I just want to remind you of the following Group Promotion for Summer MED 2010:

          Booking Window:               August 25 – September 30, 2009

          Sailings:                           All Ships, All Sailings Within the Summer MED 2010 Program

          Promotion:                        Automatic 60 day option for good faith deposit (no points needed).

                                                PLUS

$25 per person (maximum of $50 per cabin) ship board credit for all passengers booked & deposited by December 31, 2009.

Conditions:                        Applies to NEW groups only set up during the above booking window. 

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Below please find our newest and most current Caribbean Group Promotion.

Please read the outlined conditions for the below promotion.

 Booking Window:      August 1 – October 31, 2009

Sailing Dates:           January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2010

Promotion:               SBC offered as follows: “Ship Board Credits”

                                                Inside                       $50 pp (max $100)

                                                Ocean View             $75 pp (max $150)

                                                Balcony                    $100 pp (max $200)

                             PLUS the following standard concessions – 18% commission; 1 for 15 tour conductors; standard cocktail party

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Those that know Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President of Sales for Royal Caribbean International, know she loves groups! She also loves Travel Partners, so Vicki wants to hear about your most creative, most inspiring and most profitable groups that have sailed with Royal Caribbean.

Be sure to include as many details as you can.

• How did you find the business?
• What was your group theme?
• How many people sailed?
• Did you see increased profit and by how much?
• Did it turn into repeat business?

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Celebrity Cruises is pleased to announce a Special Group Offer

Receive a pricing advantage between $25 and $100 per stateroom

on any 2010/Q1-2011 Celebrity Caribbean, Panama Canal, or

Bermuda sailing when you book a group August 24-31, 2009.

$25 OFF - 3 to 5-Night Cruises

$50 OFF - 6 to 9-Night Cruises

$100 OFF - 10+Night Cruises

Details:

• Groups pricing advantage for the life of the group blocked

• Group policies apply

• Applicable to all 2010/Q1-2011 sailings for featured products

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BOOK YOUR 2010 GROUPS FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL 30, 2009 TO:

• EARN 15% COMMISSION*

• EARN DOUBLE BONUS ROYALTY POINTS

• EARN DOUBLE COMPS

• RECEIVE GUARANTEED PRICING FOR

LOWEST CLASS OF SERVICE ON APPLE VACATIONS’ DEDICATED FLIGHTS

IN ADDITION ASK THE GROUPS SPECIALIST ABOUT HOTELS THAT GUARANTEE AN UPGRADE FOR THE LEADER!

For reservations call 1-800-315-7871

Got Groups?

FareBuzz can help.

• Negotiated Group Rates to all US and International Destinations
• Negotiated Group Rates on most Airlines
• Negotiated Group Rates with most Hotel chains

Whether you have Leisure, Business, Religious, Student or an Incentive Group or just simply a Reunion, they have specials for all group types.

Simply Call 1-888-808-4123 Option # 6

GAP Offer                              
Royal Caribbean      

Products Offered: Book a NEW Group on any of the applicable sailings during the month of April and receive 2 additional GAP points

Who is it available to: NEW GROUPS  - Including regular (non-contracted) incentive groups.

Booking Window: Month of April

Sail Dates: Applicable on the below featured products for all sailings departing on or after September 2009:
• Alaska
• Canada
• Short Caribbean
• Long Caribbean
• Bermuda
• Bahamas
• 7- Night Caribbean (excludes Oasis and Allure 2010 sailings)
• 7- Night Europe
• Legend - Europe
• Brilliance - Europe
• Visions - Holy Land

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Don’t miss this opportunity. Hurry up….Promotion will expire, soon.

Groups booked from April 1 to April 15, 2009. 

All Caribbean 2009-2010 Groups Blocked between the above window and for the below dates will receive 1 free TC for every 11 full fare passengers, without utilizing Music Points.

