Tour Operators
Contiki Picks Moore as Canadian President
Contiki Holidays has named Andrew Moore as the new president of Contiki Holidays Canada effective immediately. Moore comes to Contiki from a robust background in marketing and brand strategy in the hospitality industry, making him an ideal fit to lead Contiki’s Canadian team. Commenting on the appointment, Jeff Element, president of the Travel Corporation Canada (which is Contiki Holidays Canada's parent company), said: “Contiki Canada is continually innovating in the millennial market and we are thrilled to welcome Andrew in his new role. His expertise in leadership, as well...
Win Your Way Away
WestJet Vacations and AMResorts have teamed to invite travel agents to enter the “Win your way away” contest, which offers a chance to win a seven-night Unlimited-Luxury vacation package, including airfare, to Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Jane Clementino, director of agency sales for WestJet, said: “This contest highlights the fantastic AMResorts properties we offer, and the Indulgence Package, which is exclusive to WestJet Vacations guests. We are proud to collaborate with AMResorts and as always, want to thank our travel agent partners for their...
Sunwing Adds Calgary-Costa Rica Service
Sunwing has announced the introduction of a new flight from Calgary to Liberia, Costa Rica. Departing weekly on Mondays between Dec. 25 and April 16, 2017, the new service will allow customers to trade in ski goggles for sunglasses this holiday season and experience the famous “Pura Vida” lifestyle of this exotic Central American country. This latest addition to Sunwing’s winter flight schedule (which already includes a number of the region’s most popular vacation hotspots such as Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico) brings the total number of destinations offered from...
Unplug And Recharge With Club Med
With the days getting shorter and many feeling the effects of less sunshine, Club Med is rolling out its campaign to counteract the arrival of winter in Canada, at a time when numerous households are planning their holidays for the coming months. Under the “Unplug to recharge” banner, Club Med is rolling out its new campaign in three areas. Montreal, where a large number of Club Med clients live, will be covered by various high-impact media such as superboards or placements in the downtown core. Montreal’s English-speaking population will be targeted by an unprecedented radio...
ACV Offers Celebrity Air Savings
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced an air special for travellers booking a Celebrity cruise. For any Celebrity Cruises booking made by Dec. 8 with ACV’s CruiseAir program, travel agents’ clients will save $200 off the air. Plus, the first and second passenger will receive prepaid gratuities. Cruise and air must be booked together by Dec. 8 for departures by Dec. 31. The $200 in savings is per booking (not per person) and is taken off the base price of the air. With ACV’s CruiseAir program, clients can easily add flights to their cruise packages – all flights are 100%...
Porter Helps Promote The Arts
Porter Escapes has partnered with Tourism Toronto, Ontario Travel and Destination Canada to promote the rich arts and cultural experiences available in and around the Ontario capital with special air, hotel and entertainment packages. Packages feature air with Porter Airlines, which brings passengers to the heart of downtown Toronto. Toronto Arts package tickets available through Porter Escapes include: Canadian Opera Company; Canadian Stage; Toronto Symphony Orchestra; National Ballet of Canada; McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Kleinburg, Ont.); Mirvish Productions; Opera...
Crawford Gets Cooking at Sunwing
It took a couple of weeks, but Sunwing staff at the company's Toronto airport area headquarters finally got a chance to see what all the fuss was about. During the last week of October, Sunwing unveiled its new Sunwing Café on board menu developed in partnership with Food Network Canada celebrity chef Lynn Crawford and yesterday (Nov. 16) Crawford was on hand at the office to meet company staff, pose for photos, and, more importantly, oversee a reception where one of her now Sunwing signature dishes was served. Crawford touted the fresh ingredients, locally sourced in Canada, used in...
Busabout Adds Portugal to 2017 Europe Program
Busabout, HAGGiS and Shamrocker Adventures have unveiled their new 2017 Europe program designed to offer clients more flexibility on their next European adventure, as well as the introduction of a new unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off pass. Furthering its dedication to its unique freestyle form of travel, Busabout will expand its Hop On – Hop Off network into Portugal. For die-hard music festival fans, Busabout’s new four-day Lollapalooza Berlin itinerary will be a “can’t miss” affair. For a limited time, clients who book by Nov. 30 can save 10% on all 2017 summer...