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DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Highland Games, Piping Live!, the International Genealogy Festival and Celtic Connections. “It would be great if travel-trade colleagues could build these events into their existing programs, or create new product specifically for Homecoming Scotland,” Russell says. Beyond Homecoming, there will be more events and activities to encourage tourism to Scotland. “We will build on the success of 2009 and continue to encourage visitors to come to Scotland to enjoy its great contributions,” Russell says. “There are many North Americans who don’t have Scottish ancestry, but who are passionate about Scotland and its culture. We hope that they visit Scotland and are inspired to try on a kilt, take part in the Highland Games and enjoy a wee dram!” I CONNECTING YOU For more information on special events throughout Europe, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/europe Guests can learn about whiskey-making on the Clynelish Distillery tour PAST PRESENT 5 0 , 0 0 0 U N I Q U E O P P O R T U N I T I E S W I T H I N 9 0 M I N U T E S Your clients will delight in a trip to the Copenhagen/Oresund region, where the Past & Present meet. The Øresund region, featuring Copenhagen and Malmö, is a unique destination, rich in history, yet very cosmopolitan. Borton Overseas has exclusive air/land packages for your clients, with bonus commission for you! Call 800-843-0602 or visit www.bortonoverseas.com/scandinavia Interested? Request #006. Oskar Falck@Malmö Turism http://www.travelagentcentral.com/europe http://www.visitOresund.info http://www.bortonoverseas.com/scandinavia http://www.visitOresund.info

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Travel Agent - December 8, 2008 Reality Check On the Web Contents Contributors From the Editor Europe: Scotland Begins a Yearlong Heritage Celebration Pacific/Asia: Singapore’s Hotel Scene is Vibrant, Inventive and Luxe Egypt: Building Tourism was the Key Topic at the ATS Fall Conference in Cairo Hawaii: Oahu’s North Shore has a Gentle, Laid-Back Ambiance Special Insert: US Airways Vacations—Universal Orlando Master Specialist Canada: The Hotel Le St-James Offers a Taste of Elegance Las Vegas: Sin City May Not See Deals this Good for a Long Time Florida: The Eden Roc Hotel Re-Emerges after a Major Overhaul Central & South America: Chile is an Emerging Hot Spot Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda: Barbados Hotel Undergoes Major Renovation A Jamaica Tourism Official Shares the Island’s Plans Two Little-Known Caribbean Properties are Worth a Look Cruises: 10 Reasons to Love the Ruby Princess Cover Story: Religious Tourism - Faith-Based Vacations are a Growing Niche, and Are Taking Off in Surprising Ways Delta Takes Off: The Delta/Northwest Merger canReshape the Aviation Industry Tours: Traveling in Style with NWA WorldVacations Agent Profile: This Full-Service Agency Turns personalized Service into an Art New Web Trends: Services Aim to Increase Agent Sales Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Celebrity Solstice Hosts Forum for Economic Discussion Cap Juluca to Reopen in Anguilla Hawaii Seeks New Tourism Angles IWV: Scam or Opportunity? In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Special Supplement: South Africa: Your Journey Begins Here

Travel Agent - December 8, 2008

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