MSC POESIA 10 NIGHTS

• November 30 & December 10, 2009

MSC POESIA 7 NIGHTS

• January 9, 30
• February 6, 13, 20
• March 6,13,20,27
• April 10, 2010

Join Saskia Olson
Business Development Director
Southern Nevada / Fresno
On a “Fun For All Weekend” in New Orleans, May 15 - 17, 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines is pleased to extend to you an invitation to learn what the “Fun Ship” experience is all about. You will have the opportunity to tour the CARNIVAL FANTASY, experience the cuisine and participate in the selling skills seminar. They guarantee you will return to your office with an enthusiasm about their product that will result in more Carnival sales. Your weekend includes transfers, two nights hotel accommodation (based on double occupancy), one shipboard luncheon, two breakfasts and one dinner.

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HOLA SUN EXPRESS NEWS
Do you have a group of 10 or more adults looking for CUBA as their next getaway? Your group may qualify for group discounts up to $50 pp and many incentives. Choosing Cuba this season is your best choice: pristine beaches, safe environment, clean surroundings, friendly locals, ecological treasures, live atmosphere, rich history and culture & MORE!

Contact groups@holasunholidays.ca with your destination, hotel name, travel date, occupancy, #of paxs, budget, and agency info

Get Ready, Get Set, BOOK YOUR GROUP……..

Have a Family group that is just starting to plan? Got an organization that is looking to do something different?  Then Costa Cruise has it for you!

Here is a summary of the ships and itineraries they have on sale.
• To Book your Group, all you need to do is call 1800-66 Costa and talk to a group agent.
• After you are done, they will both get an email confirmation and then they will call you.
• Costa is willing to contribute at least $200 in Co-op money for Every Group you book!  
• 90 day waiver of Group Deposit

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Farebuzz

Got Groups? They can help.

Negotiated Group Rates to all US and International Destinations

Negotiated Group Rates on most Airlines

Negotiated Group Rates with most Hotel chains

Whether you have Leisure, Business, Religious, Student or an Incentive Group or just simply a Reunion, they have specials for all group types.

Simply Call 1-888-808-4123 Option # 6

Send all group inquires to groups@holasunholidays.ca Attention Tami

GROUP INCENTIVES WITH HOLA SUN….

Free Air Seats

Group Discount

24 hour turn-around service

Competitive group pricing

Various Gateways within Canada

Operating 3 flights in 09 from YYZ (CU, TS, C6)

Great flight times

Private group transfer

Agent gift package

Beach bag souvenir for each passenger booked

(Black out period will apply for all group quotes, restrictions apply)

**Spring/Summer 2009 group rates now available

In a continuing effort to maximize the efficiency of West Coast Group sales and service efforts, Apple Vacations has consolidated San Jose Group operations with Group team in Apple Vacations Division headquarters office in suburban Chicago. This group of 20 travel professionals, many veterans of the travel agent community themselves, are prepared and enthusiastic to speak with you…and work with you…to ensure the success of all your groups to all the great destinations in the Apple Vacations world.

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FareBuzz News and Offers:

Groups –

• Negotiated Group Rates to all US and International Destinations
• Negotiated Group Rates on most Airlines
• Negotiated Group Rates with most Hotel chains

Whether you have Leisure, Business, Religious, Student or an Incentive Group or just simply a Reunion, we have specials for all group types.

Booking Specials:

Business Specials to Europe

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Experience powder-white snow, crisp mountain air and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and much more. Ski at popular winter destinations in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Southwest Vacations Groups is now accepting reservations through March 6, 2009.

On November 6, 2008, Southwest Vacations plans to open the schedule for purchase through May 8, 2009 (subject to change). Contact today for a group ski package by calling 559-224-6000 x 771

Alio has Groups to Europe

Air – Hotel – Motorcoach
Reserve your groups with Alio for: Quick & Professional Service, Excellent NET Rates in CAD, Flexible Reservations

Group request: Go to www.alio.ca to fill out their group request form, Email group@alio.ca

Once your group request is received, their groups department will handle your request within 48 hours. A group must include a minimum of 10 passengers for air or 10 rooms for hotel. Certain exceptions may apply depending on destinations.

Hawaii FREE nights!

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