Range of industry groups asks US to reject IATA`s New

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May 9, 2013
Volume 41 Issue 18
C A N A D A ’ S
T R A V E L
T R A D E
P U B L I C A T I O N
Range of industry groups asks U.S. to
reject IATA’s New Distribution Capability
WASHINGTON — Despite attempts by
IATA to paint critics of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) as spreading
myths and misinformation, a range of
industry associations filed objections
with the U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation over IATA’s application before
DOT for approval of NDC.
One letter was signed by 214 travel
managers, travel management companies and industry associations including the Association of Canadian Travel
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Agencies, Scottish Passenger Agents’
Association, Air Passengers Association
of India, Brazilian Travel Agencies Association, American Society of Travel
Agents, Association for Airline Passenger Rights, FlyersRights.org and Consumer Travel Alliance.
Resolution 787 sets out a goal to
develop the technology so that airlines could sell fares and all ancillaries
through third parties.
But even some organizations that
generally support that effort are concerned by the lack of detail IATA provides on how it will work and there
are fears that it will make comparison
shopping more difficult and force consumers to divulge a great deal of personal information before getting access to a carrier’s prices.
“NDC represents a new, worldwide
business model for the pricing and sale
of airline tickets that could structurally change the industry in unalterable
ways adversely impacting all supplychain participants, including the end
customer. The ‘authenticated shopping’
scheme represents IATA members’ aspirations for unchecked pricing power
through an unprecedented invasion of
privacy that would enable participating airlines to pinpoint with precision
and charge higher prices to those trav-
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ellers able to pay more,” said the letter to the DOT.
A decision is expected by June 1.
Porter Airlines and
Travelport extend full
content agreement
TORONTO — Travelport has signed
a new multi-year full content agreement with Porter Airlines, giving all
Travelport-connected travel agents
access to the airline’s full published
fares and inventory, including access
to the airline’s lowest web fares.
Through the agreement, all of Porter’s published fares and inventory will
be available to all users of the Travel-
U.S. This enables real-time access to airline inventory at the precise time of sale
and allows agents to offer a higher level
of service to their travellers.
“We are delighted to have signed
this global full content agreement
and to be able to give Travelportconnected travel agency customers
access to Porter Airlines’ full inventory, including their lowest web
fares,” said Dan Westbrook, Travelport’s vice president, Airline Services
for The Americas. “Our customers
have expressed a strong desire to
leverage the efficiency of the GDS
when booking Porter Airlines, which
is a key carrier for our Eastern North
America-based agencies. Our agree-
to make our flights available to the
widest audience in the most efficient manner.”
Pegasus Solutions
reports first quarter
global leisure
hotel bookings
climbed 5.1%
DALLAS — The leisure travel market
delivered a promising first quarter for
hoteliers globally as bookings grew
“WE ARE PLEASED to provide our key travel agent
partners, who are also Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan
subscribers, with access to our full content.”
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The deal also includes an upgrade to
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one of the key airlines in Canada.”
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agent partners, who are also Apollo,
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+5.1% through the end of March, according to data released by Pegasus
Solutions in The Pegasus View.
As first quarter volumes in the business and leisure sectors climbed past
2012 levels, rates also delivered, rising
+1.7% in the corporate market and
+1.4% for leisure.
Leisure travel bookings grew over
prior year in general, helped by an
early Easter holiday, and despite a
shorter February. March volumes
increased +5.9% over last year globally as rates grew +0.5% for the
month. Length of stay and booking
lead times were either on par with
or gaining on prior year worldwide,
indicating a promising consumer
trend towards more international
and long-haul travel.
“The stabilizing or improved performance evident in leisure market
indicators suggests hotels should
emerge from daily survival mode
to actually focus on the future,” said
David Millili, chief executive officer
of Pegasus Solutions. “When volume
grows with rates, it means hotels
aren’t pandering to win bookings by
discounting. Instead, they are implementing and maintaining solid rate
strategies with an eye to the future,
making sure they are both available
and bookable to seize a portion of
growing demand.”
Corporate travellers booked +2.4%
more reservations globally during
the first quarter of 2013 than last
year, staying within -0.3% of prior
year in March. Rates for the channel
also sustained, increasing by +1.7%
for the quarter, and still growing
slightly in March by +0.6%. Again,
average length of stay and reservation lead times exhibited marginal
increases overall, which have held
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Photo courtesy of Princeville Golf Club
SPOTLIGHT HAWAII
Mini Prince Jr. golfer at the tee
‘MINI PRINCE’ GOLF COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
HAWAII’S SPRING OFFERINGS
by Eric Rosen
Summer’s fast approach makes it a
great time to explore the islands of
Hawaii and all they have to offer.
OAHU
One of the most exciting recent developments on Oahu was the opening of Joie De Vivre Hotels’ new
Shoreline Waikiki. Formerly the
Seaside Hotel Waikiki, Joie de Vivre
relaunched it as a new hotel after a
major renovation.
The 135-room resort is just steps
away from Waikiki Beach but is also a
private oasis away from the bustle of
the crowds along Kalakaua Avenue.
Inspired by iconic 1970’s modernist
architecture with accents of warm
tangerine and aquamarine sea foam
that invoke an Art Deco palette, the
hotel’s aesthetic takes visitors back
to Waikiki’s golden age while native
flora and fauna bring the beauty of
Hawaii’s natural setting into the hotel.
As guests enter the expansive
open-air lobby, they are greeted with
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a floral lei and escorted to the customfurnished rooms with decorations by
local artists. Guestrooms feature signature Joie de Vivre touches including free WiFi, flatscreen televisions,
mini kitchens including refrigerators
and microwaves and private balconies from which guests can soak up
views of the city and the Pacific. The
hotel’s top floors include four suites
The hotel is also offering a ‘Sea or
Sky Daredevil’ package that includes
deluxe accommodations, a sky-diving or shark-diving adventure for
two, t-shirts or beach towels for two
and aloe sunblock starting at $679
with a one-night minimum.
For more information or to
book, call (855) 931-2444 or visit
jdvhotels.com.
“THE 135-ROOM RESORT is steps away from Waikiki
Beach but also a private oasis”
with panoramic views.
The Shoreline is actually the second Joie De Vivre property in Hawaii
and joins the chain’s Coconut Waikiki
Hotel. Rates at the Shoreline start at
US$195, but there is a special introductory rate of $159 per night bookable until May 31, 2013, good for
travel through the end of the year.
MAUI
Situated on Maui’s tranquil Mokapu
Beach, the 15-acre Andaz Maui at
Wailea is scheduled to open early this
summer. Designed by the Rockwell
Group, one of the most in-demand
hotel architecture firms in the world,
the Andaz Maui at Wailea will be Ha-
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SPOTLIGHT HAWAII
Brett Porter
Age 49 and a half
waii’s first LEED-certified resort with
a unique layout that includes buildings cascading down a hillside to the
beach with various pools and bars
for guests to enjoy. The resort will
feature 297 guest rooms and suites,
including seven luxury villas, a fullservice spa, adults-only and family
pools, a state-of-the-art fitness facility and more than 15,000 square feet
of meeting and event space. Its two
restaurants will include a casual allday concept and Morimoto Maui by
acclaimed “Iron Chef” Chef Masaharu Morimoto. For information, visit
maui.andaz.hyatt.com.
KAUAI
Book play.
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Distinguish yourself in a crowded
market by becoming a certified
Maui Specialist. This will allow you
to position yourself as the expert
on one of the most attractive and
in-demand destinations on the
planet. Our free online training
programs provide a very efficient
overview of the key Maui, Moloka‘i
and Lāna‘i attractions and activities.
Complete the comprehensive online
courses and quiz and you will be a
certified Maui Nui Specialist.
D E TA I LS AT V I S I T M AU I.CO M
The Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed
Prince Course at Princeville Golf Club
on Kauai’s stunning north shore has
long ranked as one of the top courses
in Hawaii, and sprawls across 350
acres of rolling terrain, tropical jungle, gullies, streams, and waterfalls.
But for those who don’t have time to
play the entire championship course,
the Princeville Golf Club has opened
up the new ‘Mini Prince’ course with
just six par-3 holes, each under 100
yards in length for a quick round.
The Mini Prince is a walking course designed for all skill levels and is particularly well-suited to families who
want to enjoy a few holes of golf together. Play on the Mini Prince course
can be completed in approximately 30
minutes and can be repeated as many
times as desired until sunset, when
the Mini Prince closes.
The rate is $15 for adults and is
complimentary if golfers played the
Prince Course on that same day.
Juniors age 8–17 are free if accompanied by a paying adult; unaccompanied juniors age 12–17 can play
for $5. Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult. All Mini
Prince rates include unlimited play
until sunset and a carry bag with appropriate clubs for the course.
Call in advance for Mini Prince tee
times toll-free at (800) 826-1105 or
direct at (808) 826-5001.
