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Welcome to the Fourth Issue
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Dear Reader,
Well, we've had a great few weeks at Travel Contacts and the start of 2008 has definitely been successful.
Travel Contacts is continuing to grow, and with this issue we are thrilled to welcome no less than five new members to our fold in seven beautiful locations. These are: Wedgewood Britain who have come on board to represent England and Scotland; Destination China in China and Hong Kong; Advantage ICO in Ireland; AJU Incentive Tours in Korea; Island Events in Portugal and last but by no means not least, Funbini Ltd in Curacao. Information about each of these Companies and the regions they represent is enclosed within this Newsletter - further information about the work that they do may be found on each of their member pages within our website www.travelcontacts.com.
Also in this newsletter you will find updates from many of our member companies, all of whom can be contacted directly or through our website.
Within days the new 2008-09 Travel Contacts Worldwide Directory will be arriving on your desk - if yours does not arrive, or if you would like further copies, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please take the time to visit www.travelcontacts.com for more information on each of our exclusive members or to email me directly on jo@travelcontacts.com.
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Leading Destination Management Companies join Travel Contacts
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Wedgewood Britain comes on board to represent England & Scotland
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Voted among the TOP 5 DMCs worldwide for 2006 by the readers of Conference & Incentive Travel Magazine, Wedgewood has specialised in providing creative programmes and services in London and throughout England and Scotland for the corporate incentive group & conference markets since 1979.
Our experienced multi-lingual staff are committed to ensuring you receive a first-class service from initial enquiry through to the successful implementation and operation of your programme. We work in partnership with our clients to provide a memorable and rewarding experience for all.
England and Scotland offer a huge array of experiences to capture the imagination…and with our excellent contacts and supplier relationships Wedgewood is able to offer privileged access to some highly sought-after venues.
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SCOTLAND is a location which offers an excellent variety of opportunities for incentive programmes…
a candle-lit dinner in your private castle, world-class golfing, Highland Games, beautiful mountain and coastal scenery. Take advantage of some fantastic deals with Wedgewood at two of Scotland's most stunning venues during the first quarter of 2008...
GLENEAGLES Hotel and country club is a name synonymous with quality and recently hosted the G8 summit. A great location for a tailor-made Highland Jeep Safari adventure, dinner with a "Highlander" theme, VIP-whisky tasting and more.
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The WESTIN TURNBERRY on Scotland's West Coast with its championship links golf course, Colin Montgomerie Golf Academy and superb activity centre enjoys stunning coastline views towards the Isle of Arran and will host the British Open Golf Championship in the Summer of 2009.
An exclusive castle dinner with a full Scottish pipe & drum band to "Beat the Retreat" would make this an unforgettable experience.
ENGLAND…
Explore the famous University town of Oxford, discover Shakespeare's in Stratford-on-Avon or the Roman baths in Bath!
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Contact us for some of the unmissable events coming up this summer on the English social calendar: Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta, the Queens Cup Polo, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Hampton Court Palace Festival. The island of JERSEY also boasts a rich history, great local cuisine and numerous cultural highlights. Surrounded by a string of fabulous golden beaches, this is also the perfect location for outdoor pursuits.
For more information please visit www.wedgewood.co.uk .
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Leading China and Hong Kong DMC, DESTINATION CHINA, joins Travel Contacts.
When considering a destination option, many factors come into consideration. The challenge is always, which destination is a 'best fit'. China provides both solutions and challenges. Though Beijing, Shanghai and Xian first come to mind when the option of China is posed, take the following into consideration; 33 provinces, 56 ethnic groups and climatic variances from tropical beaches to desert.
Whether it is for meetings, incentives or journeys that emphasize discovery and learning, China has it all, and for a range of budgets. China provides a challenge, not in how to create a programme, but which of the myriad of choices available is the best for the end-user.
It is a COMPLETE destination. The challenge in China is what to include.
Beijing and Shanghai are central focuses. First there is Beijing, the capital for over 800 years - through imperialism, popular revolution, the communist regime of Chairman Mao and the remaking of modern China. Then there is Shanghai. The "New York of the East". The region's most exciting city. Vibrant, ever-changing, a melting pot of cultures, arts, peoples and businesses. But these choices are the tip of the iceberg.
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China is now OPEN; its wealth of history, arts and culture. The adventure of an 'exotic' destination. A place with landmarks that are recognizable the world over and a history that intrigues outsiders.
