Tour Operators
Marvelous Mazatlan
It's a story of old and new – a colonial city, laid-back beach bars and perfect sunsets. From the Historic District (Old Town) with its cobblestone roads to the Golden Zone with its new eight-km malecón (boardwalk) to the nearby charming town of El Quelite, Mazatlan has it all, offering visitors the best of a two-world getaway – a relaxing beach vacation and an authentic, cultural Mexican experience, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, north of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan – which just...
ACV Booking Incentives
Saint Lucia just got more lucrative. Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched an exclusive offer for travel agents. Through Nov. 11, the tour operator is offering 2% bonus commission on new Saint Lucia package bookings. The offer is valid on Wednesday departures through Dec. 12 and is for travel on packaged Air Canada Vacations bookings (Air Only, Land Only do not qualify). The incentive is not combinable with any other bonus commission offer. In another incentive, until Nov. 30, travel agents will earn 17% commission on Trafalgar Guided Vacations in Europe packages booked...
Take The Transat Quiz, Find Your Perfect Vacation Spot
Air Transat has introduced “Click a Vacation,” a fun online quiz that tells travellers which of the tour operator's winter destinations is best suited to their interests and travel goals. According to officials, Click a Vacation is the best way for travellers to find their ideal city or beach destination, whether they’re flying solo, as a couple or as a family. All they have to do is answer a few fun questions. Beaches of Portugal or Mexico? Week of sightseeing in London or lounging on white sands in the Dominican Republic? Click a Vacation will find the perfect destination...
TravelBrands Releases ‘Find Your USA’ Brochure
TravelBrands has released its annual USA brochure entitled “find your USA,” designed to showcase multiple US destinations and trip options for any type of traveller. Travel agents can score extra bonuses and a chance to win a trip to the US in honour of the brochure release. “There are so many unique places through the US that we wanted to showcase. We designed it as a useful tool to help travellers and travel agents plan a vacation from start to finish,” says Frank DeMarinis, president & CEO, TravelBrands. “Whether it is flights, hotels, car rentals, attractions or...
Sunwing Savings
Sunwing is encouraging Canadians to vacation better this winter at their newest resorts and destinations with special introductory pricing. Travellers who book by Nov. 2 can enjoy exclusive savings of up to $1,000 per couple on select vacation packages across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Vacationers who book during this time limited promotion could be among the first to experience some of the tour operator’s latest resorts. New for this winter is Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, located on the region's trendiest new beach and offering rooms that can accommodate families of...
G Unveils The Essential ‘Adventurer’s Dozen’ For 2019
From destinations on the rebound, to places where events, new infrastructure and political changes are making it more exciting or accessible to visit, the adventure pros at G Adventures have come with its forecast for the 12 hottest spots to experience adventure travel in 2019. “We think of this list as the essential Adventurer’s Dozen, places to put on your short list for vacation consideration in the new year,” says Canadian marketing director Aizaz Sheikh. “The list blends lesser-visited places like Bolivia and Central Asia this year, with long-trending hotspots like Italy,...
Sunwing Adds Grenada To Sun Lineup
Sunwing has added The Spice Island – Grenada – to its list of Sun destinations for the upcoming winter season. Seasonal direct flights from Toronto to Grenada will operate on Sundays starting Dec. 16 and run through April 21. Known as the island of spice, Grenada is home to lush mountains, rainforests and waterfalls. Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations for Sunwing, commented, “We pride ourselves on seeking out the best destinations for our customers to experience each year. The island of Grenada is a welcome addition to our ever-expanding roster as it offers...
Dancing To The Rhythm Of Andalusia
It was a spot so scenic that upon first sight, author Washington Irving described it as “a most picturesque and beautiful city, situated in one of the loveliest landscapes that I have ever seen.” Even decades after backpacking through Andalusia as a student, Bill Clinton returned to Granada to witness what he’d called “the most beautiful sunset in the world.” Looking at the impressive reddish Moorish Alhambra castle jetting out from the luscious green terrain surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it's easy to see why the view captivated writers and the future...