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UPDATING AN ICON
- One of Canada’s most iconic hotels is getting a facelift. But the Chateau Frontenac won’t be sacrificing any of its historical allure. We examine in this week’s Cover Story.
- Meet the new director for the German National Tourism Organization in Canada, who waxes eloquent on her native land and new Lufthansa service to Canada.
- Weekly sections include Canada, Africa and Latin America.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
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Score Cuba trip with Nolitours
- Travel Courier’s latest agent contest offers agents a chance to win a trip to Cuba with Nolitours. The prize includes a seven-night stay at the Hotel Eurostars Cayo Santa Maria and return air with Air Transat. See Pages 10 and 11 for full details.
- Our top story examines travel to the US, with early year statistics showing a drop in cross-border overnight demand, but air travel continuing to hold its own.
- Weekly sections include Las Vegas, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Calendar, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in and more…
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LAST CHANCE FOR AGENTS’ CHOICE
- Friday (April 25) is the last day to vote in the annual Agents’ Choice Awards. Those participating will have a chance to win a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; a $5,000 credit for the Globus family of brands; a trip to southeast Asia with EVA Air; and a $250 Best Buy gift certificate from Manulife. To vote via dropdown menu, go to TravelPress.com and click on the Agents’ Choice icon in the top right corner.
- Imagine viewing polar bears in Canada’s north; imagine doing so on foot. We describe a tour that lets clients do just that in this week’s cover story.
- Weekly sections include Middle East, USA, and River Cruising.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
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LIVERPOOL RULES
- The Beatles put Liverpool on the map – at least if you acknowledge that the one-time second city of the British empire probably doesn’t resonate as such with most living people today – but there is so much more to this re-energized northern town. Discover why Liverpool is cool in this week’s cover story,
- Hong Kong has revamped its agent specialist program and participants could win a trip to the great Asian city.
- Weekly sections include Adventure Travel, Europe, and Weddings/Honeymoons.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
- The clock is winding down on this year’s Agents’ Choice Awards readership survey. You have until April 25 to vote and qualify for great prizes, including a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; a $5,000 credit for the Globus family of brands; a trip to southeast Asia with EVA Air; and a $250 Best Buy gift certificate from Manulife. See all the details on pages 23
- Don't forget to check out Jamaica Island Vibrations.
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MANULIFE MAKES ITS MARK
- Manulife has joined the ranks of sponsors for this year’s Agents’ Choice Awards. The annual readership survey encourages travel agents to vote for their favourites in a range of categories from all-inclusive to tourist board. And now one lucky winner will also win a $250 Best Buy gift certificate courtesy of Manulife. Read about it in our lead story and go to page 13 for details on how to vote.
- Another Agents’ Choice sponsor is EVA Air, and another lucky agent will win a trip to southeast Asia courtesy of the carrier. We have a look at the Taiwanese airline in this week’s cover story.
- Other incentive prizes include a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; and a $5,000 credit for the Globus family of brands. Voting winds up on April 25. See page 13 for details.
- Weekly sections include Family Travel, Africa and Latin America. And as always, Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
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YOUR CHANCE TO SEE COOL CABANA BAY
- Universal Orlando Resort has opened its latest hotel, the Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and is offering a lucky Canadian travel agent (and guest) a chance to see it (and perhaps even stay there). Find out how to win a trip to UOR on pages 10 and 11 of this issue.
- Thinking about next winter yet? Signature Vacations is hoping this year’s lousy weather inspires Canadians to plan ahead for the next one with the release of its earliest ever sun brochure…
- Weekly sections include Down Under, USA and Caribbean.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
- The clock is winding down on this year’s Agents’ Choice Awards readership survey. You have until April 25 to vote and qualify for great prizes, including a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; a $5,000 credit for the Globus family of brands; and a trip to southeast Asia with EVA Air.. See all the details on pages 25.
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WHAT DO KIDS WANT?
- What do kids want when it comes to travel? Wouldn’t we all like to know? Visit Orlando decided to help out with a survey. Find out what the little dickens voted for in this week’s Travel Courier.
- Canada’s federal government policies (and budget cuts) towards tourism are seriously impacting the sector’s growth in this country, says a TIAC report. Our lead story explains…
- Weekly sections include Latin America and Middle East.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, and more…
- Don’t forget to vote in our annual Agents’ Choice Awards (ACA) readership survey. You could win a great prize, including a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; a $5,000 credit for the Globus family of brands; or a trip to southeast Asia with EVA Air...See all the details on page 6.
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WESTJET ICON SWITCHES GEARS
- This week’s Cover Story focuses on WestJet Vacations’ Yehudi Altman, who after 30 years as director of product development is stepping back from the position, taking on a manager role with fewer days of work per week. Altman’s observations are instructive to those seeking insight to industry trends.
- Our lead story takes a sneak peak at Israel’s new tourism branding, which includes a colourful new logo, as well as an interactive online video experience.
- Weekly sections include Asia/Pacific and Britain/Ireland/Europe.
- Don't miss our 2014 Germany Resource Guide.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
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FIVE THOUSAND REASONS TO VOTE IN ACA
- The focus this week is on Agents’ Choice Awards sponsor Globus family of brands, which is offering a $5,000 travel credit to one lucky agent for use with one of its divisions: Globus, Cosmos, Monograms, or Avalon Waterways. Other incentive prizes available to participants in the annual readership survey include a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; and a trip to southeast Asia with EVA Air. See all the details on Globus and how to qualify for the prize on pages 10 and 11.
- With an unprecedented new bounty of lift heading to the Emerald Isle this summer, Ireland is destined for a big year. Royal Irish/Scottish Tours talks about its plans in this week’s issue.
- Weekly sections include Latin America and Africa.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Events, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, West, and more…
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AGENTS CAN WIN WITH ANDERSON VACATIONS
- Anderson Vacations is once again hosting a Travel Courier contest that will see one lucky travel agent win a trip to this summer’s Calgary Stampede. Find out how to win in this week’s Cover Story.
- Our lead story takes a look at Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Tourism Board inviting travellers to take part in some “very unique tours,” including some revolving around cuisine, heritage, ecology and kung fu.
- Don’t forget to vote in our annual Agents’ Choice Awards (ACA) readership survey. You could win a great prize, including a trip for two to the Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, offered courtesy of Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair; a $5,000 credit for the Globus family of brands; or a trip to southeast Asia with EVA Air. See all the details on pages 12.
- Weekly sections include Greece, Turkey & the Mediterranean, Japan, Las Vegas and the Caribbean.
- As always: Trade Incentives, Fams, On Tour, Air Space, Check-in, and more…
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