Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - (Page 34) DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Help your clients create their own story in Hawai’i. Hawaii has the perfect setting for your client’s next family vacation. With six beautiful islands, a friendly population and the Aloha Spirit, your possibilities are endless. Come to Hawaii and experience the true meaning of "Ohana", or family. It’s time for your clients to create your own story, book their Hawaii getaway today. Visit usairwaysvacations.com/ hawaii or call 800-455-0123 today. tion. Each of the resorts offer podcasts of their extensive works, set to the tunes of local musician Keali’i Reichel and featuring narration from some of the artists. Meanwhile, the Big Island’s Hilton Waikoloa Village (www.hilton waikoloavillage.com) has its own art gallery and curator, and has spent $7 million on global works from ancient to modern. Among the 5,000 pieces at the 62-acre resort (which offers biweekly guided tours) are 2,000-year-old Han dynasty objects, Samoan war clubs and Hawaiian feather leis. There’s an onsite artists-in-residence program for a handson look at the creative process as well. And tourists tuned into the art scene are looking forward to the reopening of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (www. The Blessing of Puanani, meaning “Beautiful Flower,” princeresortshawaii. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village com/mauna-kearesort-hawaii.php) in Spring 2009 after a $150 million renovation, since its museum-quality collection of 1,600 Asian and Pacific works will be back online. From a five-foot-tall pink granite Buddha sculpted in 7thcentury India to two ancient bronze dogs from Thailand, the resort has always offered a cross-cultural collection for art connoisseurs. I DOES ART SELL A HOTEL? AGENTS WHO SELL HAWAII to upscale clients say many things influence hotel choice, including a property’s overall ambiance and visual appeal. That’s where museum-quality collections can make a difference, even for those who aren’t art lovers or collectors. “I can’t tell you with certainty to what degree art influences our clients’ choice of properties in Hawaii,” says Theresa Bartsch, travel consultant at Travelong of Summit (www.travelongsummit.com), a Virtuoso member travel agency based in Summit, NJ. “But our clients appreciate an experience reflective of the things they value, and more often than not, they are collectors. Therefore, the art never goes unnoticed—and it’s often a subject of conversation.” Bartsch says that although some high-end travelers seek to make art purchases to “show off to their friends” back home, it’s mostly the lasting impressions that collections make on these travelers that enhance their overall enjoyment and “lead to repeat business and referrals.” ©2008 US Airways, Inc. USV08-1028b Interested? Request #010. 34 | TravelAgent November 10, 2008 http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-resort-hawaii.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-resort-hawaii.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-resort-hawaii.php http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-resort-hawaii.php http://www.usairwaysvacations.com/hawaii http://www.usairwaysvacations.com/hawaii http://www.usairwaysvacations.com/hawaii http://www.travelongsummit.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 Reality Check Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Special Supplemement: Business & First Class Travel Specialist 2.0 Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings Europe: Barcelona is Blooming with Terrific Hotels Pacific/Asia: French Colonial and Asian Styles Blend in Hanoi Alaska: Adventure Abounds In and Around Juneau Canada: Edmonton is Canada’s “Festival City” Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City Central & South America: Buenos Aires Brings European Flavor to Argentina Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts The Slot Spot River Cruises: European Itineraries Offer Convenience and Value Cover Story: Selling Mexico Car Rentals: Tapping an Underappreciated Revenue Source Consortia Profile: Ensemble Travel Group Launches New Initiatives and Tools Luxury Travel Expo WESTA Offers Growth Opportunities for Agents Hawaii Gets New Inter-Island Service Caribbean, Mexico Ramp Up Resort Plans Classified Marketplace In the Spotlight Agent Access Editorial Index Advertising Index Travel Agent - 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November 10, 2008 - Special Supplemement: Business & First Class Travel Specialist 2.0 (Page 25) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Special Supplemement: Business & First Class Travel Specialist 2.0 (Page 26) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Special Supplemement: Business & First Class Travel Specialist 2.0 (Page 27) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Special Supplemement: Business & First Class Travel Specialist 2.0 (Page 28) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Special Supplemement: Business & First Class Travel Specialist 2.0 (Page 29) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings (Page 30) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings (Page 31) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings (Page 32) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings (Page 33) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings (Page 34) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii: Art Lovers will Appreciate the Islands’ Offerings (Page 35) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Europe: Barcelona is Blooming with Terrific Hotels (Page 36) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Europe: Barcelona is Blooming with Terrific Hotels (Page 37) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Europe: Barcelona is Blooming with Terrific Hotels (Page 38) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Europe: Barcelona is Blooming with Terrific Hotels (Page 39) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: French Colonial and Asian Styles Blend in Hanoi (Page 40) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: French Colonial and Asian Styles Blend in Hanoi (Page 41) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: French Colonial and Asian Styles Blend in Hanoi (Page 42) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Pacific/Asia: French Colonial and Asian Styles Blend in Hanoi (Page 43) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Alaska: Adventure Abounds In and Around Juneau (Page 44) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Alaska: Adventure Abounds In and Around Juneau (Page 45) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Canada: Edmonton is Canada’s “Festival City” (Page 46) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Canada: Edmonton is Canada’s “Festival City” (Page 47) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Canada: Edmonton is Canada’s “Festival City” (Page 48) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Canada: Edmonton is Canada’s “Festival City” (Page 49) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City (Page 50) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City (Page 51) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City (Page 52) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City (Page 53) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City (Page 54) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Las Vegas: Where to Find Inner Peace in Sin City (Page 55) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Central & South America: Buenos Aires Brings European Flavor to Argentina (Page 56) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Central & South America: Buenos Aires Brings European Flavor to Argentina (Page 57) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Central & South America: Buenos Aires Brings European Flavor to Argentina (Page 58) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Central & South America: Buenos Aires Brings European Flavor to Argentina (Page 59) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts (Page 60) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts (Page 61) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts (Page 62) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts (Page 63) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts (Page 64) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Romance and History Meet in St. Kitts (Page 65) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - The Slot Spot (Page 66) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - The Slot Spot (Page 67) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - River Cruises: European Itineraries Offer Convenience and Value (Page 68) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - River Cruises: European Itineraries Offer Convenience and Value (Page 69) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - River Cruises: European Itineraries Offer Convenience and Value (Page 70) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - River Cruises: European Itineraries Offer Convenience and Value (Page 71) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Mexico (Page 72) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Mexico (Page 73) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Mexico (Page 74) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Mexico (Page 75) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Mexico (Page 76) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Cover Story: Selling Mexico (Page 77) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Car Rentals: Tapping an Underappreciated Revenue Source (Page 78) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Car Rentals: Tapping an Underappreciated Revenue Source (Page 79) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Consortia Profile: Ensemble Travel Group Launches New Initiatives and Tools (Page 80) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Consortia Profile: Ensemble Travel Group Launches New Initiatives and Tools (Page 81) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Luxury Travel Expo (Page 82) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - WESTA Offers Growth Opportunities for Agents (Page 83) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - WESTA Offers Growth Opportunities for Agents (Page 84) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii Gets New Inter-Island Service (Page 85) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Hawaii Gets New Inter-Island Service (Page 86) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Caribbean, Mexico Ramp Up Resort Plans (Page 87) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Classified Marketplace (Page 88) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 89) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 90) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 91) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 92) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 93) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Agent Access (Page 94) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 95) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page 96) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page Cover3) Travel Agent - November 10, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page Cover4)
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