Destinations
Busabout Rolls Out 2020 European Adventures
With the 2019 summer travel season well underway and social media feeds showcasing the world’s trendiest hot spots, Busabout is helping make clients’ 2020 summer getaway decisions easy with the launch of its Europe Preview Program. Until Sept. 15, travellers can book 2020 vacations at 2019 pricing, with additional savings of up to 10% off on a selection of European adventures. “We’re already seeing growing interest in our 2020 Europe program as travellers are looking ahead to secure next year’s adventures,” says Damien Bennett, vice-president of Sales for Busabout North...
Historic Horsepower
On June 6 this year, a few historic relics from the golden age of flight lifted off from an airfield in eastern England to participate in a re-enactment of the D-Day landings. It was 75 years to the day since these same aircraft had taken off in the early morning gloom to start the attacks that would eventually bring WWII to a close, writes western editor, Ted Davis in this week's Travel Courier cover story. This reenactment of the paratroop invasion was just a fraction of the original armada, when fleets of C-47 Dakota transports filled the skies over France. But even those few C-47s...
ACV Unveils New Sun Collection
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its 2019/2020 Sun Collection. The new Sun Collection offers travellers a selection of packages in more than 750 hotels – mostly all-inclusive – 63 of which are new to the tour operator’s lineup, four resorts that are exclusive to Air Canada Vacations, 28 semi-exclusive resorts, and more than 100 cruises. Featuring options for short and long stays as well as enhanced program collections, including 175 new additions for the Spotlight Collection and 124 Play Collection resorts, the 2019/2020 product offering provides vacation packages for all...
‘Glamping’ Redefined in Slovenia
Slovenia is redefining the rapidly growing trend of glamorous camping or “glamping.” The popular trend of glamping combines the amenities of a hotel with the feeling of camping under the stars. Currently, Slovenia is one of the leading glamping destinations in Europe, featuring more than 100 resorts across the country. Slovenia’s widespread network of small and large glamping sites and other themed accommodations all incorporate aspects of the local culture and traditions into the design and experience of each resort. During the summer months, visitors can truly connect with...
Royal Irish To Host Wales Fam
Royal Irish Tours (RIT) has unveiled plans for its upcoming 2019 familiarization trip to Wales, from Nov. 4-12. According to officials, Wales has been a growing destination for RIT in recent years, and the company wants to showcase the best of the country to agent partners. “We want agents to know we sell more than just Ireland and Scotland. We are excited to show them some of what Wales has to offer their clients. Our Wales & England programs have grown significantly over the last few years, and we will have a greater focus on these destinations in 2020,” noted Conor Duffy,...
The Circle Of Life
Goway says its Kenya-bound clients can see the very creatures that are “Simba-lic” of African wildlife. The tour operator joined with the Kenyan Tourist Board in hosting a Monday showing of the remake of Walt Disney's The Lion King, the story of a young lion cub called Simba who eventually rises to lead his pride. And, Goway's Moira Smith told the gathering, lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife can be spotted on safaris in Kenya, which has 25,000 animal species and 11% of the world's bird species. Indeed, the country has “unsurpassed wildlife [viewing]...
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth Meet in Halifax
Luxury cruise line Cunard’s flagship liner Queen Mary 2 had a rare meeting with sister ship Queen Elizabeth in Halifax Friday (July 26), making for a spectacular sailaway. Halifax is the birthplace of the company’s founder Sir Samuel Cunard. The meeting was arranged in celebration of Zita Cobb and Sandra Greer, this year’s recipients of the Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage and Creativity and The Innovative Spirit Award, respectively. The Samuel Cunard Award for Vision, Courage and Creativity was inaugurated in 2015 to celebrate the company’s 175th Anniversary in the...
The Luck Of The Irish
Congratulations to Jenni Berg, national business development executive, Contiki Holidays (seen in the photo); Kit Neil, senior travel designer, Tully Luxury Travel; and Rod Hanna, director of sales – Canada, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Each was an attendee at this year's Agents' Choice Awards Gala and each was the lucky recipient of a gift basket courtesy of Agents' Choice Awards Gala after-party sponsor Tourism Ireland. All in attendance at the after-party were entered in a draw to win one of three baskets filled with Ireland's favourite trinkets, tokens, and treats. Subscribe...