Tour Operators
DeNureTours Unveils 2017 Lineup
DeNureTours has launched its 2017 brochure, complete with new logo and a new focus for the company. Not only does the publication feature new tours and destinations, but it also signifies an evolution for DeNureTours – which officials say is no longer satisfied with simply offering travel options, but more focused on providing the inspiration for travel. “We are so excited about the array of tours featured in our new brochure,” said Julia Bryan, general manager of DeNureTours. “We spent the last year reflecting on our core values and shaping our vision for the future, and...
ACV Expands Exclusive Sun Options
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added three new exclusive properties to its Sun product in Huatulco, Mexico and Liberia, Costa Rica. The first, Isla Natura Beach in Huatulco is a 4.5 star beachfront resort set on two private beaches. The hotel includes 120 rooms – all with partial ocean views – as well as a dedicated kids club, waterpark and kids’ pool making it an ideal resort for families and groups. The resort also offers free weddings which can be held on-site or at a private beach club located 15 minutes away. Yoga, spinning and a Temazcal steam room are also included, as...
Merit Travel Group Partners With WaterAid Canada
Merit Travel has established a formal corporate social responsibility program, calling on its employees and clients to be mindful of the broader world around them, and partnering with WaterAid Canada. According to officials, Merit is committed to providing exceptional experiences, not only today, but for future generations as well. This means working to minimize the environmental impact of the travel and tourism industry, supporting local communities around the world, and working with responsible tour operators. “Our actions, no matter how small, profoundly impact the people in...
The Power Of Change
In his welcome to the crowd of travel trade types and others who packed Toronto's funky District 28 last night (Sept. 27) to mark World Tourism Day (WTD), G Adventures founder, Bruce Poon Tip observed that, “We're here to celebrate tourism [because it] has the power to change the world.” And as the world's largest, small group operator, G Adventures has spent the past 26 years working to make that change happen. Certainly in Toronto last night, the company continued to pursue that change with Poon Tip unveiling the Travel Better Club that will be developed by Sustainable Travel...
TravCorp Launches Global Partnership With ME to WE
In celebration of World Tourism Day, The Travel Corporation and seven of its brands including Trafalgar, Contiki Holidays, Insight Vacations, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Lion World Travel, African Travel, Adventure World and the TreadRight Foundation, has launched a global partnership with ME to WE, giving travellers the opportunity to visit India, the Ecuadorian Amazon and Kenya. In conjunction with The Travel Corporation’s brands’ guided vacations, luxury river cruises and safaris, guests can book ME to WE Immersive Volunteer Trip extensions on upcoming set...
Sunwing STARmillionaire
Sunwing has announced the winner of its STARmillionaire promotion – Alexis Parks of Jubilee Travel in Burnaby, BC. Launched in April to coincide with the 2016/2017 Groups Guide, the STARmillionaire promotion gave agents the chance to win one million STAR Agent Reward points each time they booked a group of 10 adults or more with either Sunwing or Signature Vacations by June 28. All qualifying agents were entered into a draw to win a million STAR points that could be converted into cash with an equivalent value of $1,800 ($1 is equivalent to 555 STAR points). Parks was selected by...
Goway Looking For Canada’s Top Travel Agent
Goway has unveiled a shortlist of 10 travel agents in its “Canada's Top Travel Agent” contest, launched in September in conjunction with partners Tourism Authority of Thailand, Jordan Tourism Board and Tourism Fiji. The grand prize is a trip for two to Thailand, with two runner up prizes of $500 loaded to the agent’s Goway Rewards Card. Agents submitted a photograph and a short paragraph of why they were worthy of the title and were judged by representatives from Baxter Travel Media, ACTA, Travelweek and Goway. The shortlisted 10 agents are Morris Sreblowski, Carlson Wagonlit...
ACV Partners With Celestyal Cruises
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has teamed up with Celestyal Cruises to offer seven-night air-inclusive packages out of Montego Bay. The program, run onboard the Celestyal Crystal, starts on Nov. 18 and runs until the end of December 2017 with sailings taking place every Friday. Travel agents’ clients will have a chance to experience a true Cuban vacation as the itinerary includes two days in Havana, a day in Punta Frances, a day in Cienfuegos, a day in Santiago de Cuba and a day at sea. All packages include flights, seven-day cruise, three included shore excursions, onboard meals,...