Tour Operators
ACV Talks Shop With New Advisory Board
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) talked product and partnerships during its recently held Travel Advisory Board meeting in Mississauga, Ont. With partners from across the country representing chains, consortia and independent agencies. Updates included ACV’s growing partnership with RIU Plaza City Hotels, the tour operator now offers new properties in Miami, New York City, Panama City, Dublin and Berlin, its new Europe and Cruise brochure, and highlights of its “Spotlight, Play and Luxury” collections. ACV also vowed to provide travel agents with more in-depth training on its...
Turkish Airlines Honours Top Partners
Turkish Airlines held its first Toronto Agency Awards Ceremony last night at the Delta Toronto East Hotel honouring its top partners from 2016. Attendees were treated to a guest speaker, author Shashank Nigam, writer of SOAR which examines the airline industry, live music, dinner and an awards ceremony. Turkish Airlines, which flies to more countries than any other airline in the world, is renowned for its service and numerous connections made through Istanbul. Pictured at the event are Turkish Airlines' (l-r) Zafer Bolukbasi, general manager, Toronto, Tariq Anwar and Ayhan Ugur....
Delivering The ‘Wow’ Factor Every Time
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, it's all about delivering that “Wow” factor as TC's Ann Ruppenstein talks to Trafalgar Canada's president Wolf Paunic and Uniworld's vice president, sales – Canada, Michelle Palma to find out exactly how their companies do that each and every time. As Trafalgar's Paunic sees it, what sets the guided vacations and escorted tour operator apart are the emotional experiences delivered with each itinerary. “Our guests can meet the locals, can interact with locals, can be at their place of living, their place of work, maybe it's a...
Royal Scenic Has New User-Friendly Booking Engine
Royal Scenic has launched a new state-of-the-art online booking engine at http://www.royalscenic.com for the exclusive of travel agents across Canada. “We are very proud to introduce an online booking engine that includes all of the best features available in the industry. From a content, speed and search result criteria, I believe ours is the top air consolidator online booking engine in Canada today, and we will continue to enhance it to ensure it will always meet the needs of travel professionals,” says Dmitry Kharlap, director of Software Development at Royal Scenic. The new...
Sunwing Offers Agents 6X STAR Points
Through March 31, Sunwing is offering agents the opportunity to earn 6X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash when they confirm new bookings at Sensatori Resorts, exclusively offered by the tour operator, for travel dates between May 1 and Oct. 31. Plus, agents are eligible to earn the hotel partner’s Karisma Canada Cash, which can be converted to items like gift cards, and are combinable with any STAR points earned during the promotion. Included in the promotion are three luxurious Sensatori properties – Sensatori Azul Beach Resort Mexico, Sensatori Azul Beach Resort...
Free Night in Europe
In anticipation of its new Europe and Cruise brochure, set to launch at the end of the month, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers a free night's stay in Europe with air and hotel bookings until April 2. Flights from Toronto and Montreal with one free hotel night start at $699 and apply to all European destinations, including Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. The offer is valid on new bookings only for travel from April 1 to Dec....
ACV Off To Iceland
Air Canada Vacations’ (ACV) new Europe and Cruise brochure will be released this week with Iceland being the final addition to the operator's portfolio. Complementing Air Canada Rouge’s new service to Reykjavik in June, ACV’s program will focus on Fly & Drive Vacations which will include flights, car rentals, accommodations, meals and suggested itineraries, allowing travellers to explore the destination at their own pace. Featured itineraries include Around Iceland and Classic Iceland centering on the country’s natural wonders and formations including glaciers,...
Sunwing Expands Its Network In Mexico
Sunwing has added Isla Holbox (pronounced “ole-bosh”) to its lineup of vacation destinations in Mexico. Part of the Yum Balam Natural Reserve, the island offers travellers “a pristine tropical haven away from the hustle and bustle of more well-travelled tourist hotspots.” Comprised of sandy-white beaches and home to a diverse and protected ecosystem, Isla Holbox is a popular island destination for bird watchers, snorkellers and beach lovers alike. Sunwing is also offering twin centre packages where guests can enjoy a combined stay of four nights on Isla Holbox with three...