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THIS WEEK ON TRAVEL AGENTCENTRAL.COM ONLINE NOW BREAKING NEWS Read www.travelagentcentral.com daily for breaking news on all the travel issues that you need to know about. BONUS COMMISSIONS For a comprehensive listing of suppliers offering you added incentives, check out www.travelagentcentral.com/bonuscommissions. PODCASTS Nancy Harkrider transports viewers to various destinations in Asia with tips on how to sell each fascinating country. Listen at www.travelagentcentral.com. DEALS FOR YOUR CLIENTS We sort through the deals your clients will use, such as free nights, complimentary breakfasts and suite upgrades. Visit www.travelagentcentral.com/deals. EDITOR’S LETTER In this web-only column, Travel Agent’s Editorial Director, Ruthanne Terrero, reports on her recent meetings with industry executives. Learn about what these industry players have planned for 2008 and what that in turn will mean to your business. 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January 21, 2008 - From the Editor (Page 15)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Contributors (Page 16)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Contributors (Page 17)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Europe: Our Favorite Hotels in Italy (Page 18)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Europe: Our Favorite Hotels in Italy (Page 19)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Europe: Our Favorite Hotels in Italy (Page 20)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Europe: Our Favorite Hotels in Italy (Page 21)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Europe Packages & Briefs (Page 22)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Europe Packages & Briefs (Page 23)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Three Hotels in Vietnam that will Wow Clients (Page 24)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Three Hotels in Vietnam that will Wow Clients (Page 25)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Three Hotels in Vietnam that will Wow Clients (Page 26)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Three Hotels in Vietnam that will Wow Clients (Page 27)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: Three Hotels in Vietnam that will Wow Clients (Page 28)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific/Asia Briefs (Page 29)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Mexico: New Resorts for the New Year (Page 30)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Mexico: New Resorts for the New Year (Page 31)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Mexico: New Resorts for the New Year (Page 32)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Mexico: New Resorts for the New Year (Page 33)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Mexico News & Notes (Page 34)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Mexico News & Notes (Page 35)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Middle East: Six Senses Opens in Oman (Page 36)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Middle East: Six Senses Opens in Oman (Page 37)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Middle East Briefs (Page 38)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Australia: Queensland's Pool Port Douglas Resort (Page 39)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean: Spice up business by selling Grenada (Page 40)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean: Spice up business by selling Grenada (Page 41)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean: Spice up business by selling Grenada (Page 42)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean Packages (Page 43)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Hotel Carl Gustaf in St. Barts (Page 44)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean Briefs (Page 45)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean Briefs (Page 46)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean Briefs (Page 47)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean Briefs (Page 48)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Caribbean Briefs (Page 49)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Las Vegas: A Guide to Sports Books in Sin City (Page 50)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Las Vegas: A Guide to Sports Books in Sin City (Page 51)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Las Vegas: A Guide to Sports Books in Sin City (Page 52)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Las Vegas: A Guide to Sports Books in Sin City (Page 53)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Alaska: Cruise Itineraries for the 2008 Season (Page 54)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Alaska: Cruise Itineraries for the 2008 Season (Page 55)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Lodges to Book in Denali National Park (Page 56)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Pacific Northwest: Hotels in Downtown Portland (Page 57)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Hotels: All-Inclusive Target Luxury Market (Page 58)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Hotels: All-Inclusive Target Luxury Market (Page 59)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Hotels: All-Inclusive Target Luxury Market (Page 60)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Hotels: All-Inclusive Target Luxury Market (Page 61)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Connecticut's Winvian Resort (Page 62)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Connecticut's Winvian Resort (Page 63)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cruises: Cunard's Queen Victoria (Page 64)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cruises: Cunard's Queen Victoria (Page 65)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cruises: Cunard's Queen Victoria (Page 66)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cruises: Cunard's Queen Victoria (Page 67)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cover Story: The Rise of Apollo (Page 68)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cover Story: The Rise of Apollo (Page 69)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cover Story: The Rise of Apollo (Page 70)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cover Story: The Rise of Apollo (Page 71)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cover Story: The Rise of Apollo (Page 72)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cover Story: The Rise of Apollo (Page 73)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Agent Profile: Protravel's Mickey Weill (Page 74)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Agent Profile: Protravel's Mickey Weill (Page 75)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Agent Profile: Protravel's Mickey Weill (Page 76)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Agent Profile: Protravel's Mickey Weill (Page 77)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Technology: Celebrated Experiences' New Site (Page 78)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - The Industry: Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar (Page 79)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Tourism Recovery After Strife in Kenya and Other Destinations (Page 80)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Tourism Recovery After Strife in Kenya and Other Destinations (Page 81)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Cruise Recap and Forecast (Page 82)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - France Bans Smoking (Page 83)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Alaska Cruise Sales Shine (Page 84)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Alaska Cruise Sales Shine (Page 85)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - "Unspoiled" Caribbean Isles Face Development (Page 86)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - "Unspoiled" Caribbean Isles Face Development (Page 87)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 88)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 89)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 90)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 91)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 92)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 93)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Advertisers Index (Page 94)Travel Agent - January 21, 2008 - Classified Marketplace (Page 95)Travel Agent - 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