HAWAII
Kona Boys is offering new kayak
and snorkel tours of sparkling Ke-
alakekua Bay in the mornings and
afternoons that provide a fun and
safe experience for children and
adults alike. All guides are lifeguard,
CPR, and first aid-certified. Tour
prices range from $75 to $159 per
person. Kayak and snorkel gear,
healthy snacks and drinks are included. To make a reservation, email
info@konaboys.com or call (808)
328-1234. For more information,
visit konaboys.com.
Memorial Day weekend will be all
about movies under the stars on Hawaii with the Eight Annual Big Island
Film Festival taking place from May
23–27, 2013, with special guest Kate
McKinnon from NBC’s ‘Saturday
Night Live’ making an appearance.
The weekend festivities include free
family films at The Shops at Mauna
Lani and nightly double features
with gourmet pupu (hors d’oeuvre)
at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii.
Special room rates are available with
the ‘BIFF Package’ starting at $249
per night including breakfast for two,
parking, and two tickets to the evening films. For more information, visit
bigislandfilmfestival.com or call
(808) 883-0394.
Visitors to Hawaii can celebrate
the island’s rich cultural heritage at
the annual King Kamehameha Day
Celebration Parade on June 15 in
Kailua-Kona. Starting at 9 a.m. near
the Royal Kona Resort at Walua Road,
more than 100 riders on horseback
will proceed along Alii Drive passing
through town near Kailua Pier, up
Palani Road to Kuakini Highway, and
end near West Hawaii Today. The
spectacle features marching bands,
equestrian troupes, hula teams, a
horse-drawn carriage, and floats.
After the parade, the Courtyard
Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona
Beach Hotel will host a party for
visitors. For more information, visit
konaparade.org.
LANAI
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai have
partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a program called Dolphin
SMART. Created by NOAA Fisheries, National Marine Sanctuaries,
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Escape to the luxurious Grand Wailea on Maui. Marvel at the spectacular
white sand beaches, gorgeous pools and beautiful views. Dine in one of
our five fabulous restaurants. And pamper yourself in our award-winning spa.
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SPOTLIGHT HAWAII
Whale and Dolphin Conservation,
and the Dolphin Ecology Project,
Dolphin SMART is a one-of-a-kind
program that combines responsible
viewing, education, training and
outreach to benefit both dolphins
and participating dolphin-viewing
businesses. For more information, call 1-800-321-4666 or visit
fourseasons.com/manelebay. Rates
in May start at $459 per night.
FRESH ACTIVITY OPTIONS
ON MAUI, MOLOKAI
AND LANAI
When travellers are ready to fold up
their beach towel and go exploring
on Maui, Molokai and Lanai, they’ll
find a slew of new activities to enjoy.
Regardless of whether the next
trip is a family vacation or a romantic getaway, year-round options at
island properties and other locales
ensure there’s always something fun
and exciting for clients to do.
For travellers interested in learning some Hawaiian culture firsthand,
Hawaiian Paddle Sports’ outrigger
canoe tour might fit the bill. Guests
learn Hawaiian words, sayings and
place names, hear stories from Hawaiian mythology and the navigation
of Polynesians. Other activities on
the canoe tour include rope-making
using coconut fibers and sampling
fresh coconut water.
Before the tour embarks guests
first learn water safety and how to
paddle in the outrigger canoe. Then
it’s on to a traditional chant before hitting the water. Hawaiian Paddle Sports
is one of only four Maui companies to
be certified by the Hawaii EcoTourism
association. For more information visit
hawaiianpaddlesports.com.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary
in 2013, Trilogy Excursions, Hawaii’s
longest running, family-owned, sailboat charter is hosting a contest to
send two couples on a dream Maui
getaway. Offering snorkelling and
sailing charters within Maui and Lanai, Trilogy is also entering its third
year of monthly reef cleanups — and
partnering with Algalita Marine Re-
search Foundation, Trilogy is performing the first baseline study of
microplastics in inshore Hawaiian
waters. Visit sailtrilogy.com for information and follow Trilogy Excursion’s blog at blog.sailtrilogy.com
No Maui trip would be complete
without a traditional luau experience and The Old Lahaina Luau offers guests a night of true Hawaiian
culture, with authentic Hawaiian
cuisine, music, dancing and island
crafts. The Old Lahaina Luau is
also famous for their banana bread,
which guests enjoy as part of their
luau feast before taking home personal miniature loaves as a special
departure gift. Visit oldlahainaluau.com
for more information.
Foodies and noodle lovers will delight in Tour da Food Maui’s new local
culinary experience. This noodles,
dumplings and dim sum tour starts
at 10 a.m. and includes a sampling
of sweets and savouries from three
of Hawaii’s historic ethnic groups at
the tour’s first meeting place before
going on to one unexpected snack
Go ahead and let the kids sleep in late.
This is “us time”. When the two of you can be one
again. A little before the Room & Car package
turns into “where are we going next Daddy?”
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Exterior of Honua Kai
bedroom suite, offering a savings of
up to 15%.
To take advantage of the Honua
Kai Spring Savings package, travel
must be booked by June 1 for stays
from now until June 7.
For more information visit
honuakai.com.
GRAND WAILEA’S NEW
TEEN SANCTUARY:
THE SPOT
Parents with teens will be pleased
to hear about Grand Wailea’s newest
addition: The Spot. This new haven
for 13 to 17 year olds gives adolescents the chance to get away from
Photo courtesy of Honua Kai
stop. From there, guests choose
from two local favourite restaurants
for lunch. This tour is offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and
lasts two and a half hours. Reservations and pre-payment in full are
required. Visit tourdafoodmaui.com
for further details.
The Westin Kids Club at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa features half
day, full day and evening programs
for kids between the ages of five and
12 years-old. On Sundays, children
can embark on a photo safari and on
Tiki Tuesday kids can make Hawaiian postcards. Evening activities include gecko and toad hunts, indoor
camping and late night games. The
Westin Kids Club is open to resort as
well as non-resort guests. Details on
daily activities and pricing are available at westinmaui.com.
The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas is putting together a special teens and tweens mixer this summer. The evening will be filled with
teen favourites, from a DJ spinning
recent hits to a chance to sample a
variety of mocktails and treats from
Pulehu, an Italian Grill. A pre-party
will also be hosted at Spa Helani, A
Heavenly Spa by Westin. Other mixer activities include a dance contest,
Wii games, balloon sculpture and
more. For dates and further details,
visit westinkaanapali.com.
the folks for a while and enjoy amenities especially for them.
The Spot is the most recent addon to The Rock, Grand Wailea’s miniresort for kids that isn’t so mini at
20,000 square feet. Along with The
Rock’s Camp Grand and the Ohana
Hale area for all ages, The Spot offers teens a paradise within paradise
at Grand Wailea.
Some of the amenities teens
can find at The Spot are a karaoke
lounge, XBOX 30 Kinect, Rock Band
Dance Central and a sports lounge.
The Spot is open from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Another option for teens at Grand
Wailea can be found at Spa Grand,
HONUA KAI’S SPRING
SAVINGS PACKAGE
Honua Kai Resort and Spa is celebrating spring with its Honua Kai
Spring Savings package. With this
package guests will receive a complimentary compact rental car to
explore Maui and resort credits of
up to US$200 to take advantage of
during their stay.
With the Honua Kai Spring Savings package, for every reservation
booked for a minimum of five nights,
guests will receive a $100 resort
credit toward a one-bedroom suite
or a $200 resort credit towards a
two-bedroom suite, as well as a complimentary rental car.
Prices for this package start at
$299 per night for a one-bedroom
suite and $399 per night for a two-
th
7
Heaven
*
your clients receive 2 nights free when they
stay 7 nights and kids eat free!
No Resort Fees
Valid from April 20 thru June 14, 2013 and August 17 thru December 13, 2013
Ask about travel agents rates and our Paradise Plus Program
where professional travel agents can earn free nights.
Toll-free: 800.367.5030
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Local: 808.669.9504
Maui, Hawaii
*Cannot be combined with other specials offers. Valid on new reservations and select
categories only. Other restrictions may apply.
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SPOTLIGHT HAWAII
which boasts its very own Teen Spa
menu. This special menu focuses on
treatments that target adolescent
skin. Signature treatments include
an Acne Facial, designed to clear
excess facial oils and blemishes and
a Mud Body Wrap, which includes a
scrub followed by a full body wrap
of mineral rich Dead Sea Mud. Sun
worshipping teenagers can also try
a Body Bronzing treatment at Spa
Grande, for a golden tan without
the risk of sun damage. A not to
be missed event for teens at Grand
Wailea’s spa is the co-ed Teen Spa
Night, where 13–17 year-olds can
gather in the Terme Wailea Hydrotherapy to relax and learn about spa
etiquette and bathing rituals.
For children of all ages ready to
get wet and wild, Grand Wailea’s new
water ride, The Fishpipe, will have
kids sliding further than the longest
water-slide in the world. Spending
90 seconds in The Fishpipe is like
going down a mile-long water slide
with a top speed of 11 feet per second — and Grand Wailea is the first
resort in the world to have it.
For more information on Grand
Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort,
visit
grandwailea.com.
Agents
can also learn more about selling
Grand Wailea by taking the Grand
Wailea Specialists Program on
Travelweek’s Learning Centre at
travelweeklearningcentre.ca.
