Tour Operators
Amazing Voyage, Amazing Promise
GLP Worldwide – which represents Hurtigruten – is so sure its passengers will see the Northern Lights on its Classic Roundtrip 12-day voyage in Norway, that if they don’t see them, the company will give them a 6 or 7-day Classic Voyage free of charge. Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing, observed: “This is an amazing voyage that agents can offer their clients – it’s a win-win situation. See the Northern Lights, something many never do in a lifetime or in the remote chance you don’t see them well you have another opportunity as we promise you another...
A First For Sunwing
Big news out of Sunwing as the operator has unveiled plans to offer packages from Abbotsford this winter – and that's a first. Staring Dec. 17, 2017 and continuing weekly until April 8, 2018, Sunwing will offer Sunday departures from Abbotsford to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. With the addition of Abottsford, BC residents will now have four different departure cities across the province to choose from when they book with Sunwing. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said of the move: “Saving our customers time and money by providing them with convenient access...
Trafalgar Adds Cuba To The Itinerary
Trafalgar is adding six new itineraries and is offering Cuba as a destination for the first time in its newly released 2018 USA & Canada brochure. The new program features 43 itineraries, with each trip showcasing the very best scenery, attractions and experiences spread across this fascinating and culturally rich continent. Clients can save 10%t with an Early Payment Discount on the land-portion of Trafalgar trips when paid in full by January 11, 2018, and returning guests receive an additional 5 per cent off. Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada, said that: “Agents...
Globus Launches 2018 Faith-Based Tours
The Globus family of brands in Canada has launch its 2018 Religious Travel brochure – featuring 14 tours in the new and old world, each designed to allow Christians to explore the roots and stories of their faith with fellow believers. Offered by both Globus and Cosmos, the escorted tours are available in traditional destinations such as Italy, Israel and Jordan as well as more surprising countries such as Mexico and Poland. Tours range from six to 20 days and several feature stops in Lourdes, which in 2018 will mark the 160th anniversary of the Apparitions there. Many of the...
Travel Corporation Makes Some Changes
The Travel Corporation Canada has announced two new, strategic executive appointments. Cris David is now the president of Lion World Travel, while Brad Ford becomes president of Insight Vacations. Jeff Element, president of The Travel Corporation Canada, commented: “One of TTC’s greatest strengths is our team members’ talents, strong skill sets and the ability to adapt, as our business continues to grow year over year. We are very committed to promoting from within, whenever possible.” Element noted that: “Cris David and Brad Ford are proven, strong leaders who were both...
Hong Kong’s Hidden Treasures
The British flag is gone now, but it once flew over this fishing village as it grew to be a global powerhouse of trade, commerce and tourism on the eastern edge of Asia, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Arriving in 1841, British occupiers saw enormous potential in the way that Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon mainland circled Victoria Bay (now Victoria Harbour) to create an ideal, sheltered port – not to mention a commanding market position next door to China, in a stunning geographic location. Now, a sea of distinctive business...
Agent Wins 100,000 TravelBrand Loyalty Points
Cynthia Davidson is one happy travel agent. She's the May recipient of 100,000 Loyalty Rewards Points that TravelBrands is awarding to travel agents as part of nine month-long contest. Davidson, owner of Beaches and Beyond, powered by Travel Agent Next Door, said of her win: “I use TravelBrands every day and have been making bookings on the new Access site since its launch in 2016. TravelBrands continuously improves to help us travel professionals meet the demands of our clients and businesses.” TravelBrands is continuing to reward agents who make online bookings through Access. For...
TICO Picks New Vice Chair
TICO hosted its annual general meeting in Mississauga, Ontario recently, where its board of directors named Richard Vanderlubbe as its new vice-chair. Vanderlubbe is the president and co-founder of tripcentral.ca which has 27 locations in Ontario. The vice chair appointment is for one year until TICO’s next Annual General Meeting to be held in 2018. As well, TICO’s board of directors welcomed Marc Patry, director of CNH Tours in Ottawa, Ontario to the Board. Patry was the successful candidate elected by the industry at large to serve a three year term on the TICO board....