Tour Operators
Spark Your Sense of Wander With Collette
Travel trade personnel were treated to a number of “explorative experiences” last night in Toronto as Collette hosted an Explorations launch party. Attendees were able to “journey” through the lavender fields of France, try their hand at truffle rolling as you might on a tour of Switzerland, get a henna tattoo (see picture below) as found on Collette's Mysteries of India excursion, taste a Pisco Sour like you might try while in Machu Picchu or the Galapagos Islands or get their picture taken in front of a wall mural like you might find in Colombia. Collette's new line of...
Fly Free With ACV
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering an exclusive fly for free deal on select bookings of Celebrity Cruises. Until Nov. 25, when travellers book a Celebrity cruise to Europe departing from Rome, Barcelona, London, Athens or Venice, the first and second guest in the stateroom will fly for free and pay only flight taxes. This offer is valid for bookings of an oceanview stateroom or higher for select sailings between March 1 and Oct. 31, 2019. With non-stop flights from Toronto, clients can take advantage of itineraries like a seven-night Eastern Mediterranean...
TTAND Welcomes Its Partners In Toronto
The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) welcomed a high-profile group of about 60 travel trade VIPs to its annual Open House in Toronto last night (Nov. 8), taking the opportunity to show off it's new office space, talk about its philosophy and growth and offer some insights on what makes the home-based (or independent contractors) retail travel group different from the competition. TTAND founder, Flemming Friisdahl welcomed the crowd, noting that over the four and a half years that the group has been around, it has stayed true to its philosophy that anything it does has to be a win for its...
Going Solo With Just You
Nick Roberti says his British-based employer Just You is the perfect antidote for those who dread the thought of sharing a room with a fellow vacationer who will be sawing wood loudly throughout the night. Just You – which uses the tagline “solo adventures together” – is the only tour operator in Canada specifically catering to those who wish to travel with a group, but without a roommate, he says. The company – which doesn't charge single supplements – won't book two people into the same room on one of its itineraries. Those wanting to share a room with a partner must book...
ACV Appointment
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has appointed Mary-Gina Mercier to the role of area sales manager – Quebec. Mercier will cover downtown and South Shore Montreal, and the regions of Estrie, Lanaudiere and Mauricie. With 14 years of marketing and sales experience, Mercier is passionate about travel and public relations and very enthusiastic about this new opportunity. She can be reached at [email protected]. Mercier joins ACV’s Quebec sales team which consists of Veronica Di Ruocco representing the regions of North Laval and Montreal, the Laurentians, Outaouais and Ottawa, and Dave...
Costsaver Launches 2019 Europe, Britain Program
Costsaver has unveiled its new 2019 Europe and Britain program, highlighted by 35 handcrafted itineraries from Lisbon to Moscow. With prices from $130 per person, per day with Costsaver’s “Ready to Go Rate” officials say agents can assure their clients that the rate they see is the best price trips will ever be, guaranteed. “With over 72 years of travel knowledge and expertise, Costsaver is thrilled to allow clients to see the world, without a hassle in the world with exceptional value,” said Wolf Paunic, president of Costsaver and Trafalgar Canada. “With all the...
Merit Travel Group Transitions Leadership Team
Merit Travel Group is transitioning its leadership team as president Jason Merrithew (pictured) has announced he is leaving the company, effective Nov. 15. Dirk Baerts, chief operating officer, will take over leadership of Merit Travel. Merrithew started working with Merit Travel Group over 14 years ago, filling a part-time position while in school. Helping to grow the company over the past eight years in a full-time team leadership position, Merrithew has led the company through acquisitions, re-positioning, steady growth and success, most recently as president of Merit...
Canada Cool With Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has launched its 2019 Canada Collection, saying “Canada’s rugged landscapes, cultural attractions and proximity make it a prime destination for travellers looking to enjoy the country’s four distinct seasons.” The collection features 91 vacation packages, which include flight and hotel accommodations, options for stays ranging from three to 15 nights, and the ability to combine two or more regions. “When we dream about our next vacation, we often think of adventures in far away places,” said Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations....