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| SILK HOLIDAYS' CHINA FAM |
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Participants returned from 10-day FAM to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Huangzhan
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| FAM participants at Beijing's Temple of Heaven | | A group of travel agents is recently returned from Silk Holidays’ latest FAM trip, which departed Vancouver on March 3. The group travelled to China on the 10-day FAM, hosted by Silk Holidays and Air Canada. The group visited the sites in several destinations, including Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Huangzhan.
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| NOLITOURS INTRODUCES PUNTA CANA FROM YVR |
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Wednesday departures offered May 28-October 22
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| Sirenis Tropical Suites | | Nolitours has announced the addition of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to its summer program. Service from Vancouver to Punta Cana will be offered throughout the summer season from May 28 to October 22, 2008 on a Wednesday departure. More than 15 resorts in the Punta Cana area will be offered, many including Nolitours’ exclusive Cameleon Club, which provides guests with several extras, including preferred room location, Cameleon ID bracelet, welcome gift in room, and a cocktail reception. A few Nolitours’ favourites include the four-and-a-half star Cameleon Gold Majestic Colonial Punta Cana; the four-star Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Spa, the four-and-a-half star Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort, and the new four-and-a-half star EdeNH Real Arena. For more information, visit nolitours.com.
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| ANDERSON VACATIONS EVENTS IN ALBERTA, MANITOBA |
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Edmonton, Calgary & Winnipeg travel professionals & students welcome
Anderson Vacations is inviting travel agents, agency managers and travel/tourism program students to three agent appreciation events in Western Canada next week: Edmonton on Tuesday, March 25; Calgary on Wednesday, March 26; and Winnipeg on Wednesday, April 2. Guests will learn about what’s new with Anderson in 2008, pick up new brochures, and network with representative from some of the company’s preferred suppliers. The evenings will include a trade show, reception, presentations and door prizes. For more information, visit the TRAVELHotNews.com calendar of events here.
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| VICTORIA MARRIOTT INNER HARBOUR TOPS IN 2007 |
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Chosen by Mariott International as the company’s Hotel of the Year
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| The Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour | | Citing “excellence in key areas of service and facilities,” Marriott Hotels & Resorts has recognized the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour as its distinguished Hotel of the Year for 2007. The award tops a long list of honours received by the hotel since it opened in 2004. The four-Diamond Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour overlooks Victoria’s historic downtown, steps from world-class attractions, venues and dining. It boasts 236 rooms and suites coupled with 5,000 square feet of functional meeting space. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Fire & Water Fish and Chop House, has earned the distinction as one of Victoria's premier restaurants. Selected as one of WHERE Magazine's Top 10 restaurants in Canada since 2005.
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| APRIL SKAL CLUB MEETINGS |
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Vancouver, Edmonton clubs meeting April 9, 16, respectively
Calling all members of the Edmonton and Vancouver Skal Clubs! The April meetings of both clubs are fast approaching. The Skal Edmonton Club is going to the races for its meeting, which will be held at Northlands Park on April 16. The Vancouver Skal Club will meet on Wednesday, April 9 at the Players Chop House, with a reception followed by dinner. For more details on both events, visit the TRAVELHotNews.com events calendar here.
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| YWG REACHES OUT TO CANADIAN FORCES |
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Access to travel lounge by Palliser offered free of charge to travelling members of Canadian Forces and their families
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| Don Brennan, executive director, Military Family Resource Centre; LGen (Ret’d) Ray Crabbe; Gary Solar; Barry Rempel, president & CEO, Winnipeg Airports Authority | | Winnipeg Airports Authority is supporting travelling members of the Canadian Forces and their families with access to the travel lounge by Palliser at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Traveling Canadian Forces members and accompanying family can access the travel lounge by Palliser at no charge. The lounge, open Monday through Friday, offers a private and tranquil environment furnished by Palliser Furniture Ltd of Winnipeg. It features private office space with telephone and internet access, complimentary snacks, magazines and newspapers as well as a wide screen television. Read on for more details.
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