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Flight Rights To Offer Consumer Protection To Air Travellers.....
Ducks In A Row
Record Loads For WS, AC Packs ‘Em In Too

Who knows what fall will bring, but August was a great month for both AC and WS. WS set a new all-time record for load factor during the month, with an incredible 88.4% of seats filled. AC and its Jazz subsidiary weren’t far behind at 84.4%. Analysts believe demand will weaken this fall, partially due to fuel surcharges.
Globe and Mail

Gloom Goes Global
Sabre Boss Discusses Distribution, Confirms Soft Market

Sabre CEO Sam Gilliland has confirmed what his competitors have suggested – market softness has spread beyond the borders of the U.S. to the U.K., Europe and even Asia. On Sabre’s unbundling and merchandising initiatives, Gilliland says the company is working hard to stay in front of aggressive airline initiatives on add-ons beyond the base fare.
BTN

Association Rejuvenation
ACTA Board Launching New Plan For Membership

The newly elected Board of Directors of ACTA has agreed 'in principle' this week to a new plan for its membership that will be launched this fall. The entire board spent two days in YWG recently developing a plan to strengthen and grow the association. The association also pledged to be the voice of and ombudsman for the Canadian travelling public.
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Open Jaw News: ACTA Gets Active

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Ike Approaches, Turks Advises Tourists To Flee
Enterprise, Europcar Expand Alliance

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Cruise News
Analyst Predicts Oasis Will Shine In Difficult 2009 Cruise Market
Cruise Pricing On Decline Analyst Says
Carnival Miracle Pax ‘Mutiny’ Over Itinerary Changes

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August 12, 2008
Silk Holidays Takes To The Road With Indonesia
with B.A.
"How does one sell Indonesia?" was the question posed by Silk Holidays' marketing executive Mavis Lau during the company's recent "Visit Indonesia 2008" road show in North Vancouver. "You just have to know a little more than your clients," joked Lau.… read on


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September 4, 2008
Excuse me, dahrlings, but…
There’s Always Something To Be Thankful For

Like deli meats. And not having to eat them.

Travel’s PR debacles like destination violence, hurricanes, fuel surcharges and grounded airlines sound like minced spam compared to the Maple Leaf situation, eh Pumpkins? Health Canada has all but put a moratorium on sandwich loaf. Poor old Maple Leaf. They’re cured. Roasted. Pickled.... read on

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09/04/08

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