So how do you face the China Challenge? The choice of partner, your DMC, is essential. They must be established in China with their own office and staff and a history. They must have both Chinese and Western management, to understand your needs and to be capable of operating independently in China. And they must have a track record with international MIC business and Fortune 500 companies.
Success in China is dependant on your choice of partner, so this choice is as important as where to visit and what to do. Therefore, choose Destination China as your DMC. Visit our website at www.destinationchina.biz.
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Advantage ICO present themselves as Travel Contact's new member for Ireland.
'There are more than forty shades of green in Ireland, and not one of them is jaded.'
It is said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten. The Irish scenery has a mythical character, the country's history is almost touchable, and its people are welcoming.
Dynamic, vibrant, prosperous and thoroughly forward-looking, Ireland is a country on the move. Economically, Ireland is one of the fastest growing nations in Europe, with a workforce that is skilled, flexible and highly educated.
Irish people have a wonderful belief in themselves, their business and their attitude to work and to life. Most important of all, there is a fundamental desire within people to succeed and this desire can be quite contagious!
A visit to Ireland can connect you with colleagues, motivate and refresh your mind and be innovative towards all your business tourism needs. Part of Ireland's magnetic attraction as a business tourism destination is thanks to its excellent facilities, huge investment in science and technology, and highly developed telecommunications infrastructure.
Over 1,050 international companies now use Ireland as their European base, many more choosing Ireland as their overseas location for conferences, corporate meetings, incentive trips and events every year - with many coming back to Ireland again and again!
Ireland also boasts an outstanding selection of conference venues from luxurious castles to state-of-the-art purpose-built centres.
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And with warm, friendly locals, plus top activities including golf, angling and watersports, critically-acclaimed restaurants, historic sites and some of the world's most breathtaking scenery, Ireland wins out.
If you want to gain the advantage for your client's next conference, corporate meeting or incentive trip, think Ireland, think Advantage ICO. Visit our website www.advantageico.com.
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Specialised Portuguese DMC, ISLAND EVENTS, joins Travel Contacts
Island Events operates as a DMC and Event Organization Company on the island of Madeira as well as on mainland Portugal. Working exclusively with the Meeting, Incentive, Congress and Events niche, in addition to specializing in land arrangements for cruise lines, allows Island Events to focus its dedication on creating unique and memorable event organization for all of its clients.
Island Events is focused on creating a personal, dedicated and long term relationship with our clients. With more than 26 years of collective experience, our staff has backgrounds from all aspects of the tourism industry, thus bringing a thorough knowledge of what it takes to make sure our clients are well treated.
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Our mission is simple; promote our destinations through delivering professional, well-organized and unforgettable experiences during all of our events.
We are always looking to offer you programs with that one little difference that at the end of your stay makes all the difference.
Portugal is squeezed between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal revolves around the sea. Through it, the nation began to build up its empire in the 15th century, claming territory in South America, Africa and Asia. While this empire has dwindled over the centuries, reducing Portugal global power down substantially, the sea remains of great importance to Portugal, providing the country with long beaches and some of Europe's best seaside resorts. Fishing and water sports draw thousands of Portuguese and international visitors to Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province and home to its best beaches. Add to this a handful of traditional towns , an energetic night life in Lisbon and a culture infused with Moorish and Brazilian influences, and Portugal winning combination, becomes quite tempting. For more information visit www.islandevents.pt.
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FUNBINI LTD brings Curacau to Travel Contacts
Curaçao is a unique blend of beautiful nature, exquisite beaches, stunning architecture, multi cultural diversity and so much more. To explore the beauties of Curaçao on an original and guided way, Funbini organizes a wide variety of tours. We execute and accompany the tours ourselves and will soon transport your and our guests in our brand-new and modern coaches. This way the guests can sit & relax during the tours and enjoy the diversity the island Curaçao has to offer. We also work together with other tour operators and transportation providers, so we have a larger capacity available for the organized tours.
Funbini offers a wide variety of tourism related services, as well transportation solutions to the guests and inhabitants of the island Curaçao. Our services are offered to international wholesalers, cruise liners, companies, individual guests and locals. We distinguish ourselves by offering services of excellent quality combined with a personal touch.
Funbini has the ambition to offer a diverse and large package of activities to the guests. This is not so difficult, because Curaçao has more then enough to offer. We have partnerships with some active and service orientated Activity Companies, which we have carefully selected. With them we have compiled a program with a range of attractive and spectacular activities offered on the island.
