Tour Operators
More Vacation Options From Sunwing
In a move that will help better service customers from coast to coast, Sunwing is offering Canadians more flexible opportunities to head back to the tropics this winter. The tour operator’s vacation packages now include options for flights on board a range of international alternative carriers and hotel stays in seven tropical destinations, with a wide variety of departure dates and options from regional gateways. Transfers and support from Sunwing’s destination representatives will also be included with select packages. Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations for...
Cuba Gets A Boost From Canada
The Cuba Tourist Board says now "that Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, it’s time to take advantage of the increased capacity to Cuba by major tour operators." December will see an increase in the number of flights to Cuba, with the start of Hola Sun/Caribe Sol operations that will use new airline OWG. The service starts on Dec. 18 and will see 2 weekly flights to Cayo Santa Maria from Toronto and Montreal. Lessner Gomez, director of the Cuba Tourist Board's Toronto office, says “these flights will be the first arriving in this destination since March but more importantly...
Get In The Spirit With Unique Vacations
The gang at Unique Vacations Canada is feeling festive these days … And In the Spirit of The Season, they've put together a fun and festive bilingual video message to Canadian travel advisors. https://youtu.be/jNxM7aX4O-s And its message: Let’s all make 2021 a year of hope, a year of love … and most of all … a year filled with travel. Now that should get all of us … In The Spirit of The Season...
Western Canada BDMs Have A Message
Hello Western Canada Travel Agents! We all hope that you are doing well and staying healthy. As you may or may not know, it has been a tradition in Alberta for the Suppliers to visit the agencies during the Holidays to sing some carols and spread some good cheer. Last year, the BC suppliers also started what was to be a tradition. In Alberta, we also started a Food drive, so maybe you can continue this tradition by dropping off a donation at your local food bank. Well, as we all know, 2020 has not been the norm, so we too had to change the way we do things. The good...
Add The Beach To The Bubble With Sunwing
Sunwing is offering savings of up to $2,500 per couple to Canadians purchasing vacation pacakges departing in January to destinations like Cancun, Punta Cana and Varadero. The Safe with Sunwing commitment is in place throughout the entire vacation, making it easier for travellers to bring their bubble from home all the way to the beach. Travellers will want to book by Dec. 18 to secure their premium getaway to the sun for less. Samantha Taylor, chief marketing officer at Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We’re making it easy for Canadians to get back to paradise under our...
2021: What’s Next?
There have been a lot of words spent to describe the travel industry over the years. Definitely, there have been a lot more poured out during the past 9 months. Yet the one word that resonates – whether it’s now or 40 years ago – is persevere. Persevere: to persist in anything undertaken. Persevere: to maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles or discouragement. Persevere: to continue steadfastly. Time and time and time again, the industry has certainly proven that it can and will continue to persevere. As the year of the unimaginable finishes...
ACV Advises Jetz Experience Now Available On GDS
Air Canada Vacations advises that The Jetz Experience is now available to book via any GDS system which ultimately provides travel agents the ability to easily book without having to go through our Call Centre. In line with the launch of Air Canada’s Jetz flights, The Jetz Experience offers travellers a new standard for upscale travel aboard an all-Business Class aircraft equipped with 58 spacious seats. From enjoying the Maple Leaf Lounge at the airport (where available), to an onboard dining experience curated by celebrated Montreal chef Antonio Park and complimentary private...
To Serve You Better
Trafalgar, Costsaver and Brendan Vacations Canada have reorganized their Canadian sales team. As the travel industry enters the recovery phase and adapts to the new world of travel, the sales team’s roles are being further enhanced as Business Development Managers (BDMs) for the brands across the country. With the recent launch of Brendan Vacations in Canada, the BDMs will strategically assist loyal travel agents and their clients from coast-to-coast while representing all three brands. They will also continue to deliver one-on-one support to develop and implement sales and...