Tour Operators
Cosmos Moves Into Asia
The Globus family of brands has unveiled its Asia lineup for 2017 – with even Cosmos getting in on the action for the first time ever. In 2017, the companies will be offering an expanded array of escorted coach tours, convenient pre-packaged holidays for the independent traveller, and exotic small-ship river cruising in Southeast Asia and China. The ancient Chinese art of calligraphy, hand-pulled noodle-making or Vietnamese net fishing are just some of the unique experiences clients can enjoy. Globus’ premium escorted tours are taking travellers further into the Far East with...
South America Savings
Insight Vacations is celebrating the recent launch of its expanded 2017 Luxury Gold South America portfolio by partnering with LATAM to offer travellers special limited time savings. Clients can receive a $500 Economy Class air credit per couple or an $800 Business Class air credit per couple, plus 10% off land, if booked by Sept. 9 for travel between Jan. 1-July 1, 2017. This limited time offer is valid on the following Luxury Gold journeys: Treasures of the Incas; Classic South America; Grand Tour of South America; Quito and Galapagos...
Sunwing Adds New Royalton Resorts in Jamaica
Sunwing Vacations has added two new luxury resorts to its product line in Negril, Jamaica with the introduction of both Royalton Negril Resort & Spa and the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril for this coming winter season. When these two resorts open on Feb. 1, 2017, it will bring the total of Royalton Luxury Resorts offered by Sunwing in Jamaica to four. Amenities at the 407-suite Royalton Negril Resort & Spa include free WiFi. Unlimited Reservation-Free Dining across eight restaurants (with five à la carte dining options), stylish outdoor lounges and bars serving...
Goway Appoints New IslandsEscapes Product Manager
Goway Travel’s IslandsEscapes division is expanding and to meet growing demand has appointed a new product manager, Mike Bertoia. Bertoia has been one of Goway’s most popular and experienced travel advisors for the past seven years and was personally appointed by IslandsEscapes general manager, Bronwyn...
Agents Can Win Blau Costa Verde Plus Trip
Agents who book more than 10 passengers on a Blau Costa Verde or Blau Costa Verde Plus package with Hola Sun Holidays are eligible to win a free seven-night stay at Blau Costa Verda Plus including airfare for two (taxes not included). The booking window is from now until Sept. 30 for travel dates between Sept 1-Oct. 31 for Toronto departures only. The winner will be announced on Oct. 3, for prize redemption for either May-June or Sept-Oct....
Insight Into The Galapagos
Insight Vacations has unveiled its 2017 USA, Canada and South America collection showcasing four new itineraries, three of which offer deeper explorations into South America with the addition of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and the Galapagos Islands across all-new escorted holidays. The program will also see the expansion of Insight's range of Premium journeys in North America with the addition of the 23-day Grand Tour of the American West. Clients can save up to $2,636 per couple through the Early Payment Discount Program if they book and pay in full by Jan. 12, 2017. “Having...
Goway Has ‘2 for 1’ Savings on Select European Cruises
Goway Travel has introduced special “2 for 1” savings on select European river cruises for 2016. Though the company is well known for complex itineraries booked months in advance, Goway’s product manager for Europe, Nadya Phelan, stresses that there’s never been a better time to book last minute travel. “If clients are flexible, we really can optimize their budget,” she said. Goway has negotiated this “2 for 1” offer on four different itineraries. The Classic Danube cruise, for example, takes passengers from Budapest to Passau, Germany. Alternatively, travellers can...
Europe Will Rebound, Say Ops
The Canadian general manager for Collette says Europe has become a tougher sell for Canadians following the recent of terrorist attacks and ongoing news coverage of sometimes chaotic migration to that continent from Third World countries over the past couple of years but predicts its popularity will rebound in 2017, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Further suggestions of European turmoil followed the decision by British voters to have their country leave the European Union. Collette's Brett Walker told Canadian Travel Press that Collette's...