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Asia Specialists take in Shanghai

Asia Specialists take in ShanghaiRoyal Scenic, the China National Tourist Office and China Eastern Airlines recently held a Certified Asia Specialist fam trip to Shanghai and the Yellow Mountain. Pictured (l-r) at the main gates of the ...

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Air traffic demand continues recovery: IATA

  • Thu 29th July 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports international scheduled traffic statistics for June show continued growth as the industry recovers from the impact of the global financial crisis. Compared to June 2009, international passenger demand was

Air Canada changes credit card service provider

  • Thu 29th July 2010
Air Canada has accepted a proposal from a new service provider for the provision of its principal credit card processing services requirements in North America for Visa and MasterCard, for a five-year term beginning at the expiry of the current agreements being replaced.

Fairmont Peace Hotel reopens its doors

  • Thu 29th July 2010
One of China's most iconic hotels, the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, is once again welcoming guests. Jin Jiang Hotels International and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts unveiled the culmination of a comprehensive restoration program yesterday (July 28) following

Gray, ASA conviction upheld

  • Thu 29th July 2010
In a decision dated July 22, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld Justice Pockele's decision to convict David Thomas Gray, o/a All Sport Accommodations (ASA), for operating as a travel agent without registration contrary to the Ontario Travel Industry Act. Gray's

Historic train station Tel Aviv’s newest entertainment centre

  • Thu 29th July 2010
The historic Tel Aviv-Jaffa train station, located between hip Neve Tzedek and the Mediterranean Sea, has recently been transformed into a new entertainment and leisure centre after a 10-year restoration project. The epicentre for commerce in the city from

Azamara opens 2011-12 cruisetour program

  • Thu 29th July 2010
From tango halls to souks, cathedrals to palaces, and pyramids to the Great Wall, Azamara Club Cruises has introduced 13 land-tour itineraries, combinable with an Azamara cruise for cruisetour packages that offer "more authentic cultural experiences for the up-market

Transat, Nolitours kids promotion extended

  • Thu 29th July 2010
Nolitours and Transat Holidays "Kids Fly, Stay, Eat and Play" promotion has been extended. This special $99 offer per child (plus applicable taxes and fees) is valid when travelling with two paying adults at select resorts on most flights for travel Sept. 1 to Oct.

Book and win with Occidental

  • Thu 29th July 2010
Occidental Hotels & Resorts has launched a book and win promotion for agents. The "Win with Occidental" promotion rewards agents with the gift of travel to one of Occidental's qualifying resorts. Every new booking confirmed with any Canadian tour operator or wholesaler

Jamaica invites visitors to bring their swim suit and sneakers

  • Thu 29th July 2010
Jamaica is gearing up for marathon season in December with the 10th anniversary of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, Jamaica's premier international marathon event. The runs take place on Dec. 4 with marathoners, sports enthusiasts and beginners converging

United-Continental merger receives clearance from European Commission

  • Wed 28th July 2010
United Airlines and Continental Airlines have received unconditional clearance from the European Commission on the airlines' proposed merger. The Commission noted its investigation found the proposed transaction would not raise any specific concerns in Europe or the transatlantic.

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