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Welcome to the Third Issue
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Dear Reader,
Travel Contacts has continued to go from strength to strength in recent weeks, marketing our Leading DMCs of the World.
With this issue we are thrilled to welcome four new members to our directory. Firstly, in August, Keywelcome came on board with us to represent Rome, Southern Italy and the Islands. Shortly afterwards we welcomed Advanced Travel in Syria and Orama Travel and Events in Greece. Most recently, DS Events DMC Spain, joined us to represent - as their name suggests - Spain, specifically Seville, Madrid, Southern Spain and Valencia. Information about each of these Companies and the regions they represent is enclosed within this Newsletter - further information about the work that they do may be found on each of their member pages within our website www.travelcontacts.com.
Our website continues to generate more and more 'hits' each month confirming that it is meeting the needs of those in the Industry. Should you have any comments on the workings of our website please do not hesitate to contact us as we value any feedback received.
Please take the time to visit www.travelcontacts.com for more information on each of our exclusive Members or to email me directly on jo@travelcontacts.com.
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Leading Destination Management Companies join Travel Contacts
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Rome, Southern Italy, and the Islands now represented within Travel Contacts by KEYWELCOME.
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Keywelcome have developed to meet the growing demand for organizing incentives, business stays, product launches, congresses and special groups in Rome, South Italy and the Islands.
Their goal is to optimize the important investment each client affords to make its event "unique".
"You can count on our long and varied experience in the organization of top quality events in Southern Italy and abroad," explains director Federica Cesaroni. "We have the best contacts and in-depth knowledge of everything necessary to give the best service, at any level.
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"We personally follow every request and its development for Rome, South of Italy and the Islands. We make use of a mix of expertise in providing high level services, four spoken languages (English, Italian, French and Spanish), as well as professionalism with our clients, to satisfy the most important and demanding guests from all over the world."
Keywelcome may be contacted through their website www.keywelcome.com or contact Federica directly on info@keywelcome.com.
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Leading Syrian DMC, ADVANCED TRAVEL, joins Travel Contacts.
"We are proud to say that Advanced Travel Vacations has been in business for 22 years," explains company President George Ekladious. "All that time we have been creating memorable vacations for hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers to protect you and your money.
"We here at Advanced Travel believe that motor coach travel beats any other way of touring. You sit high above the road and traffic, enjoying the scenery, resting while you're moving, arriving relaxed and ready for more.
"Advanced Travel has made it a priority to choose only the most exceptional people to escort our tours and represent us throughout the world. In essence, our tour directors, drivers and guides are highly trained to meet with the client's satisfaction and needs.
"At the end of the day you'll want to relax at a comfortable, clean and attractive hotel. You'll want to feel welcome and well looked after. These are the types of hotels you'll find when booking an Advanced Travel vacation. "We would like to draw to you kind attention that we are providing the "Best Overall Value" for the price paid for touring. As we provide a unique vacation experience that will keep you coming back to us year after year and this is simply our philosophy.
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"We offer you the sun and sea as well as the civilization all together in one area and you will we find the unique friendly team of Advanced Travel waiting to welcome you. "Advanced Travel offers you the most competitive rates, through a tailor made programs, whatsoever your budget is 3, 4, 5 and 5 stars deluxe hotels and cruises. We make certain promises to you and we live up to them. No surprises and no hidden extras. But you will be the judge. Please compare the itineraries in our brochures with anything in the market; they stand on their own merit.
"Travel enriches your life when it's done right, and that takes a lot more than just securing a low price. We understand that on top of great pricing, travellers need useful, insider information, the security of reliable customer support, and control over the details that make your trip or incentive smooth, efficient, and truly great." For more information please visit www.advancedtravel.org or email ceo@advancedtravel.org .
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Orama Travel & Events present themselves as Travel Contact's new member for Greece.
"ORAMA" in the Greek language, means ''VISION'', and our vision is to provide you, our discerning client, with quality services that will surpass your expectations.
