Tour Operators
Trafalgar Takes Vatican VIP Experiences to the Next Level
Trafalgar has unveiled four new exclusive after-hours experiences within the Vatican that will be available to its guests during the 2018 operating season. Having offered exclusive access to private dining within the Ethnological Museum for the past two years, Trafalgar has now announced further VIP dining opportunities within the hallowed city. Guests travelling on Contrasts of Italy, Grand European, Best of Italy & Sicily and Rome Explorer will enjoy al fresco dining under Italian summer skies at the Cortile del Giardino Quadrato (square garden). Adverse weather contingency is...
Off The Beaten Path In Ireland
Between increased air access, the ease of getting around and visitor arrivals from Canada growing to 203,000 last year, there are many reasons for agents to sell Ireland, but Debbie Moran, trade engagement advisor for Failte Ireland can add to the list. As a means of attracting more travellers, she says the tourism development authority frequently reinvigorates Ireland's tourism offer as a holiday destination, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “Ireland as a nation doesn't actually get the visitor spread evenly,” she says....
Hyatt Ziva Hosts Nov. 16 Agent Webinar
Agents are invited to take part in a Nov. 16 webinar hosted by Hyatt Ziva, in co-operation with TravelBrands, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., EST. Participating agents will have a chance to win a four-night stay at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. For every TravelBrands booking of five nights or more at any of the nine Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, The Royal and Panama Jack resorts, webinar participants will receive one entry into a draw to win a four-night stay at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. Booking window: Nov. 16 – Dec. 20. Travel window: Nov. 16 - April 30, 2018. Visit travelbrandsagent.com for full...
Transat Marks 30 Years
With 375 partners and guests in attendance at its facilities at Montréal-Trudeau airport, Transat A.T. Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary yesterday, taking the opportunity to unveil its new fleet livery. “I feel a great sense of pride when I look at how far we’ve come since Nov. 14, 1987, when our first flight took off from Montreal bound for Acapulco,” said Jean-Marc Eustache, president and chief executive officer of Transat. “And our journey is far from over. While our tour operating business and our aviation operations are tried and tested, our services continue to evolve...
South African Airways Vacations Offers Two Free Nights
South African Airways Vacations is offering a free two-night stay in the world-renowned wine region in South Africa’s Western Cape town of Stellenbosch, with its “Best of South Africa” air-inclusive package, starting at $4,199. To receive this offer, packages must be booked by Dec. 15. The “Best of South Africa” package includes: Round trip Economy Class air from New York – JFK Airport or Washington, D.C. – Dulles Airport to Cape Town on South African Airways and domestic flights within South Africa; Four nights at the Southern Sun Cullinan in Cape Town adjacent to the...
Canadian Travel to the Caribbean Still Hot
Although Canadian tourism to the Caribbean took a tumble in 2015, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s secretary general Hugh Riley says the country is expected to continue on a positive growth trajectory despite the impact of the hurricanes that recently affected 25% of its member countries. “Canada was a strong performer during the first half of 2017 with arrivals from this country up 6.4% when compared to the same period in 2016,” he said, addressing media at a press conference in Toronto yesterday (Nov. 13) part of the annual Caribbean Week events held in the city. “This...
Goway Gives Back
Goway Travel continued its relationship with Tourism Cares in 2017, sponsoring a team to spruce up community space in Toronto’s St James Town district. Tourism Cares focused on city tourism in 2017 in keeping with the UN World Tourism Organization’s recognition of city tourism as a critical force in sustainable development and livability. This was the final Tourism Cares for Our Cities program, and the first in Canada, following programs in Oakland, Detroit, and Providence. Located in the northeast corner of Toronto’s downtown, St James Town is the most densely populated...
G Adventures Unveils Spring Fam Lineup
G Adventures has unveiled its lineup of spring 2018 Canadian agent fam trips. Agents have the opportunity to explore Sri Lanka, Croatia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Peru with the travel company. The trips are eight to 11 days in length and depart in April and May 2018. All fams are priced from $299 to $799 per person, land only, and are available to Canadian travel agents only. “We’re excited to host agents on our fams this spring. A big part of understanding the G Adventures experience, brand and culture is experiencing it first-hand. Also, we know it’s far easier for...