• CLIA says: agencies sailing along nicely.
• WestJet says: agency commissions \"very competitive.\"
• Mixing business with pleasure has retailers cruising.
• Picture perfect at cruise3sixty in Ft. Lauderdale.
• Plus features on Europe, Cruising and lots more.

• Brand USA using music and more to sell the land of dreams.
• It\'s going to be a golden summer for Europe.
• It was all about the ABCs of corporate travel at GBTA\'s 2012 conference.
• Metropolitan Hotels bridges the gap with Private Access.
• Plus look for features on Insurance, Cruising and Summer Attractions.

This week\'s videos:

• Las Vegas, page 7.

• NACTA arrives in Canada.
• Garden tourism -- a growing trend.
• Aeroplan targets rivals with Destination Miles.
• Canadian hoteliers hang up the \'help wanted\' sign.
• Calgary tops Canadian tourism growth.

With the annual US mega trade show Pow Wow set to begin on April 21, we present a special US-themed issue this week. Stories include:

• Canadians continue to set visitation records to the US
• A Canadian airport in the US? You\'d think so by the number of Canadians who cross the border to board cheap flights
• Portland, Colorada, Hawaii, Atlantic City, Texas, and more

• Thomas Cook\'s new tune: less risk, more flexibility, restored profitability.
• Things are looking Great for Britain.
• Social media is better than porn.
• On the scene at Tianguis 2012.
• Do a little Road Tripping with western editor, Ted Davis.

• CTP\'s editor-in-chief has the scoop on Sandal\'s Balmoral Tower.
• Canada has a Rendez-vous with destiny.
• Tianguis 2012: New Look is \"muy bueno.\"
• Northern Ireland ready to welcome the world.
• Plus features on Discover America, River Cruising, Egypt and more.

• Brazil\'s tourism economy is booming and Canada is driving some of that growth.
• More air lift from western Canada is good news for travel agents.
• Social media is tailor-made for travel and Facebook Canada has some tips on how to use it.
• Despite the challenges, Vacation.com is in an optimistic mood these days.
• Plus features on Hawaii, Oahu, Europe, Insurance, Cruising, Florida and lots more.

• Agents\' Choice adds a third grand prize ... now agents can win a Royal Caribbean cruise for two as part of this year\'s annual poll.
• A year after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, things appear a lot brighter for Japan\'s tourism industry
• The Canadian dollar is driving business to the U.S. and tour operators are loving it.
• Plus check out the features on Florida, Cruising and lots more.

• CTC president, Michele McKenzie thinks Canada should consider an arrivals tax for tourists to raise funds for promotion.
• A cut in fuel taxes in British Columbia is bring some new opportunities with it.
• Want to win an Azamara cruise -- find out how in this week's issue.
• Travel agents have a vital role to play for the cruise industry.
• Plus features on Florida, the Caribbean, Cruising and lots more.

• Discover America Day 2012 -- Done like dinner?
• New Canada-China air deal -- good for business.
• The Carnival never stops in Trinidad -- a full report with costumes.
• Going big in the Bahamas -- Nassau\'s Baha Mar project.
• Plus features on Weddings & Honeymoons, Britain & Europe, and lots more in this week\'s digital edition of Canadian Travel Press.