snapshots 4 offers HelloWestTravel.com readers a chance to win a trip for two to Mexico with Sunwing. Send us up to three photos from your favourite vacation and you could win a trip for two to the Iberostar Paraiso Beach in the Riviera Maya, Mexico with Sunwing, at a value of $1,695 (taxes not included). The contest began June 23 and will run until August 2, 2009. Click here to enter the contest and submit your snapshots today! Keep reading for more on this contest. [Full text and pictures] | | | |
| | | MORE OPTIONS FROM INDUS | |  | | Egypt | | Indus Travels expands line up of shore excursions; pre or post cruise options available
Indus Travels has announced a new line up of private shore excursions to enhance the overall cruise experience for your clients. Travellers can enjoy the best of every port of call with Indus Travels pre-organized shore excursions or a two- or three-day mini vacation either at the start of their cruise or at the end. Their new product includes shore excursions at Egypt, Turkey, India and Israel. Besides these destinations, Indus also offers excursions in Jordan, Morocco, Dubai, Greece, Italy, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Korea. Indus Travels takes care of all the details such as transfers, hotels and sightseeing tours with expert guides. They specialize in small group and custom private tours to exotic destinations worldwide competitive prices. | | | |
| | | ALBERTA'S FREE HOLIDAY CARD | | Travel Alberta releases free Travel Alberta Holiday card; special deals for travelling around the province
Canadian Press
 | | White-water rafting in Alberta | | Travel Alberta, the official tourism marketing organization funded by the provincial government, is offering a free Travel Alberta Holiday card, which provides access to special offers from tourism operators across Alberta. These offers include reduced prices on hotel accommodation and deals at attractions. Offers this summer include 15 per cent off regular admission prices at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives; half price admission at the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site and more. Continue reading for a more detailed list of what offers are available for your clients. [Full text and pictures] | | | |
| | | BARCELONA'S NEW MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL | | Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces 2009 opening of Barcelona location
 | | A room in the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona | | Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is slated to open its first luxury hotel in Southern Europe at the end of this year. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is ideally located on Paseo de Gracia, at the center of the city's commercial and entertainment district. The property provides easy access to the city's finest shopping, dining and cultural venues and is a short walk from many major tourist attractions. On opening, the 98-room hotel will offer highly stylized and creative interiors by renowned Spanish designer, Patricia Urquiola. Keep reading for more information on this new development. [Full text and pictures] | | | |
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