Tour Operators
Collette Receives Hearts of Travel Award
Collette has been awarded the Hearts of Travel Award from Tourism Cares, which recognizes and acknowledges long-term excellence in corporate giving for a small company. The award celebrates and share models of corporate social change to spotlight excellence and inspire others, reflecting Tourism Care’s belief that corporate citizenship, especially in travel, is good for business and employees as well as the community. Committee submissions were scored in the following areas: theory of action and execution (problem statement, activities, and outcomes); community engagement;...
Transat, Karisma Have New Year Offer
Transat is inviting travel agents to take advantage of its new special offer on Karisma Gourmet Inclusive hotels in the Riviera Maya. It also wishes to inform travellers who book the El Dorado Royale, the El Dorado Seaside Suites, the El Dorado Casitas or the Generations Riviera Maya and travel by Jan. 31 that they will receive an additional $ 250 air credit per couple. Agents will receive $15 Bonbon for each new individual bookings made at one of these hotels between Dec. 22, 2017 and Jan. 31, 2018 (for departures between Jan. 3 and 31). For more, visit http://www.transat.com or...
Quebec Agent Wins 100,000 Loyalty Points
Hélène Thibault of CWT-Voyages Granby Inc. in Granby, Que. has been named the seventh winner of 100,000 loyalty points in TravelBrands' monthly contest through Access. “Time has become a rare commodity for everyone and our clients of today do not want to wait for bookings,” says Thibault. “Access allows me to make a reservation at any time. Combining travel agents' expertise with the Access booking system, it is a win-win situation.” For every online booking made through Access, agents are automatically entered for a chance to win. The TravelBrands Loyalty Rewards program...
Intrepid Offers Canadians $1 Deposits
Intrepid Travel reports that Canadians can book one of its more than 1,000 trips – available on every continent – before Feb. 8 for only a $1 deposit. Whether travellers are looking to take on a challenge and trek Kilimanjaro, cross the rapids of the Trisuli River in Nepal, visit Jaffna, which was off-limit to travellers for 30 years, in Sri Lanka, or would rather scale the Atlas Mountains and take part in a 4,000-year-old tradition with Berber Nomads in Morocco, they only need $1 to book an adventure with Intrepid Travel to Feb. 8. “The $1 deposit takes away the large deposit...
Encore, Princess Host ‘January Giveaway’
Encore Cruises is kicking off the New Year by hosting a giveaway for travel agents. From Jan. 1-31, agents booking any 2018 Caribbean sailing through Encore will be entered to win a seven-night Caribbean or Mexico cruise for two in an oceanview stateroom. “To celebrate the New Year, we wanted to give our agents new opportunities for more winnings,” says Nathalie Tanious, vice-president, TravelBrands. “This is just another way of showing our agents our appreciation for them. I believe that our strong ties with cruise line partners will give agents many opportunities for...
Sunwing Offers Agents Up To 8X STAR Points
Sunwing is offering agents the opportunity to earn up to 8X STAR Agent Reward Points as part of a month-long promotion in partnership with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Throughout January, agents will have the opportunity to learn more about the key features of Karisma’s line-up of top-rated properties. And, each time an agent makes a booking at a Karisma property they will earn a ballot for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two with Karisma. Throughout January, agents will earn 8X STAR points on bookings for departures between Jan. 1 and April 30 to the following...
Goway Releases World’s Most Idyllic Islands Brochure
Goway has released its 2018-19 World's Most Idyllic Islands and Boutique Cruising brochure showcasing a variety of the world’s most alluring island destinations including the islands of Tahiti, Fiji, Cook Islands, Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Bali, The Greek Islands and Croatia. “Boutique cruising was incredibly popular this year, which is why we have put an emphasis on new cruise product for this market,” says Bronwyn Hodge, Goway Islands general manager. “In the Islands of Tahiti, we added the four-day Haumana Cruise which sails between beautiful Bora Bora and Taha’a...
Travel Corporation Unveils Its Top 10 Trips for 2018
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its 30 brands has unveiled a 2018 #TTCTOP10 list of trips, showcasing their global collection of brands and destinations. The family owned organization, now in its fourth generation, offers more than 1,000 trips spanning 60 countries across seven continents, appealing to every generation and style of traveller. According to officials, this curated list of immersive trips takes into account that clients no longer want to simply travel further, but seek journeys that are personally fulfilling and to return home transformed with a positive perspective...