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Former First Choice, Thomson and Crystal Ski MD, Stuart McLeod and fellow TUI Travel colleague Katie Waddington, previously manager of Crystal?s Active division and Chamonix-based GM for TUI UK, have launched a new ski tour operation for winter 2009 / 10.

The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has appointed Gail Henry as sustainable tourism product specialist.

In a recent poll by Thomson and First Choice the majority of respondents said they plan to take a holiday next year despite the recession.

ABTA, ITT, PATA and CTO come together to shape WTM?s Agents? Programme.

Future Travel has announced that it is to host its 2009 conference at the Sol Antillas Hotel near Palma, Majorca, from 20 ? 22 October.

MSC Cruises has launched new sales initiatives targeting agents in order to improve their knowledge of the company and to encourage them recommend its cruises to holidaymakers through the use of online and tailored training sessions, online sales tools and one-to-one meetings.

Following the recent appointment of Andy Harmer as Crystal Cruises? UK director of sales & marketing, the ultra-luxury line says it is re-affirming its commitment to the UK travel trade with the launch of a campaign entitled ?Take A Fresh Look At Crystal Cruises?.

The Gambia Experience reports its deluxe properties are continuing to sell strongly, despite current economic conditions.