Tour Operators
New Adventures From Goway
Goway Travel has launched its 2019 Central and South America Travel Planner with new destinations, a great variety of products, and competitive pricing. It is a comprehensive selling tool for South and Central America, and the Polar regions. New additions for 2019, include the boutique and Goway designated “Stay of Distinction,” Illa Experience Hotel in Quito Ecuador. Illa isn't just a place to stay, it's a way to experience the richness of Quito's culture. Illa Experience Hotel has just 10 spacious rooms - 4 suites and 6 deluxe rooms. The Wonders of the Galapagos' small group...
Exclusive – GANJA JOURNEYS
Like it or not, the legal retailing of cannabis in Canada is soon to get underway. As of Oct. 17, a whole new business sector based on cannabis sales through licensed outlets – with all the much-discussed pros and cons – will start operating across the country, reports Western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Much of the discussion ahead of this ground breaking launch has focused on pros like a predicted reduction in organized crime, and cons like the possible increased access to cannabis by under-aged users. The federal Cannabis Act will...
Cruising With TravelBrands Cruises by Encore
TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises is giving travellers a chance to secure their spot at sea with a limited-time, $1 deposit per passenger. The promotion runs until Oct. 31, 2018 and applies to new individual and cruise tour bookings with Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International. The TravelBrands’ $1 deposit is combinable with all cruise line promotions and valid on sailings departing after Feb. 1, 2019. Agents can begin booking qualifying...
Sunwing, Rex Form Strategic Alliance
Beginning Dec. 1, 2018, Sunwing Travel Group's hotel division will be operating six of Rex Resorts' Caribbean hotels as part of a newly formed strategic alliance. As part of the landmark agreement, Sunwing's growing hotel division plans to make significant improvements to each of the resorts over the coming years. Stephen Hunter, president & CEO of Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We are excited to be entering into this partnership which reflects our commitment to the CARICOM countries of the Lesser Antilles.” Hunter added: “We look forward to increasing tourism in Grenada,...
It’s The Bee’s Knees
There's a lot to love about Britain – from Shakespeare to shepherd's pie; from Pink Floyd to Harry Potter. England, Scotland and Wales are home to a mix of historic heroes and happening haunts, and, in 2019, Globus and Cosmos are inviting agents' clients to see, taste and hear the brilliant experiences waiting for them in Undiscovered Britain – a series of nine tours, many new, that take travellers on cobblestones less travelled. Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands' Canadian office, observes that: “It's not hard to picture Big Ben and thatched cottages. And we...
Sunwing Picks Chayer In Quebec
Sunwing Travel Group has appointed Lyne Chayer as its general manager, Quebec. Chayer is a seasoned professional in the travel and aviation industry with over 20 years of experience in directing marketing campaigns across both consumer and trade channels. Her strategic knowledge and commercial acumen will play a strong part in the next phase of Sunwing Travel Group's growth in the Quebec market. Sam Char, executive vice-president Quebec, commented: "Ms. Chayer has a stellar reputation in the industry and brings great assets to the team with her knowledge of the market as well as our...
Earn 2X ACV&ME Points With Sandos Hotels & Resorts
Through Oct. 7, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents the opportunity to earn 2X ACV&ME points when booking a package or a group to any Sandos Hotels & Resorts for travel until Jan. 31, 2019. Points are as follows: 2X 600 points per room for flight-inclusive packages of seven nights or more; 2X 400 points per room for flight-inclusive packages of three to six nights; 2X 300 points for every passenger of a group. Participating Resorts: Sandos Cancun Lifestyle Resort, Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Sandos Palm Bay Playacar, Sandos Playacar Beach Resort, Sandos Finisterra...
Back-Roads, Topdeck Pick Two
Back-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel have added two new members to the team. Isabella Borowiec has been named business development manager - Eastern Canada and the Maritimes, while Miles Walker has been appointed business development manager for Western Canada and Pacific Northwest USA. Back-Roads has been in business for 28 years, while Topdeck has operated for over 45 years. Borowiec is a travel agent from the Toronto market with over six year's experience, specialized in group and wellness tours, having a background in fitness/yoga/wellness. Walker joins Back-Roads/Topdeck...