Tour Operators
Trafalgar Offers Rare Encounter With Indigenous Tribe
Trafalgar has unveiled its 2020 Latin America itineraries, now featuring 13 trips across eight countries in three continents. As part of the launch, Trafalgar has introduced a new guided vacation to one of the world’s hottest emerging destinations, Colombia, showcasing exclusive experiences to add to its portfolio of award-winning itineraries worldwide. Trafalgar has made a name for itself through its innovative and immersive trips and experiences that enable clients to connect to the people and places in the destinations they visit. Its latest Colombia Rediscovered trip is an...
Transat Invites Travellers to Discover Cayo Cruz
Transat is now offering Canadian travellers two new hotels on Cayo Cruz, an island off Cuba’s northern coast less than an hour from Cayo Coco airport. Known for its magnificent beaches, often likened to those of Cayo Largo, and as a location for exceptional sport fishing, Cayo Cruz offers an ideal combination of relaxation and exploration. It is located under two hours from Camagüey, capital of the province of the same name, which features vibrant history and cultural activities. Transat is also offering a one-day excursion to the city of Camagüey from Cayo Cruz. Transat is...
Sunwing Returns to Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay
Good news for residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. – Sunwing is returning for a 12th season and offering weekly flights to Varadero, Cuba for the first time. Flights will operate weekly between Dec. 12 and April 9, 2020. Travellers who take advantage of this new flight service can choose from a range of resorts for all ages, tastes and budgets. Families may pick Grand Memories Varadero, nestled on a calm stretch of beach with activities for everyone, including a kids club. Vacationers planning an adults-only getaway can stay at Melia Las Antillas. Iberostar Tainos is another...
Upgrade Complete: ACV Offers 5% Agents Bonus
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has completed phase one of its new Revelex Power Agent 5.0 cruise booking engine upgrade. And, for a limited time, ACV is offering agents a 5% bonus commission when booking any cruise-only or cruise package using the new platform. Bookings are valid between Aug. 28 and Sept. 18 for travel between Aug. 28 and Dec. 31. The 5% bonus commission is only applicable on the cruise portion. “Phase one of Revelex Power Agent 5.0 is an important milestone for us,” said Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations. “The first phase of...
Goway Has Special Agent Deal To Australia
Goway Travel is inviting travel agents to experience one of its top destinations, Australia, at a special agent rate, saving over $926. Ideal as either a first taste or “refresher” trip to the land Downunder, this package includes round trip airfare from Los Angeles to Sydney with Fiji Airways, return hotel transfers, four night's accommodation in Sydney with a panoramic city sights and full day blue mountains tour, domestic flights between Sydney and Cairns, three nights in Cairns, including a full day classic Kuranda tour with scenic railway and rainforest cableway, and a...
G Expands National Geographic Portfolio
National Geographic Expeditions has entered into its fifth year in partnership with G Adventures and has added eight new trips to their National Geographic Journeys collection, all of which provide “an enriching, in-depth look at the history, culture, and natural heritage of a destination.” The newly announced itineraries add three new countries to the Journeys product line – Ireland, Singapore and Greece, which are now on sale and available to agents and travellers around the world for 2020 booking. National Geographic Journeys tours combine hands-on experiences, local...
Globus Offers Off-Season Europe Savings
Escapes by Globus is offering savings of up to 40% on late fall to early spring trips to Europe. According to officials, milder temperatures, fewer crowds and better deals are the idea behind Escapes by Globus, a compilation of its best-loved itineraries in Europe presented during the low season (November through March). “It’s such a great idea: you get the same scenery and the same sights for much less,” says Stéphanie Bishop of Globus’ Canada office. “The heat is off, the crowds are halved and the locals have the time to spend connecting with visitors. And you still...
Sunwing Celebrates Return to Victoria
Sunwing is offering Victoria, BC residents more options to explore the sunny south this winter with the addition of new weekly flights to Mazatlán and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Travellers in the Victoria area can choose from four different destinations this winter including Mazatlán, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Huatulco and Los Cabos. And, through Sept. 6 , agents can earn 4X STAR points that convert to cash for all vacation package bookings departing from Victoria. To help agents secure their bookings, Sunwing is offering special group rates including instant group savings of up to $280 per...