Tour Operators
And The Atout France Award Goes To…
Forget The Oscars, last night awards were given out a little closer to home as Atout France recognized partners during the annual Destination France event in Toronto. Over the past few weeks, the France Tourism Development Agency had Canadian agents vote for the “most inspiring travel product in France.” Jolene Plant, product director, at Kensington Tours (pictured top centre) accepted the Product of the Year Award for its Paris and the Chateaux of the Loire Valley itinerary at the awards ceremony held at the Westin Harbour Castle. The award is geared at recognizing talent in crafting...
Adventure Canada Marks International Polar Bear Day
In honour of International Polar Bear Day (Feb. 27), Adventure Canada is raising a glass to Yuka, the mother polar bear the company sponsored through Polar Bears International (PBI) in fall 2018. It is the first donation of this kind for the small ship expedition operator, who has taken the polar bear as its emblem. The sponsorship with PBI helps the organization to track polar bear’s behaviours, measure the distances they travel, and document the amount of sea ice loss – the single largest threat to polar bears, who depend on the ice to hunt – throughout the Arctic...
Sunwing Returns to Quebec City
Good news for Quebec City residents looking to get a head start on planning their summer vacation as Sunwing has announced that it will again be operating seasonal summer flights from Quebec City. In addition to returning destination favourites including Cancun, Varadero, Cayo Coco and Puerto Plata, travellers from the Quebec City region can also choose the white-sand shores of Punta Cana (pictured) with Sunwing’s new weekly flight service on Tuesdays from April 30 to Oct. 29, inclusive. Travellers who choose to vacation in Punta Cana have several accommodation options with...
Goway Introduces Thailand Agent Incentive
Agents booking a minimum of seven nights to Thailand on any Goway package will earn a $50 WaySpa massage certificate. Full details of the incentive can be found on Goway’s agent website. According to Goway, Thailand is arguably one of the best destinations in the world to send clients who want to relax, rejuvenate and refresh. The promotion ends March 31. While spa certificates will be handed out to any booking to Thailand, Goway is featuring four special packages that focus on wellness, health and self-care – perfect for the client who is looking to escape it all. All four...
Cruise In Style and Save With Celebrity, ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering an exclusive, year-long special for travellers booking Celebrity Cruises’ luxurious Aqua and Suite Class staterooms. Perks include priority seating at Blu restaurant, pure relaxation with sea views in the Relaxation Room and Persian garden, and AquaSpa treatments pre-arranged by a personal spa concierge. Until Dec. 31, travellers booking any Celebrity cruise in an Aqua Class stateroom or higher with ACV can fly for $400 less per couple. When booking a Suite Class stateroom, clients can also take advantage of additional services such as...
Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold Appointments
Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold have appointed Matthew Stewart as new sales manager for GTA and Northern Ontario, while Paula Rizos has fully taken over all partnership accounts in British Columbia and Yukon as a business development manager. Further, Claire Rottare has been appointed as national tele-sales manager, a new role at Insight and Luxury Gold focused on developing new business opportunities across the country. Stewart has more than 10 years of diverse experience in the travel industry. He started in 2005 as a travel advisor located in Australia, prior to moving to South...
G Adventures, National Geographic Launch Family Program
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are strengthening their partnership with the launch of “National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures.” The new program of 12 trips goes on sale May 7 and will feature unique National Geographic experiences for children and adults, to connect through travel on departures in 2020. G Adventures and National Geographic first joined forces in 2015 with the launch of National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, a program of small group adventures which has grown to include 89 trips in 53 countries. The success of National...
Goway Releases 2019/20 Asia Brochure
Goway has announced the arrival of its new 2019/20 Asia brochure, highlighted by more than 230 independent and escorted touring ideas all across Asia. The new brochure offers a variety of travel options including private fully guided trips, “go as you please” independent city breaks, relaxing beach getaways, or unique stays for the Globetrotter at heart. Goway notes that many of its expert staff have lived in destination countries such as China, Thailand, Japan, and India, in addition to having travelled extensively in the region. Two new additions to the team grew up in the...