Tour Operators
Fly Free ‘Down Under’ With Goway
For a limited time, Goway Travel, in conjunction with Northern Territory Tourism, is offering free, one-way domestic flights to or from Australia’s Northern Territory. The deal is available for travel with any new Qantas airfare and land vacation booking to Australia. From the semi-arid desert of the Red Centre to the lush green waterfalls, dramatic wildlife and National Parks of the Top End, Goway says the Northern Territory is a great destination to visit any time of year. There are two ways to take advantage of this offer. Clients can purchase one of three special packages on...
Serenity at Coconut Bay Partners With ACV
Saint Lucia’s newest adults-only luxury all-inclusive resort, Serenity at Coconut Bay, has partnered with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) launching an exclusive Aeroplan Miles promotion. Members earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan miles per couple for a seven-night flight-inclusive stay booked now through June 30 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 miles for the...
Contiki Names Berry as New Canadian President
Contiki has named Sheralyn Berry its new Canadian president. Having been a core member of the Contiki Canada executive team for the past eight years, most recently as vice-president of sales, Berry will use her expertise promoting travel to the millennial audience to continue highlighting the Contiki experience. According to officials, her experience working directly with agents underscores Contiki’s dedication to the trade. Berry has built a career in partnership management and business development, championing the life-changing benefits of travel experiences to young adventurers...
Air Canada Vacations’ Cruise Promise
Travellers booking an Air Canada Vacations (ACV) Fly and Cruise holiday can now book with more confidence thanks to a new feature the tour operator is offering – Cruise Promise: Lowest Airfare. If an agent or their client find a flight with Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge at a lower price at the time of booking, ACV will pay the entire cost of the flight for all passengers on the booking. Also, ACV's Cruise Promise offers a guaranteed return flight. In the unlikely event that a delayed flight causes a client to miss their cruise, they will be booked on the next available...
Agents Can Win A Cruise For Four With Avalon
The Globus family of brands is challenging travel agents to get active selling Avalon Active Discovery Cruises for a chance to win a free cruise. The agent selling the most 2019 passengers between May 22 and Aug. 31 will win an Active Discovery Cruise for four on his or her choice on the Danube, Rhine or Rhone River in 2019. And, Avalon will track all sales. “This is a great reason to introduce your clients to our concept of Active Discovery,” says Kim Clarke, director of sales for the Globus family of brands, who points out that on these cruises clients have the choice each day...
An Expedition With A Twist
Goway is offering adventurous travellers a chance to discover the Antarctic Ocean – one of the most remote and mighty oceans in the world. Throughout these vast polar waters, Goway is featuring a variety of options in all styles and budgets for small vessel cruising. And with all the talk of fierce oceans and seas, Goway offers a popular choice for visiting the South Pole that avoids the pitfalls of Antarctic travel: the “Fly and Cruise” option. With this option, travellers avoid crossing the Drake Passage by flying over it, saving time and avoiding potential misery for those...
Triple STAR Points From Sunwing
There's good news for those out there with clients who like to plan their winter vacation early as Sunwing has announced it's bringing back its popular Price Drop Guarantee promotion. The upshot here is that Canadians who book by July 4 can look forward to securing their next tropical getaway with the knowledge that they'll be guaranteed up to $400 back off their winter vacation should the price drop closer to their departure date. What's more, travellers can also look forward to taking their travel budget even further with a reduced deposit of $100 (per person) and a travel voucher...
Hola Sun Offers Cubana Update
Due to operational reasons, Cubana de Aviacion has advised Hola Sun that they have cancelled their previously scheduled flights for the month of June. The operator noted that it is re-protecting all of its confirmed, existing passengers who are scheduled to depart in June aboard other airlines. Said the operator: "We are in the process of finalizing the new flight itineraries and will notify the passengers as soon as possible with the changes. Moving forward, Hola Sun Holidays is in the process of negotiating with other airlines to add more air seats for the summer flying...