For more information please email Hans at hans.dekruif@funbini.com
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AJU INCENTIVE TOURS joins Travel Contacts to represent Korea
AJU Incentive Tours is one of Korea'a leading DMCs and has gained a reputation for achieving excellence in service quality. The company was recently awarded as a Top Tour Operator in Korea 2007 by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism.
AJU Incentive Tours is specialised at handling Incentives, Conferences & Corporate meetings, Special Interest groups, Cruise-Shore Excursions and travel packages for group and FIT as well.
"What sets us apart is our expert knowledge of Korea's travel industry, combined with our prompt, friendly and flexible services," explains Managing Director Hyun A. Lee. "Our professional staff are specialised in each field and are ready to provide you with the quality services whatever your travel needs."
For more information visit www.ajutours.co.kr
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News from our other DMCs
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New Orleans fights back and wins! As our DMC there, CUSTOMS CONVENTIONS, points out
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When the national spotlight hit New Orleans during the Sugar Bowl and Bowl Championship football games in January, New Orleans responded with the kind of hospitality, enthusiasm and resolve that visitors have come to expect. Leading up to the season's final college football game in the Louisiana Superdome in early January, the nation's newspapers focused on both the upcoming game and on the city of New Orleans. Finally, the rest of the world started to understand that New Orleans, while not yet fully recovered, is at least not still under water.
There is much more to New Orleans than the disastrous levee failures, it is a world-class city, one that can sustain the hype of a mega-sporting event while also offering visitors a chance to relax amid charms that no other American city can offer. Early reports from the hospitality industry indicate that the world has rediscovered New Orleans after the 2005 storms. The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Commission noted record numbers of visitors for the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl and the Jan. 7 Bowl Championship games, with an estimated economic impact of more than $400 million.
The Louisiana Superdome is large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility, the largest fixed domed structure in the world, located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. With a maximum seating capacity of 72,000, the Superdome is the current home of the NFL's New Orleans Saints.
Home to many sporting events, concerts and Mardi Gras festivities, the Superdome has been fully renovated and refurbished. It reopened in 2006 for its first Saints game amid a wave of pomp and circumstance, including a free outdoor concert by the Goo Goo Dolls and a pre-game performance by U2 and Green Day, followed by the coin toss conducted by former President George H. W. Bush. The Saints won the game 23-3 and went on to a successful season reaching the NFC Championship Game.
For more information visit www.customconventions.com
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ATLANTIK DMC, explain that Iceland is the perfect SPA destination
Iceland has long been known to provide the perfect playground for action, adventure and challenge. However, one of Iceland's best kept secrets is the fact that it offers equally fantastic opportunities for wellness. Reykjavík and the surrounding communities offer 15 different outdoor geothermal swimming pools for all-year round enjoyment. You might think that it was a chilling experience to go swimming in the depth of winter in an outdoor pool, but the pools are kept at an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) all year round, thanks to our geothermal water. If that's not warm enough, all the swimming pools also offer a number of so-called hot pots, each kept at different temperature ranging from 37-44°C (98-111°F). The most popular addition to the thermal baths and pools in Iceland are the steam baths. By pumping thermal water at high pressure through nozzles with hair-fine holes, steam saturated with minute droplets of water is created. This heat is remarkably comfortable without being sweltry.
One of the world's major experts in the field of spa treatments and medicine, Dr. István Fluck from Hungary, who has often visited Iceland, has said that the entire country itself is one big SPA. As a result, the health of Icelanders is among the best in the world, and the average life expectancy is very high, 76,2 years for men and 80.6 for women. Our guess is that you would like to offer a glimpse of this to your loyal clients and outstanding employees!
Atlantik DMC can fuse action with relaxation. The ideal long weekend for an incentive group is to enjoy Iceland's wild nature and exciting activities, followed by a heavenly day at one of Iceland's SPAs. Could it get any better? For more information visit www.atlantik.is.
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Chairwoman of the Board of VIP Tourism, Yasemin Pirinccioglu with Former Secretary General of UN, Kofi Annan
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Turkey's MICEterpice, VIP TOURISM, celebrates 40 years in the business
VIP Tourism, the leading company in travel and MICE industry in TURKEY has marked the start of its 40th anniversary celebration with a new logo, new offices and new services.
VIP's new corporate identity, based on "a refreshing of the image in general, corporate color more vivid and elaboration of payoff line". "The change in our visual symbol better reflects the company direction. By also renovating our offices and making use of the most modern and technological facilities we see this identity change as an important step in the evolution of VIP Inc. as a modern, inspirational, dynamic and passionate company. Not only eyes but we think that appealing to the nose is equally important in building our brand sense. Emotions are greatly influenced by what we smell. Our new offices smell of jasmine now.
