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THIS WEEK ON TRAVEL AGENTCENTRAL.COM PODCAST ON KOREA One of our Asia experts, Nancy Harkrider, transports viewers to Korea, with helpful hints on how to sell this fascinating country. Visit www.travelagentcentral.com. EDITOR’S LETTER Travel Agent’s Editorial Director, Ruthanne Terrero, writes about how the hotel has evolved into a stage on which guests can reinvent themselves. In this online-only column, she shares insights from her visits to several of the newest properties that have opened on the East Coast. RUTHANNE TERRERO MARK ROGERS HELPFUL HINTS “It’s important to remain flexible under pressure,” writes Mark Rogers, Travel Agent’s senior editor. He’s based in California, not far from where wildfires scorched 38,000plus acres last month. Learn how one five-star resort relaxed its restrictions at the height of the disaster. Subscribe to our new e-newsletters, which give you information on the specific topics you’re interested in. We’ve created newsletters that focus exclusively on the Caribbean, Mexico, cruises, Hawaii, Europe and Las Vegas. Each provides breaking industry news, the latest on destination deals and fams, and featured supplier information. Within each newsletter you’ll be able to voice your opinion via surveys and polls. To subscribe, visit www.travel agentcentral.com/newssubscribe. ONLINE NOW: HOT HOTEL DEALS FOR CLIENTS We sort through the specials your clients can use, such as free nights, complimentary breakfasts and suite upgrades. Visit www.travelagent central.com/deals. ONLINE VIDEO LIBRARY The array of videos we’ve compiled will help you learn even more about the destinations and hotels you’re selling. Check back often—new videos are added regularly. OUR INTERACTIVE MAP Move your cursor over your region of choice to find dozens of stories on the destination you’re seeking. It’s easy to grow your knowledge of the world with just the click of a mouse! BREAKING NEWS Read www.travelagentcentral.com daily for breaking news on all the travel issues that affect you and your business. TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRAVEL AGENT DIGITAL EDITION, please visit www.travelagentcentral.com/digitalsubform 4 | TravelAgent November 12, 2007 CONNECTING YOU Check www.travelagentcentral.com for breaking industry news and robust destination content that will help you sell more effectively http://TRAVELAGENTCENTRAL.COM http://www.travelagentcentral.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/deals http://www.travelagentcentral.com/deals http://www.travelagentcentral.com/newssubscribe http://www.travelagentcentral.com/newssubscribe http://www.travelagentcentral.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/digitalsubform http://www.travelagentcentral.com

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Travel Agent - November 12, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: Berlin Has a Vibrant Arts Scene Central & South America: Iberostar Grand Amazon: Adventure, but with Upscale Cruise Comforts Culinary Tours in Argentina and Peru Belize Eco-Lodge Packages Pacific/Asia: Bali Awaits Discovery by U.S. Tourists Las Vegas: Three Days in Vegas for Baby Boomers Caribbean & Bahamas: CTO’s Chairman Sees Growth in the Market Dominica’s New Tourism Director Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for His Island St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Where Less is More St. Maarten as a Destination for Foodies Tours: Sunshine and Disney are Just Two of Florida’s Options Cruises: Theme Cruises Generate Demand and Revenue Oceania’s Sales and Fleet are Growing Cruise Deals Cover Story: The New Wave Supplier Profile: Viking River Cruises Launches Land-Only Tour Operation Air Lift: Sabre Takes UpSell to the Skies A Tough Season Ahead: Rising Rates and Demand Give Hotels Edge in Price Negotiating Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Caribbean Tourism Conference Cruise and Hotel News Trends In U.S. Travel to France Disneyland Upgrade Travel Week In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - November 12, 2007

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