Tour Operators
ACV Europe Bookable Online
Air Canada Vacations' (ACV) European lineup can now be fully accessed through its web site at http://www.aircanadavacations.com. According to officials, this update creates a “centralized location and streamlined booking process for the entire product line” and allows agents to locate everything in one place. “We wanted to provide our travel agent partners with a seamless and convenient structure when they shop our Europe inventory,” said George Platanitis, vice-president, sales and partnerships, ACV. “We know that they like our product and that they want to book with us,...
Fall In Love With Insight
Insight Vacations is offering a number of memorable European getaways to help vacationers celebrate romance and Valentine's Day in 2017 – everything from old world wine tastings and visiting stunning fields of fragrant lavender in France, to enjoying a delicious dinner with wine while taking in a fiery Flamenco show in Spain. Through Feb. 28, Insight has made it even easier than ever to find romance in Europe, with $400 savings per couple off air-inclusive journeys and our 7.5% Early Payment Discount. For example, travellers on Insight's 17-day Country Roads of France will be...
Exotic Deals From ACV
Air Canada Vacations is offering savings of up to 36% on some of exotic destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean including Barbados, Nassau, Turks & Caicos and Panama City. Seasonal, direct service from Montreal onboard Air Canada Rouge, and daily, year-round, direct service from Toronto is available to Barbados onboard Air Canada Rouge and to Nassau onboard Air Canada. To Turks & Caicos, the tour operator offers seasonal service with increased capacity out of Montreal onboard Air Canada; and daily, seasonal service with increased capacity from Toronto also onboard Air...
All You Need Is Love
Romance is in the air and just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sunwing is making it easier for couples with the launch of Wedding Vacations by Sunwing. The tour operator has launched a new web site to provide inspiration and practical assistance for couples looking to adopt 2017’s newest destination wedding trend of getting “hitched on holiday” – enjoying a vacation with friends and family that celebrates the wedding for more than just a day. From choosing the ideal resort and destination, to deciding on all the finer details like signature cocktails and bridal floral...
Ontario Releases Phase One Report
The Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer services has released its report summarizing the findings from the stakeholder consultations in the first phase of the review. TICO advises that the report also outlines preliminary options for potential changes to the Travel Industry Act which have emerged as a result of these discussions. With the release of this summary report, phase 1 of the review is complete. To view the summary, go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/review-travel-industry-act-summary-phase-1-consultations Members of the public and the travel industry are now...
Absolutely Fantastic
Trade reaction to the brand-new GO Canada offering from Air Canada Vacations has been nothing short of “fantastic,” according to Luigi Iannello, the operator's senior director of strategy and business development. “And the myriad ground suppliers featured in the 100-page brochure are “very excited at this opportunity and the increased exposure they're getting,” he added. What's more, reaction from the general public has also been positive said Iannello who reported, “We've caught a lot of people by surprise by showing them just how much there is to do in Canada from...
Europe A Breeze With Monograms
Monograms is making it easy for those planning a European vacation. The operator specializes in packaged tours for the independent traveller, delivering clients to different countries, cities, towns and villages first-class, high-speed rail and adds in hand-picked, centrally located hotels and a half-day sightseeing at each stop, as well as lots of free time. Perhaps even better, Monograms – which is a sister company to Globus – promises travellers a warm welcome at every stop thanks to the on-site services of an expert Local Host who offers tips, insights and who also can arrange...
Transat Celebrates 30 With Surprises For Agents
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Transat will be holding prize draws throughout the year to award 30 surprise trips to travel consultants across Canada. From February to November inclusively, the company will draw three trips each month: one in Quebec, one in the Ontario-Atlantic region, and one in Western Canada. Seeking to create impact moments around its surprise trips, Transat has chosen one milestone date in its history for each of the next 10 months. On the morning of each “surprise day,” it will notify travel consultants that every Transat product booking...