WAYS TO SAVE AT NAPILI
KAI BEACH RESORT
It’s Value Season at Napili Kai Beach
Resort and that means special freenight offers for guests of the Maui
resort, nestled into Napili Bay.
From now through to June 14
guests will delight in lower room
rates as well as a sixth and seventh
night free offer. The second slot of
Napili Kai’s Value Season starts August 17 and lasts until Nov. 27.
During these times guests can
take advantage of Napili Kai’s 7th
Heaven program where guests can
earn a sixth night and seventh night
free with a stay of five paid nights at
rack rates in selected room categories. The 7th Heaven program is applicable to guests staying in one of
Napili Kai’s newly renovated Ocean
Front one-bedroom suites, with a
seven night-minimum stay required.
Napili Kai’s fifth night free offer is
available to guests staying four consecutive nights at the resort at rack
rate, in select room categories. A
minimum five-night stay is required.
Another way for families to save
at Napili Kai is with the resort’s Keiki
Eat Free program. From now until
Dec. 13 keiki (children) age 12 and
Book Now & Save! Rates from $169 per night
Above offers are subject to availability and some restrictions may apply.
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under will receive one free entrée
from the children’s menu when accompanied by an adult who purchases an adult entrée.
These offers cannot be combined
with any other free nights, specials,
packages, discounts or group rates.
For more details on the applicable
room categories and terms for these
offers, as well as other seasonal specials, visit napilikai.com.
KAANAPALI BEACH
HOTEL OFFERS A TRUE
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL
EXPERIENCE
Kaanapali Beach Hotel takes cultural
immersion to the next level with its
Ke Kula O Ka Pookela (School of
Excellence). This award-winning
program immerses all of Kaanapali
Beach Hotel’s employees in Hawaiian history and traditions and has
helped to turn the hotel into one of
Maui’s leaders in cultural tourism.
Together with Kaanapali Beach Hotel’s other cultural programs, guests
can look forward to an authentic Hawaiian experience.
Created by Hotel general manager, Mike White, and Dr. George
Kanahele, a leading authority on
Hawaiian culture, the Ke Kula o Ka
Pookela program educates Kaanapali Beach Hotel staff on such topics
as Hawaiian geography, religion, mythology, economics, technology and
native Hawaiian diet.
Thanks to this program cultural
immersion for guests begins the moment they arrive at the hotel, as staff
serenade new arrivals and guests are
greeted by the property’s surroundings — featuring canoes, hales, pahu
drums and taro patches. The hotel
also boasts a staff of full-time Hawaiian cultural advisors, who continually offer their knowledge of Hawaii,
hosting 30 Hawaiian cultural activities with different options each day.
Activities include ukulele lessons,
hula, lei making, Hawaiian language
classes and more. Don’t forget to let
your clients know these offerings are
a complimentary addition to their
stay at Kaanapali Beach Hotel.
For families, Kaanapali Beach
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Lei making, part of Kaanapali Beach Hotel’s cultural program
Resort. From now until Dec. 14 the
property is offering a seventh night
free deal.
Located on a scenic six-mile
stretch of Maalaea Bay — and only
20 minutes from Kahului Airport
— Kealia Beach Resort offers studio, one- and two-bedroom vacation
rentals, fully equipped with electric
kitchens, washer & dryer in units,
cable TV, air conditioning, lanais
(balconies) with ocean views and
WiFi.
The property’s central location
places guests within easy reach of
many of Maui’s recreational facilities
Photo courtesy of Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Hotel offers an eat-free program for
kids under five years old, when accompanied by an adult. Children will
also have an opportunity to immerse
themselves in Hawaiian culture as
well with the hotel’s complimentary
children’s program and free sunset
hula show, open for adults and children alike.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel’s work in
cultural tourism hasn’t gone unnoticed either. The Waiaha Foundation
has recognized Kaanapali Beach Hotel as ‘Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel’,
based on over 100 criteria. And the
Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
presented the He Kuleana Ke Aloha
award to Kaanapali Beach Hotel for
demonstrating an ongoing responsibility, commitment and dedication to
honouring and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture.
Beyond cultural experiences at
the resort, guests will come face-toface with one of Maui’s best beaches
at Kaanapali Beach Hotel, spend
their days lounging by the properties
whale-shaped pool and take relaxation to new heights with spa treatments at the hotel’s salon.
Is golf what your clients are after?
At The Kaanapali Golf Course guests
will find two championship golf
courses designed by Robert Trent
Jones (Royal Kaanapli) and Arthur
Jack Snyder (Kaanapali Kai).
Ladies in search of their next allfemale holiday will be interested in
Kaanapali Beach Hotel’s Girlfriend’s
Getaway. With this package girlfriends spend three nights in courtyard or poolview accommodations,
enjoy a buffet breakfast for two at
the Tiki Terrace and one lunch for
two at Tiki Grill. This package also
includes a daily compact car rental
for shopping trips and sightseeing.
The Girlfriends Getaway package
is priced at US$785 and is valid for
travel from July 1–31, for bookings
made through May 31. Visit kbhmaui
for further details.
and at the village harbour guests can
choose from a plethora of ocean activities, including scuba diving, sport
fishing, snorkeling trips, and whale
watching (December to May).
For shopping, restaurants and
supermarkets, the town of Kihei is
a short drive away, with Wailea not
much further on. In Wailea, travellers will find four championship,
18-hole golf courses and even more
shopping and dining options.
Kealia Beach Resort offers travel agents 10% commission on all
bookings. Visit kealiaresort.com for
more information.
Ku’uipo (Sweetheart) Package
Experience Maui just once, and you’ll
fall in love forever!
For the perfect vacation or honeymoon
getaway at an affordable price, guests
are invited to take advantage of our
Ku’uipo Package.
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MORE SUGAR BEACH
SAVINGS AT KIHEI
BEACH RESORT
The savings continue at Kihei Beach
Resort on historic Sugar Beach. Guests
of this resort can enjoy a seventh night
free until Dec. 14, in one of the property’s one-bedroom or two-bedroom,
oceanfront accommodations.
All units at Kihei Beach Resort
include linens and towels, central air
conditioning, fully equipped kitchens
and wireless Internet access. Guests
will also enjoy views of Maalaea Bay
and the islands of Kahoolawe and
Molokini from their private lanais
(balconies). All of Kihei Beach Resort’s units are oceanfront and boast
their own private balconies.
Other amenities guests of this
property will enjoy include the
oceanside pool, outdoor gas BBQs,
free parking and beach front access.
Kihei Beach Resort offers travel
agents a commission of 10% on all
bookings. For further details visit
kiheibeachresorts.com.
MAKENA BEACH & GOLF
RESORT ADDS VALUE
FOR FAMILIES
Makena Beach & Golf Resort is introducing its Makena Family Value
Pack for summer and fall, bringing
complimentary offerings to families
visiting the resort. Families big and
small booking any room rate and
package at the resort will receive
the family-oriented perks that come
with the value pack.
Included in the Makena Family
Value Pack is a Kids Eat Free program, where children ages five to 12
will receive free daily breakfast buffet at the resort’s Café Kiowai restaurant (with accompanied paying
adult). On top of this families will
also receive $40 worth of ‘Makena
Dollar’ coupons per room, designed
for families to use throughout the
resort, in $5 increments, on children’s menu items at the resort’s
restaurant offerings.
In addition to children’s meals,
Makena Dollars can also be spent on
various goodies, like the Hawaiian favourite, shave ice as well as smoothies,
cake pops, in-room movie nights and a
special gift from the resort’s lobby sundry shop — Makena Mercantile.
Families will also receive a complimentary 4”x6” family photo taken
by a professional Maui photographer
and a chance to experience the top
Zagat-rated attraction on Maui, the
Maui Ocean Center, with complimentary one-time admission tickets
for two adults and two children per
room, per stay.
“At the Makena Beach & Golf Resort our staff ohana (family) looks to
welcome all our guests like they are
members of our own extended family, thus we want to make it easy for
families to build a great vacation at
an even better value,” said Declan
McCarthy, general manager, Makena
Beach & Golf Resort. “So from our
family to yours we invite you to share
in the Aloha at Makena his summer.”
For more information visit
makenaresortmaui.com.
FREE FLIGHTS FROM
KAHALUI TO HANA WITH
TRAVAASA HANA
Guests staying at Travaasa Hana,
Maui for three nights or more will
receive free return flights from Kahului to Hana on Mokulele Airlines.
Guests must book the all-inclusive
Total Travaasa package, for three
nights or more, in any room category, to receive the complimentary
flights. The Total Travaasa package
includes three, chef prepared meals
per day and daily spa treatments at
Travaasa Hana’s award-winning spa.
Airport transfers between Hana Airport and Travaasa Hana are also included in this package.
All-inclusive rates at Travaasa Hana
begin at US$850 per night. Roundtrip
flights from Kahului to Hana are valued at a minimum of $240 per couple.