"We serve the complete sphere of travel services with uncompromising standards, reliability, flair and creativity that are synonymous with ORAMA TRAVEL & EVENTS," explains Managing Director Dimitri C. Dimitriou. "Our dedicated team of professionals ensures our commitment to our clients, as well as to our vision!"
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Operating out of Athens, ORAMA TRAVEL & EVENTS is an acknowledged leader in the incentive and corporate services sector and in a position to offer creative tailor-made proposals for all corporate events in Greece and abroad. The company boasts an extensive network of worldwide associates and experienced travel consultants to ensure prompt, accurate information and personalized services. The staff at ORAMA TRAVEL & EVENTS, pride themselves in being masters in incentive travel services. This high profile sector of the corporate travel industry requires meticulous planning, in-depth knowledge, a distinct flare of innovative and creative thought in order to rise above the mediocre. With the vision to serve the most demanding corporate needs in an efficient and courteous manner, the company's professionals will be pleased to design any event with the "ORAMA" attention to detail, impeccable style, reliability but above all continuous personal service and support. The company's objective, from the basic concept to post - event evaluation, is to work in total synergy with the client, covering their needs within budget and specifications, thus ensuring that events surpass expectations.
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DS EVENTS DMC SPAIN, Spain's DMC-leader, joins Travel Contacts
"At DS Events DMC Spain Our objective is 'Your allies in this splendorous land of nature, art and passion…'" explains Jean François Mounielou. "We provide absolute security for high quality global logistic support services in the whole of the Iberian Peninsula. Our company is specifically structured to assure the best dynamics for your event. Inherently composed by two group aspects known as Creative and Reactive, both are team-work combined to assure perfect synergy before, during and after each event. That way, "Creative & Reactive" has become a slogan for us, and much more than this: it is our final achievement, just as our life force energy!"
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"For over 10 years DS Events has been a pioneer for new initiative destinations all over the country. In constant search and creation of new programs, we now offer a whole new line of "Strategy & Team Coaching" products. These programs allow us to present unexpected solutions for each of your projects which you may take advantage of in a context of increasing competition. Whether regarding conference planning or an unexpected and original incentive programme, lend us your trust; our priority will always be to win it over!"
For further information please visit www.dsevents.es or email Jean François Mounielou on dmc.spain@dsevents.es.
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News from our other DMCs
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Customs Conventions works with Brad Pitt to help clean up New Orleans
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Custom Conventions-New Orleans was awarded the contract to produce a three day event for Global Green/ Home Depot/ Brad Pitt. This was several events to showcase a new housing project in the lower 9th ward of New Orleans that had been devastated by hurricane Katrina. The event drew press from all over the world. The press conference was set up on the build site with Brad Pitt as the featured speaker.
The day was celebrated with a Gala Dinner for Global Green, The Home Depot Foundation and Brad Pitt. The most interesting part of this project was that Custom Conventions had less than three weeks to pull it all together.
Airport transportation, Tents and Food and Beverage at the building site and a seated dinner with some of New Orleans's most famous entertainment made this both challenging and rewarding.
For more information please visit www.customconventions.com or email Carling Dinkler on carling@customconventions.com.
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Kontiki Incentives in Northern Italy take us on-set and behind-the-scenes in Tuscany.
Everybody knows Tuscany for its superb cuisine and for its art and culture but how many know Tuscany as set of international films?
Our tour unveils the beautiful landscape where famous directors shot their films, gives you a chance to experience the countryside and the little villages walled of The Gladiator and The English Patient.
The tour touches few charming towns and, after a good Tuscan meal, we visit by appointment a private villa where Bertolucci shot its Stealing Beauty. The day ends sitting around a table sipping a selection of the best wines.
For further information please visit www.k-incentives.it contact Stefania Genoni on info@k-incentives.it .
