Tour Operators
Club Med Launches Amazing Family Program
Club Med has introduced its new Amazing Family program that's available at Club Med Punta Cana and Cancun Yucatan. The new concept includes a fun-filled weekly agenda of activities from five different categories – Time to PLAY, Time to SPLASH, Time to QUEST, Time to RECHARGE and Amazing Family Happy Time. Each category offers families time together. For example: Time to PLAY: Let's families enjoy playing childhood games – like Bag Board, Mölkky, Pallina and life-sized versions of Twister, Jenga and Mikado – as a group. Time to SPLASH: Is all about fun in the water...
Quite An Incentive From Sandals Resorts
Canadian agents who book any type of group – social, wedding or corporate -- of 5 rooms or more (for a minimum 3-night stay) at any Sandals or Beaches resort now through June 30, 2019 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a 3-night stay of their very own. The contest is valid for all contract groups booked with either a tour operator partner (Air Canada Vacations, WestJet Vacations, TravelBrands or Transat) Unique Vacations, Inc. Each and every new group booked immediately earns one contest entry and groups booked to Sandals or Beaches in Jamaica receive a bonus entry...
Tianguis Talk
Mexico's new president told delegates at the opening of the country's annual tourism show that his administration is supportive of tourism but was cautioned on the importance of tourism promotion during the same Acapulco ceremony. The government of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador drew criticism earlier this year from those involved in tourism when it closed Mexico Tourism Board offices, turning their duties over to diplomatic missions. Lopez Obrador was warmly applauded during the opening of Tianguis, but a fellow speaker drew applause when he warned that “if you don't show, you...
Transat Appointment
Transat has announced the appointment of Monique Lalonde to the position of director, Agent@Home, for Transat Distribution Canada. She will be dedicated to the development and the maturation of Transat Distribution Canada’s Agent@Home program. Lalonde, who reports to Susan Bowman, vice‐president ‐ marketing, can be reached via e-mail at...
Australia on Sale with Goway, Virgin Australia
Goway Travel has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer specially priced getaways to Melbourne & Sydney, Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef, and all three destinations combined – Sydney, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef, starting from $2,400 per person. Officials say these vacations combine airfares from the west coast with hotel deals in Australia that may include free nights, a discounted Sydney Harbour cruise, or a buy one, get one half price Great Barrier Reef cruise. They are currently available for sale until April 30. Flying from Vancouver (with partner airlines...
TravelBrands Introduces Car Rental Savings
TravelBrands has introduced two special promotions for car rentals. For a limited time, travellers can enjoy 5% off plus a free GPS rental as well as a free car upgrade. The first promotion, Explore Europe for less, is valid on bookings made between April 1-30. Clients can receive 5% in savings on their Europe car rental and receive a free GPS rental. Associated car rental providers include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental. This exclusive promotion is applicable on travel between May 1 and June 30. Running since April 1,...
Contiki Heads to Peru
Contiki continues its “Contiki SEVEN” quest – an eight-week long campaign that has been highlighting must-do epic, worldwide experiences handpicked by the youth adventure travel brand – with a stop to Peru in partnership with PROMPERÚ. Through April 14, eight of Contiki’s most popular trips that visit Peru are being spotlighted with travellers able to save $250 off for a limited time. They include Peru Uncovered, Ultimate Inca Trail, Bolivian Magic, Andean Crossing, The Explorer, The Adventurer, The Latin Quest and Bella Bolivia. In addition, clients can also save $250...
Fly to Quito and Cruise with ACV, Celebrity
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new route from Toronto to Quito, Ecuador which will be operated by Air Canada Rouge three times weekly Dec. 8 through May 11, 2020. With this new addition, the tour operator now offers more cruise options for cruise lovers. Travellers can fly to Quito and discover the unique beauty and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands with Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity offers 10 nights or longer cruise packages, giving your clients the opportunity to explore the Galapagos and Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Galapagos and Quito cruise packages include...