Travaasa Hana is located on
Maui’s secluded eastern shore, in
the oceanfront community known
as ‘Heavenly Hana’. Travaasa Hana
features 70 cottages and suites, a
wellness spa, locally sourced dining
and extensive programming, which
highlights Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage. For further information visit
travaasa.com/hana.
BOOK NOW, SAVE
LATER AT THE FAIRMONT
KEA LANI, MAUI
With The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s
‘Book Now, Save Later’ package,
guests can save up to 30% on accommodation, for travel between Aug.
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Kealia Resort is located on scenic Maalaea Bay, just 20
minutes from Kahului airport.
Enjoy swimming, windsurfing, whale watching, walking
on the beach or just relaxing.
Studios, 1 & 2 bedroom units. All units feature electric
kitchens, washer & dryer, air conditioning & lanaí’s with
ocean views.
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16 and Dec. 20.
Travellers planning ahead will be
able to take advantage of reduced
rates on one-bedroom suites and
two- and three-bedroom villas, when
booking now for stays between Aug.
16 and Dec. 20. Rates start at $377
per night, are based on double occupancy and do not include taxes.
For further details on The
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, visit
Fairmont.com/kealani.
FAMILIES CAN SPLASH
INTO SUMMER ON
MAUI WITH ASTON
HOTELS & RESORTS
With 65 years of experience serving
families, Aston Hotels & Resorts has
built a reputation for understanding
the art of family travel. Aston’s Maui
properties are award winning, offering seclusion and added amenities
and all in close proximity to championship golf courses, fine shops and
sought-after restaurants.
Guests can take a stroll to farmer’s markets for fresh fruit and coffee in the morning, enjoy landscaped
gardens and oceanfront views. Full
kitchens add convenience and value
to spacious family-friendly rooms —
and Aston properties offer plenty of
selection and genuine aloha.
With Aston’s ‘Splash into Summer’ program, nightly rates on Maui
start at $99 (rates vary per property)
with sizzling summer deals available
through July 31 for travel from June
9 to Aug. 25.
At the Aston at the Maui Banyan,
guests will never run out of things to
do. Activities at the resort include
swimming, snorkeling and sailing at
Kamaole II or other nearby beaches,
visiting the many shops and restaurants located within walking distance, golfing at any of the three local championship golf courses and
exploring the Wailea Resort area —
just a short drive away. Rates start at
$139 per night.
At Aston Kaanapali Shores, guests
will find two pools, one oceanfront
and the other a garden pool, ideal
for kids to splash and play. Travellers can also take advantage of many
other amenities, including lighted
tennis/shuffleboard courts, a fitness
and massage centre, jet spas and
complimentary scuba lessons. Rates
for this property start at $219.
The Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
is set on 11 acres of tropical gardens on one of the finest stretches of
Kaanapali Beach. Ideal for families,
this condominium resort will place
guests at the heart of one of the
most exciting vacation spots in West
Maui. Rates start at $219.
Aston Hotels & Resorts familyfriendly amenities include Aston’s
‘Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free’ program, where all kids 17 years old and
younger stay free with their parents.
Guests staying at any Aston property
on Maui can take advantage of Camp
Kaanapali, hosted at Aston Kaanapali
Shores. Camp Kaanapali provides a
variety of Hawaiian cultural and educational activities, and is open to children five to 12 years old.
All Hawaii guests are also treated
to Aston’s free Aloha Book at checkin, packed with discounts for family attractions, adventures, shopping
experiences and dining valued at
over $2,500. For more information
visit Astonhotels.com.
SUNSPOTS HOLIDAYS
FEATURES HAWAII AT
ITS BEST
Agents looking for a vast array of options for their clients to choose from
for their next Hawaiian vacation can
turn to Sunspots Holidays. The tour
operator offers an endless supply of
Hawaiian vacation selections sure to
meet clients’ individual needs.
Travellers can fly to Maui and
stay seven nights at the threestar Aston at the Maui Banyan for
$1,600 per person. This rate includes airfare to Maui, seven nights
accommodation at the Aston at the
Maui Banyan, all taxes and is based
on double occupancy.
Sunspots Holidays’ vacation
packages are always made to order, so clients can decide on a getaway that fits their exact needs.
With so many islands to discover
in Hawaii, Sunspots Holidays also
offers fights between islands with
Hawaii’s largest island carrier, Hawaiian Airlines. And for net fares
and commissions on airfare from
your starting destination to Hawaii,
Sunspots works with major airlines
flying to the islands — such as
American Airlines, Delta, WestJet
and United Airlines.
For accommodation, clients can
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Beautiful Beachfront Condos just 20 minutes from
Kahului Airport.
1 & 2 bedroom condos. All condos oceanfront with
beach-front access. Central A/C in every unit, cable TV
& Internet access.
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choose from basic budget to mountain retreats, beachfront resorts to
city-side hotels. In the luxury category, Sunspots Holidays also offers
luxury private villas on the Hawaiian Islands. Luxury properties can
be found beachfront or hillside and
feature a range of top-notch amenities, such as private pools, hot
tubs, recreation centres, gourmet
kitchens, game rooms and private
staff.
Looking for group rates? Ask the
Sunspots Holidays team about rates
for charities, missionary groups and
other special events.
Visit sunspotsholidays.com for
more information.
HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI
BEACH RESORT’S NA
HO‘OLA SPA CELEBRATES
13 YEARS
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort’s Na Ho‘ola Spa is celebrating
its 13th anniversary with a 20%
discount on a special Kukui Escape
treatment package. This 100-minute
experience includes a Lomi Lomi
Massage and Lomi Lomi Facial and
is priced at $236.
“While there are many spas in
Waikiki that offer Hawaiian-themed
treatments, Na Ho‘ola Spa sets the
standard by diligently striving to remain true to Hawaiian traditions,”
said Yoshimi Anderson, new spa director at Na Ho‘ola Spa.
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach
Resort announced Anderson’s arrival as new spa director late last
month. Anderson brings over 12
years of spa and hospitality experience to Waikiki’s premiere resort
spa, located on property at the Hyatt
Regency Waikiki.
Na Ho‘ola Spa offers two storeys
of deluxe facilities that include a
dry sauna, steam showers, relaxation room, fitness centre as well
as a wide-range of treatments including facials, massage and body
scrubs.
For more information about the
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
and its spa visit Waikiki.hyatt.com.
NEW OPEN-AIR DOUBLE
DECKER TOURS
WITH GRAY LINE
HAWAII/POLYNESIAN
ADVENTURE TOURS
Gray Line Hawaii/Polynesian Adventure Tours, Hawaii’s largest tour
company, has announced three
new Oahu tours on its fleet of seven
open-air, double-decker tour buses,
beginning May 10. The tour operator has also announced it will phase
out its existing AlohaBus tours as it
transitions the current buses to Gray
Line Hawaii branded double-decker
tour buses.
“The new tours on our open-air
double-decker buses will better enhance the island tour experience for
the hundreds of thousands of customers and visitors to Hawaii that
we serve every year,” said Brandon
Briggs, managing director, Gray Line
Hawaii/Polynesian Adventure Tours.
“Visitors to our islands want to see
more of what we have to offer, and
these three new tours will take them
to many of Oahu’s most treasured
landmarks and historic places.”
Holders of current AlohaBus
passes will be able to use them for
Gray Line Hawaii double-decker bus
tours until Dec. 31. All reservations
booked on AlohaBus prior to April 26
can be exchanged for the new Gray
Line Hawaii double-decker tours or
refunded in full.
On the new South Shore Sea
Cliffs Adventure Tour, travellers will
come face-to-face with spectacular
views along the sea cliffs and coastline of Oahu — from Hanauma Bay
and Sandy Beach to Makapuu. On
clear days, the islands of Molokai,
Lanai and even Maui are visible atop
the double-decker buses. Leaving
from Waikiki at 10:30 a.m. daily, this
tour takes riders past the historic
Diamond Head Crater, through Kahala and out to Hanauma Bay with
a lunch stop at Sea Life Park before
returning back to Waikiki. An upgraded package is also available for
visitors who want to pet, feed and
experience the dolphins up close at
Sea Life Park.
With the Downtown Honolulu
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Photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson
The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) takes place Sept. 1–9
& Shopping Tour, guests can visit
popular historic visitor attractions
and restaurants as well as enjoy easy
access to some of the best shopping
locations outside of Waikiki. Tour
buses leave Waikiki daily at 8:30 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m. and offer drop-offs
near Kapiolani Boulevard and Keeaumoku Street for shopping at Ala Moana Center, Walmart, Ross and Don
Quijote. Next stop is at Ward Entertainment Center and Ward Gateway
Center, before heading past Thomas
Square Park, the Hawaii State Capitol building and Washington Place.
The tour then ventures into Downtown Honolulu for guests wanting to
explore the many shops, restaurants
and art galleries in the trendy Arts
District and Chinatown. The last
stop features Iolani Palace, Mission
House Museum, Honolulu Hale and
the King Kamehameha Statue.
