Tour Operators
Australia on Sale with Goway, Virgin Australia
Goway Travel has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer specially priced getaways to Melbourne & Sydney, Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef, and all three destinations combined – Sydney, Melbourne and the Great Barrier Reef, starting from $2,400 per person. Officials say these vacations combine airfares from the west coast with hotel deals in Australia that may include free nights, a discounted Sydney Harbour cruise, or a buy one, get one half price Great Barrier Reef cruise. They are currently available for sale until April 30. Flying from Vancouver (with partner airlines...
TravelBrands Introduces Car Rental Savings
TravelBrands has introduced two special promotions for car rentals. For a limited time, travellers can enjoy 5% off plus a free GPS rental as well as a free car upgrade. The first promotion, Explore Europe for less, is valid on bookings made between April 1-30. Clients can receive 5% in savings on their Europe car rental and receive a free GPS rental. Associated car rental providers include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental. This exclusive promotion is applicable on travel between May 1 and June 30. Running since April 1,...
Contiki Heads to Peru
Contiki continues its “Contiki SEVEN” quest – an eight-week long campaign that has been highlighting must-do epic, worldwide experiences handpicked by the youth adventure travel brand – with a stop to Peru in partnership with PROMPERÚ. Through April 14, eight of Contiki’s most popular trips that visit Peru are being spotlighted with travellers able to save $250 off for a limited time. They include Peru Uncovered, Ultimate Inca Trail, Bolivian Magic, Andean Crossing, The Explorer, The Adventurer, The Latin Quest and Bella Bolivia. In addition, clients can also save $250...
Fly to Quito and Cruise with ACV, Celebrity
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new route from Toronto to Quito, Ecuador which will be operated by Air Canada Rouge three times weekly Dec. 8 through May 11, 2020. With this new addition, the tour operator now offers more cruise options for cruise lovers. Travellers can fly to Quito and discover the unique beauty and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands with Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity offers 10 nights or longer cruise packages, giving your clients the opportunity to explore the Galapagos and Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Galapagos and Quito cruise packages include...
Insight Has New Agent Incentive, Prize Campaign
As the summer season coincides with peak travel time, Insight Vacations is encouraging travel agents to book their clients on journeys that will reawaken the senses in Spain, Portugal, Morocco or the Eastern Mediterranean (Egypt, Jordan, Israel & Turkey). The new incentive campaign called “A Summer for Adventure” highlights the destinations that offer the greatest thrill for the senses – clients can taste their way through the heart and soul of San Sebastien’s Old Town and enjoy the gastronomic Basque tradition of pintxos, or listen to the bustling sounds of the famous...
Travel Corporation Continues Fight Against Plastics
The TreadRight Foundation, with its close ties to its partners and annual funding sources, The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, continues its active push back against single-use plastics this year. To highlight its respect and recognition for Earth Month, TTC recently announced that from the beginning of its 2019 operating season, its brands (Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold, CostSaver, Brendan Vacations, Contiki, AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys) will no longer make available single-use plastic bottles on its coaches. These brands join sister companies Uniworld,...
ACV Announces ‘Get to know Europe’ Contest Winner
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has announced the winner of its recent “Get to Know Europe” contest – Claire Banman of Roblin Travel. The online game was housed on the agent portal, ACV & ME, and ran through the month of February, concluding with a prize draw for a $3,000 future travel voucher. ACV reminds travel agents of a limited time offer – 5% Bonus commission when booking clients on any Europe package between March 25 and April 8 for travel by Dec. 21, and Special NET Group...
TravelBrands Releases New Europe Brochure
TravelBrands’ annual brochure dedicated to all things travel in Europe is now available to travel agents and clients. The brochure highlights multiple Europe and Great Britain destinations, hotel options, unique activities and more for any type of traveller. It is a helpful tool for both the end consumer and travel agents looking to help plan a trip of a lifetime. “In our latest edition, we make it even easier for travellers to get away, their way,” says Nathalie Tanious, senior vice-president, TravelBrands. “We want clients to experience Europe however they want to. Whether...