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WORLD TRAVEL’S INDUSTRY UPDATE

May 23, 2003

Featured Articles In This Issue

IMPORTANT Second Reminder - Airlines Reporting Corporation Implements New Airline Ticket Void Policy

IMPORTANT Second Reminder - Travel Advisor - 48 Hour Non-refundable Notification

US Airways and Lufthansa Form Alliance

US Airways Resumes Service From Pittsburgh to Both London Gatwick and Frankfurt

National Government Raises Terror Alert to High

SARS Update

Department of State Announcements

World Travel Ranked 18 by Business Travel News

1. Airlines Reporting Corporation Implements New Airline Ticket Void Policy -

The Airline Reporting Corporation will be implementing the Business Process Improvement plan, which will limit the timeframe in which transactions may be modified or voided. Effective for tickets issued on or after June 2, airline customers will have 24 hours after purchasing a ticket to decide if in fact she/he wants the ticket. The ticket may be voided up to 24 hours after the reservation has been made, however, after that time the ticket may no longer be voided. Please make certain all travelers within your organization are aware of this new policy. Please note World Travel will be implementing this new policy effective May 27 in preparation for the June 2 date to acclimate everyone to this new policy.

2. Travel Advisor - 48 Hour Non-refundable Notification

World Travel recently implemented travel advisor, a program that notifies all clients, via email, 48 hours before your departure date when flying on a non-refundable ticket. This notification will be a reminder of your scheduled flight allowing you to make any flight changes necessary prior to your departure time. Remember non-refundable tickets can only be changed before the scheduled departure date and is subject to certain restrictions and fees. After the scheduled departure date these tickets have no value.

3. US Airways and Lufthansa Form Alliance

US Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lufthansa Airlines, covering the establishment of a long-term strategic alliance. US Airways customers will see new destinations and additional customer service benefits/enhancements as US Airways moves towards membership in the Star Alliance.

4. US Airways Resumes Service From Pittsburgh to Both London Gatwick and Frankfurt

Beginning June 1, 2003 US Airways will resume service between Pittsburgh and both London Gatwick airport and Frankfurt Germany. This service had been suspended due to the airlines commitment to provide aircraft to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) for the movement of troops to and from the Middle East. US Airways will operate one daily nonstop roundtrip flight on each route.

5. National Government Raises Terror Alert to High

As terrorist threats continue to hang over many nations, the US is to maintain its high alert through the Memorial Day holiday and probably beyond. The threat level was raised to orange after recent attacks in Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Israel, as well as intelligence that indicates there could be an attack in the United States.

SARS Update

The World Health Organization (WHO) lifted the travel advisories for Hong Kong and the Chinese province of Guagdong. According to WHO, SARS seems to be under control in these areas with no recent reports of cases being exported from these areas to other countries. Meanwhile WHO has extended its SARS related travel warning to all of Taiwan, as the outbreak continues to grow there. There are currently 418 confirmed cases in Taiwan and a backlog of more than 474 SARS related cases in which people show symptoms, but have not been confirmed to have the disease.

7. Department of State Announcements

The Department of State has issued warnings and/or public announcements regarding travel for American citizens to Kenya, Saudi Arabia, East Africa and Malaysia. For more information visit http://travel.state.gov

8. World Travel Ranked 18 by Business Travel News

The numbers are in and Business Travel News just announced World Travel, Inc. took the number 18 spot in the nation for 2002. We’re very proud of this accomplishment moving up from the 26th spot the year before. World Travel just celebrated their 20th anniversary in April of this year. Achieving the recognition of the 18th largest agency in the nation in 20 years of business is attributed to the man at the helm of World Travel, Mr. James Wells and the dedication and the customer first philosophy he has taught us. We would also like to thank our clients for being a part of this accomplishment.

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May 23, 2003

World Travel, Inc. would like to share the following

US Airways Vacation Specials

With US Airways Vacations new FREE, FREE, FREE promotion,

you can enjoy great special inclusions with your Caribbean vacation FREE, FREE, FREE!

 

Book special air/hotel vacations by June 20 for travel May 19-Nov. 12, 2003 at select properties in Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, The Islands of The Bahamas (Grand Bahama Island and Nassau), Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico (Cancun and Cozumel), Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos, U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas), and more!

