Tour Operators
WestJet Group, Sunwing Chart A New Course
Sunwing’s president of tour operations had a message for the Canadian travel trade following yesterday’s (March 2) announcement that the WestJet Group was acquiring Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines and would be joining forces to create a new tour operating business. Dawson writes: “We are excited to announce an agreement under which the WestJet Group will acquire Sunwing Vacations (inclusive of SellOffVacations and Vacation Express) and Sunwing Airlines to create a new, combined tour operating business which will be led by Sunwing’s CEO Stephen Hunter. As part of the...
I Stand With Ukraine
Editor’s Note: In a powerful commentary, Bruce Poon Tip makes it clear where he stands on Ukraine, observing that: “Travel is the most powerful way we can open our hearts, minds and eyes to the beauty of the world, especially in the darkest of times” and he urges everyone to stand together for peace. Poon Tip writes: “It’s as though we’ve learned nothing in the past 75 years -- I would have hoped we had learned from our collective experience. The past two years we have been living through a global pandemic that has caused physical separation for millions around the...
Sunwing Taking Off From Halifax To Varadero
Sunwing is expanding its flight service from Halifax to Varadero, Cuba. Beginning in March, Sunwing will be offering East Coast residents another weekly flight on Thursdays starting on March 10, 2022 until April 28, 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “As the only Atlantic Canada gateway offering flights to Cuba this winter, we’re thrilled to be introducing another flight from Halifax to Varadero for our customers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to enjoy.” And Dawson added: “As a Canadian favourite and easy entry...
Return To Travel With Collette Offer
Collette is celebrating the return to travel for Canadians – along with the loosening of restrictions -- with a special chance to save up to 20% off in early 2023. Agents’ clients can dive back into travel in a far-flung bucket list destination or they can get a new perspective on a long time favourite place with these savings. The offer is valid on new retail bookings only and which are made from 02/21/2022 to 04/08/2022 for travel from 1/1/2023 to 04/30/2023. The offer code is LETSGO22 and it must be used at time of booking in order to qualify for the savings. Plus, when...
Contiki Is Redefining A Good Time
With its recent brand refresh, Contiki is introducing its customers to ‘Social Travel’ – a travel style Canadians have probably never heard of, but millions have enjoyed. Social Travel is bringing a group of like-minded people together on a trip, designed around the phenomenon that experiences are heightened when shared with others. And there is a huge global desire for it. Contiki research shows that 97% of Australians have a positive feeling toward Social Travel with the UK and Europe (96%), New Zealand (91%) USA (87%) and Canada (83%). Contiki speculates these numbers are...
Save With Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels is saying ‘thanks’ to the travellers, explorers, and adventurers who have waited patiently over the past two years, looking forward to the moment they’d once again feel the exhilaration, excitement, and joy only travelling can provide. So, to that end, Exodus is ready to celebrate the return to travel in 2022 and help travellers finally take the trip they’ve been longing for. The company is offering $350 off all small group and self-guided tours in 2022, in any of the more than 100 countries Exodus visits. The offer applies to all bookings made...
Quite The Deal From Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is offering $1 deposits on over 1,000 of its itineraries starting Feb. 21, 2022 through the end of March 2022 and which are good for travel until Dec. 31, 2022. Travellers can book now and pay the rest later (56 days before departure, to be exact) on everything from a 13-day East African safari to seeing the natural wonders of the western United States. And, for those who have spent the pandemic saving up for that once-in-a-lifetime trip of chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland or visiting the pyramids in Egypt – now’s the chance to book a vacation, all...
Win With Antigua & Barbuda And WestJet Vacations
Antigua & Barbuda, in conjunction with WestJet Vacations, has launched a new promotional offer for consumers, along with an and an incentive for agents. Now available as a limited time offer, travellers can save CDN$400 off any Antigua & Barbuda package booking made through WestJet Vacations. And from Feb. 1 to March 31, 2002, agents who secure a minimum of 2 bookings to Antigua & Barbuda through WestJet Vacations for travel before Dec. 15, 2022 will be entered into an exclusive draw. Bookings must be registered through www.antiguabarbudata.com. The prize: a 7-day...