The Pearl Harbor and Honolulu
City Highlights Tour allows guests
to experience Pearl Harbor and the
Punchbowl Cemetery in a whole
new way. As the most popular visitor attraction on Oahu, many guests
have visited the historic national
park many times, but this will be the
first time the tour is available on an
open-air double decker bus. From
Waikiki, the tour will head along Ala
Moana Boulevard and the waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace,
venture through Downtown Honolulu, driving past Iolani Palace and
the King Kamehameha Statue, and
then heading up and into Punchbowl
Crater. Guests will then enjoy open-
air views of Punchbowl and Waikiki
before continuing on to Pearl Harbor
National Historic Parks and the Arizona Memorial. For further details
visit polyad.com.
THIRD ANNUAL HAWAII
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
KICKS OFF THIS FALL
Serious foodies looking to combine
their love for the culinary arts with a
Hawaiian vacation will find the perfect opportunity with Hawaii’s third
annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
(HFWF). Taking place Sept. 1–9,
this festival will feature top-notch
food and wine experiences and more
than 70 big-name chefs from around
the world using fresh island ingredients to prepare gourmet delights.
With five signature evening
events and educational daytime experiences on both Oahu and Maui,
HFWF will come to life with a ‘who’s
who’ of internationally acclaimed
master chefs, four master sommeliers, five mixologists and more than
10 top-tier winemakers from Hawaii,
mainland U.S., Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines and Australia.
New chefs this year will include
Grant Achatz of Alinea (Chicago),
Art Smith of Table fifty-two (Chicago), Chris Cosentino of Incanto (San
Francisco), Ricardo Zarate of MoChica (Los Angeles) and many more.
Founded in 2011 and co-chaired
by Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong,
two of Hawaii’s own James Beard
award-winning chefs, the festival
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has grown to achieve sold-out attendance at each event. Building on this
success, HFWF has added a signature event on Maui that will enhance
the festival’s overall experience.
“In partnership with the tourism
industry, we created this festival to
give travellers to Hawaii and residents alike an exciting and educational food festival featuring great
chefs, winemakers and event experiences that really capture the essence
of the islands,” said Roy Yamaguchi,
co-chair, HFWF. “Our participants
are required to use local ingredients
found here in the Hawaiian Islands
in the creation of their dishes. It’s a
key element that sets our event apart
from others across the country.”
Each participant will showcase
their culinary talents using locally
sourced Hawaiian produce, seafood, beef and poultry and offer
innovative dishes inspired by the
diverse culinary and cultural traditions of Hawaii.
Returning chefs include ‘Iron Chef’
Masaharu Morimoto of Morimoto
Waikiki (Honolulu), Noby Matsuhisa
of Nobu Waikiki (Honolulu), Ming
Tsai of Blue Ginger (Wellesley, Mass.),
Charles Phan of The Slanted Door
(San Francisco) and many more.
This year’s festival will also feature
an impressive lineup of wine seminars
featuring some of California’s top producers. In addition to wine tastings,
there will be daytime and evening
events that include cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind excursions
and exclusive dining opportunities on
Maui at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort &
Spa and excursions and exclusive dining opportunities on Maui at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and on Oahu
at The Modern Honolulu, Halekulani,
Ko Olina Resort with Aulani, A Disney
Resort & Spa and JW Marriott Ihilani
Resort & Spa, Hawaii Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and Heeia Ahupuaa.
“The festival gives guest chefs,
visitors and residents a unique opportunity to connect through food
and culture,” added Alan Wong, cochair of HFWF and chef/owner of
Alan Wong Restaurants. “In addition
to showcasing our evolving culinary
scene, together we are planting the
seed for future generations of Hawaii farmers and chefs.”
Highlights of this year’s events include Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
Presents: Malama Maui, taking place
Sept. 1 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort
& Spa. This evening event set under
the stars along Maui’s Kaanapali Beach
will offer a culinary tour to guests
highlighting Maui grown products.
Tickets are priced at $250 per person.
On Sept. 5 Hawaiian Airlines will
present Under the Modern Moon:
Morimoto & Friends at The Modern Honolulu. Building on Hawaii’s
unique East Meets West location,
guests will savour provocative dishes prepared by 15 esteemed national and international chefs from
Asia and the Pacific. Tickets for this
event are priced at $200 per person.
For
more
information
on
these events and more at the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival visit
HawaiiFoodandWineFestival.com.
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SPOTLIGHT BRITAIN & EUROPE
Muckross House in Killarney National Park, Ireland
Blooming good getaways with Collette
Vacations’ RHS garden tours line-up
by Kathryn Folliott
With ‘The Beauty of Britain’, a new
tour from Collette and the UK’s Royal
Horticultural Society, agents can let
their clients’ interest in visiting some
of world’s most unprecedented gardens blossom.
The Beauty of Britain is a nine-day
itinerary starting from $2,449 per person, double occupancy, land only with
departures May 2013 — April 2014.
Stops include the famed Cambridge
Botanic Garden, legendary Sherwood
Forest, Castle Howard for a private
tour (before it opens to the public) and
RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Scotland,
complete with an exclusive workshop
on garden design. Participants also
join a local expert on a guided tour of
the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
On the Emerald Isle, clients can take
a cultural journey with ‘Countryside
of the Emerald Isle’, part of the small
group touring brand Explorations.
This 11-day tour starts from $2,559
and includes two relaxing nights in
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the traditional small Irish town of
Kenmare, visits to Bunratty Folk Park
and Castle, a scenic cruise along the
River Lee between Cobh and Cork, a
country farmhouse stay in Kilkenny,
two nights in Dublin and sightseeing
along the picturesque roads of Killarney National Park as well as along the
spectacular Ring of Kerry. Departures
run through April 2014. Throughout May, travellers can save
up to $250 per person on Collette
Vacations’ Britain tours. The offer is
valid for new retail air inclusive bookings with deposit made during May
for travel May 1, 2013 through April
30, 2014. Agents can reference promo
code VL00-AX1-918.
Rail pass deal for
younger clients
travelling with ACV
Younger clients can explore Europe
with a Youth Rail Pass, and save
some money to boot, with Air Canada Vacations.
Clients who book a flight and a
youth rail pass in Europe by May 30
will save $25 on the rail pass, for travel
completed by Sept. 30. The deal applies
to new bookings only and is valid on
passes of 10 days or more (consecutive
and flexi passes) and for youth aged 12
to 25. Date of birth must be provided
at time of booking.
Travellers can select from a variety
of passes such as the Eurail Global
Pass, Eurail Italy Pass, Eurail France —
Spain Pass, Eurail France — Italy Pass
and the Eurail France — Switzerland
Pass. See aircanadavacations.com.
Adventure Center,
Intrepid Travel sell
both the must-sees
and the rarely-seens
When it comes to small group travel,
no one has better selection and value
than Adventure Center, and Europe is
no exception, says Adventure Center’s
president and CEO Steven Larkin.
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“Whether your client is looking for
the ‘classic’ Europe such as the Colosseum or the Eiffel Tower, of course we
can help — and we really shine for the
client who’s looking for something a
little off the beaten path,” he says.
One company that Adventure
Center reps which has a huge array
of itineraries in Europe is Intrepid
Travel. “With a choice of 86 tours,
there really is something for everyone,” says Larkin.
Destinations include must-sees as
well as rarely-seens, with itineraries
to Eastern Europe (Albania, Bulgaria,
Georgia, Serbia and more) as well as
the Baltic (Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia). “These can be tricky for agents to
sell with confidence as they are relative newcomers to tourism,” Larkin
points out, “And we’re really happy to
walk you through the entire selection
and booking process.”
Find out more about Europe with
Sharing Asia Overland. Differently.
SM
adventure. your way.
Intrepid Travel at adventurecenter.com
or call 1-888-456-3522.
Go off the beaten
path in Iceland with
ATOURZ’s self-drive
There are few places on earth more
visually dramatic and beautiful than
Iceland, home to ice-capped mountains, steaming hot springs, geysers,
glaciers and lagoons.
These rugged landscapes may be
somewhat daunting to first-time visitors, but with ATOURZ guiding the
way travellers will be navigating the
terrain with ease in no time.
The eight-day ‘Iceland Express’ selfdrive tour is the perfect introduction
to this small yet wonderfully diverse
country. Travellers will cover a great
deal of land in a short period of time,
giving them the luxury to explore on
their own and at their own pace.
Priced at $1,629 per person, double
occupancy, the tour includes a six-day
rental car, seven nights accommodation with breakfast in farmhouses,
guesthouses and hotels, detailed road
map and road book, and 24-hour
emergency phone assistance (available
May to September).
Major highlights of the tour include
Thingvellir National Park, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir
hot spring area, Skaftafell National
Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and
the charming harbour town of Höfn,
known as the lobster capital of northern Europe.
Travellers will also drive along the
rugged coastline of the East Fjords
and have the option to take a boat tour
to Papey Island, home to thousands
of puffins, or visit Petra’s famous collection of local stones and minerals at
Stöovarfjörour.
Other highlights include visits to
the magnificent horseshoe-shaped
canyon of Ásbyrgi, the mystical volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, and
the sulfurous slopes of the Námaskaro
and Krafla volcanic area.
