Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, a leading all-nclusive hotel company in Mexico and the Caribbean, has teamed up with Itravel2000, Canada's largest independent travel company, to offer great deals to Mexico and the Caribbean for the 2006/2007 season.

Together the two companies will offer all-inclusive vacation packages to Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Barcelo Hotels & Resorts will be featured on
Itravel2000's popular web site, http://www.itravel2000.com, with hotel
information, web banners, as well as e-blasts to Itravel2000's clientele list, and quarterly Barcelo features in the Itravel2000 newsletter. Special
emphasis will be placed on wedding and honeymoon features.

"Barcelo is a favorite brand for Canadian travelers going to the Caribbean," said Rick McCauley Director of Sales for Barcelo Hotels & Resorts in Canada. "With more than 20 all-inclusive properties to choose from in
preferred destinations, including our five-star, Barcelo Premium Brand; our luxury Barcelo Brand; and our affordable Barcelo Comfort Brand, we offer the right vacation experience to fulfill the needs and expectations of every
traveler. Having the distribution power of Itravel2000 is a tremendous asset for our company as well as travelers," added McCauley.

"Barcelo Hotels & Resorts has always been one of our most popular top selling hotel brands as guests and agents know that they will have a quality experience at a Barcelo property," said Jonathan Carroll, President of Itravel2000. "Our expanded relationship with Barcelo affords us the opportunity to offer preferred pricing and more availability at the company's sought after destinations through our online division and customer support center," added Carroll.

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean Barcelo Hotels and Resorts offers a selection of all-inclusive beach and vacation resorts and hotels that are renowned for their personal service, spacious and well-appointed guest rooms, gourmet dining, and excellent
facilities and natural environments. The Barcelo Hotels & Resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean include:

In Mexico: The Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in Riviera Maya including two new five-star hotels, The Barcelo Maya Tropical & Colonial Beach hotels, as well as The Barcelo Maya Beach & Caribe Hotels; in Cancun, the newly renovated Barcelo Tucancun Beach Hotel; the legendary Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel in Puerto Vallarta; the beautiful Barcelo Karmina Palace Hotel in Manzanillo; the five-star Barcelo Huatulco Beach Hotel; and the five-star Barcelo Ixtapa Beach Hotel.

In Cuba: The five-star Barcelo Cayo Libertad Royal Island at Marina Palace in Varadero, which opened earlier this year; The Barcelo Marina Palace Hotel and The Barcelo Solymar Hotel, also at Marina Palace; and The Barcelo
Cayo Largo in Cayo Largo Del Sur.

In Costa Rica: The five-star Barcelo San Jose Palace Hotel, or for beach lovers, the choice of The Barcelo Langosta Beach Hotel or The Barcelo Tambor Beach Hotel.

In the Dominican Republic: The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort in Punta Cana, including the Resort's five-star Barcelo Palace Hotel, and The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Hotel, and The Barcelo Golf and Casino Hotels; near Santiago in Juan Dolio: the beachfront Barcelo Capella Hotel, seaside at Villas del Mar; or the comfort level Barcelo Talanquera Hotel, which is a few blocks from the beach.

About Itravel2000
Itravel2000 is Canada's largest independent travel company and operatesone of Canada's busiest travel websites http://www.itravel2000.com which is supported by over 100 sales agents in their call center located in Mississauga Ontario. About Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Barcelo Hotels and Resorts is among the world's top 30 hospitality andtravel companies. It was established in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and is a privately held hospitality company renowned for its 75 years of service excellence and innovative spirit in the tourism industry. The Company owns, manages or franchises hotels in 14 countries with more than 30,000 rooms worldwide. Barcelo Hotels and Resorts are located in key
European cities and resorts, in North America, Africa, and in Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information on Barcelo Hotels and Resorts visit http://www.Barcelo.com.

Source: CNW