Tour Operators
Still Time To ‘Book Your Own Bonus’ With Collette
Collette’s “Book Your Own Bonus" program has one month to go, coming to a close on March 31. Agents qualify for this promotion after their first booking. Following their initial booking, earnings starts to increase: second booking, earn $50; third booking, earn $100. Any booking after three earns $100 per booking. “Collette’s Book Your Own Bonus program encourages agents to gain limitless rewards and watch their 'bonus' earnings increase,” said Courtney Iannuccilli, vice-president of marketing at Collette. “We’re celebrating our 100th birthday in 2018 and we want to...
Intrepid Celebrates Record Growth
The Intrepid Group is celebrating record growth, with revenue up 17% globally in 2017, in addition to a 40% increase in North America alone in January. It is the second year of record growth for the multi-brand Intrepid Group, which comes two and a half years after the travel company split from TUI Plc to become an independently owned company with a “purpose beyond profit.” North America has been the fastest-growing region for the Australia-based company, with a recorded 60% growth in the past two years as the demand for sustainable travel and immersive experiences...
Debut Voyages Set For Debut
Debut Voyages, a travel network for independent luxury travel designers, will debut tomorrow (Feb. 28). Led by managing director, Samantha Jervis, an industry veteran of 26 years, Debut Voyages is a sister company to TPI, which has been in business since 1994 under parent company IAS, and led by president and CEO Morris Chia. “Debut Voyages forges ahead as the first and a truly compelling business model for independent luxury travel designers,” says Chia. Debut Voyages is an “invite only” network across Canada and the US, offering an exclusive peer network for independent...
Goway Adds Incentives for Downunder Bookings
Goway is offering agents who book an air and land inclusive vacation Downunder up to $55 per two-person booking on their Goway rewards card. For clients looking for a complete travel arrangement to Australia or New Zealand where the air transportation and the land (accommodation, touring etc.) are included, Goway has it covered. Clients get the advantage of a complete travel package, plus the benefit of special airfares, which Goway combines with the land arrangements. Through March 31, agents who book their clients on a Goway air and land inclusive vacation to Australia or New...
ACV Puts the Spotlight on Antigua
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is putting the spotlight on Antigua, known for its white-sand beaches and as a true haven for those with relaxation in mind. In partnership with Elite Island Resorts, ACV offers packages to The Verandah Resort & Spa, St. James's Club & Villas, Pineapple Beach Club and the Galley Bay Resort & Spa, with year-round service out of Toronto aboard Air Canada. The Verandah Resort & Spa – An all-inclusive four-star resort with 200 suites and beachfront properties ideal for weddings and families. This resort is part of the Play program, which...
Contiki Encourages Canadians to ‘Travel Together’
From BFF’s, “bromances” to finding “the one,” millions of relationships have been formed over the years on any given Contiki adventure. And putting the “group” back in “group travel,” Contiki has launched a new, fun and engaging campaign that encourages clients to travel together and form new bonds with other millennials from around the world. Entitled, “Travel Together, Connected Forever,” Canadians are reminded about the fact that travel is an experience best shared – especially with a group of best friends or a romantic partner. Founded on the...
Sunwing Partners With Planet Hollywood
Sunwing Travel Group has signed a deal with iconic lifestyle brand Planet Hollywood in a partnership designed to increase the footprint of Planet Hollywood’s hotel operations globally. Initially, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica will open this fall and Planet Hollywood Resort Cancun will open in spring 2019, marking Planet Hollywood’s first foray into the luxury all-inclusive category. “The Planet Hollywood brand has always been about delivering unique and memorable experiences that translate into lifelong memories for our guests,” said Robert Earl, Planet...
Contiki Sounds
Contiki has launched two new “Sounds” trips as part of its Limited Edition series. The two adventures were designed in partnership with one of the world’s largest summer music festivals, Reading Festival, and will offer clients a VIP festival experience. The two limited time departures will also include additional musical experiences and the chance to witness some of the UK’s top destinations. The combination of musical education, partying at one of the world’s biggest musical festivals and immersing oneself into the distinctly “cool Britannia” culture makes these two...