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Doing the wave at Toronto travel agency

Toronto’s New Wave Travel has been doing what they’re doing for 35 years now. Bob Mowat heads down memory road with principals Gloria Pelchovitz and Norman Feferman in this week’s cover story.
Trafalgar is now including unedited, real-time reviews on its newly revamped website through a global third party ratings and reviews provider, Feefo.
Weekly sections include All-inclusives and Britain/Europe
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West, and much more.

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This week’s Cover Story looks at the latest news from G Adventures, which includes, among other things, the launch of a new partnership with “the biggest travel brand” in the world – National Geographic. The news was announced at the company’s 25th anniversary Ignite the Night gala in Toronto.
Since last year’s successful second season, Cuba Cruise has gone through a few changes, including new ownership. Get all the details in our lead story.
Weekly sections include Cruise, Africa, Hawaii and Latin America.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West, and much more.

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Val Thorens in the Savoie/Trois Vallees region of the French Alps is breathtaking in more ways than one. It’s sheer beauty is a sight to behold... and it’s also the highest ski resort in Europe. TC’s Ted Davis visited the region and the stylish Club Med Val Thorens Sensations resort for this week’s cover story.
Don’t brush Jordan with the same stroke as the rest of the Middle East, say Jordan tourism officials. They explain why in our lead story.
Weekly sections include Caribbean, Florida and Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West, and much more.

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One doesn’t normally equate the Big Apple with affordability, but this week’s Cover Story takes a look at how you can stretch the Canadian dollar while in New York.
WestJet has launched service between London, England and key cities across Canada, as well as flights to Glasgow and Dublin. Our lead story this week examines the rivalry this could create between the Calgary-based carrier and Air Canada.
Weekly sections include US, Mexico/Latin America and River Cruising.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West and much more.

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Halloween Horror Nights – or HHN – has taken a life (some might say a non-life) of its own at Universal Orlando Resort. We dig deep into this year’s proceedings in our weekly cover story.
Air Canada is in the process of being transformed into a “global champion,” according to Ben Smith, president of AC’s passenger airlines. Find out how and why in our lead story of the week.
Weekly sections include Britain & Europe and a whole wack of pix of the trade.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West, and much more.

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Last year, London welcomed 17.4 million international visitors (including one or two from Canada we’re sure!) This week we take a look at what's new and what's to come in this favourite UK destination.
Meet Lajure, the new face of Canadian tour operator Total Vacations.
Weekly sections include Luxury Travel, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Hawaii.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, and much more.

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Orlando is on a roll and this week’s Cover Story offers a snapshot of what’s new and what’s on the horizon for the Florida destination – helping travel agents keep track of it all.
Our top news story comes from Tauck, which recommends agents look to luxury for opportunities during a global downturn.
Weekly sections include Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, and Mediterranean.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West and much more.

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It’s not all about gambling in Las Vegas any more. “Entertainment” is the new buzz word – everything from food to museums and outdoor parks and promenades. Our cover story this week: Vegas’ new vibe!
Bangkok was rocked by a bombing Aug. 17. What does the trade think about tourism to Thailand going forward?
Weekly sections include Mexico/Latin America and Cruise.
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One of life’s great experiences is meeting gorillas in the wild. Travel Courier reporter Ann Ruppenstein did just that earlier this year and offers her account in this week’s cover story.
Intrepid is restarting tours to Nepal after devastating earthquakes earlier in the year. But is it business as usual in the Himalayan nation? Our lead story examines…
Weekly sections include Cruise; Europe; Insurance; and Asia-Pacific.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West and much more.

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As The Sound of Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, officials from Salzburg Tourism and the Austrian Tourist Office predict tourism to the home-base of the von Trapp family will soar this year. Our Cover Story tells all.
Hold the bus! Our top news story looks at freestyle travel brand Busabout which recently added Asia to its repertoire.
Weekly sections include Africa, Hawaii, Canada and Winter Long-Stays.
As always: air, rooms, touring, incentives, fams, events, West and much more.

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