Tour Operators
Air Canada Vacations Is Ready For Summer
Air Canada Vacations is bringing back its popular Buy One, Get One at 50% offer for agents' clients looking for summer travel deals. New this year, Air Canada Vacations boosts the offer by introducing Europe vacation packages and European Cruises to the list of destinations. Dana Gain, senior director of sales, groups & partnerships at Air Canada Vacations, said: “Booking in advance provides your clients with the best product at the best price possible. We’re delighted to bring back this great promotion for the summer booking season with even more choices available for your...
Exotik Journeys Rewards, Savings
Through Feb. 28, TravelBrands is rewarding travel agents and their clients who book Exotik Journeys' products. Those who book any destination, with the exception of Europe, will receive exclusive rewards and savings. TravelBrands will reduce clients’ prices by 2% and will also reward travel agents with 5,000 bonus Loyalty Rewards points. To qualify, travellers must spend $1,000 per person before taxes on their getaway. “TravelBrands Specialty, by Exotik Journeys specializes in providing experiences rich in culture and value to unique destinations all over the world,” says...
‘Learn, Earn and WIN’ with Sunwing, Palladium
Throughout February, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Palladium Hotels & Resorts. Through Feb. 29, agents can earn 3X the STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels for departures by Dec. 15. Agents can also learn all about these luxury resorts with Sunwing-hosted webinars throughout the month. With locations across the Caribbean and Mexico, Palladium Hotels & Resorts offers luxurious getaways in picturesque tropical settings. To help agents secure their bookings,...
The Travel Corporation Sharing Memorable Moments
The Travel Corporation (TTC), the leading family owned and run travel group of 42 award-winning brands, is celebrating its first 100th Year Anniversary by sharing memorable moments throughout 2020 with its family, team members, guests and partners across the globe. Beginning in August 1920, its roots can be traced back to a small South African fishing village, Paternoster, where TTC chairman and guiding visionary, Stanley Tollman’s father – Solomon Tollman – owned a charming small hotel which still exists today. This significant place is where their exceptional family business...
TICO on Coronavirus Responsibilities
Responding to enquiries from both registrants and consumers about the Coronavirus and the Canadian government's travel advisory for the province of Hubei in China -- including the cities of Wuhan, Huanggang and Ezhou – TICO has issued an advisory to help registrants understand what their responsibilities are under theTravel Industry Act, 2002 (the Act) and Ontario Regulation 26/05 (the Regulation). In its advisory, TICO notes that registrants are required to warn customers of the reports of Coronavirus. Prior to reserving travel services for a customer, a travel agent shall bring to...
Spin to Win with TravelBrands
TravelBrands is taking travel agents sky high with its latest game, Spin to Win. Running until March 8, agents can win bonus Loyalty Rewards points when they book qualifying flights through TravelBrands Flights, by Intair. Agents can win up to 100,000 Loyalty rewards points through this incentive. To participate in the game, agents must book a transatlantic flight with either Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM or Alitalia. Once the booking is made, agents will receive an invitation to play the Spin to Win game. Agents can spin the virtual wheel and win a random amount of Loyalty...
Insight Adds Silver Level to eLearning Program
Following the successful re-launch of its eLearning program in the fall with the introduction of the Bronze level, Insight Vacations is now releasing the Silver Level on its Insight Specialist eLearning Program. The second level of the new eLearning course is designed with agents in mind and focuses on offering a deep understanding of what makes the brand unique in the market. Whether a novice or an Insight Vacations expert, advisors are guaranteed to benefit from the course by having access to a bank of examples showcasing what makes Insight holidays unforgettable for clients and...
Israel Gears Up For 2020
Not to put too fine a point on it, but Israel is on a roll these days. In fact, Eyal Carlin, tourism commissioner for North America for the Israel Ministry of Tourism, is quick to note that the last three years have been very good for the destination overall out of North America and, more specifically, out of the Canadian market; praising the Canadian team of Gal Hana, Jerry Adler and Ellen Melman for their efforts. Carlin, who was in Canada this week to meet with agents and operators in Toronto, also hinted at a major, new marketing deal with a Canadian tour operator that is expected...