Tour Operators
A Little Romance From Goway
As Goway sees it, when it comes to romance – be it an an adventurous honeymoon, special anniversary, vow renewal or just a romantic escape – today's couples want to do something extraordinary to celebrate. Mike Bertoia, Goway Islands product manager says he never underestimates romance travellers. “There is always something new and interesting happening in this market. Lately, we have seen a growing trend of “multi-moons” for couples booking more than one honeymoon. That often means a “mini-moon” (small trip) after the wedding followed by a longer, more exotic trip later...
A New EBB From ACV
Air Canada Vacations has launched a Winter Early Booking Bonus offering families $800 ($250 per adult and $150 per child ages 2 to 12) in savings until July 3. Travellers who plan early will save on their 2018-2019 holiday to select destinations in Mexico & the Caribbean. Plus, receive the newest added-value plan from Air Canada Vacations, CareFlex, as well as the CareFree plan for free when you book your clients' next winter vacation. This offer is valid for travel departure dates between Nov 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019 with full payment applied by Oct. 31, 2018. With this,...
Time To Celebrate Travel Agent Day 2018
Ask a travel agent about the most rewarding part of their job, and you're bound to hear a story about how they make holiday dreams come true for clients, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Whether it's a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, a trek to Machu Picchu or a family getaway to Florida, at the very core, travel advisors help turn bucket lists into reality. This year, in honour of the seventh annual Travel Agent Day – which falls on the first Wednesday in May – we reached out to tour operators across the country to...
G Adventures Sailing In Sri Lanka
G Adventures has launched a new sailing trip along Sri Lanka's east coast, following the splash made by its industry-first sailing trip along the south coast of the island nation. The first itinerary launched in February this year and is already 90% sold out in its first season. This further demonstrates Sri Lanka's increasing popularity as a travel destination, with the country also experiencing a tripling of demand for G Adventures' land-based trips in 2017. The new Sailing Sri Lanka - East Coast itinerary is designed to complement the existing Sailing Sri Lanka - South Coast tour,...
Canada Shines For Florida
Visit Florida's Brenda Bryant welcomed about 100 travel industry VIPs to an evening of education and networking in Toronto last night (April 24). Bryant and a group of close to a dozen Florida destination, hotel and attraction representatives provide agents with an information-packed briefing on what's new and happening in the Sunshine State. “Wonderful things are happening in Florida,” Bryant told the crowd and not the least of which is the fact that Canada continues to be Florida's number one source of international visitors. Canada is once again the state's number one...
A Little Flash From Exodus
Exodus Travel has launched its 'biggest sale ever' to encourage travellers to turn their dreams into a reality. From now until May 3, Exodus is offering 15% off all Guided Group trips and 10% off all Self-Guided Europe trips. Whether explorers are in search of cycling, hiking, cultural or wildlife experiences, Exodus' portfolio of 600 plus trips across 100 plus countries offers an adventure for every style of traveller – from wandering the stunning seaside villages of Italy's Amalfi Coast, to visiting the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu or discovering in the sumptuous flavors...
ACV Unveils New CareFlex Plan
Describing it as “your passport to peace of mind,” Air Canada Vacations has unveiled its new CareFlex plan. Clients travelling to select ACV destinations or resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean can now purchase the CareFlex Plan for $49 per person at time of booking only. This added value allows agents' clients change, transfer to someone else or even cancel their booking with a refund before the departure date. The offer is available year-round except during the blackout period from Dec. 19, 2018, to Jan. 5, 2019. CareFlex plan allows a name change up to 7 days prior to...
An Invitation From CATO
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) is inviting all Canadian tour operators – both CATO and non-CATO members – to an event that it is hosting that will feature a presentation by TICO president and CEO Richard Smart. Smart will give an update on the recent changes followed by an open forum and Q&A session with attendees, providing insight into the impact of the changes on all tour operators. The presentation will take place on May 1 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm at the TICO Board Room, 2700 Matheson Blvd East, Suite 402, West Tower. Mississauga, ON. Operators wishing...