And to mark the end of the trip,
travellers have the option to visit the
old farmstead at Glaumbaer, a perfect
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Tradition, Beauty and Adventure…
THIS MUST BE IRELAND
With a small group of travellers, venture off the beaten path to find a whole new Ireland, full of ancient castles and charming
villages. Spend two incredible nights experiencing the beauty of historic Dublin. Step into the local culture as you stay in a country
farmhouse B&B. Raise a glass in Ireland’s local pubs and experience the great restaurants of Kinsale on this unforgettable journey.
Countryside of the Emerald Isle
A cultural journey through Ireland
11 Days t 14 Meals – Departing date: 10/19/13
$2659*
Highlights: Dublin, Distillery Tour, Kinsale, Cobh Heritage Centre,
Harbour Cruise, West Cork, Bantry House, Kenmare, Ring of Kerry,
Farmhouse Stay, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Traditional Irish Night
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example of old Icelandic architecture.
“With its multitude of natural wonders, Iceland is one of the most adventurous destinations in the world
to visit,” said Elena Prountzopoulos,
Head of Tour Operations, ATOURZ.
“So it’s only natural that travellers
would want to be a bit more adventurous while seeing the sights. Our selfdrive tour is the perfect solution — it
allows them to venture off the beaten
path yet still gives them the peace of
mind of knowing we’re always on
hand to assist in any way.”
For more information about the
‘Iceland Express’ or to make reservations call 1-877-728-6870 (in
Toronto, 416-485-6375) or e-mail
res@atourz.ca. ATOURZ is the tours
division of Airliners. ATOURZ’s packages are commissionable and offer
an added cash bonus to the booking
agent for every booking made.
Scenic Sorrento and
the Amalfi Coast
always a winner with
Gateways International
Gateways International’s Sorrento &
the Amalfi Coast is one of the company’s most popular itineraries, and with
good reason, says Talia May, Director,
Marketing & Operations. “It is both
affordable and a great balance of touring, history and relaxation.”
Your #1 choice to:
Prices for the eight-day getaway
start at $2,218 per person, double occupancy for travel through May 30,
with other dates available upon request. The trip starts with an arrival
in Naples, then heads to Sorrento via
private transfer for a seven night stay
at the Imperial Hotel Tramontano.
Excursions include a full-day drive
to Positano, tours of Pompeii and
Herculaneum and a water transfer
to Anacapri. There are also two days
at leisure and a visit to a farmhouse
in Paestum “to taste the best mozzarella in the world”, says May. See
gateways-international.com.
Clients can treat
mom like a queen with
Insight Vacations’
Britain and Ireland Trips
Mother’s Day is May 12 but with Insight Vacations the celebrations last
all month long. The company is offering savings of $200 per couple on
air to Europe, Britain and the Eastern
Med when land and air is booked with
Insight during the month of May, for
travel by Oct. 31.
“Mother’s Day is a wonderful excuse
for anyone to show that special woman in their life how much she is truly
appreciated, and what better way to do
that than by taking her on a journey of
a lifetime?” says Cris David, President
Car Rentals
of Insight Vacations Canada.
“Each itinerary offers so many utterly spectacular moments and with
this being the year of Ireland’s The
Gathering and Edinburgh’s famed
Military Tattoo approaching, there
really isn’t a better time to visit these
destinations, plus for just one more
week, travellers can take advantage of
5% saving on 2013 Europe and Britain
summer itineraries.”
One of the highlights of Insight’s
nine-day Irish Elegance is a two and
a half hour journey along the wooded paths and lakeshore trails through
the Ring of Kerry, led by an expert
guide. Guests will also join their
captain, a local historian, on an exclusive cruise upon the serene waters
of Lough Corrib, with views of the
Connemara Mountains. And a special Highlight Celebration Dinner
takes guests to the pristine grounds
of lavish Ashford Castle.
Meanwhile, Insight’s 15-day Elegance of Great Britain showcases
Britain’s spring in all its glory, from
the lovely gardens and drawbridge
at Hever Castle, where Henry VIII
courted Anne Boleyn, to Edinburgh’s
Botanical Gardens, a haven of peace
with good views of the castle and Arthurs Seat, to Sudeley Castle’s unique
gardens which are amongst the finest
in England.
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modern and traditional hotels, from
the contemporary Botley Park to the
historic grand Victorian Marriott Hollins Hall, set in 200 acres of Brontë
Country and the exceptional Old England in Windemere.
For clients with a bit more time, the
22-day Romantic Britain and Ireland
offers a wealth of history, dramatic
scenery and sacred sites, with visits to
20 cities including London, Stratford,
Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Belfast,
Dublin, Galway, Waterford, Bath, and
Stonehenge. Those travelling in August will have the opportunity to join
the prestigious Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Insight’s May promotion is valid on
all 2013 itineraries (not including pre/
post hotel accommodation and trip
extensions) to Europe, Britain and/
or the Eastern Mediterranean gateways for travel through the end of
October. Land & Air must be booked
with Insight and a deposit of $200 per
person is required at time of booking.
Full payment for air is due by May
31 (promo code API100AIR8). See
insightvacations.com.
Luxurious long-stays
now available at
The Apartments by
The Sloane Club
The Apartments by The Sloane Club
has opened in one of London’s most
coveted neighborhoods, offering highend long-stay travellers the services of
an exclusive hotel and the space and
privacy of a luxury residence.
Designed as a ‘home-away-fromhome’ for stays of seven nights or
longer, the 18 new luxury, serviced
apartments are located on the quiet
residential road of Sloane Gardens
across two of its beautiful late nineteenth century red brick and stucco
buildings. Studio, one- and two-bedroom accommodation is available
and amenities include Nespresso machines and L’Occitane toiletries, Siberian goose down duvets and pillows,
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car transfers, restaurant bookings and
theatre tickets. Meals are available to
order from The Sloane Club, and The
Club Chefs are also available for private hire to prepare dinners in the designer kitchens of The Apartments.
Rates start from £220 per night (excluding VAT) with a minimum seven
night stay. All rates are commissionable at 10%.
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UIA launches flights
to Rostov-on-Don
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)
recently launched direct scheduled
service between the capital of Ukraine
and Rostov-on-Don.
The new direct scheduled flights
from Kiev — Rostov-on-Don —
Kiev are operating five times a week
on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays from Kiev to
Rostov-on-Don, and on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays on the reverse route. See
flyUIA.com.
Globus adds another
Great Canadian War
Memorial departure
Thanks to strong sales Globus has added a fourth departure of its Great Canadian War Memorial Tour of Europe.
This additional tour departs Paris
Oct. 1 and wraps up in London on
Oct. 11.
These tours are perfect for history
buffs as well as veterans’ families, and
are promoted as ‘designed by Canadians, for Canadians’ to pay tribute to all
who have served our country in the
Great War and World War II.
The 11-day tour, to England and
France, takes in many museums, memorials and special sites that com-
memorate Canadians’ war contributions, including the impressive and
inspiring Canadian Memorial at Vimy
Ridge and the Canadian Cemeteries in Reviers and Dieppe, as well as
the Newfoundland Memorial Park at
Beaumont Hamel.
Other destinations include the
Landing Beaches of Normandy, the
Juno Beach Memorial Centre, Amiens
and Ypres in Belgium.
The group crosses the Channel by
ferry and in London takes in the Imperial War Museum, the Canadian
Memorial in Green Park and the Cabinet War Rooms.
“This is the fifth year we have offered
this tour, in response to our clients’ requests to experience first-hand some of
the sites where Canadians gave so much
to change world history,” says Stéphanie
Bishop, managing director in Canada
for the Globus family of brands.
“We’ve found it appeals not only to
history buffs but also to Canadians
who grew up hearing tales of war from
their parents and grandparents.” Over
one million Canadians served with the
British Forces in World War II alone.
The tour includes first class accommodation and transportation in
air-conditioned motorcoaches, daily
breakfasts and five dinners as well as
all admission fees and the services of
an expert tour director.
The price is $2,899 per person, ex-
cluding airfare, and anyone who has
travelled with Globus or its sister companies Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon
Waterways is eligible for a 5% discount.
For more information see
agentlingo.ca.
Club Med Belek
opens in Turkey
The new Club Med Belek is a new resort in Turkey, about 45 minutes away
from Antalya International Airport
with an exceptional location in a preserved natural area.
After Bodrum Palmiye, Palmiye and
Kemer, Belek is the fourth Club Med
resort in Turkey and offers exclusive
high-end services. The resort is unique
among the other Turkish destinations
with complete childcare programs for
children from four months to 18 years
old, the only Turkish resort with a golf
offer, opened all year round with enjoyable temperatures in every season,
a comprehensive Club Med Business
offer, and an exceptional 2.5 kilometre
sand beach.
The resort has 433 rooms, from Club
Rooms to sea view suites, some of them
equipped with a hammam. The resort
also features 16 luxury villas, each composed of two spacious rooms and two
private pools. These unique villas are
close to the Lykia Links Golf and come
with the personalized services of a butler. See clubmedagents.ca.
