For the fourth straight year, Montreal ranks first in the Americas for international association events, ahead of New York, Washington and Buenos Aires, according to the Union of International Association's (UIA) International Meetings Statistics Report for the Year 2014.
Overall, the city... ›
For the fourth straight year, Montreal ranks first in the Americas for international association events, ahead of New York, Washington and Buenos Aires, according to the Union of International Association's (UIA) International Meetings Statistics Report for the Year 2014.
Overall, the city... Travel Courier Issue Date: Jun 25, 2015
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Encore Cruises has launched a special sale with Azamara Club Cruises that offers clients an exclusive onboard credit of up to US$500 and is also combinable with the cruise line’s “Choices, Choices, Choices” promotion which gives further credits or even a free upgrade.
The offer is... Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 26, 2015
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Best-selling ski lift pass the Epic Pass is on sale now with unlimited access to 11 US resorts offering more than 32,000 acres of terrain for the 2015-16 winter ski season. Priced at US$769 for adults and US$399 for children, the Epic Pass allows skiers and snowboarders to experience iconic US... Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 19, 2015
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Dubai's hotel establishments welcomed 11,629,578 guests in 2014, a 5.6% increase on 2013's total.
Figures released by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing show steady year-on-year growth and significant increases across key indicators, including hotel establishment revenues... Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 12, 2015
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Despite an 80-cent dollar and an increase in everything online, it seems the state of business travel in Canada is just fine with participants in a recent Best Western Business Travel Summit in Toronto reporting stable or increasing numbers.
Taking part in the summit were Chris Vukelich, VP... Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 05, 2015
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The La Quinta Resort & Club, and original Hollywood hideaway in Palm Springs, has debuted a multi-million dollar restoration befitting a legendary classic.
The 1926 landmark property has been given a fresh, contemporary look while retaining its traditional glamour. The restoration... Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 26, 2015
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Balboa Park in San Diego will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year.
Often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West,” the park was initially developed with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture for the Panama-California Exposition. The year-long festival will highlight regional... Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 19, 2015
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UNITE, the union representing Air Canada's UK-based employees, reports that its members have ratified a new collective agreement reached Jan. 30.
The new agreement is in effect until Dec. 31, 2019.
“We are pleased that our UK-based employees have ratified their new collective... Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 19, 2015
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The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has announced the date of its 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) -- June 23 at 4 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre located at 650 Dixon Rd.,Toronto.
This year, TICO will be holding an election for three positions on the TICO board of directors.... Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 12, 2015
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Sunquest's We Will Rock You event offers free room upgrades and 2X Limitless Resort Credits at select Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean.
The offer is valid on new bookings made by March 2 for travel when customers book any of the following Hard Rock Hotels: Hard Rock Hotel Riviera... Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 12, 2015
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