Monthly Archives: October 2013

A BLIP ON THE RADAR

A BLIP ON THE RADAR Despite a late summer stall, global hotel bookings for business travel increased by 4.4% over last year in September, according to data released today by Pegasus Solutions. In August, the industry saw a bit of a slowdown with bookings for the channel below prior year by 1.5%; however, September\'s... more ›
Posted in Hotels, News, Resorts

AT LEISURE WITH TRAFALGAR

AT LEISURE WITH TRAFALGAR Trafalgar has released its 2014 At Leisure brochure, offering 32 itineraries in Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, North America and South America -- all of them at a relaxed pace. At Leisure gives travellers starts of no earlier than 9 am on most travel days and longer stays in each city with... more ›
Posted in Tour Operators

WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD

WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD These are exciting times for Saudia which launched thrice weekly service between Toronto and Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The new flights will feature B-777-268 service with three classes and the SkyTeam member carrier is promising its passengers world-class service both in the air and on the... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER

A SUMMER TO REMEMBER During the summer of 2014, Austrian Airlines will be expanding its service to North America significantly. Beginning July 2, 2014, Austria\'s domestic airline will add Newark, to its route network. The five weekly flights will be feature Boeing 767 aircraft and are in addition to Austrian\'s... more ›
Posted in Appointments, News

G ADVENTURES OFFERS JORDAN DEAL

G ADVENTURES OFFERS JORDAN DEAL G Adventures is partnering with Tourism Jordan North America and through to Nov. 30, 2013, agents\' clients can save 15% on all Jordan trips offered by the operator, for travel by Nov. 30, 2014. Malia Asfour, director of Jordan Tourism Board North America, said: \"It is my hope that our joint... more ›
Posted in Destinations, Specials, Tour Operators

POST IT ONLINE

POST IT ONLINE Beginning Nov. 18, 2013, Air Canada Vacations is inviting its travel partners to post group payments online as payments will no longer be processed through the Air Canada Vacations\' call centre. Paying is fast and easy when accessing files through the seamless process available at... more ›
Posted in Tour Operators

WIN A FLIGHT TO FIJI

WIN A FLIGHT TO FIJI Anderson Vacations\' 2014 Downunder Destination Planner features a special Fiji section that includes all the information you need about Fiji and Fiji products like Denarau and the Coral Coast, Island Resorts, and an On the Water section. Together, Anderson Vacations and Fiji Airways, the... more ›
Posted in Agent Incentives, Specials, Tour Operators, Travel Agents

NEW ROUTE FOR SUNQUEST

NEW ROUTE FOR SUNQUEST Sunquest has added another route to its ever-growing network. Effective immediately customers in Thunder Bay can book packages to Punta Cana. This new direct service offers durations of seven, 10 and 14 nights via your favourite shopping platform (Sirev, Sabre etc), however, as is true with all... more ›
Posted in Tour Operators

A NEW LOOK AT SEA

A NEW LOOK AT SEA After completing its scheduled dry-dock, Regent Seven Seas Cruises\' Seven Seas Voyager has set sail once again with new interior decor and refreshed exterior decks. The all-balcony, all-suite 700-guest capacity vessel unveiled her new look on Oct. 23, setting sail on a 10-night cruise from Rome to... more ›
Posted in Cruise

MORE VALUE IN THE AIR

MORE VALUE IN THE AIR IATA is calling on all partners and stakeholders involved in passenger travel to work together to deliver greater value to passengers. At the opening of the association\'s World Passenger Symposium in Dublin, IATA\'s director general and CEO, Tony Tyler said: \"Aviation makes possible $2.2... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News
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