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Halifax, Nova Scotia Zion National Park, UT simply fill out a profile to participate in the site, which gets 1 million visitors per month. If your clients do sail, they’ll find a welcomehome letter waiting upon their return. It gives them a future onboard offer and refers them back to their travel agent’s phone number for booking. Technologically, the line gives consumers and agents the opportunity to book shore excursions and specialty restaurants online. “Increasingly, over time, anything you would want to secure in advance with a cruise, we’ll help people with that,” Goldstein says. “We will have more to say about this as 2009 unfolds, but we’ll have a constant stream of innovation.” Tackling the Economy What about economic worries in the marketplace? Goldstein believes consumers are resilient and points to consistent revenue over the years, even in tough times. “Yes, we are worried, because everybody is worried [about the economy] but everything you read and see on TV is gloom,” he notes. “If it’s not Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it’s something else. But we don’t take anything for granted.” Still, value is inherent in cruising, Goldstein stresses. “People are willing to take vacations, which is very advantageous to us.” Even in challenging times, he says, “we have value attributes that are very compelling.” On that same front, Freed urges agents “not to freeze” in the face of a tough economy. She says agents at the recent Signature conference told her they simply plan to become more aggressive in developing new business because they know not all their existing customers may wish to travel in the next year. As such, they’ll need to be more proactive in finding new clients. Freed hopes agents will utilize the services and training offered by the new Royal Caribbean BDMs in local markets. Meanwhile, Oasis of the Seas sails along in creating marketplace buzz. “The first day we opened sales up to our Diamond and Diamond Plus guests, I received many e-mails from people I’ve known over the years,” Goldstein says. “One couple stayed up all night and started calling as soon as they could to get a reservation. Then they called me because they wanted me to know they’d made that reservation. Even in this environment where people have a lot of worries and concerns, the Oasis of the Seas is capable of creating excitement way beyond the norm.” I Vacation planning made easy. Half Moon Bay, CA Waycross, GA With over 4,000 hotels in 80 countries*, we’re everywhere your clients want to go. Featuring a collection of standard services and amenities, such as hot or continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet access** and a pool at most locations, Best Western’s commitment to service continues. bestwestern.com 1.800.WESTERN GDS Code:BW CONNECTING YOU For the latest news and deals in the cruise industry, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises THE WORLD’S LARGEST ® HOTEL CHAIN. Each Best Western® hotel is independently owned and operated. *Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate. Breakfast either continental OR hot breakfast available (many complimentary). **Free high-speed internet access at most hotels in North America. Amenities may vary slightly at international hotels. Best Western and the Best Western marks are service marks or registered service marks of Best Western International, Inc. ©2008 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved. October 13, 2008 TravelAgent | 57 http://www.bestwestern.com http://www.bestwestern.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises

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Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 Online Now Contents From the Editor Central & South America Bermuda Europe Pacific/Asia Las Vegas Florida Middle East Cruises Celebrity Continues to Grow and Adapt to the Changing Travel Climate Oasis on the Horizon Troubled Skies Agent Profile Agenda Princess Summit Unveils New Tools for Selling Cruises Tanzania Aims to Draw More U.S. Travelers Jamaica May Legalize Gambling, and New Resorts are in the Works ASTA Seeks Expanded Support from the Agent Community In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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Climate (Page 49) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Celebrity Continues to Grow and Adapt to the Changing Travel Climate (Page 50) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Celebrity Continues to Grow and Adapt to the Changing Travel Climate (Page 51) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Oasis on the Horizon (Page 52) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Oasis on the Horizon (Page 53) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Oasis on the Horizon (Page 54) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Oasis on the Horizon (Page 55) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Oasis on the Horizon (Page 56) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Oasis on the Horizon (Page 57) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Troubled Skies (Page 58) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Troubled Skies (Page 59) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Profile (Page 60) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Profile (Page 61) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Profile (Page 62) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Profile (Page 63) Travel Agent - 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(Page 76) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - ASTA Seeks Expanded Support from the Agent Community (Page 77) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 78) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 79) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 80) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 81) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 82) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 83) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 84) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Classified Marketplace (Page 85) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 86) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page 87) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Trendwatch (Page 88) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Trendwatch (Page Cover3) Travel Agent - October 13, 2008 - Trendwatch (Page Cover4) 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