Tour Operators
Globus Rewards Agents For Booking Online
The Globus family of brands has introduced a new agent/client incentive for those booking online. For every booking made online by June 30, the invoice number will be put into a weekly draw for a $150 VISA gift card. Plus, clients will receive a $25 discount per person when the agent quotes ORS25. Additionally, the agent who has made the most online bookings by June 30 will win a seven-day Avalon Waterways European river cruise of their choice for two people (based on availability). The second place winner will receive a $500 gift card, and third place winner a $150 gift...
Royal Scenic Launches Revamped Specialist Program
Royal Scenic has launched its 2017 Certified Asia Specialist (CAS) program. CAS was designed by Royal Scenic to help travel agents become experts of Asia and better be able promote the region and sell travel products to various destinations. The 2017 program features a completely revamped learning platform. According to officials, the course is now more engaging and interactive, making it easier for agents to complete. Course content continues to focus on several key destinations and many carriers that service routes from Canada to those destinations. “When it comes to Asia, we...
Goway Hosts ‘Ultimate Fam Trip’ To Kenya
Goway’s AFRICAExperts has unveiled details about its 2017 Ultimate Fam trip. This year, seven lucky participants will win a place on a nine-night trip to Kenya. Goway has partnered with KLM and SkySafari by Elewana to put together this exclusive trip. Participants will experience the unique aspects of a flying safari in Kenya. The trip includes roundtrip airfare from Toronto to Nairobi via Amsterdam, full board accommodation (excluding the first night in Nairobi which includes breakfast), all drinks (excluding premium brands), all airport transfers, game drives in a shared 4x4...
Sunwing Heads To Sea With New Brochure
Sunwing has launched its 2017/18 cruise brochure, offering fly/cruise packages departing from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Halifax. Cruise packages, which include airport/port transfers, are available with MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and TUI Discovery 2. New to Sunwing this season is TUI Discovery 2. Departing from Montego Bay starting in November, cruises on this ship include daily gratuities and features an all-inclusive beverage package, unique itineraries, and such amenities as a rock climbing wall, mini-golf and indoor pool. Also featured in the...
Europe Bound
TravelBrands has introduced a new Europe brochure focusing on hotels, cars and cruises. The brochure encompasses the tour operator's complete suite of products under the TravelBrands umbrella, including a spread on Exotik Tours. “Travel professionals can shop and book the most comprehensive customized package solutions in the industry. Whether travellers want to spend four nights in Paris for some retail therapy and visit some of the most iconic sights in the world, take advantage of a multi-destination vacation in their two favourite cities in Spain, enjoy the historic sites of...
Agents Can Win With Transat
Transat has launched a new incentive giving agents a chance to win a European cruise aboard the new MSC Meraviglia. For every Meraviglia booking made between April 1-30, they will automatically be entered into a draw. The prize includes: cruise package for two aboard the MSC Meraviglia sailing from Marseille, France, including roundtrip flight, cruise, transfers and taxes, and Option Plus upgrade for two on Air Transat. As well, agents will earn a 15% commission on every MSC Meraviglia booking. New to Transat’s cruise program this summer are exclusive sailings aboard the...
Sunwing Releases New Groups Guide
Sunwing has unveiled the latest edition of its Groups Guide. The updated guide offers a number of useful features to assist agents with group bookings, including detailed hotel information, Sunwing Airlines summary of flights, as well as exclusive offers for destination weddings, family and friend reunions, special interest travel, meeting and incentive groups, and more. Agents can also access competitive group pricing and promotions on Instant Group Quotes at http://www.sunwingagents.ca and benefit from a number of incentives. With flights from 34 gateways across Canada, group...
ACV Launches Agent-Dedicated YouTube Channel
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched ACV TV, a dedicated YouTube channel for the travel trade. Utilizing the video sharing site as another medium to stay connected with its partners, agents will be able to view personalized messages from ACV’s senior management team and stay informed with relevant updates on products and incentives. Agents are also encouraged to share, comment and like the content posted on ACV TV. The first videos on the channel come from Managing Director Nino Montagnese and Vice-President, Sales & Partnerships George Platanitis regarding the tour...