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Agenda Fam Trips Myanmar This 12-night fam trip to Myanmar departs November 25, 2007, and will visit Yangon, Bagan, Mt. Popa, Pakokku, Monywa, Amarapura, Sagaing, Inwa, Mungun, Mandalay, Heho, Pindaya, Inle Lake, Ngwe Saung Beach and Pathein. The land-only price starts at $1,468, while the companion rate is an additional $180. The single supplement is $535. These rates include all domestic air within Myanmar, accommodations, breakfast daily, all boat and land transportation and sightseeing. A stop in Taipei on the way back is permitted. Contact: Eastern Travel: tel.: 888-682-7035, fax: 801- CALENDAR September THETRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) 2007 Sept. 9-11, Las Vegas www.thetradeshow.org October Adventure Travel World Summit The Irriwaddy River in Myanmar 466-5966; e-mail: brian@ easterntravel.com. (France), Gibraltar, Tangiers (Morocco), Lisbon (Portugal), Cadiz (Spain), Casablanca (Morocco), Malaga (Spain), Almeria (Spain), Alicante, (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Genoa (Italy) and Marseille (France), as well as an optional Granada and Alhambra Palace extension. You can embark/disembark in Marseille, Genoa or Barcelona. Prices start at $599 per agent, double occupancy and $699 for companions, plus $235 for port taxes and waiver; there is a $200 fee for an oceanview cabin. These prices include a welcome cocktail reception, all meals and snacks while cruising, gourmet French, Italian and Spanish dinners, all entertainment aboard the ship and a tour director throughout. Contact: Sterling Vacations: tel.: 866-345-7755; fax: 512345-7722; e-mail: info@ster lingvacations.com; web site: www.sterlingvacations.com. Suppliers can e-mail fam trips to dbutcher@questex.com or fax 212895-8215. Send deals info and calendar submissions regarding industry-related events to Debbie Strong (dstrong@questex.com) for consideration. Be sure to include a web link. Oct. 4-6, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada www.adventuretravelworld summit.com Western Mediterranean There are four departure dates for the “Casablanca and West Med” nine-day, eightnight fam cruise on Louis Cruise Lines’ Coral: November 11 and 19, December 21 and 29, 2007. The fam will visit Genoa (Italy), Marseille 2007 Ensemble Travel Group International Conference Oct. 17-21, Cancun, Mexico www.ensembletravel.com AAA Travel Conference Oct. 28-30, Fort Lauderdale www.aaa.com Gibraltar, Spain November NTA National Convention 2007 Nov. 2-6, Kansas City, MO www.ntaonline.com World Travel Mart 2007 Nov. 12-15, London, UK www.wtmlondon.com December USTOA National Conference and Marketplace Dec. 3-5, Cancun, Mexico www.ustoa.com Deal of the Week Enchanting River Cruises, operated by Central Holidays, is now offering agents who register at its new web site, www.enchant ingrivercruises.com, a $25 travel voucher, good for any itinerary booked by October 31, 2007. Agents who book by September 30, 2007 receive a 5 percent early booking discount. Visit www. enchantingrivercruises.com. Travel Week, Luxury Travel Expo and the Home-Based Travel Agent Expo December 4-6, Las Vegas www.vegastravelweek.com September 3, 2007 TravelAgent 15 http://www.thetradeshow.org http://www.adventuretravelworldsummit.com http://www.ensembletravel.com http://www.aaa.com http://www.ntaonline.com http://www.wtmlondon.com http://www.sterlingvacations.com http://www.ustoa.com http://www.enchantingrivercruises.com http://www.enchantingrivercruises.com http://www.enchantingrivercruises.com http://www.vegastravelweek.com http://www.enchantingrivercruises.com

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Contents News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week Cover Story: Hotel Brand Expansion Africa: Egypt’s Newest Destination Hawaii: Hawaii Update Pacific/Asia: Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square Europe: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Caribbean & Bahamas: Marriott Expands Its Caribbean Portfolio El San Juan Hotel & Casino Upgrades San Juan’s New Doubletree by Hilton Mexico: Hotels Offer Post-Hurricane Deals Ski: The Inn at Lost Creek Agent Profile Meet Mame King Advertisers’ Information Classified Marketplace Luxury Travel Expo Update People & Places Special Supplement: Las Vegas Sales Guide

Travel Agent - September 3, 2007

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