Tour Operators
Contiki Unveils Expanded Summer Europe Program
Contiki has unveiled its highly anticipated Europe Summer 2018/19 program, highlighted by an increased emphasis on its culinary offerings through its partnership with social eating platform VizEat, 26 new trips and its first foray into river cruising with the launch of U by Uniworld. Summer in Europe for 2018 will also see the unveiling of a new travel style that will be called, Independent Insider. The new type of travel has been designed for freedom and replaces the current “Easy Pace” style. In addition, the youth travel brand continues with its Limited Edition Series trips,...
Globus Offers Britain, Ireland Savings
Globus is offering 10% savings (land only) on Europe bookings made by Nov. 28, including its England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales programs. “Our tours are a wonderful way to explore – every itinerary is hand-crafted, we include front-of-the-line admission to such popular sites as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, and the House of Waterford Crystal, and you can leave the driving to someone else. Best of all, you get to travel with new friends from around the world,” says Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands. Globus is inviting Canadians to heed the call of...
Goway Expands 2018 Central, South America Program
Goway Travel has released its 2018 Central and South America Travel Planner highlighted by new destinations and a variety of products. Officials say it’s a comprehensive selling tool for agents when it comes to South and Central America and the Polar regions. Goway’s travel module allows travellers formula to combine city stopovers with South America’s big-name attractions and boutique travel ideas, from Mexico to Patagonia and beyond. Itinerary choices are from three- to five-star level. New additions include: Norwegian Cruise Line sailings around South America; and...
TRAVELBESTJOBS.COM REIMAGINED
For over 15 years Travelbestjobs.com, along with the Travel Best Jobs section of Travel Courier magazine, has been a renowned market resource for careers, professional services, and business opportunities. Now, the successful travel industry job board has been completely redesigned to be more responsive, more user friendly, and shareable via social media. Job seekers can now create a personalized user dashboard with job alerts and bookmarks, and they can now upload their resume directly to the site. For employers looking to hire qualified candidates in the travel and tourism...
Sunwing Adds Antigua
Sunwing has added Antigua to its roster of sun destinations in the Caribbean. The tour operator will be offering year round service from Toronto, with direct weekly flights departing between Nov. 10 and Oct. 26, 2018, inclusive. There will also be a seasonal flight service from Montreal between Nov. 26 and March 18, 2018, inclusive. Those who travel with Sunwing to the island could be among the first guests to stay at the new Starfish Jolly Beach Resort (pictured). Other available properties include The Verandah Resort and Spa, the Pineapple Beach Club and St. James Club and...
ACV Updates Flight Schedule
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) reports that flights to Cayo Coco (CCC) and Santa Clara (SNU), Cuba, will resume in December as follows: Montreal-Cayo Coco on Dec. 24; Montreal-Santa Clara, Dec. 20; Toronto-Cayo Coco, Dec. 19; Toronto-Santa Clara, Dec. 23. ACV Vacations reassures travel agents that it is business as usual in Holguin and Varadero and that both destinations are fully restored and eager to welcome guests to their beaches and resorts this winter. Flights to Varadero have already resumed from Montreal and Toronto. Flights to Holguin from Montreal are operating normally and...
ACV Appointment
Federico Berardinucci has been appointed manager, National Sales, for Air Canada Vacations (ACV). Federico is no stranger to the travel industry and has more than 15 years’ experience in the car rental, travel insurance and airline business. With Manulife Travel Insurance, he spent much of his time on the road visiting, training and working with clients to help boost overall sales. In his last role at Porter Airlines, he built relationships with multiple clients and provided solutions on how to move market shares to the company. Federico will report directly to Monique Lalonde,...
Insight, Luxury Gold Gear Up For 2018
From meeting an apple cider maker near a Norwegian fjord to encountering an olive farmer in picturesque Italy or getting to know Scottish Baronet Sir Ludovic at his family castle in Ardgowan, Scotland, there’s a host of encounters with local experts that await travellers embarking on Insight Vacations' journeys in 2018. Some of the 70 immersive and authentic Insight Experiences were highlighted at a launch event in Toronto yesterday (Oct. 12) for Insight Vacations’ 2018 Europe Premium Escorted Journeys collection and Luxury Gold’s 2018 worldwide Luxury Escorted...