Tour Operators
TravelBrands Gives Back
As a team, TravelBrands strives to go beyond its business objectives and bring its driving force to initiatives that make the world a better place. Today (July 17), TravelBrands is donating 1% of all sales made to the SickKids Labatt Family Heart Centre. “We are calling on the travel community to come together and support a very important cause,” says Frank DeMarinis, president, TravelBrands. “Our donations will have a direct effect in supporting SickKids’ goal of being the leading pediatric and congenital heart disease centre in the world. Ultimately, we just want to help kids...
Fly Free to San Juan and Cruise With ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has “fly free” for travellers booking a cruise out of San Juan with Royal Caribbean International. Travellers booking a balcony category stateroom or higher on select Freedom of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas cruises sailing from San Juan get a free round-trip flight to San Juan. The promotion is based on economy class service with a maximum savings of $380 per person from Toronto or Montreal. Guest are responsible for paying the taxes which are approximately $150 per person. Guests departing from other Canadian gateway cities will receive a maximum...
Exciting News For Tour East
CTEH INC., the holding company of Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc., together with its subsidiaries, collectively Tour East Group, recently reached a new milestone when it became the first Canadian travel company to be listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the Stock Code 1620. The initial public offering (IPO) was a success, with the offer shares under Hong Kong public offering have been over-subscribed by almost 193 times. Rita Pik Fong Tsang, chairperson and executive director, and Annie Shuk Fong Tsu, president, CEO and executive director, officially rang...
Take A Trip With NARAT
NARAT is offering agents a chance to discover Indochina on its Ultimate Indochina FAM, which takes place from Nov. 15-28. The fam includes return airfare from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver and the 14-day specialty educational program visits the important highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia; Hanoi, Saigon, Halong Bay, Saigon, Hoi An, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat. Educational experiences featured on the Fam include cruising Halong Bay on a deluxe junk and having a chance to navigate the Mekong River. Twin accommodations are provided in a mix of modern and historic hotels. A highlight of...
Intrepid Takes It Up A Notch
Intrepid Travel is targeting socially-conscious young travellers with the launch of a new range of over 80 trips designed specifically for 18 to 29 year olds. The initiative comes as the company continues to see a growing appetite for its style of sustainable, immersive local experiences, with global sales up 17% last year – and the 18 to 29 age group is a key demographic fueling this growth, with a 7% increase in departures last year among them. Priced at the same level as Intrepid's Basix range, Intrepid Group CEO James Thornton says the new 18 to 29s range provides a socially...
Earn $90 Reward With Goway, Air Canada
Goway Travel is rewarding travel agents who book Air Canada flights to Australia. Book your clients on a Downunder vacation, flying internationally on Air Canada to Australia, with a minimum of seven night's accommodation and earn $90 per couple, paid directly to your Goway Rewards Card. Air Canada operates daily flights from Vancouver to Sydney and Brisbane, plus four flights a week to Melbourne. The incentive is valid for Air Canada tickets issued by Sept. 10 for travel Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. On top of the regular $15 per person incentive paid on Air/Land vacations, agents earn an...
Serenity at Coconut Bay, ACV Deal Extended
An exclusive Aeroplan Miles promotion between Saint Lucia’s newest adults-only luxury all-inclusive resort, Serenity at Coconut Bay, and Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has been extended to Oct. 31. Members earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan miles per couple for a seven-night flight-inclusive stay booked now through Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. 20. ACV air-inclusive packages to Serenity start at $3,639 per person, based on double occupancy, for a one-week stay. Bonus Aeroplan Miles earned per couple are based on the suite category booked: 3,000 miles for the Plunge Pool Suite; 5,000...
ACV Introduces Employee Pricing Event
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new employee pricing event. Until July 29, travellers can take advantage of Air Canada Vacations’ employee discounts when booking a package including flight, hotel and transfers to Mexico, Caribbean, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Europe. The promotion is valid for travel dates between now and Dec. 17, offering rebates of up to $500 per couple. “It’s an exciting time for our trade partners as we launch this very exciting new promotion. The value is excellent and covers not only our key departure cities of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, but...