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| KELOWNA GETS NEW AIRPORT GM |
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| Sam Samaddar, General Manager, Kelowna International Airport | | Sam Samaddar is appointed as new airport general manager for Kelowna International Airport
The City of Kelowna has announced the appointment of Sam Samaddar as the new Kelowna International Airport’s general manager effective Wednesday. “Sam brings respected leadership and experience to the Kelowna International Airport,” says city manager Ron Mattiussi. “Over the last five months Sam has led the Airport, its staff and tenants as the interim general manager and he has done an excellent job. I am pleased to make his role in this position permanent.” Samaddar has been with the Kelowna International Airport since 1992 where he assumed the position of superintendent airport operations and has held numerous positions, including assistant general manager jobs for both airport operations and airport development.
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| WESTJET FINDS THE SUN |
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WestJet expands capacity in Mexico, adding Cancun and Puerto Vallarta
Yesterday, WestJet and WestJet Vacations announced the introduction of seasonal non-stop service to two new international sun destinations in Mexico: Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. These new sun destinations are part of WestJet’s enhanced winter schedule, which also includes increased frequency to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Orlando, Honolulu, Maui, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan (Mexico), and Nassau (Bahamas) from many cities across Canada. “Cancun and Puerto Vallarta are huge additions to our network that truly show the progression of our international expansion into sun spots,” said Bob Cummings, Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing at WestJet. As of November 2008, WestJet will fly to 51 destinations, 22 of which are sun destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. By 2013, WestJet will fly to over 65 scheduled destinations. Keep reading for complete route starting frequency.
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| DELTA FLIES TO PANORAMA MOUNTAIN VILLAGE |
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Delta Airlines announces direct flights to the Canadian Rockies International Airport
As of December 17, Delta Airlines will fly direct from Salt Lake City to the new Canadian Rockies International Airport, in Cranbrook, B.C. With this new service in place, over 65 million travellers from across the United States can now fly to the Kootenay Rockies region within less than half a day. To celebrate the new service, Delta Airlines is throwing an introductory seat sale. For a limited time only, book a round-trip to or from Salt Lake City, Utah, for under $330. Additional taxes, fees, restrictions and baggage charges may apply.
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| HAVE A SEAT ON FLYGLOBESPAN |
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Flyglobespan offers complimentary seat selection and in-flight meals
Flyglobespan is offering two aspects of air travel complimentary to all of its passengers – advance seat selection and in-flight meals, regardless of the category. Passengers are able to pre-select their meals before they board the plane. From Calgary and Vancouver, flyglobespan offers a weekly flight to Manchester and two flights per week to London Gatwick and Glasgow. Also from Vancouver, flyglobespan features a new flight to Dublin. Prices from both Calgary and Vancouver begin at $265 one way plus taxes in Premium Economy and $446 one way plus taxes in Business Class. All prices and schedules are subject to change and availability. Travel agents earn 10% commission on all North American flyglobespan bookings and must have an online account in order to register the bookings by clicking on the “Agents Login” section on flyglobespan.ca.
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| FALL FOR HAWAII WITH RESORTQUEST |
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ResortQuest offers Fall For Hawaii and Fall For Free Nights specials
ResortQuest Hawaii offers specials for the fall. Special offers include: Aloha Book - one booking per room that contains offers worth up to $1,000 (or more depending on island location) for guests, two-for-one luau dinner and show (only one voucher per room), Kids Stay, Play & Eat free, which entitles children to free activities, meals and merchandise - up to a $300 value (valid only at participating vendors when accompanied by paying adult) and dining credits, golf discounts, rental car deals and spa specials also available at select properties. Fall For Free Nights include: Kauai: third night free at the ResortQuest Kauai Beach at Makaiwa, fourth night free at: ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel, ResortQuest Islander on the Beach, ResortQuest at Poipu Kai and ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages. Read on for more locations included inthe Fall Free Nights offer.
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| TOURCAN AIR SEAT SALE |
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Tourcan Vacations and Tourcan Air announces seat sale to the South Pacific
From $1160 travellers can go from Vancouver to Australia or New Zealand with Tourcan Air. Last ticketing date is August 31, 2008 for travel from August 1 to December 31. Tickets must be issued with 72 hours of booking, no later than August 31, or which ever comes first. Applicable fees/taxes are extra, and all prices and availability is subject to change as per the airlines rules.
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| G.A.P’S SKYDIVE FOR CHARITY |
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G.A.P Adventures hosts 5th annual Skydive for Charity in Calgary and Toronto – raised more than $18,500
G.A.P Adventures recently held its 5th annual skydive for charity in Calgary and Toronto, raising more than $18,545. More than 30 skydivers participated and selected either an instructor assisted deployment skydive, jumping solo from 3500 feet, or a tandem skydive, where the skydiver and Jumpmaster freefall together for 35 seconds from 10,500 feet at over 120 miles per hour. G.A.P Adventures covered 50 per cent of the jump fees for all participants and in return, skydivers raised funds for Planeterra - G.A.P Adventures’ non-profit foundation. Sponsors included: Bullfrog Power, M&M Meat Shops, and post-event sponsors Vex and Cameron’s Ale.
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