Tour Operators
ACV Offering Bonus Altitude Miles
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering exclusive perks to Air Canada Altitude members: A one-time bonus of 1,500 Altitude Qualifying Miles with the purchase of any air and hotel or air and cruise package; Up to 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles with the purchase of any air and hotel or air and cruise package; Dedicated access to ACV’s reservations department. The offers are valid for new bookings made through Dec. 31. Agents and members can view the full details at...
Going Back To School With Contiki
Contiki is taking agents back to school with the launch of ContikiU, a new eLearning program created specifically for travel agents. According to officials, ContikiU will not only provide agents with insight into the brand’s 18-35 demographic, it will also offer in-depth training on Contiki’s worldwide trips, destinations, Contiki “know-how” and its “No Regrets” experiences. Graduates of ContikiU will be eligible for the brand’s new 2017 “Contiki Rewards” incentive program, offering agents of all ages access to exclusive Contiki “rewards” based on the...
Save The Date
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is inviting agents to save the date for its upcoming Europe, Cruise and Canada product launches, set for April 18 in Toronto and April 20 in Montreal. Details to follow. ACV will also be hosting Sun product launches in September as follows: Vancouver, Sept. 12; Halifax, Sept. 14; Montreal, Sept. 19; Toronto, Sept. 21. All events will be held from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Further details to...
Earn More With Sunwing
Sunwing is increasing agents’ opportunity to earn commission on excursions with savings of up to 20% on pre-booked tours within select destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Travellers booking by March 31 for travel until May 31 will enjoy discounts on more than 130 of the tour operator’s most popular excursions. They can also benefit from the added convenience and cost savings of pre-paying in Canadian dollars. A full list of excursions included in the sale can be found at...
A Tale Of Two Cities
Well into an elaborate tapas spread and a glass – make that two – of cava in a dimly lit restaurant bustling with conversation and laughter, it became apparent just how the Spaniards view meals as social occasions, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Whether it’s marinated olives, seafood paella, cured meats or cheese, the Spanish cities of Madrid and Barcelona have it all – along with vibrant culture, arts, architecture and the list goes on. “Clients looking for a big European city, a seaside escape, a destination with a rich cultural...
ACV Expands European Travel Options
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has unveiled several new itineraries set to be featured in its Europe brochure which will be launched this spring. Last week the tour operator announced new Island Hopping itineraries in Greece. This week, the focus is on Ireland, Portugal and Spain. The newly expanded collection of these three destinations offers travellers a variety of options through Urban Getaways+, Fly & Rail Vacations, Fly & Drive Vacations and Guided Tours. Urban Getaways+ highlights Spain and Portugal’s most vibrant cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and...
Trafalgar Offers 100% Definite Departures
Departures guaranteed. Trafalgar has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to making it easier for agents to book the brand with confidence by revealing that an unprecedented 100% of its 2017 Europe & Britain and Asia departures are now definite departures. “We are thrilled to be able to guarantee agents that the chances of winning with Trafalgar are 100% when it comes to selling our extensive portfolio of 109 guided holidays for summer in Europe and Britain and 17 different trips across Asia,” said Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada. “At Trafalgar, we are wholly...
Transat Sets Up Base in Cabos
Transat invites agents and travellers looking for a change of scenery, adventure and authentic experiences to discover Los Cabos, a Mexican resort town in southern Baja California, by watching the latest four episodes of its web series, Travel Basecamp. “Travel Basecamp inspires us to travel differently by taking the road less travelled and getting to know different destinations through their local cultures and customs,” says Geneviève LeBrun, vice-president of marketing at Transat Tours Canada. “This series encourages travellers to treat their resorts as base camps and enjoy...