Tour Operators
ACV Offers Wave Season Cruise Deals
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is geared up for Wave Season introducing exclusive deals and incentives on its cruise packages for travel agents and their clients. The top promotion is $300 in savings per couple on all air and cruise packages – valid until Jan. 31 for travel anytime to any destination. Agents’ clients can save another $200 off air with Celebrity Cruises sailings to Europe. This offer is applicable on cruises of seven nights or longer in an ocean-view stateroom or higher. Promotion is valid until Jan. 31 for travel from April 1 to Sept. 30. January is actually the...
On The Go in Greenland
On The Go Tours has introduced four new land tours of Greenland. Ranging from four to eight days, the new tours enable travellers to explore untouched and uninhabited landscapes, offering unforgettable experiences to embrace the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun. “Greenland is an awe-inspiring destination ideal for intrepid travellers looking for their next big adventure,” said Carl Cross, managing director, On The Go Tours. “As demand for Greenland continues to grow, and grow beyond expedition cruises, we’re excited to be able to help travellers pioneer this incredible...
Sunwing’s Million Dollar Beach Blowout Is Back
Sunwing’s “Million Dollar Beach Blowout Sale” has returned. Travellers can take advantage of this “one time only” opportunity to grab their ideal winter getaway at special pricing with packages reduced by up to 60% off when booked by Jan. 13. Travellers booking during the Blowout Sale can also look forward to a host of exclusive-added benefits, such as a welcome bottle of spirits upon arrival, unlimited à la carte dining, spa discounts, and Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free deals, depending on the resort they select. The sales features more than 800 top-rated resorts across...
ACV Has More Time-Saving Tools for Agents
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) continues to introduce time-saving tools that agents can use to complete and modify client bookings. Resources include: Online Seat Selection Agents are now able to reserve seat selection online through ALL distribution channels including ACV’s travel agent website, SIREV, Amadeus, Sabre Vacations and Galileo Vacations instead of calling ACV’s reservations department. Plus, continue earning commission. Bookings can be retrieved via TripBook and from here, agents can add regular or preferred seat selection to their client files. Agents are...
G Adventures Brings Back G-Normous
For the fourth consecutive year, small-group adventure tour operator G Adventures has brought back “G-Normous,” the North American agent incentive program offering more than $100K in prizes over the next four months. “G-Normous has gained a lot of momentum over the years and it’s a program our agent partners look forward to each January. Last year we experienced a 26% growth in sales from agents who participated,” says Aizaz Sheikh, Canadian marketing manager, G Adventures. “As we head into peak booking season, we’re happy extend some great incentives to the agent...
Adventurous Acquisition
G Adventures (UK) Limited has acquired Travelsphere and Just You. The acquisition followed the collapse of All Leisure Group, which was the parent company of both firms. Commenting on the acquisition, G Adventures' founder, Bruce Poon Tip commented: “We will be working hard to ensure that the loyal customers of Travelsphere and Just You continue to enjoy the award-winning tours that both brands organize.” Poon tip continued: “The future looks exceptionally bright and we look forward to expanding the range of tours for Travelsphere and Just You.” G Adventures (UK)...
Sunwing Karisma’s Preferred Partner for January
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has selected Sunwing as its Preferred Partner for January. Sunwing and Karisma have worked together for the past 14 years, selling 11 Karisma properties with exclusivity to El Dorado Sensimar and the Sensatori properties (pictured) located in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Karisma Preferred Partner program goal is to highlight a different tour operator from Canada or the US each month, offering a variety of special activities to drive excitement and motivation while providing training on Karisma Hotels...
ACV Launches Top Selections Sun Brochure
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has released a mini digital Sun brochure highlighting its top resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. A strong emphasis is placed on ACV’s 17 exclusive properties, including: Riviera Maya/Cancun: Dos Playas Beach House by Faranda; Huatulco: Isla Natura Beach, La Isla Huatulco & Beach Club; Montego Bay: Royal Decameron Club Caribbean; Varadero, Be Live Experience Las Morlas; Santa Clara: Starfish Tropical Cayo Santa Maria; Curacao: Kunuku Aqua Resort, Avila Beach Hotel, Blue Bay Curacao Golf & Beach Resort; Antigua: Halcyon Cove by rex resorts,...