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 ...

Star Alliance giveaway

Agents are reminded they can win one of 15 pairs of tickets to cities worldwide, plus one CITC credit, in Star Alliance’s “Biggest Giveaway Ever.” Agents can learn more about Star Alliance and its member airlines and earn one CITC credit, and answer ...

Become an Alaska expert with Princess Cruises

Agents can now boost their Alaska knowledge, and sales, with the new Princess Cruises Alaska Expert certification from Princess Academy. An added feature for the extensive online training program, this four-course unit offers agents in-depth ...

Holiday House, Exotik introduce 2010 Greece program

Holiday House Greece, together with Exotik Tours, has unveiled its 2010 summer program featured in a new dedicated brochure, which will be distributed the first week of December. Featuring an array of organized tours, including all the top sellers ...

Sheraton Centre stays aid Daily Bread Food Bank

The Sheraton Centre Toronto is inviting guests to stay through the holiday season and help combat hunger in the Toronto community. In the spirit of the season, the hotel will donate $25 to the Daily Bread Food Bank for every room booked at a special ...

Porter debuts year-round Quebec City service

Porter Airlines debuted its new Quebec City schedule yesterday, offering year-round service to Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA). Porter offers three daily roundtrip flights, building on the current seasonal and weekend schedule. The expansion ...

Crystal expands seven-day European options

Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is offering more seven-day options than ever for 2010 European cruises. Six itineraries are available in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Baltic and British Isles. Crystal’s European season runs from May through ...

Signature introduces ‘Deluxe Deals’

Signature Vacations has launched a “Deluxe Deals” promotion, valid until Dec. 9 featuring “deluxe resorts at budget prices” for winter departures until April 30, 2010. Visit

Christmas in Berlin

Through Dec. 27, Berlin, Germany’s Charlottenburg Palace will form the backdrop for an impressively decorated Christmas market. Visitors can revel in a mixture of handicrafts, historical carnival rides and culinary specialties. Available from Berlin ...

Hartley to rep Myrtle Beach in Canada

Travel industry veteran Kimberly Hartley has been named the Myrtle Beach area’s new director in Canada. With more than two decades of industry experience, Hartley will be raising awareness of the South Carolina destination and overseeing its ...

TAM set to launch La Paz service

Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines will begin service between Sao Paulo, Brazil, and La Paz, Bolivia, Dec. 3. Flights will leave on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and return Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. An Airbus A320 with ...

Los Cabos deals

More than 15 Los Cabos properties in Mexico are offering travel deals valid through the end of the year. For more information and to view a list of the deals and promotions currently being offered, visit the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau’s ...

Goway appointment

Goway Travel has announced the appointment of Wendy Schaber to the position of business development manager for Alberta and Saskatchewan, based in Alberta. Schaber’s 22-year industry experience includes managing a small independent agency, a top ...