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Having signed the UN Global Compact'a 10 principles this year, In the presence of Mr Koffi Annan, The Former General Secretary of The United Nations, VIP Tourism now embraces, supports and enacts, within our sphere of influence, a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption.
Operating with a permanent staff of 100, it employs an extra 500 temporary workers. VIP Tourism, is a dynamic and creative service company being run by a team of experts, pioneer in travel and event management services.
By striving for the very best in every client interaction, in every task, VIP Inc.
worked hard for 40 years to define its motto 'Adds value'. The company's strength is in its proven track record of delivering superior service with world-class travel products and MICE services.
For more information visit www.viptourism.com
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Dubrovnik Travel, Croatia, assists the international launch of the new Škoda Fabia Combi
The new Škoda Fabia Combi international press launch took place mid-December at Le Meridien Lav, Split - Croatia with complete assistance of the leading Croatia DMC - Dubrovnik Travel.
More than seven hundred journalists from all over the world (Croatia, Germany, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Spain, Bulgaria, Israel, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, the Netherlands, China, Iceland, Hungary, Portugal, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Russia, Latvia, Switzerland, Poland, had an opportunity to experience the launch of the new generation of one the most popular Škoda models.
The all inclusive program included, the car presentation, new advertising, various test drives and the inclusive press conference.
For more information on how to join us visit
www.dubrovniktravel.com.
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DS EVENTS in Spain create two attractive new programmes
DS Events has created new programmes in and between the most attractive islands and will promote them this year with very interesting prices:
- Ibiza is now the most fascinating Incentive destination in the Balearic Islands with the new 5* Ibiza Gran Hotel, perfectly located near the marina, and a very complete activity proposal to discover Ibiza and Formentera in a new way with quads, 4x4 and catamarans. DS events will organize this year a Fam Trip going from Valencia to Ibiza by fast ferry.
- Tenerife with the new Sheraton Hotel located in Costa Adeje, the ideal place to start a fantastic programme between mountains and sea, going up to the Teide National volcanic Park and then crossing to La Gomera with catamarans and a fantastic whale and dolphins watching.
For more information visit www.dsevents.es.
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CUSTOMS CONVENTIONS, Las Vegas, present the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has completely made over and re-branded the exterior and interior public areas of the former Aladdin Resort & Casino and renovated about half of its 2,600 rooms with movie themes. One of the major partners in the resort is Starwood Hotels & Resorts, which will run the hotel under the Sheraton flag. The property also includes the 475,000-sf Miracle Mile Shops featuring 15 restaurants and 170 specialty stores.
The repositioning of the Aladdin as Planet Hollywood included a new facade, renovated hotel rooms, new restaurants and nightclubs, along with a new layout for the casino floor that includes a new poker room, a new sports book and more restaurants.
The complex includes the magnificent Theatre for the Performing Arts which hosts concerts, special events, and movie premiers, with two in January 2008; the Miss America pageant, and the world premiere of the fourth installment of "Rambo", attended by Sylvester Stallone and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Electronics manufacturer Panasonic used the hotel as its base during the International Consumer Electronics Show, and other conventions, to promote its new technology. Panasonic already has 5,000 high definition plasma televisions in the property's public areas and guest rooms. For more information on this and other Las Vegas resorts visit www.customconventionslv.com or email Jeff Swartwout on jeff@customconventionslv.com .
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Haxel Events & Incentives, explain why Poland is the perfect place to celebrate Easter.
Easter is one of the prominent festivals in Poland where the rich cultural heritage is reflected in the Eastertide celebrations. While religious ceremonies follow the rituals of the Christian church, Easter celebrations have imbibed elements of native Polish culture.
The "blessing basket" is one of the unique Easter traditions in Poland. Prepared the Saturday before Easter Sunday the basket, stashed with colored eggs, bread, cake, salt, paper and white colored sausages, is taken to the church to have it blessed.
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Another traditional ritual is Smingus Dyngus, celebrated on the first Monday after Easter. On this day boys roam around the neighborhood to sprinkle girls with water or perfume. This custom of watering has its roots in pagan traditions since the pouring of water is an ancient spring symbol of cleansing and purification. Easter Monday has also been celebrated as "Switching Day" because on this day boys switch girls with a small willow branch.
