Irie: Seminars help agents get the lowdown on Jamaica
The Jamaica Tourist Board in Canada is inviting agents to register for a Jamaica update seminar this fall. As Jamaica celebrates their 50th Anniversary of Independence throughout 2012 and into 2013, there is no better time for agents to brush up on their island knowledge and encourage clients to make the trip. Sessions are being held across Canada between Oct. 29 and Nov. 28 as follows: !!! Western Canada: Oct. 29, Black Knight Inn, Red Deer, Alberta; Oct. 30, Calgary Zoo, Calgary; Nov. 1, Holiday Inn & Suites, Lethbridge, Alberta; Nov. 28. TBC location, Kelowna, BC. !!! Quebec & Eastern Canada: Nov. 19, Chateau Moncton, Moncton, N.B.; Nov. 20, Prince George Hotel, Halifax; Nov. 26, Holiday Inn Ottawa Downtown, Ottawa; Nov. 27, Hotel des Gouverneurs, Montreal; Nov. 28, Hotel Universal Quebec, Quebec City, Que. !!! Ontario: Nov. 5, Delta Chelsea hotel, Toronto; Nov. 6, Delta Toronto east hotel, oronto East; Nov. 7, Delta Markham hotel, Toronto North; Nov. 8, Delta Meadowvale hotel; Toronto West; Nov. 14, La Salle Pavillion, Burlington; Nov. 15, Michael & Marion’s restaurant, Barrie. All sessions are trade show and dinner seminars and will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Representatives from Jamaican hotels and tour operators will also be present to answer questions. Go to http://www.visitjamaica.com/canada and click on “Seminars”to register. Agents are asked to RSVP at least two days prior to the date of their selected seminar.
