President ’ s MESSAGE sPrinG 2018 Volume 10 , number 1
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Editor-in-Chief kellie davenport CAA Manitoba Managing Editor Lea Currie Associate Editor Craig Moy
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Smarter Travel Planning
Caa is here to help with all your questions
For many manitobans , the weather at home is a driving factor in the decision to book a getaway . But after major weather events , such as last year ’ s flooding and hurricanes down south , it ’ s difficult to know which locations are ready to welcome visitors and provide top-of-the-line experiences . At CAA Travel , we keep our eye on the sky and stay in regular contact with our trusted travel suppliers , who update us on accommodations , transportation and the quality of scenery and amenities , like beaches and golf courses .
One question we often hear is : Why would I want to travel to a destination that ’ s recently been affected by severe weather ? The answer is twofold : First , the tourist areas are rebuilt and beautified as soon as possible because tourism is so important to the local economies . Second , your tourism dollars can make a more direct impact than charitable donations since spending directly supports a local economy . You can enjoy a vacation knowing that your money is helping the community improve the area for all to enjoy .
Wherever you ’ re travelling , it ’ s always important to be in the know . For instance , what personal and medical documents should you carry ? Do you need a travel visa ? What does your trip cancellation or travel health insurance policy cover — and what does it exclude ? And what is your airline ’ s policy about bad weather and flight cancellations ?
We understand that the answers to these questions aren ’ t always easy to find . That ’ s why we recommend speaking with a CAA Travel consultant — even if you didn ’ t book your holiday through us . Whether you ’ re looking for a simple weather update or more detailed advice about driving requirements , health , laws or culture , we ’ re here to help . If you choose to cruise , fly or drive , we want you to enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday .
Be safe and bon voyage !
Mike Mager President Caa Manitoba
Publisher douglas kelly Production Director Maria Mendes Production Manager Judy strader Production Coordinator Colleen Gilroy Prepress Coordinator alexandra irving
ST . JOSEPH MEDIA Chairman Tony Gagliano President douglas kelly General Manager and Vice President , Finance karl Percy Vice President , Strategic Development duncan Clark Vice President , Marketing and Production darlene storey Vice President , Research Clarence Poirier Editorial Director , Special Projects Maryam sanati
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4 Spring 2018
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