Tour Operators
Six Reasons For Hope From Globus
Hope springs eternal, as the saying goes. Certainly, for the travel industry in this country, the past week has brought some good news – two vaccines in late stage trials and interim results from the pilot testing study at Pearson airport. And clearly, beyond the reasons already noted, the gang at Globus family of brands (GFOB) has their own reasons for hope … six of them actually. In a briefing last week, GFOB’s managing director, Stéphanie Bishop observed that hope is a “timely” theme and the “industry is well-positioned to be feeling that way. Globus is feeling...
Black Friday Start Early With ACV
Air Canada Vacations has launched its Black Friday deals, offering travellers the opportunity to take advantage of top travel deals with the peace of mind they are looking for. Until Nov. 26, customers can book their next trip through Air Canada Vacations and take advantage of savings up to 40% off on vacation packages to all their destinations, including Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and more, for travel in December and January. In addition, Air Canada Vacations announced its exclusive offer just for its trade partners. Travel agents will receive 2% bonus commission for every...
Nine Months Later …
From commission recalls to cancelled bookings to endless hours on hold, the last nine months have certainly taken a toll on travel agents. But despite the setbacks and challenges, many in the travel industry are weathering the storm in anticipation of a brighter tomorrow. Travel Courier chats with three travel professionals to get a sense of how business is going, what’s getting them through this challenging time and why they’re optimistic about the future. As a travel agent, Rosie Darosa of TravelOnly With Rosie Darosa in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the lack of direction from the...
Lose The Crowds With Cosmos
For travellers who are dreaming of standing below the grand castles of England, strolling through the fragrant vineyards of France or lingering in the ancient squares of Italy, Cosmos is inviting them to travel with their own inner circle, on a European Private Tour – a new travel option available for 2021 bookings and beyond. Using Cosmos’ new Private Touring program in Europe, travellers can enjoy all of the benefits of a published Cosmos itinerary while handpicking their traveling party. Designed for parties from two to two dozen, Cosmos European Private Touring offers...
Out Of Office With Transat
Transat is now offering a new collection of hotels that it’s calling its Out of Office Collection. Designed for travellers who would like to soak up the joys of the South while working, the collection features a range of benefits tailored to the needs of telecommuters and includes more than 30 carefully selected hotels in some of the most popular South destinations for Canadian travellers, namely Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The addition of the Out of Office Collection further enhances Transat’s existing hotel offer, which already includes four Sun...
New Webinars From Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations has introduced its new Business Building and Revenue Development Webinars with the first two taking place on Nov. 17 and Dec. 1. The sessions will provide the travel advisor community across Canada the opportunity to gain practical knowledge on the business adaptations and innovations in the premium and luxury guided journey category developed during the COVID-19 global pandemic pause. Brad Ford, president of Insight Vacations Canada, said: “We’ve been committed to supporting our superstar, loyal Travel Advisors throughout this challenging period and to help to...
Brendan Vacations Arrives In Canada
Brendan Vacations is launching in the Canadian market. Guided by its mantra ‘taking you personally,’ Brendan Vacations is passionate about delivering completely authentic experiences to Canadian travel agents and their clients which are tailored to their needs and interests across numerous travel styles. The Travel Corporation’s brand is backed by more than 50 years of planning authentic Celtic experiences from its office in the heart of Dublin. What sets Brendan Vacations apart are the storytellers clients will meet who are ready to ensure an exceptional guest experience...
ACV Bringing Back Cruise Vacations
Air Canada Vacations is bringing cruise vacations back, offering cruise lovers exclusive perks when booking any Flight & Cruise package with Air Canada Vacations. Travellers can take advantage of savings of $200 in flight credits per couple for travel until Dec. 12, 2021 in a balcony stateroom or higher. In addition, customers will receive an extra $100 in flight credits per couple when booking their next cruise vacation with a future travel credit. That means a total $300 in flight credits per couple. Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations, said:...