Tour Operators
All Systems Go For Transat Winter Program
School's back for Ontario travel agents interested in Transat's winter offerings. The tour operator – along with partners Melia Hotels International Cuba and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts – Tuesday night began in Toronto what it's billing as Ontario Training Academies, workshops that familiarize agents with the tour operator's winter sun program and to a lesser degree its Europe program. “We're really focusing on training – training the agent, education, getting them to meet our hoteliers face to face,” Denise Heffron, Transat Tours Canada's vice-president, national...
Win With Sunwing
Sunwing has partnered with select hotels and resorts in Huatulco and Puerto Escondido to showcase all that these leading Pacific Mexico destinations have to offer. Until Sept. 30, agents can earn 4% bonus commission and receive STAR Agent Reward Points that convert into cash for all new bookings to Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Plus, each time an agent makes a booking to any participating resort, they’ll gain a ballot for a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to Huatulco. Making new bookings will be even easier as all participating resorts have introduced special...
Intrepid Looking For The Best Of The Best
Intrepid Group is offering its largest ever incentive for top-selling agents in Canada and the rest of the Americas. The Best of the Best incentive will award the top-three selling travel agents with a tour to some of the most-desired destinations in the Intrepid Group portfolio. The incentive is valid on all new bookings with Intrepid Travel, Geckos Adventures and Peregrine Adventures between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30. To qualify, a full-time agent must register on the Best of the Best website and sell at least one trip with a minimum value of $750. The top-three Intrepid Group sellers...
Book By Sept. 15 To Save On Asian River Cruises
Goway Travel has secured tempting new offers on two of its most popular Asia river cruising experiences – travellers booking by Sept. 15 will save up to $1,300 per person depending on the departure date and gateway. Passengers can choose to sail on either the Mekong River, between Saigon and Siem Reap, or the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar. Savings are on departures between September and late November, with some 2018 dates as well. For a full list of dates and prices, visit Myanmar Cruise Getaway and Mekong Cruise Getaway. According to Goway, while Europe, Egypt, and even Russia have...
Contiki Goes In-Depth Into Asia in 2018
With the launch of its new 2018 Asia program, Contiki has added a new 10-day “In-Depth Discoverer” trip to India entitled, Southern Spice, as well as an improved China Adventure and Big Indochina itineraries. To help agents entice their clients to experience Asia, clients can save up to $580 or 10% when they book and pay in full by Nov. 30 on trips departing on or after April 1, 2018. Contiki’s new 2018 Asia program continues to offer four unique accommodation styles including central hotels, beach-side resorts and unique “Special Stays” such as jungle tree houses and...
Globus Family Releases Host of EBBs
Savvy agents have a great opportunity to close sizeable sales over the next few weeks thanks to a number of Early Booking Bonus (EBB) offers introduced by the Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Monograms). They include, for bookings made by Sept. 12, an air credit of $200 on select South American air-inclusive vacations – or an air credit of $500 when using LATAM Airlines. And book by Nov. 28 to save clients 10% on Globus Europe, North and South America vacations (excluding Globus Escapes). Cosmos clients will also receive a $50 discount per person on Europe, North and South...
Goway Taking Europe Cruise Bookings for 2018
Goway Travel is now taking bookings for Europe cruises as far ahead as 2018. As the company continues to see an increase in Europe cruise passengers, its Europe experts are advising agents with prospective clients to book early to avoid disappointment. “We have contracted all our 2018 vessels and have some great itineraries to expand our offerings,” says Nadya Phelan, Europe product manager. “Our river cruises continue to grow in popularity, so booking early is essential.” Goway works with a variety of European partners on various waterways. Phelan points out that...
SAA Vacations Expands Air-Inclusive Portfolio
South African Airways Vacations has introduced 15 new hotels and safari lodges, nearly doubling its product offering to some of the most popular destinations throughout Africa. From trendy four- and five-star hotels in cosmopolitan cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town to luxury safari lodges, the enhancement of the SAA Vacations' portfolio greatly increases travellers’ options of affordable air-inclusive packages to Africa. All SAA Vacations packages include round-trip air transportation from New York or Washington, DC on South African...