Tour Operators
Take The ‘WestJet Challenge’ With TravelBrands
Travel agents have a chance to win a variety of prizes -- including air tickets and a car rental -- through TravelBrands’ WestJet Challenge, running through July 3. Participating agents can earn from 2,000 to 40,000 Loyalty Rewards. One lucky winner of the qualifying participants will also receive a grand prize of two air tickets on the new WestJet Dreamliner 787 along with a seven-day Hertz car rental. Each travel agent has an e-card with qualifying bookings on each square. Once an agent books a product on an e-card square, they will receive a stamp and attempt to make a...
TravelBrands Offers Agents $50 Gas Card
For the month of June, TravelBrands is offering agents an exclusive incentive for car bookings – for every five cars booked, earn a free $50 gas card. The offer is applicable to new online bookings made from June 1-30. The rentals can be for travel at any time and for any destination serviced by the associated vehicle supplier. Car rental suppliers included in the promotion are Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty Car Rental, Enterprise, Alamo and National. When a travel agent books five qualifying car rentals, 5,500 Loyalty Rewards points will be automatically...
ACV Karisma’s Partner of the Month
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has been selected as Karisma’s Preferred Partner for the month of June. ACV clients will receive up to 60% off hotel bookings; a free stay for the seventh passenger for group bookings, and a $250 resort credit. Plus, until June 30, Air Canada Vacations is offering agents the opportunity to earn 2X ACV&ME points booking a package or a group at select Karisma Hotels for travel until Oct....
The Travel Corporation Set To Eliminate Single-Use Plastics
In its continued commitment to ensure the environment remains vibrant for generations to come, The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands has announced for World Environment Day (June 5) that over the next five years it will phase out all single-use plastics from its extensive selection of travel and tourism companies with its “Multi-Year Plastics Elimination Strategy.” The announcement comes as TTC, under the guidance of their not-for-profit TreadRight Foundation, officially instituted an immediate ban of more than 60 types of single-use plastic items such as straws, stir...
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...