UIA — your gateway to Russia
UIA North America: 1-800-876-0114 www.flyuia.com
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SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS TRAVEL
Clients can take advantage of Plus fare
seats with WestJet
by Kathryn Folliott
With affordable fares, a comprehensive and reliable schedule, a modern
fleet of aircraft (average age six to
seven years), and enhanced amenities,
WestJet “knows what providing great
value is all about.”
The airline’s new products, relevant
for both business and leisure guests,
include the full reconfiguration of all
of its 737 aircraft.
Clients can now enjoy four extra
inches of legroom when selecting
a seat in the first three rows. These
rows, as well as the exit rows, will be
offered as Plus fare seats to guests
who opt to purchase a Plus fare bundle with WestJet.
Guests sitting in Plus fare seats
will also get advanced boarding,
first access to overhead bin space
and extra legroom.
Plus fare complimentary seat selection is available at time of booking and during check-in (based on
availability).
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As Plus fare seats are not automatically assigned to those who book a
Plus fare bundle, it is encouraged to
secure your clients a Plus fare seat at
the time of booking.
WestJet will also be making the
seats in the first three rows, as well as
the exit rows, available to guests who
purchase Econo or Flex bundles when
available during their 24-hour checkin period for an additional $45 per
segment plus applicable taxes.
Designed to provide flexibility to
each guest, this option is offered for
guests who prefer the comfort of extra legroom, but don’t require the additional flexibility that comes with the
Plus fare bundle.
WestJet’s airport kiosks will be updated so guests will have the option to
select a Plus fare seat if available when
they check in at the airport, online or
with a CSA.
WestJet will continue to add features to the fare bundles product so be
sure to stay tuned for future updates.
Historic Auberge
Saint-Antoine
introduces exclusive
use of event space at
Le Quai du Cap Blanc
Auberge Saint-Antoine in Quebec
City now offers new event space at
Le Quai du Cap Blanc on Samuel de
Champlain Promenade, a short distance from the hotel.
The hotel will have exclusive use of
this banquet lounge, which can accommodate up to 300 guests with
food preparation overseen by chef Julien Dumas from the hotel’s renowned
Panache restaurant. Like the hotel, the
space offers beautiful views of the St.
Lawrence River.
The Auberge Saint-Antoine is already
known for its other meeting facilities in
the hotel, from the private restaurant
and bar to the hotel’s very own screening room. The hotel will also take care
of every last detail, from arranging the
facilities to the meals, transportation,
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entertainment, décor, flowers and more.
For more information e-mail
vgosselin@saint-antoine.com.
JW Marriott Desert
Springs renovation
includes new
meeting spaces
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort &
Spa has unveiled The Pavilion and The
Grove, two flexible multi-use sites offering over 30,000 square feet of new
meeting and event space. Altogether the California property now offers 240,000 square feet of
function space including ballrooms,
executive boardrooms and suites and
pre-function venues. The Pavilion, a new 13,000 square
foot indoor event space, includes a
glass wall providing breathtaking
views of the San Jacinto Mountains. The all-white design provides the
perfect backdrop for custom decor,
accommodating up to 1,200 guests indoor reception-style, and up to 2,000
guests for an indoor/outdoor event. The Pavilion’s spacious 4,000 square
foot outdoor patio includes dramatic
lighting for evening events and a backdrop of lush landscaping.
Located adjacent to the Pavilion,
The Grove offers an additional 12,000
square feet of outdoor space ideal for
daytime receptions or events under
the stars. Stand-out design features include a cascading waterfall and yearround greenscape.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort
& Spa recently underwent a US$30
million dollar renovation, completed this summer, in celebration
of the resort’s silver anniversary. See
desertspringsresort.com.
Westin launches
‘Tangent’ workspace
concept to properties
worldwide
Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced the beginning of the global
roll-out of its new Tangent concept to
more than 40 hotels around the world,
offering business travellers a “highly
functional, technology driven flexible
space”, says the brand.
The Tangent model has received
“rave reviews and high usage” from
both guests and neighbouring businesses in pilot hotel locations. Tangent is currently available at The Westin Boston Waterfront, The Westin
Arlington Gateway Hotel and recently
made its debut at The Westin Grand
Munich. The offering will continue to
roll out to more than 40 hotels worldwide this year including The Westin
Resort Nusa Dua, Bali and The Westin
Copley Place, Boston.
“In our efforts to meet the needs
of today’s mobile traveller, we are
changing the way we do business to
better customize the guest experience. While a hotel room or lobby is
a place where you can do work, Tangent was specifically designed as a
smart room and personalized work
space that enhances productivity and
can be booked on demand,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader for
Westin Hotels. In the U.S., 75% of the workforce
is mobile and by the end of this year
one-third of the global workforce will
follow suit, says the company.
The Tangent workspace is ideal for
small impromptu meetings and can be
booked by the hour, at a moment’s notice. Signature new workspace features
include:
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hold calls and teleconferences.
For more information
westin.com/tangent. see
Starwood Hotels
targets group
business with
rich new offer
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has launched a new global
offer aimed at attracting even more
group business, with more bonus
Starpoints than ever before and a new
way to earn night credits towards elite
(Gold/Platinum) status with Starwood Preferred Guest and Starwood
Preferred Planner.
To take advantage of the offer,
meetings must be booked now and
held by the end of December 2013.
The promotion includes a generous
Starpoints signing bonus and a rebate on master billed rooms. Additional benefit from a list of choices
include accelerated complimentary
rooms or accelerated room upgrades.
“We invite meeting planners to
look to Starwood for world-class
meetings tailored to their specific
needs,” said Christie Hicks, Senior
Vice President, Starwood Sales Organization. “With this offer, there
is no better time to book. The rich
array of Starwood value add-ons
plus the chance for SPG and SPP
members to earn credits towards
elite status make this a particularly
rewarding promotion.”
As part of the offer, group room
nights will qualify SPG and SPP members to earn credits towards elite Gold
or Platinum status at a rate of one Elite
Qualifying Night for every 10 group
rooms consumed.
This room-night earning mechanism can be combined with room
nights earned through SPG qualifying
stays, which allows a combination of
leisure, business and group bookings
to work in the customers’ favour.
Elite members will also earn 50%
more Starpoints for every meeting
booked and consumed during the
promotion period. Terms, details and
conditions for this global offer are
available at starwoodmeetings.com.
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LEARNING CENTRE
Sandals Resorts Module Four: Island Routes Excursions
This module is the 4th of 6 modules in the Sandals Online Learning
Series. Titled “Island Routes Excursions”, this program is where agents
will learn all about how to sell Island Routes Tours excursions. Complete
this program to become eligible for a draw for a $250 gift basket.
Complete all 6 modules and become eligible for the grand prize draw of a
4 night trip at a Sandals Resort of choice — Land Only
Myrtle Beach Area — MBA Specialist Program
To help celebrate their 75th Anniversary, the Myrtle Beach are announced
their new online learning workshop called — MBA Specialist Program.
Designed to educate the Canadian travel trade on the comprehensive
product offering available in the Myrtle Beach area. By completing
this workshop agents will become eligible to win the grand prize which
includes a 5 day/4 night trip for two with air.
Iberostar Specialist Program — Dominican Republic
Complete for your chance to win an all-inclusive, 7-night trip for two
to IBEROSTAR Costa Dorado in Puerto Plata (Land Only). Learn about
IBEROSTAR’s exciting properties in Dominican Republic, including the
IBEROSTAR Bávaro Golf & Spa complex in Punta Cana. This IBEROSTAR
Specialist program offers travel agents a no-cost opportunity to build you
knowledge, gain exclusive insight and improve your bottom line.
Sandals Resorts Module Five: Selling Sandals
This module is the 5th of 6 modules in the Sandals Online Learning
Series and is designed to agents about all the tools that Sandals provides.
How to use them, where to find them, and which are beneficial to you.
Complete this program to be eligible for a draw for a $250 gift basket.
Complete all 6 modules and to be eligible for the grand prize draw of a 4
night trip at a Sandals Resort of choice — Land Only
Visit travelweeklearningcentre.ca to sign up!
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The cost is $1,790 including eight
nights accommodation, airport transfers, tours, daily breakfast, six lunches
and six dinners. Airfare is extra.
There is also a ‘Kegs & Kathedrals’
Oktoberfest Germany Tour, hosted by
Oliver Dawson, a multilingual beer &
travel aficionado and the creator and
host of the Beer Lovers’ Tour Co.
Departing Sept. 28 and costing
$2,950, this tour includes eight nights
accommodation, daily breakfast, five
meals, Oktoberfest, sightseeing, entrance fees, transportation as per itinerary and round trip airport transfers.
Beginning in Munich, the tour visits
Bamberg (home of smoke beer), Heidelberg, Trier and Cologne.
For more information, call 1-866341-1777, visit meritvacations.com or
e-mail Georgia.kourakos@merit.ca.
Global Travel
Acquisitions launches
new support services
for travel agencies
TORONTO — Global Travel Acquisitions (GTA) is expanding the services
it offers to the travel industry. Operating since 2008 GTA has successfully
facilitated numerous acquisitions and
mergers on behalf of both sellers and
buyers.
