Tour Operators
Transat To Build Mexican Beachfront Resort
Transat A.T. Inc. reports it has purchased land, and has entered into a promissory agreement to purchase a second adjacent property, in Puerto Morelos on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula for between US$54 and US$57 million to build a beachfront resort. The promissory agreement is subject to certain usual conditions and is anticipated to close on or around Nov. 1. Located on the Riviera Maya, the village of Puerto Morelos is midway between Cancún and Playa del Carmen, about 20 km from Cancún International Airport. “We are very pleased with these transactions in a prominent...
Join ACV for a ‘FAMtastic’ Experience
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has brought back its series of four “Mega Fams” in Mexico and the Caribbean. Travel agents can choose between Santa Clara and Cayo Coco from Montreal (three nights), Puerto Vallarta from Calgary (two nights), Saint Lucia from Toronto (two nights) or Puerto Plata and Samana also Toronto (three nights). Prices range between $329 and $359, based on double occupancy and including taxes and other fees. Connector flights will be available. For those who would like to add some luxury to the experience, upgrades to Premium Rouge will be available for $125...
New-Look Hotel Pages on Transat.com
Transat has unveiled its new online hotel pages on Transat.com. Officials say the pages are “simpler, more efficient and more user-friendly,” and serve as a complete source of information for travel agents looking to learn more about the different resorts offered. Users are now able to compare prices at a glance and see the main inclusions of the various room categories for a given date. If a room category is unavailable on a date, the information is clearly indicated. New features were added as well, such as the best rates per departure month and a button to print the page for...
TTC Takes Off At Runway Run
The Travel Corporation staffers are clearly fleet of feet. The company turned out in force Saturday for Toronto's Runway Run, a 5K running race which has competitors run 2.5 kms along a runway and then back at Pearson International Airport. The runway is temporarily set aside for the event, which draws thousands of entrants. Seen here sporting their finisher medals after the event are The Travel Corporation's Emily Bailey and Jason Stremble; Natalia and Adam Paunic; and The Travel Corporation's Jeff Element, Wolf Paunic, Liam O'Donovan and Anita Emilio, and Flight Centre's Dave...
Taking Care Of The Future
Samuel Kunati Ole Tunai's backyard is home to the king of the beasts and a host of other critters that he wants The Travel Corporation and ME to WE clients to be able to spot while on holiday. Kunati Ole Tunai, governor of Kenya's Narok County, told a The Travel Corporation/ME to WE gathering in Toronto on Sept. 21 that his Kenyan jurisdiction is home to the likes of lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and other creatures that lure wildlife enthusiasts, and he promised that Narok County is taking steps to protect them at a time when much of African wildlife populations are dwindling...
What A Party!
The vibe was electric last night as Air Canada Vacations (ACV) held its 2018/2019 Sun Collection launch at the swanky Chateau Le Jardin in Woodbridge, Ont., attracting more than 800 agents and close to 1,000 people in total. Agents were lined up for the 5 p.m. start, which saw them greeted with a brass band welcome. The evening included a large trade show, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, an impressive dinner spread and, of course, prizes and highlights of ACV's upcoming winter line-up. The night was topped off with entertainment by mentalist Yan Markson. Speaking with PressToday, Nino...
ACV Offers Bonus Commission on Equinox Bookings
Through Oct. 3, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents 2% bonus commission for Celebrity Equinox bookings. Valid on select sailings from June to September 2019, the offer applies on oceanview category staterooms or higher booked under a non-refundable deposit promotion code EQ4P NO REF DEP. Plus, the first and second guest receive four perks: Premium Beverage Package, Wi-Fi, $150 onboard credit and Prepaid Gratuities. Third, fourth and fifth guests can take advantage of a 50% off cruise savings. Until Sept. 30, agents' clients will receive free transfers from the airport...
Tahiti Brings Its Sparkle To Toronto
Tahiti Tourisme and a group of a dozen of its top suppliers, rolled into Toronto last night (Sept. 19) for an informative, intimate and stylish evening of both education and networking for area travel agents. In all about 50 agents were on hand for the event. Those agents had all successfully completely Tahiti Tourisme's travel agent destination specialist training program, called the Tahiti Tiare program. Amalia Meliti, managing director of Tahiti Tourisme, welcomed agents, telling them that the group had been on the road for the past two weeks as they worked their way across...