Tour Operators
Popular Bora Bora Resort Set to Reopen
Goway is advising agents that after being closed for extensive renovations, in which the accommodation was upgraded and 28 overwater bungalows added, Tahiti's popular Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa will reopen in 2020. According to officials, once fully open, Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa will have undergone a complete renovation that upgrades the facilities while keeping the distinct style and architecture that has given the Pearl Resorts of the Islands of Tahiti their soul and personality. The resort will begin to welcome travellers as of April 27, beginning with...
TravelBrands Earns Kudos From NCL
TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises is proud to be the recipient of Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Marketing Partner of the Year award. The global cruise line company presented awards to multiple Canadian organizations across several key categories. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president, TravelBrands, said: “We are so honoured to be recognized by NCL and proud of the great marketing efforts we have achieved together. Our team cannot wait to continue working with NCL on future marketing campaigns, ultimately providing Canadian travellers with amazing cruise experiences. Thank...
Jail Sentence Imposed
Karen Gushue has been sentenced to 75 days and 45 days in jail for two counts of operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to S 4(1)(a) and S 31(1)(c) of the Travel Industry Act, 2002, to be served intermittently and concurrently. Gushue was convicted of two counts of operating as a travel agent without registration on Feb. 8, 2019. The conviction was in relation to Ms. Gushue selling travel services to consumers who believed they were purchasing all-inclusive cruise packages to the Bahamas and Hawaii. Those consumers did not receive either part or all of the...
An Ace In Jamaica
The 25th annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament wrapped up at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Jamaica on Dec. 1 following two days on the green complete with skill testing challenges, teamwork and generous helpings of Red Stripe and jerk chicken, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Presented by Baxter Media and Sandals Resorts, the special milestone anniversary gave Gary Sadler, sr. VP of sales for Unique Vacations, Inc., the worldwide marketing company for Sandals and Beaches Resorts, the opportunity to reflect on the history of the...
Transat Introduces TDC Campus At Conference
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) concluded the 2019 edition of its biennial National Leadership Conference last week where it introduced the new TDC Campus, while hosting approximately 200 travel agency owners, preferred partners and TDC managers at the Marival Armony Luxury Resort & Suites in Punta de Mita, Mexico. According to officials, TDC Campus is the most comprehensive training program in the industry, providing more than 50 hours of interactive online training that can be done anywhere, anytime. It is organized into four modules, ranging from beginner to more advanced...
Contiki Gives Back With Movember Partnership
This year, Contiki partnered with Movember, the leading global men’s health charity dedicated to changing the face of men’s health around the world, to tell unique mental health stories through handpicked Contiki ambassadors, including stories on grief, the pressure of being successful and the power of male friendships. Movember encourages millions of men around the world to support the men in their lives by growing a moustache to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues. Whether it be growing a moustache – becoming a walking, visible face for the campaign –...
Goway, APT Celebrating Brochure Launch
Goway Travel is once again partnering with APT (Australian Pacific Touring) to launch the new Goway/APT brochure for 2020/2021. The 84-page brochure features an expanded APT Freedom of Choice range, plus all new cruise itineraries, and Outback Wilderness Adventures exploring Cooktown & Cape York and the South Coast. Travellers who take advantage of Earlybird Launch savings with Goway will receive a discount of approximately 5% on the cost of their vacation when booking prior to March 31, 2020. Savings of up to 10% are available to clients who book tours in advance and pay in full...
Transat Unveils Revamped ‘Group Zone’ Site
Transat has unveiled an entirely revamped “Group Zone" web site designed for travel agents and centralizing all information about group travel options offered by Transat. The new environment has been designed to provide a more user-friendly experience, allowing agents to advise their customers, request quotes and make reservations in an efficient and informed manner. The platform divides the information into different categories (Sun Groups, Wedding Groups, Cruise Groups, Europe Groups) and gathers the various group promotions and all of Transat's electronic brochures. Agents...