The family breakfast on Easter Sunday morning is an important part of Polish Easter celebration. On the breakfast table, each of the participants wishes the others of the family good luck and happiness. The table is decorated with green leaves and a sugar lamb may be placed as a centre-piece. The food to be eaten is usually blessed by the priest. Easter is also a time of important music events. The 5th edition of the Misteria Paschalia Krakow Festival www.misteriapaschalia.pl will be an opportunity to listen to a masterly performed repertoire by Europe's leading artists active in the field of historical music. It is also a perfect time to visit the beautiful Krakow. Good rates & amazing atmosphere guaranteed!
To find out more about Easter programs please contact Dorota Goetzen at Dorota.goetzen@haxel.pl or visit www.haxel.pl
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New York City's RAGLIN EVENTS details 2008's best offers
NEW YORK IS ON SALE!! Special Winter rates are available at various hotels, sites and city landmarks:
- The Roosevelt, classic and beautifully located in the heart of the city Jan 28 - 31 and Feb 24 - 29 at $299.00
- Kimpton properties at 15% off quoted rates for winter
- The Holiday Inn SoHo $199
- Visit the New Museum for Free - it's one of the most avant-garde museums on the Bower - the new up coming area - the last ground to be broken.
- Broadway is on sale - tickets are available for a little as $59.00 for top shows such as Spring Awakening, Chorus Line and many more
- Enjoy ice skating at Rock Centre and Central Park without crowds.
For further information visit www.raglinevents.com or email Norma Raglin on nraglin@mindspring.com.
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SOUTHWEST EVENTS, Arizona, is proud to announce two new additions to its team
Southwest Events, the winner of First Place - Gold Award for "Best Event"from Meetings and Conventions Magazine has two new members of staff.
Trish Peartre - Director of Sales & Marketing
Trish moved to Arizona after living in England, Washington, DC and Minnesota. She joins Southwest Events with over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry in The Valley of the Sun. Trish has worked at five star resorts & hotels in sales and conference services, as well as, senior level management positions with some of the most renowned Destination Management Companies in Arizona. Trish is extremely successful in special event management and production.
Corine Pazdernik - Sales Manager
Corine came to the Southwest from Minnesota to attend Arizona State University, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Communication. Corine has over five years experience in the destination management industry, working in both sales and operations. With her experience and creativity, she has the ability to surpass all client expectations.
For more information visit www.southwestevents.com.
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KONTIKI INCENTIVES, our member in Milan, Tuscany and Northern Italy, presents a new type of team-building activity
From 2008 Kontiki Incentives offers a new opportunity to organise a team building in Italy: S-Team is a charity Team building programme which creates an unforgettable experience.
You need the opportunity to:
- develop team work and the motivation of the team
- make a brand protagonist of a charity campaign
- increase company value
- share the company ethical and environmental commitment
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Thanks to our expertise and professional approach teams can have an enjoyable team building event to create team efficiency and make a vital contribution to a local organisation.
Our programmes are studied in co-operation with non-profit organisations and with local authorities.
Among the different ideas we propose that your team can:
- Build a labyrinth customized with your company's logo
- Develop a multimedia product to increase the value of a nature reserve
- Build an educative itinerary in a nature reserve
For further information on our programmes please contact us at incentives@k-incentives.it.
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Travel Services Inc, Puerto Rico, earns Charter ADMC Designation - The Only ADMC in Puerto Rico
The Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) just announced that Travel Services, Inc., a leading Destination Management Company in Puerto Rico since 1955, will be in the Charter class of Destination Management Companies receiving their Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) accreditation.
Travel Services is one of 24 destination management companies (DMC) representing 32 office locations who met the ADMC Program standards and completed successfully a very stringent review of their application by the ADMC commission. The company is the only firm on the island with this accreditation; and its senior management includes Joanne Ferguson, the only Destination Management Certified Professional on the island. Joanne is also a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP).
Program standards include requirements that measure the longevity and stability of the company, its commitment to the DMC industry and its service levels to clients.
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"I congratulate those companies who have achieved the Charter designation and applaud them for taking this important step for our industry," says ADME's President Ilene Reinhart, DMCP, CMP. "The program is designed to set the standards and industry best practices for Destination Management Companies and will enable clients to identify professional DMCs when they are searching for an industry partner."
For more information visit www.destinationpuertorico.com.
