Tour Operators
Something Special From Goway
Goway has negotiated special travel agent rates on two of its most popular East Africa tours. These are valid from Nov. 1 through to Dec. 15, 2018. Partners who book will be eligible for the same agent rate. Moira Smith, general manager of Goway AFRICAExperts, said: “We want agents to experience our destinations first hand. This way they have first-hand experience to pass onto their clients.” Goway agent rates for the Kenya and Tanzania Essential trips offer savings of up to CDN$880. East Africa is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and airlines such as Kenya Airways and...
A Little Encouragement From Exodus
As a way of encouraging travellers to go their own way, Exodus Travels is offering 10% off over 70 self-guided walking and cycling adventures between now and July 16, 2018. The operator's self-guided adventures give travellers the freedom to discover Europe’s lesser known backroads, wine trails, waterways and coastal routes at their own pace. Each self-guided itinerary is ideal for couples, groups of friends and families, and includes elegant and historic properties, detailed excursion routes, restaurant recommendations, high-quality support through Exodus’ local offices,...
Contiki Takes A Bite Out Of Canada, USA
Contiki has launched its new USA & Canada 2018-20 program, featuring a range of 25 adventures across the continent including a focus on its “Munch” foodie experiences; added departures for its Canadian escapes which includes an additional Calgary Stampede trip due to popular demand and a brand new getaway to Orlando. The new program comes off the back of Contiki's recent studies that revealed a trend towards travel to areas of natural beauty, with half of young respondents highlighting nature and the outdoors as two major factors in their travel plans. And to help young...
They’re The Tops
Transat Distribution agency owners were recognized recently for outstanding sales achievement with a luxury trip to Croatia hosted by a team of Transat executives. Each year, Transat Distribution hosts an Award of Excellence trip for top-producing TDC agency owners in recognition of their exceptional sales achievement. The group was made up of 34 agency owners and their guests, along with their hosts: Joseph Adamo, president, TDC; Nathalie Boyer, general manager, TDC; Louise Fecteau, commercial director, Transat; Nicole Bursey, commercial director, Transat; Rita Polegri, national...
TICO Names New Board Members At AGM
Following its annual general meeting on June 26, TICO's board of directors has named Brett Walker as its new vice-chair. Walker is the general manager for Collette Vacations, Canada. The Vice Chair appointment is for one year until TICOs next AGM to be held in 2019. During the AGM, Robert Townshend, founder of Total Advantage Travel and Tours, was acclaimed as an elected director. Townshend will serve a three-year term, replacing retiring board member Tisha Saunders. Nicole Bursey was named by the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) to be part of the TICO Board,...
Learn, Earn And Win With Sunwing
Sunwing is encouraging agents to Learn, Earn, and WIN as part of its partner of the month promotion with four of Cuba's most popular resort chains: Royalton Luxury Resorts, Memories Resort & Spa, Grand Memories Resorts, Sanctuary at Grand Memories Resorts and Starfish Resorts. From now until July 31, agents can earn double the STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash on new bookings (including groups) to these top-rated resorts. To help them make those all important bookings, agents can also take advantage of a series of webinars and training opportunities to learn more...
Iberostar looks to the future
Fresh off a €500 million facelift across its European properties with renovations and new openings, and amidst a further €700 million in upgrades and future investment in the Americas, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ ambitious global expansion plan is well underway. As their product continues to evolve to mainly four and five-star properties, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, which has a presence in 70 destinations in 17 countries across 37,100 rooms, is educating the trade on the changes and what the new value proposition is for clients. “Specifically Canada is for us a very...
Brazil Posts Solid Gains From Canada
A big improvement in the processing of visas for visiting Brazil has resulted in a jump in visitor visa applications to the country, said a tour operator executive in Vancouver recently. A new electronic visa program has vastly reduced visa processing times, to an estimated approval period of 72 hours. Since January 18th the new electronic visa fee is USD $40 plus a service fee of USD $4.24 -- in Canadian dollars that would be approximately CAD $59. (Complete details are available by clicking here). Visitor visa applications have jumped by about 47%, said Don Forster, the Latin...