Tour Operators
Air Transat Delivers Portugal Year-Round
As more and more Canadians discover the wonders of Portugal, Transat is pleased to offer customers an enhanced array of packages, including in the beach resort destinations of Cascais and Estoril. And with flights to Portugal out of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal in both winter and summer, Air Transat is the carrier of choice for those eager to explore the southwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Transat offers a wide selection of accommodations in Portugal to match travellers' preferred type of stay: in-town apartments with kitchenettes, beach resort complexes with or without meal...
Trafalgar : 100% Definite Departures for Italy, Ireland
Trafalgar has announced that all 2018 Italy and Ireland departures are now deemed definite. The tour operator is also offering an Early Payment Discount of 7.5% on 2018 Europe and Britain bookings when booked and paid by Feb. 28. Trafalgar reports it has seen a significant increase in Canadians travelling to Italy and Ireland over the last six months. “At Trafalgar, we are completely focused on always being #AgentsFirst, ensuring they are fully equipped to respond to customer demand and sell our guided holidays with confidence and ease,” said Wolf Paunic, president of...
Feel The Power Of Travel
Think about it — has travel made you better? Whether it’s being more open to other cultures, coming home recharged or feeling more confident, the answer is likely yes, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “It’s something that we all think, that travel just makes us all better people. People who are well travelled are always so open minded,” Gabrielle Nydam, president of Contiki Canada observed. “At Contiki, we were like we can’t start saying these things anecdotally — we need to figure out why, and what are those...
I Travel For …
It's the question that everybody is asking: “Why do you travel?” Well, Visit Britain isn't asking anymore, instead it has been listening to the answers that Canadians have been giving to that question and the result is its new marketing campaign – “I Travel For ...” – that it launched to a select group of travel trade types in Toronto last night. “Canada is an important inbound tourism market for VisitBritain,” observed the tourism agency's executive vice-president, Americas, Gavin Landry during the evening presentation. “Our new campaign aims to build on the...
Go Your Own Way With Exodus
Exodus Travels has added more than 85 new self-guided itineraries to its adventure portfolio this year, ideal for active travellers who love to explore independently, but simply don't have the time to plan their route, search for the best hotels and ensure they make the most out of the destination's history, culture, cuisine and great outdoors. “Over the last year, we've noticed a rise in the demand for self-guided adventures and have launched more trips for independent travellers to explore Europe's most classic trails and lesser known paths,” says Robin Brooks, marketing and PR...
Globus Family Rewards Agents Who Book Online
The Globus family of brands has brought back its “Online Booking Bonanza” incentive, making it even more tempting for agents to book online. For every booking made online between Feb. 1 and April 28, the invoice number will be put into a weekly draw for a $150 gift card. Plus, clients will receive a $25 discount per person when the agent quotes ORS25. Additionally, the agent who has made the most online bookings by April 28 will win a seven-day Avalon Waterways European river cruise of their choice for two people (based on availability). The second place winner will receive a...
Goway Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Goway president Bruce Hodge has announced the appointment of John Feenaghty to the newly created position of chief operating officer, starting early in 2018. Feenaghty will focus on the development of a long-term plan which includes the gradual exit (retirement) of Hodge. He is tasked with growth in all areas of the company (spear-headed by an anticipated surge in UK-Europe), and the ultimate development of a North American program. The latter will mean Goway offers “the world” and includes plans to open wholesale offices in Australia and the UK. Feenaghty will also oversee the...
Discover Egypt With Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions has announced its return to Egypt with the 13-day journey, Passage Through Egypt. The adventure combines explorations of Cairo and stays at the Nile Ritz-Carlton and the historic Mena House, with a six-night cruise on the Nile aboard the 42-guest Oberoi Philae. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, sites along the Nile including Abu Simbel and Giza are included. Participants will travel via private aircraft for all internal flights, and be accompanied by Egyptologist guides versed in culture, art, history, and archaeology. Many who have worked with Lindblad for...