Northwest Airlines flights becoming Delta Air Lines

Effective February 1, 2010 all Northwest Airlines flights will become Delta Air Lines flights. Starting next week, you will begin to see updated invoices on Delta Air Lines packages that are affected by this change. In most cases it will be a carrier code change. We recommend that you review and verify all flight information and communicate with your customers accordingly.

Our Flexible Getaways make it easy for people to get together for a vacation. This program is ideal for small groups of 10 or more who want to vacation together at the same resort, yet need flexibility with their travel dates, flights, or length of stay, or who may even be traveling from different cities.

Flexible Getaways are available at participating resorts in Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Las Vegas, including RIU, Karisma, Barceló, Iberostar, Real Resorts, Palace Resorts, MGM/Mirage, and Sandals & Beaches.

Save up to $200 per booking when you take advantage of our Flexible Getaways offer, along with a $50 per booking rebate up to the total price of the lead booking. Plus, receive in-destination services such as welcome signage and special group considerations from our participating hotel partners.

For more information call our Sales Speicailist, Tyus Tours & Travel at 866-547-5362.

As you may have heard, Questex Media Group, the parent company of Travel Agent Magazine, Luxury Trm and Luxury Travel Expo, has reported that it has reached an agreement with its senior lenders that allows it to reduce the company's debt and strengthen its capital structure. The company's lenders and a private equity firm continue to support the business, and in fact, have contributed more capital during this amicable financial restructuring.

This does not affect our staff, suppliers or clients. We will continue to deliver the same excellent client services we have been known for the past 80 years. We continue to end the year on an upswing in both print and digital media.

Our 2010 growth initiatives include increased focus on lead generation digital platforms, launches of more educational programs, the introduction of more print editions, and the establishment of more special events and conferences. Our Luxury Travel Expo is on track to again be the largest gathering of travel agents in the world. Our commitment doesn't change, educating travel agents on selling travel. Below are summaries of our exciting growth initiatives. 
John McMahon
Vice President/Group Publisher

Why Choose TravelSafe?

TravelSafe Insurance is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of travel insurance. Here are some of the reasons that thousands of travellers choose our travel insurance:

• First to offer Cancel Your Trip For Any Reason
• Outstanding Coverage, from terrorism, hurricanes and more
• Safe and Secure 24/7 Travel Assistance Services
• Time-Saving Concierge Services, from food, fun, to luggage

Since 1971, we have been working hard to protect the traveler, offering the most comprehensive travel insurance in the industry.

Why Buy Travel Insurance?

Tyus Tours & Travel will be offering TravelSafe Insurance as an option with all Travel Package booked with Tyus Tours & Travel.

Over 70% of U.S. travelers now purchase travel insurance when booking their trip through a travel agent. Quite simply, they do it because it's a smart decision. Approximately one in 6 travelers have had to file a claim.

Still not convinced that travel insurance is for you? Ask yourself, "Can I afford to lose my vacation investment?" Sickness, injury or worse can occur when you are least expecting it. And not only to you, but to your non-traveling family members.

There are so many reasons to celebrate. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Reunions. Or any of life's most special moments. But this year, Disney Parks is celebrating something new and that’s the good things people do for their communities.

New in 2010! Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.

We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities. So we’re celebrating their good works by giving each of them one-day admission to a Theme Park at the Disneyland® Resort or the Walt Disney World® Resort, free.* There’s no better time to make a dream come true for others and let us make a few come true for them.

For more information visit www.tyustours.com

Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for Alaska It's a Disney Cruise Line® first! The Disney Wonder® Cruise Ship is sailing to Alaska for a four-month season of 7-night cruises in 2011. Departing out of Vancouver, B.C., the ship will call on popular ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. More details >> Book-ending the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles. The Disney Magic® Cruise Ship will once again return to the Mediterranean with 10- and 11-night cruises sailing out of Barcelona, Spain. Bookings open to the general public on Sept. 28, 2009, so prepare today! Visit Disney Learning Connection to view a recorded Web seminar and learn more about the new 2011 itineraries. Early Booking for Gold, Platinum Castaway Club Members! If your Clients are Castaway Club members who've completed five or more sailings with Disney Cruise Line, they can book as early as Sept. 21, 2009! New benefits >>. For more information call Tyus Tours & Travel at 866-547-5362.