Tour Operators
Good Deeds, Well Done
Agents and various other industry members were in a generous mood during the Transat Sun Academies cross-Canada tour in September, contributing a total of $6,300 to SOS Children’s Villages. That organization, present in 134 countries, is the world’s largest charity providing loving homes for children who have been abandoned or orphaned. Nicole Bursey, commercial director for Transat Tours Canada, said: “A big thank-you to all the advisors who gave so generously to this cause that we care so much about. We already know that this money will go toward helping children who really...
Air Transat Unveils New Ad Campaign
Air Transat has unveiled its new advertising campaign, “Vacation is calling.” The campaign was developed in partnership with the Sid Lee creative agency and includes web, social media, television, radio, display and print advertising. And with this new inspirational campaign, Transat said it is reaffirming its role as a holiday travel leader while unveiling new colours that are more representative than ever of its brand promise, which is to brighten the everyday with the joy of vacations. The video component of the campaign shows a world that is part real and part...
ACV Enhances Play Out West
Air Canada Vacations' popular Play collection for families is back again this year and has been expanded to include more than 100 resorts. Plus it’s also now applicable to groups. Play resorts are located throughout Mexico and the Caribbean and include supervised kids’ clubs and dedicated pool areas; kids menus; rooms for families of five; kid-friendly entertainment; and a kids stay and eat for free option. Families also receive an inflight experience including pre-boarding and a $10 meal voucher for every member. ACV’s Play program operating out of Western Canada has not...
A Little Extra From ACV
In a salute to its travel agent partners, Air Canada Vacations is offering 16% commission on cruise-only bookings made online from Oct. 11to Oct. 25, 2016. As well, agents booking clients on ACV’s all-in-one cruise packages until Oct. 31, 2016 will earn 12%. Clients that book a cruise package by this date will save $175 per person and only pay a $100 deposit. Travel agents will also have a chance to win a seven-night Caribbean cruise for two for all-in-one cruise packages booked online. Roundtrip airfare is included in the prize. Contest ends April 15, 2017. For more, sail...
ACV Introduces New Travel Advisory Board
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced its new Travel Advisory Board (TAB), comprised of 28 travel professionals specializing in groups, cruises, international and sun products – from independent agencies to chains from coast to coast. TAB was created to give agents a voice within Air Canada Vacations, allowing representatives to directly speak to and work with senior management on issues that matter most. Members will have the opportunity to influence key strategies; share needs and challenges; help ACV understand what it needs to do to propel its relationship with the trade; and...
O Canada
As Canada gets ready to celebrate its 150th birthday year, Globus has put together a host of experiences for 2017 to showcase the country Canada from coast to coast – from the elegant charm of Victoria to the legendary hospitality of rugged Newfoundland. “We’ve found there’s a growing market for domestic Canadian tours,” says Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands in Canada. “People want to experience this fast country in the company of new-found friends, with a fun and knowledgeable tour director. And we’re sure 2017 is going to be a huge...
Goway Launches 2017 Africa, Middle East Brochure
Goway Travel has released its 2017 brochure for Africa and the Middle East. Featuring more than 250 travel ideas, Goway’s new Africa brochure includes fly in safaris, exotic beach destinations, romantic rail journeys and more. New for 2017: Goway’s 32-day Ultimate Journey of a Lifetime, the Cape to Cairo returns with even more additions; Expanded VIP programs including five new itineraries, the Ultimate Air Safari Tour, Southern Africa Extravaganza, Malawi and Zambia Getaway, Legendary Cape and Delta, and the African Sampler; Introducing the Spectacular South Africa,...
Sunwing Rewards Early Bookers
Through Oct. 31, Sunwing clients can book now and pay later on all vacation packages departing between Dec. 21 and Oct. 31, 2017 as the tour operator has reduced deposits to $50 per person during this limited time period. What’s more, they’ll also receive a $50 future travel voucher per person. In addition, customers that move quickly and secure their winter getaway by Oct. 14 can benefit from Sunwing’s Price Drop Guarantee protection, offering them additional piece of mind that they have secured their vacation at the best price possible. If a customer’s vacation price drops...