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THE INDUSTRY AGENDA Calendar 2008 JANUARY Adventures in Travel Expo (ATE) Jan. 12-13 New York City www.adventureexpo.com Cathedral in Seville, Spain PHOTO BY ALBA N. NEGRÓN-DIAZ FEBRUARY The New York Times Travel Show February 29-March 2 New York City www.nytimes.com/travelshow FamTrips BHUTAN AND INDIA This 14-day fam focusing on Bhutan and the Indian state of Sikkim departs April 5, and visits Delhi, Darjeeling, Gangtok (the capital of Sikkim) and Kalimpong in India and Thimpu, Punakha and Paro in Bhutan. Featured hotels include The Oberoi, Taj Palace, Windamere, Mayfair Hill Resort, Park Plaza, Norkil, Silver Oak, Himalayan Hotel, Druk Hotel, Hotel Motithang, Hotel Zangto Palri, Kyichu Resort, Hotel Olathang and Paro Resort. Air-inclusive rates start at $3,749 per agent (companion $4,295, single supplement $995), plus $374 for airport fees and approximately $250 for government tourist service taxes and travel permit. In addition to flights and accommodations, these prices include daily breakfast, all meals in Bhutan, transfers, city tours, excursions, Englishspeaking guides, entrance fees to monuments and air-conditioned transportation. Contact: Exotic Journeys: tel.: 800-5546342 or 312-475-0655; fax: 312-475-0657; e-mail: exoticjourneys@sbcglobal.net; web site: www.exoticjourneys.com. SPAIN This eight-day fam to Spain departs every Saturday and visits Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo. Agent rates start at $1,450 from New York, or $1,650 from the West Coast, plus airline taxes (companion rate is $100 higher). Those prices include transatlantic flights on British Airways, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and 11 meals. Contact: Tours Specialists: tel.: 800-2237552 or 727-784-8588; fax: 727-784-7520; e-mail: toursspecialists@aol.com; web site: www.toursspecialists.com. MAY TIA’s 40th Annual International Pow Wow May 31-June 4 Las Vegas www.tia.org SEPTEMBER Travel Mart Latin America September 10-12 Quito, Ecuador ww.travelmartlatinamerica.com Deal of the Week With United Vacations’ new Winter Wonder Sale, travelers can take 20 percent off their companion’s flight if they book by January 3 and use promotion code WINTER. Offer is valid to all United Vacations destinations, on travel through May 31. Go to www.vaxvacationaccess.com for further details. DECEMBER Luxury Travel Expo and HomeBased Travel Agent Expo Dec. 2-4 Las Vegas www.vegastravelweek.com 78 | TravelAgent December 10, 2007 Suppliers can e-mail fam trips to dbutcher@questex.com or fax 212-895-8215. 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. CONNECTING YOU For more events, visit www.travelagentcentral. com/travelagentcentral/calendar http://www.adventureexpo.com http://www.exoticjourneys.com http://www.nytimes.com/travelshow http://www.tia.org http://www.toursspecialists.com http://ww.travelmartlatinamerica.com http://www.vaxvacationaccess.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/calendar http://www.travelagentcentral.com/calendar http://www.vegastravelweek.com

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Travel Agent - December 10, 2007 Online Now From the Editor Contributors Europe: Liverpool, The Beatles Hometown, Is also Known for it's Maritime Heritage, Art and Architecture European Hotel Highlights Central and South America: What You Need To Know About Selling Quito, the Historic Capital City of Ecuador Pacific/Asia: Malaysia Seeks to Grow Tourism as it Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of it's Independence Spa Resort in Goa, India Caribbean: Venerable Jamaican Resorts Tryall Club and Half Moon Marry Contemporary Design and Old-Time Elegence Caribbean Deals Las Vegas: A Three-Day Itinerary for Your Gen-Y Clients Las Vegas News and Notes Hotels: Sandals' 6th Annual Star Awards Tours: Escorted and FIT Packages in Western Canada Cruise: Barging 101 Cover Story: Wyndham's Way Agent Profile: Casto Travel's Marc Casto Technology Transportation Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Carnival's Plans for the Future Fairmont Expands in Africa Liberty Travel/Gogo is Sold Turks and Caicos Developments The New River Cruise Line, Jewel How to Protect Yourself When a Tour Operator Shuts Down In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch Special Supplement: Destination Africa

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