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Volume 7, Issue 36, September 11, 2009 |
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Congress passed the Travel Promotion Act this week, amongst much criticism from opponents who believe the legislation is a bailout for the travel industry.
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Lufthansa is moving full speed ahead with two new partnerships. The airline signed a codeshare agreement, which is currently awaiting authorization from the Department of Transportation, with JetBlue Airways.
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AirTran is preparing to launch service to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ), marking the airline’s expanded service to international gateways. Service is also available to destinations in Mexico. Flights to Nassau will begin Dec. 17, while flights to Montego Bay are slated to begin Feb. 11, 2010.
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Star Alliance launched its newest circle fare for flights across North Asia. The fare is valid for flights between China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and Korea. Participating Star Alliance carriers include Air China, ANA, Asiana and Shanghai Airlines.
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Continuing its tradition of teaming up with leading restaurants around the world, All Nippon Airways will offer two new menus in the coming months — a Japanese Kaiseki and a Western haute cuisine menu.
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Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is entering the second year of testing new air ventilation technology. Small boxes on the walls throughout the airport “sniff” the air for potential bio-threats. The technology provides security against chemical, biological and radiological attacks.
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My train arrived early at Penn Station and despite the torrential rain, I was able to hail a cab and head to the property. The doorman helped me with my bags and escorted me to the front desk. I must say the entire staff was friendly and helpful. Though it was still a couple of hours before the official check-in time, my room was ready and I settled in within a few minutes.
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Welcome fall with a seasonal getaway to the Pan Pacific Whistler properties in Canada. The Spa or Dine package offers guests loads of options, including outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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Consider a vacation to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Through Nov. 30, visit Mariners Hotel and indulge in the Summer/Fall Dive Special, part of the property’s 7 Nights/10 Dives feature.
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Golf lovers, listen up! TPC Sawgrass, home of the PLAYERS Championship, is offering a special golf package. From Oct. 1 through Nov. 20, Seven Weeks of the 17th invites golfers to experience the “ultimate Florida golf destination.”
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Brisas Hotels & Resorts is celebrating friendship. The company kicked off its first bilingual social media campaign, Brisas Chicas y Margaritas, on Facebook. Aimed at women, the campaign’s grand prize is an exclusive girlfriend getaway.
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Gold Beach, Ore. is a lucky place. A recent visitor who purchased a lottery ticket in Gold Beach won $12.2 million, while another vacationer won big in a local sweepstakes. Gold Beach is sharing the luck by offering a $10,000 Gold Prize sweepstakes.
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