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KTO, TAT VISIT ALBERTA

Presentations highlight New Thai packages from U2 Holidays featuring Korea stopovers with Korean Air

Douglas Yiu, Korean Air; Sootaek Lee, Korea Tourism Organization; Fiona Wu, U2 Holidays; Kayla Shubert, Tourism Authority of Thailand; Janet Li Tang, U2 Holidays; Frank Creasey, Korea Tourism Organization

Representatives from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and U2 Holidays and Korean Air recently delivered destination presentations to Albertan travel professionals. The �Korea Sparkling and Amazing Thailand� presentations, hosted by KTO, TAT and U2 Holidays, were held at the Regency Palace Restaurant in Calgary on November 6 and at the Century Palace Restaurant in Edmonton on November 7. Guests learned all about the exciting new Thailand packages from U2 Holidays that incorporate Korea stopover and transit tours using Korean Air. Read on to learn more. [Full text and pictures]

FUN SUN VACATIONS HAWAII FAM

One-week islands tour for 15 western agents held Nov 5-11

Fun Sun Vacations� business development manager for Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, Farole Kikkert, recently hosted a Hawaii fam trip. Fifteen agents participated in the trip, held November 5-11, to learn more about the islands. At left is a picture from the group�s luau. Read on for more. [Full text and pictures]

NEW EDMONTON INT�L-JASPER SHUTTLE

Convenient, comfortable, door-to-door service launched by SunDog Tour Co. November 14

One of SunDog Tour Co.'s luxury fleet of vehicles

Jasper�s SunDog Tour Co. has introduced a new year-round, daily service between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Jasper, which made its first trip on November 14. One-way tickets for travel between YEG and Jasper cost $89 for adults and $59 for children 12 and under, and $79/$49 between West Edmonton Mall and Jasper. Paul Hardy, owner of SunDog Tour Co., told TRAVELHotNews that customer demand for a convenient, daily connection between YEG and Jasper prompted the new service, a move that has been in the works for approximately 18 months. �It�s something we�ve talked about for a long time, both internally and with other tour operators,� Hardy said. [Full text and pictures]

MCSOLI TOURS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

New look, new interactivity -- plus new "Wonders of Egypt" special

Pyramids of Giza

Richmond, BC-based McSoli Tours has launched a brand new website packed with new features designed to make learning about and selling the company�s luxury cultural tours even easier. The new user-friendly site, at mcsoli.com, is a �completely different site�, Hyiam Hewary, McSoli�s accounts manager, told TRAVELHotNews.com. �We�ve introduced a live chat online feature, making it easier to learn about our different products. [Full text and pictures]

SKAL CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS

Guests welcome at special seasonal meetings
Skal Clubs across the west are holding special Christmastime events in the weeks ahead. The Winnipeg Skal Club will hold its Christmas Gala dinner at the Winnipeg Convention Centre on Tuesday, December 11. The event will feature entertainment, Silent Auction, Live Auction (for Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club), draws, etc. Edmonton�s Skal members will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at the Westin Hotel for a reception and dinner, while the Vancouver Skal Club will celebrate with a Christmas luncheon, also on the 12th, at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina. For details and registration information, visit the TRAVELHotNews.com events calendar.