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Vive la Difference! ATLANTIK DMC, Iceland, introduces three trendy boutique hotels in Reykjavík.
Even though Iceland is mostly known for its unspoilt nature, amazing activities and adventures in nature, a lesser known fact is that it is also a very trendy and modern country. "In Reykjavík, we have a rising number of boutique hotels with facilities that really differentiate themselves from the standard ideas," explains Atlantik DMC's Managing Director, Mr Gunnar Rafn Birgisson, "three examples are as follows."
101 hotel is a boutique hotel and a member of Design hotels, situated in the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The luxury design hotel is the creation of owner and designer Ingibjörg S. Pálmadottir, a graduate from Parsons School of Design in New York. The hotel features 38 spacious rooms, including 5 suites / jr. suites. with in-room amenities providing all the modern comfort you need. All rooms are double bed - there are no twin beds. The hotel offers a luxurious basement gym and spa featuring a steam bath and jacuzzi. On the ground floor the 101 bar and restaurant offer an effortless combination of contemporary Icelandic and international cuisine. This bar is one of Reykjavík's most popular meeting spots.
Hótel Borg was built in 1930 and restored to its original Art Deco style in 2006-2007. This 4-star is a showcase of sophistication. All 56 rooms have custom-made furniture and fittings with modern amenities including flat-screen satellite TV and high-speed internet connections. For an extra touch of luxury, there are 7 suites and a two-floor Tower Suite with a magnificent 360° view.
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Center Hótel Thingholt opened in December 2006 after extensive renovations. It's located at Þingholtsstræti 3-5, next to Reykjavik's main shopping street, Laugavegur. The hotel is a Design/Boutique hotel with a strong focus on quality modern design, inspired by Icelandic nature, to create modern conveniences in comfortable surroundings.
For more information please visit www.atlantik.is or email at@atlantik.is.
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Dubrovnik Travel, Croatia, invites us to the country's capital for New Year 2008
Dubrovnik is traditionally the most popular destination in Croatia for Christmas and New Year holidays. They are filled with traditional 'carolling' and unique celebration. Join the merry company along the streets and squares, cafe-bars and restaurants of Dubrovnik. Choose from the variety of concerts, and after the countdown, the sparkling fireworks will lead the party into the night. For more information on how to join us visit www.dubrovniktravel.com or email Daniel Marusic on info@dubrovniktravel.com.
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Customs Conventions, Las Vegas, present a brand new luxury hotel
Scheduled to open in December 2007 the $1.8 billion, Palazzo, is described as "a world-class luxury hotel, casino and resort with a design and ambience reminiscent of high-end locales such as Beverly Hills, Bel-Air and Rodeo Drive." The resort is owned by, and is adjacent to, The Venetian and the Sands Expo Center, across the street from Wynn Las Vegas, and the Fashion Show Mall.
The new resort includes an all-suites 50-floor luxury hotel tower with 3,068-rooms, including 375 concierge-level suites and six villas with up to 11,000 square feet each. The 105,000 square foot casino will have 1,900 slot machines and 80 table games. The 250,000 square foot pool deck will connect seamlessly with the Venetian's pool deck. Palazzo's pool deck will have an outdoor restaurant and two private villas.
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There will also be a 450,000 square foot enclosed shopping, dining and entertainment complex, which is includes 80 high-to-mid end retailers (connecting with the existing Canal Shops at the Venetian). Anchoring The Shoppes at The Palazzo, which will open in January, comes the famous Barneys New York. At last, the Manhattan institution for discerning clothing connoisseurs will arrive in Las Vegas.
In addition, Palazzo includes 450,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, which will connect to the existing Sands Expo Center.
When finished, the combined Palazzo, Venetian and Sands Expo and Convention Center will be the largest resort and hotel complex in the world, with 7,074 hotel rooms and suites.
