Tour Operators
ACV, Sandals Contest Ends Aug. 31
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is reminding agents that they have until Aug. 31 for a chance to win their own Sandals or Beaches getaway. Every Sandals and Beaches package booking is one chance to win. Travel agents have an extra chance at winning if they snap a photo of the Sandals and Air Canada Vacations branded cars and share it on their Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page using the hashtag #TakeMeToSandals. The draw for four pairs of tickets – one for Western Canada, one for Ontario, one for Quebec and one for the Maritimes – will take place Sept. 6. Prize includes a four-night...
Goway Appointment
Belinda Combrink has joined Goway Travel as product and marketing manager for its wholesale brand, Asia by Goway. Combrink is no stranger to the company. Her first position in the Canadian travel industry, after emigrating from South Africa in 2008, was with Goway in the role of product and marketing manager for the Africa & Middle East team. Before that, she worked for a top tier inbound operator in Johannesburg. With Goway, she played a key role in bringing the division to unparalleled success. Now, almost 10 years after joining the company, she will lend her expertise in...
Lonsdale Named Collette Vice-President, Canada
Collette has announced the promotion of Ron Lonsdale to vice-president, Canada. In this newly created role, he will play a critical part in influencing sales strategy and activities by working closely with partners to continue building successful relationships with leading travel providers. Lonsdale started with Collette in 1994 as a business development manager in Ontario and Manitoba. He transitioned to Canadian regional sales manager in 2002 after nine successful years on the road. In 2014, he was promoted to director of strategic partnerships where he has been responsible for...
Sunwing Introduces Regina-Mazatlán Flights
Sunwing will be offering a new weekly flight from Regina to Mazatlán, Mexico departing Thursdays between Dec. 21 and March 29, 2018. With this new service, travellers from Regina can choose from 12 vacation destinations to escape winter with Sunwing from across Mexico and the Caribbean. Available resorts in Mazatlán include El Cid Marina and the Riu Emerald Bay...
Insight Gets Festive In Russia
Insight Vacations has introduced a new itinerary – Easy Pace Russia with Christmas Markets – adding to its popular Christmas Markets experiences featured in the 2017-18 Seasons - Autumn, Winter and Spring program. Until Aug. 31, clients who book any of Insight Vacations’ 13 Yuletide-filled escapes receive savings of up to 7.5% as part of the Early Payment Discount program. There are 13 Christmas Markets itineraries in the 2017-18 program. The nine-day Easy Pace Russia with Christmas Markets begins in St. Petersburg and allows travellers to experience Russia’s Orthodox...
Silk Holidays Tees Up With Golfasian
BC-based Silk Holidays has launched a new partnership, teeing up with Golfasian, Asia’s largest inbound golf tour operator. “Golf in Southeast Asia is back on the map for many leisure Canadian golfers. The recent growth of many championship standard golf courses, and more world-class tournaments are being held in Southeast Asia, along with affordable, superior services, modern facilities and course varieties are the main reasons why you should bring your clubs to enjoy a real golf holidays there,” said Kenny Fan, Silk Holidays. “For being in such a culturally diverse region,...
Intrepid Group Acquires Chimu Adventures
The Intrepid Group has announced a strategic partnership with polar and Latin American specialist Chimu Adventures. Intrepid has taken a 50% stake in the Australian-owned company to meet a growing demand for sustainable travel experiences from increasingly adventurous travellers. The investment from the Intrepid Group is expected to fuel further growth for both companies, enabling Chimu Adventures to quickly scale globally and the Intrepid Group’s to further expand its tailor-made FIT product offering across the multi-brand business. The two companies will be one of the largest...
It’s ‘Tic-Tac-Know’ to Win With TravelBrands
Through Sept. 8, agents who book and guarantee any Royal Caribbean cruise with TravelBrands will be eligible to win by playing the “Tic-Tac-Know” game. All eligible players will be entered to win up to 10,000 Loyalty Rewards Points, plus a chance to win the grand prize of a Royal Caribbean cruise for two. The lucky winner will get to choose their cruise destination out of the following destinations: Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada & New England, Alaska and Europe. To qualify agents must book a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line product with a minimum net booking value of $500 before...