Tour Operators
A $20,000 Surprise From TravelBrands
To celebrate TravelGenie being offered through GDS systems, TravelBrands hosted a giveaway for travel agents and on Tuesday (Sept. 10) surprised contest winner Bonnie Oxby with the grand prize of $10,000 for herself and $10,000 for her agency, Arthur Travel Services. “We are always committed to supporting our travel agent community and showing our appreciation when we can,” said Frank DeMarinis, CEO, TravelBrands. “TravelGenie is a fantastic tool to build custom packages, saving time and money for both agents and their clients. This giveaway was a great way of showcasing...
Globus Family Of Brands Ready For 2020
Stephanie Bishop (in the photo) will tell you that the fact that the Globus Family of Brands sells the world is a good thing, but at the same time, selling the world also comes with some big challenges. Bishop, managing director, Canada for the company and Chris Jones (in the photo), the company's new marketing manager here, took some time out of their busy schedules to brief the trade media on, in Bishop's words, “the gazillion things we do.” Now for those a little vague on the numeric value of “gazillion,” Bishop offered a more specific figure, observing that the Globus...
‘Adventure is Knocking’ With Cosmos
As Cosmos launches its 2020 vacation lineup, the value-centric brand has also unveiled a fresh look and feel, including a new tagline – “Adventure is Knocking.” “Cosmos has always proven popular with Canadians who appreciate the convenience of an escorted tour at an affordable price. We allow them to have more ‘wow’ moments around the world, and include more free time for them to explore on their own,” says Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands, Cosmos’ parent company. “Our new, friendly logo and tagline ‘Adventure is knocking’ reflects the brand’s...
Red Label Welcomes Sandra Joaquim To Team
Red Label Vacations Inc. (RLV) has welcomed Sandra Joaquim to its team as account manager, Strategic Partnerships. Joaquim will support and develop strategic partnerships along with key preferred suppliers for RLV’s retail brands. She has extensive travel experience, not only in account management, but with loyalty programs and marketing campaigns. In this role, Joaquim will strengthen relationships with new or existing strategic partnerships. She will work closely with marketing and digital teams to generate partnership program initiatives, ultimately to bring more...
TravelBrands Unveils Cruise Specials
TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises, is giving cruise lovers the chance to sail away with exclusive deals. Through Sept. 22, both travellers and travel agents can enjoy a variety of unique offers through TravelBrands “We’re Full of Ships” promotion. There are special offers for a range of cruise lines, each with different qualifying bookings. The participating cruise lines and exclusive offers include: AmaWaterways – $100 onboard credit per stateroom; Avalon Waterways – save $200 per stateroom; Azamara Club Cruises – up to $500 onboard credit per stateroom; Carnival...
‘Buy One Get One Half Price’ With Sunwing
For a limited time, Sunwing is offering “Buy One Get One Half Price” on select winter vacation packages across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Sun-seekers who book by Sept. 13 can enjoy special pricing where the second adult receives their vacation for 50% off. During this limited-time promotion, couples seeking an adults-only getaway for less can save on packages to Riu Republica in Punta Cana. Or for a classic Cuban beach getaway, travellers could opt for the adults only Iberostar Playa Alameda in Varadero. A top-rated family resort included in the promotion is...
Transat Appointment
Transat has appointed Robin C. Danes, sales manager, Ontario & Atlantic Canada. Danes is based in Toronto and responsible for managing the team of business development representatives in Ontario and Atlantic Canada and for the execution of commercial actions in the region. She will report to Nicole Bursey, commercial director, Ontario, West, Atlantic. Danes has over 25 years of experience in various sales and management roles within the travel industry and most recently held the role of director of sales, Canada, for The Bermuda Tourism Authority. Danes can be reached via...
Collette Releases Agent Resource Guide for 2020-2021
Collette has unveiled its Agent Resource & Worldwide Travel Guide for the 2020-2021 season. The brochure features information on the latest digital resources, tips for finding itinerary highlights, the Travel Agent Network, and even more ways to earn money as a travel professional. The latest travel guide includes important information on differentiators, familiarization tours, the loyalty program, and more than 20 new tours for guests to explore. For more information on the resource guide, a 30-minute webinar will be held on Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. ET, both for agents and their...