Tour Operators
Off The Beaten Path In Germany
The German National Tourist Office, Lufthansa and the state of Bavaria teamed up to host a group of top travel executives from Canada late last month. The group included Kim Clarke, director of sales, Globus family of brands; Mike Foster, president, Nexion Travel; Franca Iuele, director of marketing Canada, Ensemble Travel Group; Penny Martin, vice-president, The Travel Agent Next Door; Brett Walker, general mManager, Collette Vacations; and Antje Splettstoesser, director, German National Tourist Office. Splettstoesser provided Press Today with a first hand report on the trip and what...
TDC, AIR MILES Expand Relationship
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) and AIR MILES are expanding their long-term relationship, giving collectors more travel options, more ways to book and more Miles. Effective Aug. 13, 2017, AIR MILES Packaged Vacation and Cruise (PVC) bookings will now be completed through Transat Distribution’s travel agency network. Transat Distribution Canada's general manager, Nathalie Boyer observed that: “After a relationship of nearly 20 years, we are thrilled to be able to take it to the next level. This represents a great opportunity for our travel agencies and travel professionals to...
Globus Picks More Winners
Kim Clarke, director of sales for the Globus family of brands, announced some more winners in its online booking contest. Shirley Dyer of Canada-One Travel in Winnipeg, Janet Camsell of World Travel in Petty Harbour, Nfld., Kelsey Janssen of CruiseShip Centers in Duncan, BC. and Jacqueline Mizon of LaSalle Travel in LaSalle, Ont. (pictured) have each won a $150 gift card (and their clients will enjoy a $25 per person discount off their vacations) in the contest. The grand prize will be a seven-day Avalon Waterways European river cruise for...
Lindblad Celebrates 50
In 2017, Lindblad is celebrating 50 years of exploring the Galápagos and is offering free round-trip air from Miami on nearly every Galápagos departure from Aug. 18 to Dec. 9 on both National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II, plus select departures through May 2018. That’s nearly 50 departure dates to choose from. Lindblad Expeditions has a long history in the Galápagos. In July 1967 Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first international tourist expedition to Galápagos, paving the way for generations of guests to discover the magic and mystery of these...
Insight Offers Agents Canada Booking Incentive
Now until July 31, agents booking any Insight Vacations journey that features Canada will receive a $100 gift card from HBC, and clients will receive $150 off per person. Canada is Insight Vacations' “Destination Spotlight” for July. “From a geographical and cultural point of view, we are extremely fortunate to live in such an incredibly diverse country and stunning landscapes with many of our national parks that are bigger than countries,” said Brad Ford, president of Insight Vacations Canada. “With our enticing offer for our loyal agent partners and their clients, we...
Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright
William Blake was clearly in awe of a tyger, tyger but Varun Narain Mathur says the famed British poet would have found many other creatures burning bright in the forests of the night if he had ventured to India. Narain Mathur of India tour company JungleSutra says that, when it comes to his homeland, visitors will find that tigers – often seen as an iconic Indian creature – are only one side to a remarkably diverse wildlife scene. “India has so much wildlife but it has been overlooked,” he said during a Wednesday Toronto visit. In fact, Narain Mathur said his huge homeland has...
Goway Introduces New Boutique Cruise in Tahiti
Goway has added the Haumana Cruise to its Idyllic Islands portfolio. The luxurious boutique, 12-cabin yacht sails for three nights between the islands of Bora Bora and Taha'a. The newly refurbished vessel is designed for cruising in shallow waters, allowing guests to have an immersive experience on the pristine lagoon. Haumana boasts large, elegant cabins (including one suite) with ensuite and air-conditioning, a restaurant and bar, panoramic lounge, sundeck and a platform from which guests can access the lagoon, kayak, paddle board, snorkel or swim. Optional excursions include...
ACV Adds Azura Beach Resort Samara
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) wants to let agents know that it has a new and exclusive property in Costa Rica – the 4.5-star adults-only Azura Beach Resort Samara. The all-inclusive property is located in Liberia, Costa Rica, about 90 minutes from the airport. Guests of Azura Beach Resort Samara will have full access to the neighbouring Hotel Villas Playa Samara, thanks to exchange privileges allowing them to benefit from additional services and facilities. In addition to its 75 junior suites that can accommodate up to four people, this new resort features three bars and dining...