Tour Operators
Sunwing Partners With Planet Hollywood
Sunwing Travel Group has signed a deal with iconic lifestyle brand Planet Hollywood in a partnership designed to increase the footprint of Planet Hollywood’s hotel operations globally. Initially, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica will open this fall and Planet Hollywood Resort Cancun will open in spring 2019, marking Planet Hollywood’s first foray into the luxury all-inclusive category. “The Planet Hollywood brand has always been about delivering unique and memorable experiences that translate into lifelong memories for our guests,” said Robert Earl, Planet...
Contiki Sounds
Contiki has launched two new “Sounds” trips as part of its Limited Edition series. The two adventures were designed in partnership with one of the world’s largest summer music festivals, Reading Festival, and will offer clients a VIP festival experience. The two limited time departures will also include additional musical experiences and the chance to witness some of the UK’s top destinations. The combination of musical education, partying at one of the world’s biggest musical festivals and immersing oneself into the distinctly “cool Britannia” culture makes these two...
CATO Keeps Taking Care of Business
Despite the cliché to the contrary, perception is not always the reality. Consider, for example, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO). It hasn't had a very high profile – certainly not in the trade media – but it has been busy working closely with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), ACTA and others on the changes that are being made to the province's travel industry act, reports Bob Mowat in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. As its new chairman, Tim Croyle – who also happens to be vice-president and general manager of WestJet...
Sunwing ‘Wintervention’ Sale
Sunwing is helping Canadians get a well-deserved break from the cold with a newly launched “Wintervention” sale. According to officials, travellers booking by Feb. 23 can take advantage of some of the lowest prices of the season and save up to $1,000 per couple on vacation packages to top-rated resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Included in the sale is the family resort Grand Sunset Princess All Suites and Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Also included in the promotion is the popular beachfront resort, Riu Bambu, in Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana....
G Adventures Back Sailing in the BVIs
G Adventures has relaunched its seven-day sailing tours in the British Virgin Islands. Sailing from, and returning to, the island of Tortola on a 47-ft. catamaran, the tour sees travellers snorkelling in caves, swimming with turtles, cycling around the volcanic islands and putting up sail to explore the BVIs’ turquoise waters. Designed for travellers will all levels of sailing experience, and with plenty of shore time, the tour encourages travellers to get to know the locals, dine at their restaurants, visit their businesses and enjoy an authentic island experience. “Now is the...
Trafalgar Shares The Love With Agents
With its ongoing #AgentsFirst commitment, Trafalgar is showing agents the love by offering a $25 Mastercard gift card per booking made from Feb. 12-28 for clients travelling in 2018. Trafalgar will track all of their agents’ bookings within the given time frame and will deliver the cards in the coming weeks. Trafalgar is also offering clients an Early Payment Discount and savings of 7.5% on 2018 Europe and Britain when they book and pay by Feb. 28. Agents will also have the opportunity to win one of three Google Home smart speakers. “Canadian travel agents are very busy...
Win With Collette And Agents’ Choice
Collette has joined the list of exciting Agents' Choice sponsors for 2018. Canadian travel agents and industry professionals can vote for their favourite destinations, suppliers, brands and services in 40+ categories at https://www.travelpress.com/aca-2018 until April 6. Agents who complete the survey will be eligible to win one of five spectacular prizes, including a 7 day FAM trip from April 5-11, 2019 for two guests to experience Norway from Collette. Other prizes include: Two return tickets to Shannon, Ireland from any Canadian city serviced by Air Canada. Discover...
Collette Guarantees Travel Dates Through Aug. 31
Collette has announced that all remaining retail based dates through Aug. 31 are guaranteed to depart, allowing agent partners to sell with confidence. With guaranteed departure dates, clients will have the peace of mind knowing that their tour is guaranteed to depart. For agents, it’s a dedicated marketing tool to ease the process of selling. “We’re offering guaranteed departures to assist agents in growing their business,” said Courtney Iannuccilli, vice-president of marketing. “We know that guests want the peace of mind to know that their plans will not change and...