You’ll receive:

· One FREE Night at participating properties

· One FREE Select Tour in most destinations

· One FREE Hotel Gift or Inclusion at most hotels

· FREE Samsonite 3-Piece Luggage Set ($339 value)

Samsonite luggage available when your deposit and full payment are made by June 20, 2003 using your MasterCard card.

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ESCAPE TO BARBADOS AND SAVE $400 AND MORE!

With the Best of Barbados program, you’ll receive a $400 companion air credit, your first night free and various island discounts! Plus, guests staying at hotels with a European plan will enjoy free breakfast daily for two adults, and guests staying at hotels with an All-Inclusive plan will receive a free room upgrade (when available). This great special is valid with stays of seven nights or longer with a European plan hotel or with stays of five nights or longer with an All-Inclusive plan. You must book by July 31, 2003 for travel April 26-July 12 and Aug. 16-Dec. 15, 2003.

European Plan Properties:

· ASTA Beach Resort

· Blue Horizon

· Bougainvillea Beach Resort

· Coconut Court Beach Hotel (All-Inclusive also available.)

· Fairmont Royal Pavilion

· The Savannah Hotel

All-Inclusive Plan Properties:

· Almond Beach Club & Spa

· Almond Beach Village

· Crystal Cove Hotel

· Sam Lord's Castle Resort

· Turtle Beach Hotel

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SAVE $400 TO BERMUDA

Discover charming Bermuda and save $400! You’ll receive a $400 companion air travel credit with air-and-hotel-inclusive vacations of five nights or longer at participating hotels in Bermuda booked by June 15, 2003 for travel by Dec. 15, 2003.

Participating hotels include:

· Ariel Sands

· Elbow Beach Bermuda

· Fairmont Hamilton Princess

· Fairmont Southampton

· Grotto Bay Beach Resort

· Harmony Club

· Sonesta Beach Resort, Bermuda

· The Stonington Beach Hotel

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SAVE $100 TO IRELAND, SANDALS AND BEACHES OR GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND!

Book your air/hotel vacation of five nights or longer to Ireland, Grand Bahama Island or any Sandals and Beaches Ultra All-Inclusive Resort in Antigua, Jamaica, Nassau, St. Lucia or Turks & Caicos by May 31, 2003, and receive $100 off per reservation! This special is valid for travel through Aug. 31, 2003! To receive the savings, be sure to ask your travel consultant to book electronically!

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UNIVERSAL 2-DAY/2-PARK TICKET WITH 5 FREE DAYS INCLUDED!

Escape to Universal Orlando® and enjoy the new Stay and Play 2-Day/2-Park ticket with five FREE days included! The Stay and Play ticket entitles one guest to admission to Universal Studios®, Universal's Islands of Adventure® and paid venues at Universal CityWalk® for seven consecutive calendar days beginning the first day of use. Ticket does not include admission to special, separately ticketed events. This great offer is valid for vacations booked by Dec. 12, 2003 for travel through Dec. 29, 2003.

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ENJOY ALL-INCLUSIVE AT HOLIDAY INN GRAND CAYMAN

Located right across the street from the famous Seven-Mile Beach, Holiday Inn Grand Cayman is now offering an All-Inclusive plan! Enjoy all your meals and beverages included with the price of your stay! (Excludes premium brand liquors, bottles of wine or bottles of champagne.)

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RECEIVE 5,000 BONUS DIVIDEND MILES

When you book your air/hotel vacation to Palace Resorts in Mexico by May 31, 2003, you’ll receive 5,000 bonus US Airways Dividend Miles! Travel is valid through Aug. 31, 2003.

Palace Resorts include:

· BEACH PALACE

· CANCUN PALACE

· SUN PALACE

· AVENTURA SPA PALACE

· MOON PALACE

· XPU-HA PALACE

In addition, earn 2,000 bonus Dividend Miles with vacations to Grand Bahama Island booked by May 31, 2003 for travel by June 30, 2003.

You must be a US Airways Dividend Miles Member prior to booking to receive the bonus miles. Only one bonus miles offer will be awarded per package. The first valid Dividend Miles Member on the reservation will be awarded the bonus miles.

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 clients. 800-341-2014 - Douglassville / 800-874-6700 - Malvern /

 800-291-2424 - Leola

 

mail: vacations@worldtravelinc.com

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