Tour Operators
ExploreGB Puts Tourism Excellence On Show
It’s not often that the needs of a large international conference and trade show, with delegates numbering nearly 600, can be accommodated in a town of just 75,000 souls in the northern English countryside, reports Western editor, Ted Davis in Canadian Travel Press this week. But that’s exactly what was accomplished at the recent ExploreGB travel trade marketplace and convention, which was staged in historic Harrogate in North Yorkshire. It’s a leafy and lovely place with Georgian-era buildings lining its mostly quiet streets, and it offers access to the rural Yorkshire dales...
BRAVO Excellence Club Celebrates in Portugal
Transat Distribution’s leadership team recently hosted their top sales award-winning travel professionals in Portugal. “Our BRAVO Excellence Club celebrates the exceptional contribution of these travel professionals. It is important for us to acknowledge and recognize their hard work. They are committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers, and this is our way of saying thank you and rewarding them for their continued partnership,” said Nathalie Boyer, general manager at Transat Distribution Canada. During the week, the Transat guests were able to...
Just You Hosting South Africa Fam
Solo specialist Just You has launched its second familiarization tour – this time to South Africa – for Canadian travel professionals. Following the success of its first fam to Italy, Just You is now offering 18 lucky agents the chance to experience South Africa, Aug. 24 to Sept. 1. Guests will experience everything from the local food and wine, to understanding the apartheid history of the country, and searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park. “We are really excited to be offering another trip for agents to experience what a Just You tour is like, and see...
Sunwing Unveils 2019/2020 Cruise Line-up
Sunwing has released its 2019/2020 Cruise Brochure showcasing cruise packages with three leading cruise lines – MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Marella Cruises. All packages include round-trip flights on Sunwing Airlines from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Moncton or Halifax; as well as pier transfers, accommodations, meals on board and more. Until June 7, travellers can save up to $200 per couple on all Sunwing cruise packages for travel between Dec. 17 and April 14, 2020. New for this season is the Norwegian Encore, which will set sail from Miami later this year....
Adventure Canada Secures Access to HMS Erebus Site
Adventure Canada, in an exclusive partnership this summer with Parks Canada, is striking out once more to the legendary wreckage site of the Franklin Expedition’s HMS Erebus as part of its iconic Into the Northwest Passage and Out of the Northwest Passage 2019 expeditions. Since the last confirmed sightings of the 1845 Franklin Expedition’s two ships more than 170 years ago, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror have captured the imaginations of aspiring explorers everywhere. The complete picture of what happened to the ships and the 129 crew members is still being untangled through Inuit...
Transat Puts the Spotlight on Family Travel to Greece
Whitewashed villages, temples with Doric columns, blue-green seas and stands of cypress trees are just a glimpse of what awaits travellers heading to Greece and its islands this summer. Transat is encouraging Canadian families looking for adventure, leisure and history to take advantage of its various travel options for discovering Greece and shares tips for a successful summer holiday in this mythical land. Preparing kids and stimulating their imaginations In her Experience Transat blog entitled Découvrir la Grèce en famille, Nathalie Richard proposes a couple of ways for...
ACV Launches Summer Europe Sale
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced a summer sale, offering some of its best deals on Europe vacation packages for August departures. Included are popular vacation packages such as Best of Greece, Taste of Ireland, Wonder of Italy, London & Paris and more. The starts on June 3. “We know that your customers are now looking to book Europe this summer, so no better time for Air Canada Vacations to offer you these amazing deals in exclusivity. Don’t forget that when you book our Economy Base fare, the first bag is free when you reserve a European package with Air Canada...
G Adventures Expands Sailing Program
Increased interest in Mediterranean small-group sailing adventures to secluded spots in Europe has led adventure operator G Adventures to launch a new itinerary travelling to lesser-known locations between Venice and Zadar, Croatia. The new trip is only offered by G Adventures, and travels through the Gulf of Trieste to the Slovenian Coast, then through the Istrian Peninsula and Kvarner Bay Islands in Croatia, famous for their seafood and beaches. Vince Donnelly, G Adventures’ global sailing manager, says the new itinerary typifies what small-group sailing is all about; getting...