Tour Operators
Something New From Club Med Punta Cana
Club Med has completed several renovations at its Punta Cana resort, now featuring a revamped Tiara Exclusive Collection Space and updated resort activities. The Tiara Exclusive Collection Space has been renewed to give guests the ultimate in luxury and privacy. It features fully renovated suites with new interiors, combining a nautical theme with local touches, and creative design adapted for families and kids. New renovations also comprise of an oceanfront infinity pool that overlooks the Caribbean Sea, a full-service poolside bar and premium Wi-Fi access. AAdditional...
Room To Move With Goway
Craig Wachholz can offer those vacationing in Australia room (to manoeuvre on ocean water) and (a surf) board. Wachholz is with Sydney-based Let's Go Surfing, which offers surfing instructions in Sydney and elsewhere, and says riding waves is an iconic activity in his homeland. “It's what the locals do,” says Wachholz, in Toronto Wednesday for a Goway Travel event promoting Australia and New Zealand. And, adds Goway's Shirley Rourke, taking part in local pursuits is attracting growing interest among Goway clients. “It's not about seeing a destination, it's about...
CIE Tours Launches First-Ever River Cruise Collection
CIE Tours has expanded its offerings to include its first-ever River Cruise Collection, with sailings on two of the world’s great rivers – the Rhine and Danube. The new river cruises add sought-after destinations in five European countries – Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland and Hungary. To reward early bookings, CIE Tours will give North American travellers a $300 air credit per couple when they reserve a 2020 river cruise by Sept. 30. CIE Tours’ eight-day river cruise offerings include a one-way Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, travelling from Cologne to Basel, and a...
Partnerships Appreciated
The president of Baxter Media has thanked the different foreign tourist boards represented in this country for the contribution they make to Canada's travel industry. David McClung told a Tuesday Toronto lunch jointly sponsored by Baxter Media, the Globus Family of Brands and Torstar that their presence here is a major plus for the travel industry. “The fact that you are here is so important,” he said to representatives of tourist boards promoting countries on different continents. McClung praised the different boards for committing to the Canadian market. The...
Quite An Offer From TravelBrands, Royal Caribbean
For a limited time, travellers and travel agents alike can take advantage of a special offer through TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises. On Royal Caribbean International sailings for August and September, travellers can receive free prepaid gratuities and a $250 air credit. Travel agents will be able to earn 10x Loyalty Rewards points on qualifying bookings. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice-president, TravelBrands, said, “We are always looking for innovative ways to give back to our agent community as well as travellers, and this offer was the perfect way to do just...
Sunwing Goes Back To Tobago
After a successful inaugural season in 2018-2019, Sunwing has announced it will be returning to Tobago this winter with weekly direct flights from Toronto. Sunwing is the only Canadian leisure carrier to offer direct flights to the destination, with flights operating weekly from Dec. 19, 2019 until April 16, 2020. And Sunwing’s direct flight service to Tobago has had a positive effect on the island’s tourism industry, with arrivals increasing throughout Sunwing’s inaugural season. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, observed, “We are excited to be...
Goway Puts Spotlight On Winter Travel in Europe
Goway is touting the benefits of off-season travel to Europe, an ideal time to travel without the crowds. In Southern Europe, balmy Mediterranean breezes keep the temperature cool, but far from cold, making spots like Spain, France, Croatia and Italy the perfect place for travellers to kick up their feet along beautiful shorelines. “Whether it’s a luxury trip or a more budget-conscious long-stay, the team at Goway can organize itineraries that cater to a wide range of travellers, no matter their preferred travel style,” says Robert Miller, product manager for Northern Europe...
Collette Offering Bluegrass Fam
Collette is offering a Bluegrass Country & the Smoky Mountains Familiarization Tour departing on August 6, 2020 and returning on Aug. 14, 2020. Agents will enjoy a visit to a private horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky while taking in the vibrant and artistic downtown of Asheville, North Carolina during a walking tour. During visits to Louisville, Kentucky and the mecca of horseracing agents will have the chance to explore the grandeur of nature at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and so much more. Agents can apply for the opportunity using...