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No.1 (28.November 1996) Contents: 1.Headlines 2.Special Offers 3.Small-ads
[/TRAVMAG/ was re-named TRAVIGATOR in February 1997 generator@travigator.com]
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EDITORIAL: Welcome to the first issue of HEADLINES, which will be e-mailed on a daily basis to those who have subscribed to receive. Archives will also be made available on the WWW.
During the first couple of weeks I hope, with your help, to develop it into a useful vehicle for all readers. I naturally need your News and also your frank feedback.
Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. Richard Majewski
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1. HEADLINES:
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CNN International offers hotels around the world a marketing package promoting the hotel to frequent & business travellers, & costs less than direct mail. contact Tamara Beydoun, Marketing Manager 0171-637 6973. Fax: 0171-637 6768. e-mail: tamara.beydoun@turner.com http://cnnhotels.com
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b.CRS By-pass - TravelScope & Aerotech Systems, Inc. have announced a Virtual Reservation System (VRS), which represents dramatic cost savings for travel agents, airlines, hotels & other principals. VRS signals the beginning of a new era in GDSs & is scheduled for demonstration in the third quarter of 1997. Contact Bruce Reichert. http://worldhotel.com bruce@worldhotel.com Phone: 203.874.4965 Fax: 203.878.0665
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c.UNIGLOBE Dynamic Travel announces TAKE-OFF, an online reservation and booking system. Bookings afford corporate/leisure travelers access to all UNIGLOBE services. For more information: http://www.uniglobe-dynamic.com
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d.Florence, Italy has been declared the most popular Italian city visited by surfers this week to http://www.travel-expo.com The weekly count is tallied as surfers make there way to several Italian sites on line.
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e.Hospitality Industry Mergers and Acquisitions - PKF Capital Corp a member of the Pannell Kerr Forster organization offers assistance in capital raising, deal structuring, joint venture negotiation e-mail srowe@vancouver.pkf.com
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2. SPECIAL OFFERS:
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a.Bay Vista Village and Prospective Car Rentals (http://www.earthplaza.com/jamaica) offer an additional 10% discount on all reservations made via e-mail on rlvgroup@toj.com
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b.Earn rebate when booking online with Traveler's Net.If you do the planning and furnish us with information necessary to book the trip, we share the commission. allways@travelersnet.com http://www.travelersnet.com
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c.Ibis Kemayoran (3 star) in heart of Jakarta offers /travmag/ readers a special rate of US $59++ per night. The hotel is 25 minutes from airport, 5 mins national monument & 10 mins shopping area. ilywackr@mega.net.id
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d.Win a Winter Skiing Holiday Special Offers to Switzerland http://www.switzerlandtourism.ch
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e.Special Winter Breaks at unique Edinburgh Guest House. Only 26 pounds sterling per person, per night, bed & breakfast until end March 1997. email 100771.3705@compuserve.com, fax 44 131 539 7375.
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3. SMALL-ADS
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a.DERBYSHIRE SELF CATERING HOLIDAYS - Super converted Chapels for up to 22 guests, in Derbyshire's lovely Amber valley. www.freedmus.demon.co.uk/Holidays.htm Neil_Wayne@freedmus.demon.co.uk
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b.Caribbean, North America, Far East and Oz Specialist:- Flights, Accomodation, Car Hire, Cruises, Rail. ATOL Bonded For Your Protection (No. 3735) roger@concord-world-travel.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)181-342 8400
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c.WANTED: Experienced owner/operator, for new Health Spa at Lithia Springs Inn. Ashland Oregon. Investment required. www.mind.net/lithia Your Inn Keeper,Duane Smith, Lithia Springs Inn.(800) 482 7128
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d.For a free brochure and information kit about New England, e-mail: DiscoverNE@aol.com or check out our web site at www.discovernewengland.com or fax us at: 508 540 8195! In the UK, call: 01732 742 777.
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e.Walkabout Travel Gear now offers point & click shopping cart on secure server so ordering your essential travel gear has never been easier. Also, view the real Saint Nicholas's bones! Internet:http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com
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