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Say Fore In Portugal
Contrary to popular belief, across the pond golf, isn't only limited to the cool, damp and windy climates of Northern Europe. A perfect example is Portugal's Algarve region, located in the most southerly point of the country. Along with its colourful history, rich cultural heritage, superb resorts, fine gastronomy and more days of sunshine each year than California, the region is now a leading global golf destination. The Algarve has numerous courses, ranging from rugged links to lush parkland style, many designed by famous golf architects such as Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus,...
Set Your ‘I’ On a Magical Journey With Insight
To help kick-start the February booking season, Insight Vacations is celebrating two of its most popular destinations – Italy and Ireland – with a new travel agent incentive and grand prize campaign. Called “Set Your ‘I’ on a Magical Journey,” the campaign will feature both countries until March 31. Each week, Insight will highlight a different unique selling point, while offering engaging content for agents to use to help close bookings. Agents booking any journey offered by Insight will be awarded prizes, including a trip to Italy or Ireland for one top selling...
Goway Recommends UNESCO Sites Within Euro Tours
Europe has an endless array of things to do and see any time of the year, so Goway has eased the selection process a bit with a list of 10 recommended UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit on the continent. Each can be seen as part of a Goway tour program. “We are seeing travellers becoming more conscious of their global footprint and looking for deeper, more educational experiences,” Craig Canvin, VP Product Europe for Goway. One way that travellers can do this is by incorporating UNESCO World Heritage sites into their itineraries, he says. UNESCO designates...
TravelBrands Showers Agents With Love
Through Feb. 15, travel agents have a chance to win up to 10,000 Loyalty Rewards points with TravelBrands. For every eligible booking made from Feb. 4-15, agents will receive automatic participation in a scratch-and-win like game. “Valentine’s Day is all about showing your appreciation to those you care about and that was our goal with this giveaway,” says Frank DeMarinis, president and CEO, TravelBrands. “There is a wide range of prizes to be won with a lot of products qualifying for our promotion. We hope our agents feel the love this Valentine’s Day.” All hotels,...
Sunwing Offers Agents 2X STAR Points
For the month of February, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Until Feb. 28, agents can earn 2X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Karisma properties, for departures until Oct. 31. On top of their earnings, each time an agent makes a booking to a participating resort, they’ll be entered into a weekly contest for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to a Karisma resort included in this promotion. The promotion includes a wide selection of top-rated resorts including family...
Wildcard Announced in G’s ‘Change Makers Challenge’
G Adventures has announced that the agent who changes the most lives by booking individual travellers on G Adventures' tours in February will earn a “wildcard” space to the “Change Makers Summit,” a global gathering of more than 100 agents being held at an undisclosed location from June 2-9. In total five wildcards will be given away globally, with just one agent from Canada earning a wildcard space for most lives changed in the month of February. Three agents from Canada will be selected based on a “social submission” entry, either written or video, that demonstrates...
ACV Unveils Online ‘Get To Know Europe’ Game
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new “Get to Know Europe” game for agents. The online game is housed on the agent portal, ACV & ME, and runs through the month of February, concluding with a prize draw for a $3,000 future travel voucher for Europe. Utilizing a digital learning format, the interactive experience allows agents to learn about the benefits of booking Europe packages with Air Canada Vacations. “Interactive learning through games is a trend that is gaining a lot of momentum,” said Dana Gain, senior director of sales, Groups & Partnerships at Air...
Creating The Perfect Summer Adventure With Busabout
Busabout has launched its “Your Perfect Summer” campaign featuring its Europe Hop-on Hop-off network and stand-alone adventures across Europe, North America and Southeast Asia. The campaign features various deals and offers from its Europe 2019 program that will help agents encourage clients to start creating their perfect summer adventure. Now until April 15, clients can save up to $240 on the new one-week Hop-on Hop-off pass when they book any Europe Festival or Adventure trip as a way to extend their epic European journey, explore more without stress and bring their wildest...