Tour Operators
Collette Gives Back
As part of its dedicated commitment to social responsibility both in their own communities and where their guests travel, Collette has launched an impact travel program. Twenty guests recently returned from the inaugural South Africa Impact Tour – Travel with Heart, a 13-day experience blending traditional sightseeing with giving back to local communities. Guests volunteer with local programs dedicated to improving the lives of children in the South Africa community. Collette has partnered with Knysna Education Trust to spend a day working on educational programs and building...
Goway Puts Spotlight on Africa, the Middle East
Could Africa and the Middle East look increasingly attractive to hurricane-weary Canadians looking for a relaxed vacation locale? Just possibly say some of those on hand for a Tuesday Goway Travel event in Toronto showcasing those two regions. Africa and the Middle East – both of which have often had to contend with their own image issues over the years – may be able to attract Canadians who have recently been hearing daily reports of the Caribbean – traditionally popular with vacationers from this country – being pummelled by hurricanes. “I hate to say it, but they...
Still Time to Save With Trafalgar
Trafalgar is reminding agents that there is still time left to book their clients’ 2018 dream holiday at 2017 prices and save them an additional 10%. The offer is valid for bookings made by Sept. 24 with Trafalgar's 2018 Europe and Britain Preview program. Clients can also save an additional 10% on select departures with an Early Payment Discount if paid by Jan. 11, 2018. And, Trafalgar past guests receive 5% off their 2018 land price, and when booking two or more trips of seven days or longer save an additional 2.5%. “We would like to secure clients’ spots for on our...
Air Canada Cancels Dominican Flights
In response to Hurricane Maria, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is operating five additional flights to bring customers home early from the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata: Sept. 19 – ZX1759, departing from Puerto Plata at 1:40 p.m. to Montreal; Sept. 19 – ZX2111, departing from Puerto Plata at noon and then from Samana at 12:55 p.m. to Montreal. Punta Cana: Sept. 19 – ZX1991, departing from Punta Cana at 3 p.m. to Toronto; Sept. 19 – ZX1999, departing from Punta Cana at 5 p.m. to Toronto; Sept. 19 – ZX1993, departing from Punta Cana at 7:45 p.m. to Montreal. Customers...
TravelBrands Sells Carte Postale
TravelBrands has signed an agreement to sell its North American division of Carte Postale to Tours Chanteclerc. “It is with great pleasure that we announce today the purchase of Carte Postale Tours by Tours Chanteclerc. It is a natural transaction that is part of our quest to focus our product selection around our core business and to offer our travel agent customers the best service in the industry,” said TravelBrands CEO Frank DeMarinis. “The synergy with Tours Chanteclerc, a leader in the North America travel sphere, is just perfect. This will allow the Carte Postale team...
ACV Monitors Hurricane Maria, Cancels Dominican Flights
Due to Hurricane Maria, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has cancelled today's scheduled departures to the Dominican Republic. Travellers planning to travel between Sept. 18-24 may rebook an alternate Air Canada Vacations package by Oct. 15 for travel until April 30, 2018. Customers are responsible for any price differential resulting from selection of a higher-priced alternative. Travellers heading to Antigua, Barbados, Fort de France, Guadeloupe and St. Lucia with ACV between Sept. 18-20 may also rebook an alternate package by Oct. 15 for travel until April 30,...
Preventing Overtourism
Although Switzerland is in the middle of a period of steady growth in tourism from overseas markets – including Canada – the European country is consciously not appealing to the masses, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “In Europe there’s a new buzzword -- overtourism -- this is a hot topic here,” Jürg Schmid, the CEO of Switzerland Tourism said at the recent Switzerland Travel Mart held in Davos, Switzerland. “It’s a serious challenge and if you don’t feel comfortable any more to live in your own city, if...
Sell Now, Sail Later
Adventure Canada has launched its annual travel agent contest, offering its top-selling agents a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to one of the world's most remote and wonderful destinations. Plus every client booked aboard a 2018 Adventure Canada expedition will earn agents a bonus entry into the Jackpot Draw, giving them even more chances to win. Top grossing travel agents have the chance to win great prizes: Grand Prize – The highest grossing agent will receive passage for two in a Comfort Twin cabin on board either Arctic Safari or Greenland & Wild Labrador...