Tour Operators
Transat Takes It To The Next Level
Transat A.T. Inc. has earned Performance + attestation from the ICI on recycle + program for a three-year period. Created in 2003 by RECYC-QUÉBEC, this official Quebec government recognition acknowledges initiatives by industries, businesses and institutions that have implemented responsible waste management measures. Performance +, the third of four levels, means that Transat has demonstrated excellent waste reclamation performance. Annick Guérard, Transat’s chief operating officer, said: “We are very proud to receive this honour, which we owe to the commitment of our...
Ana Vazquez Joins Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has appointed Ana Vazquez as its new area sales manager for British Columbia. Vazquez's territory will cover Vancouver west and downtown, Richmond, Ladner, the North Shore, Okanagan, Northern British Columbia, and the Yukon. Based in the Vancouver office, she will be reporting directly to Marigold Frontuna, general manager sales – Western Canada for ACV. Vazquez has spent the last 6 years in retail travel, most recently at Flight Centre Travel Group, and at Odenza Vacations for several years prior to that. Frontuna observed: “Ana’s strength in customer...
Journey Of A Lifetime From Goway
Goway is inviting agents' clients to join its general manager for Central & South America, Don Forster, and special guest guide, Peter Frost , on an epic journey through South America celebrating Goway’s 50th anniversary. The Natural Selection: In the Footsteps of Legends in Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands is a 32-day luxury adventure across Ecuador and Peru that features the best five-star accommodations and unforgettable encounters with history and nature. Not only does it demonstrate Goway’s expertise in providing the best trips for exclusive travellers in South...
G Adventures Unveils Week-Long Cyber Sale
G Adventures has unveiled the details of a seven-day Cyber Sale for the week leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With savings of up to 35% on thousands of trips departing between Dec. 3, 2019 and April 30, 2020, the sale begins at 12:01am EST on Nov. 26, 2019 and runs until 11:59pm EST on Dec. 5, 2019. Aizaz Sheikh, G Adventures’ Canadian marketing director, said: “We’re pleased to offer travellers some extra savings on their year end or 2020 holiday. This is an extremely wishlist-worthy sale. Whether your dream has been to hike the Inca Trail, explore the Galapagos...
A World Of Discovery
Does the old adage that there's strength in numbers apply to the travel industry? Well, a certain segment of the industry thinks that's the case. Chile-based explora, which has upscale resorts in remote parts of South America, teamed up with The Moorings, which offers rentals of boats in the Caribbean, the South Pacific and the Mediterranean; Quark Expeditions, which has polar sailings; and TCS World Travel, which uses private jets to whisk clients to often remote parts of the world; for a Wednesday night Toronto gathering that familiarized agents with their products. The Moorings,...
Back To School With Antigua and Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has relaunched its Travel Agent University with updated destination details including new events calendar, restaurants and resorts. The online digital platform allows travel agents from around the world to take part in online courses ranging in a variety of Antigua and Barbuda related topics. Once on the website, travel agents and tour operators can follow the simple steps to register. With the goal of helping better serve your clients in mind, the online training platform is designed to take users on a virtual journey through Antigua and...
Take To The Slopes Or Links With TravelBrands
TravelBrands has launched a new product line specifically tailored to golf and ski lovers. TravelBrands Golf & Ski, by Ultimate Vacations connects travellers to golf or ski experiences tailored to their preferences. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president, TravelBrands, observed: “Activity-based travel is becoming more and more popular for travellers. We know that golf and ski are two activities that Canadians love, and that they will travel to experience the best courses or slopes out there. Now, golf and ski season never have to end. Travel agents can create packages with a...
Win With Goway
Goway Travel has released its 2019-2020 Central and South America Travel Planner and is celebrating by giving agents a chance to win a trip to the Galapagos Islands. Agents who book any offering from Goway’s Central and South America brochure will go into a draw to win a cruise for two to the Galapagos Islands. The prize includes: one night double accommodation at the Wyndham Quito Airport hotel, one Double Cabin, three-night/four-day cruise on the M/V Legend, M/Y Coral I or M/Y Coral II, all meals while on board the cruise, daily excursions, round-trip air ticket to/from Quito or...