News Release

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Charlotte Kerr, 505-944-8930, marketing@blueskytours.com

 Blue Sky Tours Steps Up to Help Travel Agents with Happy Vacations Bookings

ALBUQUERQUE, April 21, 2009– We at Blue Sky Tours are saddened by yesterday's announcement that Happy Vacations' has ceased operations. Since this news broke, Blue Sky Tours has received numerous calls from travel agents working to rebook their client's vacations.

Any time a travel company ceases operations it impacts the industry as a whole. We know it creates a special challenge for the travel agent community as you work to re-accommodate your clients.

As a goodwill gesture, Blue Sky Tours would like to offer those affected the following special discounts:

  • $250 discount per booking off a vacation package with land value of $2,000 or more.
  • $175 discount per booking off a vacation package with land value of $1,500-$1,999
  • $100 discount per booking off a vacation package with land value of $800 - $1,499

    **This goodwill offer will be in place for bookings made through May 8, 2009
    **Must provide proof of existing Happy Vacations purchase

In addition, if you are currently holding a package with Happy Vacations with less than $800 land value, we can still help you with your clients. Please call us at the number listed below and our marketing team will determine how much of a goodwill discount we can provide based on the vacation booked.

Please call our expert reservations team at 800-678-2787 to make your booking. We expect heavy initial call volume so you can also book your client's vacation at www.blueskytours.com . Then e-mail your documentation of a Happy Vacations paid or deposited booking to marketing@blueskytours.com or fax it to 800-747-1221 and we will adjust the price to reflect this goodwill offer. Please add your Blue Sky Tours booking number to your email or fax correspondence. Any questions regarding this offer, or any other Blue Sky Tours offer, can be directed to marketing@blueskytours.com .

About Blue Sky Tours

Blue Sky Tours is your Hawaii expert, selling only Hawaii and only to travel agents. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, Blue Sky Tours provides the best value for Hawaii vacations with outstanding selection of hotels, condominiums, rental cars, tours and every airline flying to the islands. Blue Sky Tours is a proud member of The Mark Travel Corporation family of companies which includes memberships with USTOA and ASTA TOP.