For more information on this and other Las Vegas resorts visit www.customconventionslv.com or email Jeff Swartwout on jeff@customconventionslv.com
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Haxel Events & Incentives, remind us that Poland is the world capital for Christmas Balls.
Thanks to its spectacular architecture and rich traditions, Krakow aspires to the title of the world capital of white Christmas.
From late November to mid December, Krakow goes Christmas crazy, with a bustling Christmas Fair on the Main Town Hall Square - the heart of the city both by day and night. There you will find: traditional hand-made Christmas decorations, leather goods, jewelry, artisan goods, Christmas delicacies and traditional Galician mulled wine. All this happens in scenery straight from a fairy-tale: hundreds of beautifully decorated stalls on the medieval main square are augmented by carol concerts and displays based on Polish Christmas tradition. And do you know that Kraków is the world centre of the production of glass-balls which are hand-made and painted and that Kraków glass-balls decorate the Christmas tree in the White House? Do you want to see how the Christmas tree balls are produced and how they are hand painted? Come to Krakow and watch the ancient art of glassblowing. Pick out your favorite pattern to be painted on a Christmas glass-ball or have one custom made for you! Let us invite you to Krakow! Great fun and some new knowledge about Poland's Christmas tradition in one!
To get more information about our Christmas' programs please contact Dorota Goetzen via www.haxel.pl or on email dorota.goetzen@haxel.pl .
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New York City's Raglin Events presents the best places to chill this Autumn
The Empire Hotel - This new hot spot is the talk of the town and will only get better as it awaits the opening of its luxurious rooftop complete with heated rooftop pool, private cabanas and panoramic views of the skyline Central Park. If you get bored with relaxing pool side cross the road to Time Warner deluxe boutique shopping centre filled with upscale shops, restaurants and bars. You'll be the coolest dudes there.
All in the neighbourhood - just across the street is Dizzy's Coca-Cola. Jazz at Lincoln Center, the hottest spot to enjoy dinner and catch the Big Apple's Swingin'est sounds with a dramatic city backdrop second to none. Groove to nightly artist sets showcasing the hottest jazz bands, lively cuisine, full bar and jazz-inspired cocktails. All are welcome to enjoy New York's newest jazz club experience.
And at the other end of Manhattan downtown you'll find the Hip and Funky
Gansevoort Hotel - Manhattan's first full-service luxury hotel located in New York City's Meat-Packing District. The Gansevoort NY offers excellent service and spacious rooms with comfortable furnishings. The rooftop of this New York City pleasure palace features a 45-foot heated outdoor, glass surrounded swimming pool with underwater music. There is also an event loft 20 ft ceilings, a garden and a lounge area where you can enjoy beautiful views of NYC, providing a stylish rooftop setting for any occasion..
And on the other side of the avenue stumble into the famous Buddakan - located on the edge of the upcoming Highline District. It remains the piece d'resistance in coolness. It's a huge, outrageous, theatrical restaurant owned by one of Philadelphia's more famous restaurateurs. High marks go for his cuisine and clientele. A fabulous communal table, the jewel of the 3 floor restaurant, with 20' ceiling all built in an atrium. After dinner guests are in the heart of many great bars and night spots - it is a perfect ending. And this is just the icing on the cake… we have so much more!
For further information visit www.raglinevents.com or email Norma Raglin on nraglin@mindspring.com
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Decide, our member on France's Cote D'Azur, brings news of the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes, hosting city of the world's most famous film festival, is expanding its hotel capacity and congress venue with an extended Palais des Festivals and new hotels being built. The private festival is held annually (usually in the month of May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in the resort town of Cannes, in the south of France. 2007 was the 60th anniversary of the Film Festival and 1/2 million visitors came to Cannes.
DECIDE remain at your disposal in our new offices on the Croisette with a stunning sea view. Visit www.decide.tv for more information or email
info@decide.tv .
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For more information about Travel Contacts or its Member Companies then please contact jo@travelcontacts.com or visit www.travelcontacts.com .
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