Tour Operators
Still Time To Win Hawai’i Trip
Hawai'i Tourism Canada and WestJet Vacations are eager to send a travel agent on a trip for two to Hawai'i that will feature return flights provided by WestJet Vacations and a five-night stay at the Aston Kaanapali Shores on Maui, Hawai'i. The tourist board and tour operator are partnering on a contest that offers the vacation to the tropical retreat as a prize. Colin Wood, account director for Hawai'i Tourism Canada, has high praise for Hawai'i Tourism Canada’s partners in the contest, declaring that WestJet has “tons of flights” from this country to Hawai'i and that WestJet...
Dedicated Air Only Sales Specialist Joins Goway
Goway Groups Only continues to grow with the new addition of dedicated air specialist, Mary Takla. Takla is an industry veteran with experience in executive sales and customer service. She has worked for major international airlines both in Canada and in her home country of Egypt and brings a wealth of air contract and routing knowledge to the department. “With Goway’s expansion into Europe, alongside our existing base of global product, we have seen substantial growth in air only inquiries,” said Barbara Norton, general manager of Goway Groups Only. “The airline expertise...
Insight Into Luxury
Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold celebrated their 2019 Europe and Britain launch yesterday (Oct. 18) in Toronto, with guests receiving an Insight Experience – a cooking demonstration – and Luxury Gold dining experience at Estia restaurant. Special guests included Brett Tollman (left in top photo), CEO and president of The Travel Corporation, and Ulla Hefel Böhler (c) , CEO, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold. Speaking with PressToday, Böhler noted that this year's Insight program features 96 itineraries in Europe, and a range of 70 authentic “Insight Experiences.” “We...
Encore Cruises Launches Canadian Resident Sale
TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises, has introduced a special for Canadians – from Oct. 17-31 travellers booking a balcony stateroom or above aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas will receive special savings, including: $250 air credit or $250 gas card per file, free prepaid gratuities for two, a US$200 onboard credit and a bottle of wine. This limited time offer, only available through Encore Cruises, is applicable on the following 2018 Royal Caribbean International (RCI) sailings departing from Cape Liberty, New Jersey: eight-night Bahamas (Nov. 17 and Dec. 21);...
Tobago On Tap
Sunwing has added seasonal service to Tobago for the very first time. Direct flights from Toronto will operate on Thursdays between Dec. 20 and April 18, 2019 inclusive. The smaller of two islands that make up the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, the island is a popular spot for divers and those looking for pristine beaches. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, commented, We are delighted to be offering our customers even more choice from Toronto this winter with the addition of the island of Tobago. Offering beach relaxation, warm Caribbean hospitality and a...
ACV Has Exclusive Costa Flight Offer
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has an exclusive offer with Costa Cruises. Until Oct. 28, cruise lovers can fly for $49 when booking balcony stateroom category or higher on select Costa Cruises sailing from Barcelona or Rome. Travellers can choose “Italian-Style Cruising” on Costa Diadema or Costa Fortuna sailing the Mediterranean for seven nights, visiting ports of call such as Marseille, Palma de Mallorca, Palermo, Savona, La Spezia and Valencia. The promotion is based on direct flights in Economy class with service class K or T to the first two guests. Guest...
G Adventures Launches Purpose-Led Agent Incentive
G Adventures has launched a new incentive program – its largest ever – called “Change Makers Challenge.” The initiative challenges agents to focus on “changing people’s lives” through travel and invites them to rediscover their purpose – why they love selling travel – in the process. The “Challenge” is live now and runs until March 31, 2019. It culminates in a “Change Makers Summit” which will take place in an undisclosed location in June. More than 100 change makers from Canada, the UK & Ireland, Central Europe, the United States, and Australia &...
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
For a decade now, the TreadRight Foundation has been making things better. The not-for-profit organization is at the heart of The Travel Corporation's (and its family of brands) commitment to making tourism a force for positive change around the world. So it was quite a celebration in Toronto last night (Oct. 17) as industry VIPs joined TTC executives at the WE Global Learning Centre for an evening that featured inspirational stories from TTC chief executive, Brett Tollman; WE Charity co-founder, Craig Kielburger; indigenous activist, Sarain Fox; traditional men's fancy dancer, Classic...