Tour Operators
Book Early and Save on Goway’s Zambia Safari
Travellers booking Goway’s iconic Zambia walking safari before Feb. 28 will get an early booking discount of $250 per person. In addition, agents will receive an additional $20 per passenger on their Goway Rewards card. According to officials, Zambia, known as the “true Africa,” pioneered the walking safari. The exclusive Bushcamps used on this safari keep things small, with each one situated in a remote location far from other camps and tourists. “It’s not just about walking in the pristine African bush,” says Moira Smith, general manager of Goway Africa. “It’s...
Teeing It Up In The Algarve
Rising bright and early, teams participating in the inaugural Baxter Media 2019 Portugal Golf Tournament were eager to tee it up for the opening round. Hosted by Visit Portugal, TAP Airlines (#TapAirPortugal or #PortugalStopover) and the Albufeira Promotion Bureau, the round was played at the immaculate and challenging nine-hole, Sheraton Pine Cliffs Golf Course. This is one of the Algarve region's original golf courses, featuring majestic salt pine tree-lined fairways and greens, set on the red-stone sandstone cliffs, offering some stunning views of the turquoise...
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...