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“BEYOND SAN FRANCISCO” WEBSITE LAUNCHED
The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) has dedicated a "region" of its website to the attractive areas outside San Francisco, including coastal Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, Sausalito / Marin, the Wine Country, North Coast / Mt. Shasta, Lake Tahoe / Sacramento, Yosemite / Central Valley and Monterey / Carmel. The site includes directions on how to get to each destination, what to do and, once there, suggestions on where to eat and stay. An events calendar also helps visitors plan their activities.To reach Beyond San Francisco, visit onlyinsanfran cisco.com /beyond sanfrancisco. |
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RISING LOONIE SENT CANUCKS ACROSS BORDER IN NOV.
Canadian Press
Statistics Canada says the soaring loonie had Canadians travelling in record numbers in November. The agency reported Friday that Canadian residents made a record 2.4 million overnight trips outside the country during the month, up 7.6 per cent from the previous high recorded in October. Overnight car trips to the U.S. rose 16.2 per cent to 1.1 million, the highest number in more than 15 years. Since the end of 2006, overnight auto trips south of the border
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| AWARDS OF MERIT 2007 – DEADLINE SUNDAY |
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Submit your nominations for inaugural Awards Of Merit by Sunday
Time is running out to submit your nominations for TRAVELHotNews Western Edition's first annual Awards of Merit. Nominate yourself, a deserving co-worker or your company today. It’s time to recognize the hard work of travel professionals in Western Canada! Click here to submit a nomination. Submissions will be accepted until January 20, 2008.
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- Travel Agent of the Year
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- Representative of the Year (wholesaler, cruises, insurance, hotel chains, airlines, etc.)
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| ROMANCED BY MAUI |
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Maui Visitors Bureau, resort reps show Vancouver the love
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| Reps from the Maui Visitors Bureau and several resorts hang loose in Vancouver | | More than 25 Vancouver-area travel writers enjoyed a fun and informative evening at the Four Seasons Hotel last week as they learned about the latest public relations campaign from Maui Nui (Maui, Moloka’i and Lana’i), “Romance Me Maui”. Representatives from the Maui Visitors Bureau and several resorts were on hand to explain why Maui, which has been voted “Best Island in the World” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for 12 consecutive years, is the destination for romantic vacations in 2008. Guests were welcomed with a traditional Hawaiian chant by Keli’i Brown of the Maui Visitors Bureau, before sitting down to dinner.
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| SINGAPORE AIRLINES AGENCY FARE PROMOTION |
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Book 8 flights from YVR, fly round-trip YVR- Asia for $299-699
Singapore Airlines is rewarding its appointed travel agents in Canada with special travel economy-class net fares ranging from $299 to $699 round-trip from Vancouver to a variety of Asian destinations. Full-time staff of Singapore Airlines’ appointed agencies who book at least eight economy-class tickets between now and February 16, 2008 SQ17 departures between February 1 and May 31, 2008 are eligible for the special fares. Read on for details.
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| SILK’S VIETNAM SUPER BARGAIN |
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Hoi An Beach Package: 15 days from $1,699
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Photo: Michael Rehfeldt | | Silk Holidays is offering a Vietnam Hoi An Beach Super Bargain with Thursday and Saturday departures through March 15, 2008. The 15-day/13-night package includes return economy-class air ticket from Vancouver to Danang via Singapore with Singapore Airlines; 11 nights’ twin-share accommodation in Hoi An, with a choice of several three- to five-star hotels; two nights’ twin-share accommodation in Singapore (for transit only); daily breakfast at hotel; and roundtrip coach transfers from Danang airport to hotel. Priced from $1,699. Read on for more details.
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| ABBOTSFORD INT'L. SETS ANOTHER PASSENGER RECORD |
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508,464 passengers chose YXX in 2007; further growth expected for 2008
Last year was another record-breaking year for Abbotsford International Airport. In 2007 508,464 passengers flew out of YXX, surpassing the record set in 2006, when 502,633 passengers chose the airport. Passenger traffic is expected to grow in 2008 as more regional travellers continue to discover the ease and convenience of traveling from Abbotsford. “The Fraser Valley is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada and we are very excited about the new record numbers,” said Dave Kandal, chair of the Abbotsford Airport Authority.
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| SUNQUEST EXTENDS "BEST PRICES OF THE SEASON" SALE |
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Seven-night all-inclusives from $697; sale extended to January 29
Originally scheduled to end tomorrow, Sunquest’s “Best Prices of the Season” sale has been extended to January 29, 2008. to popular demand Sunquest has extended its ‘Best Prices of the Season’ sale until Jan. 29, 2008. Applicable on dates from January through to April, where available, prices for Western Canadian gateways start from $697 plus tax for a seven-night, all-inclusive stay. All offers are applicable to new bookings only, have limited availability, and are capacity controlled.For a complete listing, including applicable dates and pricing, visit sunquestagent.ca.
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COSTA RICA FROM SKYLINK
Skylink Holidays is offering a nine-day Pacific Costa Rica escortedtour that promises to be “a perfect blend of wildlife, nature and relaxation.” The land-only packages including eight nights’ accommodation, local transport, four breakfasts, and activities and entrance fees per itinerary is priced at $775 per person. Agents booking four passengers on a Skylink Holidays overland adventure earn a seat on any overland tour up to 21 days’ duration. Visit skylinkholidays.com for details. |
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FIRST NIGHT IN ANAHEIM ONLY $20.08 WITH FUN SUN
Fun Sun Vacations today launched a special offer for Anaheim, California. With the purchase of airfare and a minimum four nights at select properties, clients will pay just $20.08 per room for their first nigh at select Fun Sun properties.This offer is restricted to Fun Sun’s lead-in category at these properties and is valid only on new bookings made January 18-26, 2008 for travel January 18-December 15, 2008. |
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NEW RULES MEAN LONGER BORDER WAITS
Canadian Press
New border-crossing rules to take effect at the end of the month will initially mean longer lines for those entering the country, including returning Americans, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Thursday. But he said the rules are necessary to prevent another Sept. 11-style attack. |
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