Tour Operators
Win With Sunquest, Breathless Resorts
Sunquest continues to reward travel agents in conjunction with its “Deal of the Week” program. This week, receive a bonus US$150 Resort Coupon for a total of US$550 at all Breathless Resorts and Spas offered by Sunquest in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Plus, agents have a chance to win seven night's free accommodation at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa. Sunquest will do a random draw for the prize when the Deal of the Week ends and all Deal of the Week bookings qualify as a ballot to win. This week's contest runs through Aug....
Collette Brings Back BYOB Program
Collette has announced the return of its annual “Book Your Own Bonus” agent incentive. Agents qualify for this promotion after their very first booking and can receive incentive earnings in addition to their commission. “Collette’s Book Your Own Bonus program incentivizes agents to pull in limitless earnings and watch their 'bonus' money grow,” said Dan Sullivan Jr., president and CEO of Collette. “We are continuously enhancing the program to create bigger rewards for our valued agent partners.” Agents qualify for this promotion after their first booking. Following...
Jeff Element On The Run at TravCorp
Jeff Element is a man on the run, and not just as the busy president of Travel Corporation (TravCorp) Canada, which is parent company to the likes of Trafalgar, Insight, Contiki, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, and a host of other travel businesses, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The 45-year-old Element also makes a point of pounding the pavement during his frequent travels, providing him with just one more way of getting up close and personal with the cities he visits. Element is a late-comer to running, having only taken up the...
Globus, Monograms Offer South Pacific, Hawaii Savings
The Globus family of brands has launched their 2017 Hawaii and South Pacific programs – complete with Early Booking Bonus incentives. Globus has brought back its seven popular escorted South Pacific tours ranging from 14 to 27 days and including itineraries focusing on Australia only or Australia in combination with New Zealand, and all with an optional Fiji extension. In Hawaii, the operator again is offering its three best-selling itineraries, including a cruise to Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai with Norwegian Cruise Lines. For those booking early, a 5% savings is being offered...
Sunwing Savings
Through Aug. 26, Sunwing Vacations is offering travellers a last chance at summer savings with discounts of up to 60% on a selection of packages available throughout September and October. With the “Last Chance for Summer Sale,” travellers can take advantage of savings at some of the tour operator’s most popular resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico, Cuba and Central America. Families will also benefit from a host of exclusive perks if they opt for one of Sunwing’s Smile Resorts which include Kids Stay Play and Eat free deals, complimentary kids clubs, special teen pricing and...
Goway Offers 2017 Europe Savings
Goway is offering 10% off on many of its most unique European tours for departures next year. Nadya Phelan, product manager for Europe, advises agents that these tours sell out quickly, especially in Ireland, so booking in advance is key. The small group tours feature leisurely regional trips, exploring both famous and lesser-known cities, towns, and villages, along with the back-roads in between. From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, the Orkney Islands to the Dingle Peninsula, La Provence to the Loire Valley, the Amalfi Coast to the Cinque Terre, Andalusia to the Dalmatian Coast, or...
Working Towards Ending the Exploitation of Lions
Intrepid Travel wants even well-intentioned travellers to show compassion to the king of the beasts. The company marked Aug. 10 World Lion day by urging tourists to shun the likes of African lion walks and “orphan cubs” at what it says are “hundreds of... centres” it's charging fuel the “multi-million dollar canned hunting industry in Africa.” Intrepid, which in 2014 announced elephant rides were being dropped from its itineraries because of concerns over those animals' welfare, reports it has agreed to work towards the end of what it says is “the exploitation of lions...
Trafalgar Expands Further Into Asia
Trafalgar is delving deeper into Asia with the introduction of three new destinations – India, Sri Lanka and Laos. Boasting nine new itineraries – for groups of up to just 26 – and three new destinations, Trafalgar’s Asia 2017 program is its most comprehensive to date and features an expanded range of “Mini Stays” to provide agents with options to sell Asia’s most exciting urban centres to clients looking for an immersive city experience. Functioning as standalone four-day mini breaks or the perfect add-on to a guided vacation, Trafalgar has introduced the new Bangkok...