Transat unveils 2010-2011 Europe program
Transat Holidays’ clients wanting to vacation in Europe can now choose from a selection of river cruises, flights to the Italian cities of Lamezia and Pescara, and travel from Toronto to the Portuguese cities of Lisbon and Porto, thanks to the tour operator’s Europe 2010-2011 program. “Our 2010-2011 Transat Holidays program is, without a doubt, leading the Canadian market by introducing new destinations and vacation options. Our commitment remains the same, provide a quality customer-focused program that meets the expectations of our valued travellers. We are working to continuously improve our offering to Canadians with a wide range of flexible, reliable and competitively priced travel options,” said Michael Dilollo, president, Transat Tours Canada.
“For the first time, the Europe brochure brings together all our products under one cover. We have created a comprehensive vacation guide that will serve as a handy reference tool for both the industry and consumers,” said Nancy Jackson, commercial director, Ontario and Atlantic Canada. “The season is off to a good start with a variety of early booking promotions that will prove very appealing to consumers.”
River cruises are the latest addition to the Transat Holidays program. “They are a fabulous way to enjoy the country from a completely different angle while travelling along some of Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Onboard an intimate boutique-style boat, travellers will be pampered, savour an exquisite cuisine and step ashore to picturesque cities and towns. Various itineraries are available in France, the Netherlands and Austria,” Transat Holidays says.

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