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First Incentive Travel, Florida, shows off a new theme park: Aquatica
Orlando is known for its attraction parks. We have 4 Disney parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM and Animal Kingdom), 2 parks of Universal (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure) and SeaWorld.
Sea World is famous because of all the animals in and around the water. The most famous one is Shamu, the killer whale. But since a few years SeaWorld has Discovery Cove, where tourists can swim with the Dolphins.
In March 2008 a new park will be added to the SeaWorld family. It is known as Aquatica and will be big competition for the other water parks in Orlando. Disney has Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon and Universal owns Wet 'n Wild. The 59-acre water park will combine the best of both SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove with up-close animal encounters, thrilling water rides and 80,000 square feet of white-sand beaches.
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Billed as "SeaWorld's Whimsical, One-of-a-Kind Waterpark," Sea World's Aquatica will feature such attractions as side-by-side wave pools, lazy river rides, eight-lane racing slides, interactive water play areas and 36 waterslides, including a 300-foot-long enclosed waterslide that plunges riders down a 42-foot drop and through a lagoon populated by black-and-white Commerson's dolphins. Amenities at SeaWorld Orlando's Aquatica will also include private cabanas, beachside waiter service, restaurants and specialty shops.
For more information visit www.firstincentivetravel.com.
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Escape Travel Ltd presents a grand tour of Russia available for groups and individuals guaranteed departures.
Travel through Moscow to Sergiev Posad, Alexandrov, Suzdal, Vladimir and St. Petersburg. This 10-day group tour combines 3 nights in Moscow, 1 night in Suzdal, 1 overnight on train and 4 nights in St. Petersburg. The tour is based on 4-star Tverskaya Marriott hotel in Moscow, a cozy 3-star hotel in Suzdal and 4-star Ambassador hotel in St. Petersburg. Full day sightseeing everyday with full board including meals at the best restaurants of the two capitals. Escape Travel will escort you, expert local guides will show you around, deluxe transportation will carry you and our attention to detail will please you. Prices start from €3049, and tours are available for individuals and groups up to 30 pax.
For further information visit www.escapetravel.spb.ru.
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Escapade Travel sends news from Egypt
Escapade Travel requested to organize the private trip of HRH Prince Andrew
Escapade Travel was requested to fully plan and organize the private visit of HRH Prince Andrew (Duke of York) and his 19 year old daughter HRH Princess Beatrice to Luxor.
The trip took place in early January and it included the visits of the main monuments of Luxor like the Valley of the Kings, the tomb of King Tut Ankh Amoun, the Karnak and Luxor temples.
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International Tourism fair planned in Cairo
The President of the ETPA (Egyptian Tourist Promotion Authority) Mr. Amr El Ezaby announced that Egypt has decided to organize an International Tourism fair in 2008.
This fair is now being planned by a number of national and International Tourism experts in order to achieve the maximum results and maximum participation of different countries covering different tourism activities.
Huge new project to open in Port Ghalib
Port Ghalib is located in the Southern Coast of the Red Sea. This integrated development spans 3.5 KM of pristine beachfront, with a total area of 8 million sqm.
This site will have magnificent panoramic views of rugged desert mountains and turquoise blue water.
Port Ghalib represents a new generation of environmentally sensitive resorts. Designed and master-planned by some of the World's leading companies, this project will include nine uniquely themed villages featuring an international Marina, 23 distinctive Hotels, golf course, Yacht Club, residential and luxury properties, retail outlets, entertainment facilities and services.
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Mindstream, in Belgium, present their new offices in Gent
Now one of Belgium's leading DMCs, Mindstream has grown dramatically over the last four years. The company also works extensively as a PCO. Now, the company has two bases: one in Wavre, just outside Brussels, and most recently a new office in Gent under the management of Mr. Philip Claeyssens.
For further information about the services offered by Mindstream please visit www.mindstream.be.
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S-Tours Destination Management, offer weekend breaks in Bratislava
Add the great European Capital BRATISLAVA to your "Memory Album"!
Visit capital of Slovakia, one of the most beautiful towns along the River Danube. Explore its historical Old Town and Castle by guided walking tour. Take an excursion along the Little Carpathian Wine Route and taste excellent wines at a famous wineries. Visit massive Renaissance fortress of the Red Stone Castle or mighty ruins of the Devin Castle towering high above the confluence of the Moravia and Danube rivers.
S-Tours is currently organising 2 and 3-night tours of the capital incorporating all of the sites and sounds of this mesmerising city.
For more information please contact Eva Mackova at mackova@s-tours.sk.
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