Tour Operators
Transat Winners
Transat has announced the names of its second winners for its “Surprise Dates Contest,” part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations. They are: Diana Fournier of Glenny Travel Ltd. in Fort Erie, Ont. (Ontario-Atlantic), Kathy Hannah of Roblin Travel Service Ltd. in Chilliwack, BC (Western Canada) and Charlotte Ringeard of CAA Voyages in Quebec City (Quebec). They have all won a package for two, including Air Transat flights and a one-week, all-inclusive stay at Grand Bahia hotels. Also, $30 in Bonbon rewards were attributed to the following agents after a random draw...
Sunwing Offers Spring Savings
Through March 24, Sunwing is offering “Spring Loaded Savings” at a host of resorts and destinations to suit every traveller’s tastes. And, depending on the resort chosen, many travellers will enjoy exclusive Sunwing perks – from valued-added benefits for families such as Kids Stay, Play, and Eat Free deals, and complimentary kids and teen clubs, to features like unlimited à la carte dining and discounted spa treatments. Included in the sale is Cuba's Grand Memories Varadero (pictured), an all-inclusive beachfront property that offers diverse activities and...
Trafalgar Appointment
Trafalgar Canada has welcomed Kelsey Wormstone as its new sales manager for Ottawa and northern/eastern Ontario. Wormstone has worked several years in the travel industry, both as a travel agent for Flight Centre and most recently with Scenic Tours in Britain. In her past roles, Wormstone has booked a range of product for her clients, including Trafalgar, and having been a travel agent herself, possesses inside knowledge on the agent experience. She recently moved back to Ottawa after living in Manchester, England, for two and a half years that allowed her to successfully cross 19...
Intrepid’s Big Vision
Just over one-week on the job as the newly appointed CEO of the Intrepid Group, James Thornton – the first non-founding member to hold the gig – shared the story of how the trade played a vital role in getting the tour operator off the ground back in 1989, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The first people that ever supported Intrepid were travel agents in Melbourne, and they helped support the business and have been a really critical part for growth of the business,” the 35-year old told Canadian Travel Press during a brief visit...
Outer Shores Partners With Sierra Club BC
Outer Shores Expeditions, which provides wilderness and cultural experiences by sail on Canada’s Pacific Coast, has partnered with Sierra Club BC for a pair of upcoming expedition sailings that highlight the extraordinary efforts being made to ensure this vital part of the planet remain protected. The new partnership creates an opportunity for guests sailing aboard Outer Shores’ 70-foot classic wooden schooner Passing Cloud to experience the Great Bear Rainforest while learning more about the organization so instrumental in protecting it, Sierra Club BC. Last year, following...
GLP Teams Up With Hong Kong, Taiwan
GLP Worldwide is teaming up with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) and will partner on various marketing and promotional activities to help boost visitor numbers to both Asian destinations. “We want to expand our presence and footprint with Canadian travel agents and this partnership with Hong Kong and Taiwan enhances our own marketing efforts and showcases the distinct itineraries that GLP Worldwide can offer to these destinations,” said Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing. Currently, more than 50 flights connect Canada...
TravelBrands, MSC Giving Away A Cruise
TravelBrands is partnering with MSC Cruises and giving away a cruise on its “Your TravelBrands BDM” Facebook page. Through March 31, the tour operator has launched an exclusive Facebook incentive offering agents a chance to win a seven-night cruise in a balcony stateroom onboard the new MSC Seaside. The details: Facebook members automatically receive one ballot; Facebook members will receive one ballot for every MSC booking made during the contest window; Answer MSC trivia questions throughout the contest and receive one ballot, plus one lucky agent will receive $50 Bonus...
The Luck Of The Irish
Insight Vacations is launching its Destination Spotlight series – which highlights a specific country and all of the things that travellers can experience on an Insight tour. And to kick off this initiative, the tour company has partnered with Tourism Ireland for March and April, just in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations with spectacular Ireland savings: http://bit.ly/IVDSIreland. Tourism Ireland's manager, Canada, Dana Welch observed, “We continue to see a record number of Canadians visiting the Emerald Isle, so we are happy to be partnering with Insight Vacations to help...