Tour Operators
Stay Safe, But Have Fun
Air Transat has unveiled its new safety video that's now available aboard all its flights. Created in partnership with studio Vallée Duhamel, the three-and-a-half-minute video plunges the traveller into a playful universe, without losing sight of the main message – inflight safety procedures. Geneviève LeBrun, vice-president of marketing at Transat Tours Canada, explained that: “Our brand mission, to brighten the everyday with the joy of vacations, is reflected throughout this video, with references to vacations in the South, Canada and Europe everywhere.” LeBrun points out...
Agents Win With Insight
Insight Vacations is celebrating its 40th anniversary and its doing it by rewarding its loyal Canadian agents. Brad Ford, president of Insight Vacations Canada, observed: “Anniversaries are a time to celebrate, and we can't think of a better way to do it than by showing our loyal agents gratitude. We're offering a great incentive to honour our 40th milestone as well as giving away some prizes to those that really take advantage of the sale.” So in appreciation of the valued partnership and the spectacular agent support, the team at Insight Vacations wants to offer a few amazing...
Now This Is BIG
Apple Leisure Group and The Mark Travel Corporation have signed a definitive agreement to join forces to create an integrated leisure travel and technology solutions company. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Apple Leisure Group is a leading seller of all-inclusive vacation packages, with capabilities and expertise to deliver exceptional value to travellers, as well as distribution reach and resort management expertise for hotel owners. Mark Travel is a recognized leader of owned and managed vacation brands including Funjet Vacations. Trisept Solutions,...
Goway Incentive
Goway Travel, in partnership with Northern Territory, is offering qualifying travel agents a $100 gift card for every new Australia booking they make that contains at least four nights in the Northern Territory. According to Goway, there’s no better place to explore the Australian “Outback” than in the Northern Territory, which features several of Australia’s most iconic natural sights, some of its most awe-inspiring national parks, and an Aboriginal heritage like nowhere else in the country. Available are self-drive 4WD adventures from Alice Springs to Darwin, a fully...
A Little Adventure With Exodus
Eastern Europe is hot and Exodus Travels has a host of new programs offering travellers a chance to explore the region's trendy cities with underground bars, quiet backroads and some of the finest up-and-coming vineyards out there. The operator features seven new programs that range from a weekend of trekking to Slovenias highest peak to being fully-immersed in Macedonias eclectic history and contrasting natural beauty. Programs include: Europe's Frontier: Moldova & Ukraine which is eight days in length and is priced from CAD$1,805; The Best of the Via Dinarica: Albania,...
Dynamic Growth
Club Med reports that 2017 saw the company demonstrate “dynamic” sales growth, increasing its client base to its highest since 2000 (up 6.6%). And supported by the momentum created by mountain and long-haul resorts, 2018 is expected to see further success across all of Club Med's markets. In 2017, Club Med's business volume rose 3.8% to €1527 M and revenue increased by 4.4%. Net income before tax and non-recurring items increased by 20%. Village operating profits also went up 16.6% and are growing in every region world-wide (Europe-Africa, America and Asia). The strategy was...
Globus Guarantees Oberammergau Pricing
Kim Clarke, director of sales with the Globus family of brands, reports that the company is guaranteeing the pricing, in Canadian dollars, of all of its Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 tours – but only when clients are booked by June 5. At the same time, the company has announced that it will be accommodating clients in the Hotel Boeld, which is located in the heart of the village and just steps from Oberammergau’s main street. “Guaranteed pricing for a tour taking place two years away is almost unheard of and gives clients enormous peace of mind,” says Clarke. “This is a...
Sunwing Offers Agents A Bonus
Throughout April, Sunwing is featuring Antigua as its destination of the month and offering agents a 4% bonus commission, in addition to STAR Agent Reward Points on all new bookings to the Caribbean island for departures between May 1 and Oct. 31. Plus, each time an agent makes a booking to any participating resort, they’ll be entered into a weekly contest for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to Antigua. Agents' clients can also take advantage of savings of up to 40% and enjoy room upgrades at participating resorts such as The Verandah Resort and Spa, Pineapple...