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ADDISON SWEEPS THE WEST
The Addison Travel Trade Show makes its third western stop; new exhibitors in Vancouver include Cayman Islands, Mazatlan and more
Katie Lister
Rex Armstead & Malcolm MacKillop
The Addison Travel Trade Show made its third Western Canadian stop yesterday afternoon as they hosted their annual fall Vancouver trade show. The show will continue on in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg from Sept 13 through 16. For more details or to find a show nearest you, visit HelloWestTravel.com's Events Calendar. The first show was held at Newlands Golf & Country Club in Langley on Monday, August 30. From Langley, the show moved to the Victoria Conference Centre on Tuesday, August 31. Held at... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
INTREPID CONNECTIONS’ FIRST BROCHURE
Intrepid Connections launches first Australia & New Zealand brochure
Intrepid Connections has launched its first Australia and New Zealand brochure since tour operators APT and Intrepid Travel formed a joint venture earlier this year. The new brochure features 18 new itineraries, including the first trips in Intrepid Travel's Australian home state of Victoria in its 21 year history.  The brochure also features vacations in Central Australia, the Top End, The Kimberley, Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania. In addition to longer, overland trips that appeal to the backpacker market, the expanded product range woos time-poor professionals and international visitors who want to fly to key cities and enjoy a two-to-five... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
AC & SUNWING DESIGNATED TO MEXICO
Government of Canada designates Air Canada and Sunwing to serve Mexico; airlines to serve additional flights to the destination
Yesterday, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Chuck Strahl, announced the designations of Air Canada and Sunwing Airlines Inc. to operate additional scheduled international air services between Canada and Mexico. "The designations of Air Canada and... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
DELTA HOTELS APPOINT 2 IN BC
Roman St. Germain
Eda Koot
Delta Hotels and Resorts announce the appointment of two general managers in B.C.: St. Germain & Koot
Roman St. Germain has been appointed as general manager of the Delta Sun Peaks Resort and Delta Sun Peaks Residences. Most recently hotel manager at Delta Vancouver Airport, St. Germain brings 14 years of industry experience, including more than 11 years with Delta Hotels and Resorts, and previously held positions with... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
ACV BLOGS FOR AGENTS
ACV launches new blog to connect with travel agents; opens new Quarter Million Aeroplan Miles contest for agents
Air Canada Vacations has announced the launch of a new blog as a strategy to “better communicate with agents,” in addition to its existing Facebook and Twitter pages. According to ACV, the goal of the blog is to give agents a more personal place to gather up-to-date information, share their experiences and interact with... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 
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