Travel Agent - April 28, 2008 - (Page 94)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT 2 1 1. At the First Annual South Africa Trade Forum at the W Hotel in New York (from left), Debbie Parker, SA Tours; Katherine Monaco, Protea Hotels; Sthu Zungu, president of South Africa Tourism; Kerry Cannon, group publisher, Travel Agent magazine; Diane Ebzery, African Portfolio; Kathi Scott, Lim World Travel. 2. At the South Africa Trade Forum, Peter Gatt, associate publisher of Travel Agent Custom Solutions (left), joins Julian 3 Harrison of Premier Tours (center) and Bruce Hodge of Goway Travel. 3. The National Tour Association honored Kirk Lanterman (right), formerly of Holland America Line, and Arthur C. Tauck Jr., of Tauck World Discovery, with the 2008 Pioneer Award during its Tour Operator Spring Meet at Mohegan Sun, April 2-4. 4. Ruthanne Terrero (center), editorial director of Travel Agent magazine, is flanked by Michael Fulford, Air Tahiti 4 Nui, on the left and Peter Gatt from Travel Agent on the right at a local New York PATA meeting. 5. The LVCVA hosted its Third Annual Big League Weekend Fam for 15 of Las Vegas’ top-selling travel companies. Posing with the Hawaiian Tropic Zone girls (from left): Ed Fioravante, LVCVA; John Meyer, LVCVA; Donna Lefer, LibGo Travel; Hawaiian Tropic Zone girls; Brian Brusa, Maverick Helicopter; Vic Kerckhoff, Continental Airlines; Alicia Evanko, Luxury Travel Expo; 5 E-MAIL PHOTOS OF AGENTS OUT AND ABOUT IN THE INDUSTRY for consideration to rroberti@questex.com (300 d.p.i.) or send to Travel Agent magazine, attn: R. Roberti, 757 Third Ave., 5th floor, New York, NY 10017. Photos must have captions to be considered. and Dennis Hicks, Lake Mead Cruises. 6. At the grand opening gala for Hyatt Regency Trinidad (from left): Jean Richards (wife 6 of the President of Trinidad & Tobago); George Maxwell Richards (President of Trinidad & Tobago); Hazel Manning (wife of the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tabago); and Patrick Manning (Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago). 94 | TravelAgent April 28, 2008

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Travel Agent - April 28, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Africa: Where to Stay in the Gateway to Southern Africa South Pacific/Australia: Luxury Lodges in Queensland and Tasmania Pacific/Asia: Shanghai, China’s Cosmopolitan Powerhouse, Sees New Hotel and Cruise Development Canada: Downtown Calgary is Easy to Get Around and Filled with Historic and Cultural Attractions California: Laguna Beach Blends Culture with Coastal Beauty Florida: Golf, History, Food and Fun Defined Our Stay at the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine Las Vegas: Vegas Hotels Gamble on the Allure of Men’s Grooming Pacific Northwest: Washington Inns Emphasize Local Charm Mexico: Tulum Comes Into its Own as a Luxury Destination Europe: Cruising the Mosel and Rhine Rivers with Amadeus Waterways Rudi Schreiner, President of Amadeus Waterways, Talks about River Cruises Caribbean: Travel Agent Reports From the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange The Slot Spot: Gaming at the Casino Dominicus Cruise: Suppliers and Businesses Use Ships as Springboards to Satisfy Enthusiasts’ Hobbies and Passions Key Legal Decisions Will Affect the Future of Alaska’s Cruise Industry Cover Story: Exclusive Beach Destinations Hotels: The Girlfriend Getaway is an Exploding Market Agent Profile: Sabine Harris’ Personal Touch Provides a Memorable Experience Virtual Tourism: New Websites Give a New View of Tourist Destinations Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Sold Aloha Airlines is Grounded Exorbitant Hotel Rates Make Alternatives More Appealing Koepf takes Helm at NACTA, Plans to Expand Membership In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - April 28, 2008

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