While the company will continue
to facilitate and play an advisory role
on mergers and acquisitions the exGTA President John Kennedy
panded support services will include
advisory, consulting and management
support that will focus on sales, marketing, operations, finance and technology. GTA said it is now positioned
to advise and provide support with the
challenges travel agencies deal with on
a regular basis such as business development, customer loyalty, financial
management, marketing, staff performance, strategic planning and overall
business performance improvement.
“We are very pleased with our performance to date in assisting agencies through the process of selling
or merging however we have come
across too many companies who although they have made the decision
to sell or merge are simply not attractive due to negative operational, financial and sales performance,” said Larry
Finn, CEO of GTA.
“We are confident that the experience, expertise and skill set we offer
will help travel agencies identify their
strengths and weaknesses, adapt to
the changing industry and improve
their market performance and bottom
line results. This in turn will make the
company more attractive and valuable to potential buyers when the time
comes to sell,” added GTA President
John Kennedy.
Kennedy continued, “Our observation is that over the last few years,
companies in the mid-size range have
either grown into significantly larger
entities or have had their revenue
volumes shrink to the point where
maintaining profitability has become
a major issue. Our expanded services
are designed to help companies that
are struggling to get back to profitability. Often when a new set of eyes are
viewing and analyzing a company’s
performance, weaknesses can be identified quickly and a corrective course
of action can be implemented before
it’s too late.
“We recognize that many small and
mid-size companies are struggling
and it is our hope that through our
expanded services we can help companies turn things around.
“Our goal is to utilize our experience and expertise to provide support and direction to assist owners in
developing short and long term goals
and execute strategies and initiatives
to be more successful, profitable and
ultimately more valuable”.
For further information, contact
GTA at 416-231-1220 or info@global
travelinc.ca.
More than 8,000
agents have
completed Jamaica
specialist program
by Michael McCreesh
MONTEGO BAY — Seen as the largest travel trade event in Jamaica, JAPEX ’13 kicked off last week at the new
Montego Bay Convention Centre.
During Monday’s media breakfast,
minister of tourism, Dr. Wykeham
McNeil, director of the Jamaican
Tourist Board John Lynch and president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Evelyn Smith, spoke
about initiatives currently underway
and those planned for the near future.
There were strong messages from
all speakers on the importance of the
travel trade community. “You may be
aware, but it is worth repeating that
our travel agent community continues
to play a major role in selling the destination, and is integral to our marketing efforts,” said Lynch. He went on to
discuss the role agents play and how
Jamaica is actively investing in programs and tools to help travel agents
more effectively present Jamaica to
their clients.
Launched in February 2012, the Jamaican Travel Specialist – A One-Love
Rewards Program, has seen over 8,000
agents complete the program worldwide. To gain a better understanding
of how effective these online learning programs are in preparing agents,
the tourist board surveyed those who
took part in the program. The results
of this survey indicated that over 98%
said it gave them a better understanding of Jamaica’s unique selling points.
Since the introduction of the course,
Jamaica has seen an average 7% conversion rate for 2012.
The minister of tourism discussed
the role that sports tourism will play
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in the diversification of Jamaica’s tourism products. With the success of its
athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics
in London, the minister of tourism
hopes that Jamaica can leverage this
brand recognition. The Montego Bay
area is being positioned as Jamaica’s
sport and wellness centre.
Looking to continue developing the
product offering found on the island,
the Jamaican government provided an
update on the Casino Gaming Act, a
national bill previously passed by parliament in 2010. On June 1, Jamaica
will begin accepting bids for the development of ‘integrated resorts’ aka
casino properties. There is believed to
be upwards of six applicants prepared
to table their proposals for casino resort properties.
There was no mention of preferred
locations or other specifications.
Other topics discussed related to
the event calendar for the remainder
of 2013, including the world’s largest
reggae festival, Reggae Sumfest (July
25-27), the Jamaica Bridal Expo (Oct.
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19-20), the Jamaica Triathlon (Nov.
8-10), the Jamaica Invitational ProAm (Nov. 13-17) and the 13th annual
Reggae Marathon (Dec. 5-7).
Cititravel partners
with Montpetit
Marketing Services
Inc. in Toronto
MALAGA, Spain — Cititravel, a Destination Management Company in
Spain and Portugal, is expanding its
worldwide global alliances and has
partnered with Montpetit Marketing
Services Inc. a bilingual Toronto based
sales & marketing company, effective
immediately.
Cititravel DMC, founded in 1985, is
a privately-owned company specializing in the Incentive, Meeting and
Conference Travel Business. The organization consists of a conglomerate
of various companies and employs a
team of some 100 multi-lingual professionals, dedicated to the planning
and execution of events combining
their local knowledge and logistical
expertise with creative flair spread between its permanent offices in Malaga,
Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Valencia, Seville, Madrid in Spain
and Lisbon in Portugal.
Since its creation more than 25
years ago in the Costa del Sol, Cititravel DMC Spain & Portugal has
expanded its strategic alliances with
representatives in the MICE markets.
This latest partnership with Torontobased Montpetit Marketing Services
Inc. responds to the need to further
service the conference and incentive
agencies and the hospitality industry
in general out of Canada.
“We’re thrilled to begin working
with Montpetit Marketing,” said Francisco Nunez, Chief Sales Officer of
Cititravel. “We find it important to be
in the forefront of the corporate and
MICE markets and travel consortia
in Canada, and this partnership will
truly give us that opportunity.
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Canada’s premier representation companies, established in 1988, will further
enhance Cititravel’s awareness within
Canada. The key objective of Montpetit
Marketing Services Inc.’s team is to generate and increase the levels of interest
for Cititravel. This new partnership will
be a strong support in delivering clients
from Canada to MICE programs in
Spain and Portugal.”
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777 for Toronto flights
until Dreamliner
starts June 7
TORONTO — Tickets for LOT Polish
Airlines’ Dreamliner flights have gone
on sale and the carrier will begin flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from
Toronto to Warsaw on June 7.
LOT is also announcing it has
leased a Boeing 777 to operate 16
flights between Toronto from May
4, 2013 through June 7, 2013 when
the Dreamliner begins to operate
on this route.
The Boeing 777, registration number CS-TFM, has been leased from the
Portuguese company Euroatlantic and
has a capacity of 30 seats in business
class and 293 in economy class. Onboard service will be provided by LOT
flight attendants to ensure the same
standard as on any other LOT flight.
After an Airbus 330 and Boeing
767, it is the third plane leased by LOT
to service long-haul flights until the
Dreamliners are introduced into its
schedule in June.
With the launch of the 787 Dreamliner on June 7 in Toronto, LOT is redefining the travel experience with its
new Premium Economy Class ‘Premium Club’, offering 50 cm wide seats in
a 2-3-2 three-row arrangement. Premium Club passengers will have a 12.4inch monitor with USB and electric
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dedicated check-in desk at the airport
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For both 777 and 787 Dreamliner
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special Business-Class fare of $2,474.
For Premium Economy Class on
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Canlink adds La
Casa Que Canta,
Zihuatanejo
Canlink Travel Representatives has
added another luxury property to its
portfolio with the addition of the boutique property, La Casa Que Canta,
located in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. This
intimate resort consists of 25 private
suites each with a view of Zihuatanejo
Bay with 11 featuring their own private pool. The multi-tiered architecture built with palapas, tropical woods
and decorated with handpicked Mexican handicrafts gives guests a sense
of traditional Mexico. In January of
this year the property was presented “the #1 Hotel Cuisine in Mexico”
award by Travel and Leisure Magazine.
La Casa Que Canta has been recognized by many publications including
their inclusion in Conde Nast’s ‘2013
Gold List of World’s Best Places to Stay’.
TripAdvisor ranked La Casa Que Canta
number 2 in its listing of ‘Top Small Hotels in Mexico’. For more details, contact
Canlink Travel Representatives at 905235-9091 or info@canlinktravel.com.
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agencies, providing product knowledge, promotion trainings and industry show participation. Kendall,
who has been with Hola Sun since
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Marriott is rolling out an exclusive summer promotion at select Florida hotels and resorts.
To celebrate 500 years of the Sunshine State, the brand
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Marriott and Gaylord Hotels & Resorts from South Beach to
Florida’s west coast.
The 2013 Summer Suntastic Savings event will offer discounts plus benefits ranging from free meals for kids to complimentary amenities, and is valid for travel booked by July 21
and taken May 15–Sept. 30. Rates start at US$99.
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Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Orlando,
Grande Lakes, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld and
the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
And in ‘Sunny South Florida’, offering up to 15% off rates /
Kids Eat Free / free Internet or welcome amenity (code SUM),
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North, Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Miami Marriott
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Offer availability varies by property, and generally runs Thursdays through Sundays at hotels and seven days a week at resorts.
For the ‘Best of the Northwest Coast’, offering up to 25%
off rates on stays of three-plus nights (code ZZ1), participating hotels include the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key and Vinoy
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Here’s something different: a discount just for Canadians at
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