Tour Operators
Sunwing Launches ‘Cuba Libre’ Agent Promotion
Sunwing’s newly launched “Cuba Libre” promotion offers agents a chance to earn bonus STAR Agent Reward points and receive complimentary hotel stays at a number of the tour operator’s hottest new resorts. Sunwing, has partnered up with three of their top-rated hotel partners – Royalton Luxury Resorts, Memories Resorts (pictured_ and Starfish Resorts – to offer agents multiple ways to be rewarded. Through Jan. 8, agents will receive double STAR points (which convert to cash) for each new confirmed booking at Memories Varadero, Memories Flamenco, Memories Holguin or Starfish...
Intrepid Doubles Family-Themed Itineraries
Intrepid Travel is doubling its family-themed tours for 2017 with 48 itineraries tailored to families in two new styles of travel, Comfort and Active Family. The decision to launch more than 20 tours comes as a result of the increasing demand for multi-generational travel. Intrepid has seen the highest global growth from the Canadian market with a 60% percent increase in bookings for 2016. Intrepid Travel has also experienced significant demand for its teen trips, designed for ages 12 and up, inspiring the launch of teen trekking itineraries in Peru and Nepal, among other...
Goway Releases 2017-18 Downunder Brochure
Goway has unveiled its new 2017/18 Downunder brochure, highlighted by more than 450 travel ideas for travel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. According to officials, the new brochure features every possible style of travel imaginable – from private touring, to cruises, family vacations and youth Working Holidays, right up to Luxury VIP Travel. New for 2017-18 are the following: Live Like a Local – A travel highlight for most Globetrotters is to mingle and interact with locals. But to actually live amongst them, even for just a short time, is an experience of...
ACV Picks Softvoyage
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has named Softvoyage as its technology partner to meet current and long-term goals. Softvoyage’s inventory management, e-commerce and electronic distribution solutions provide several opportunities to improve the day-to-day operations, as well as the distribution of ACV's products across multiple channels. Craig Landry, president, Air Canada Leisure Group and responsible for the Air Canada Vacations business unit, commented, “As we work to quickly grow our business, speed to market and distribution capabilities are essential. The suite of products...
Klompas Joins Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has appointed Bryan Klompas as senior director, Payload and Planning, effective immediately. Klompas has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, most recently holding the position of executive vice-president, Revenue Management at TravelBrands and prior to that senior executive vice-president at Sunquest. He has also held various senior roles at Thomas Cook North America, including director of Business Analysis and senior director of Revenue Management and Analysis. In his new role at ACV, Klompas will be responsible for optimizing...
G Brings Back ‘12 Days of G’ Promotion
G Adventures has announced the return of its “12 Days of G” promotion, offering deals in the lead up to Christmas. Travellers save 15% on 80 trips to 12 countries, for travel before July 31, 2017. Details are available on the G Adventures website and Facebook page and all trips will remain on sale until midnight EST on Dec. 30. Travellers save on experiences in destinations where there are G for Good projects. This year, G Adventures added incentives to inspire end of year giving and enable travellers and agents to create 12 Days of Good for local communities around the world....
Earn Extra STAR Points, Cash
From now until Jan. 31, Sunwing is offering agents the opportunity to earn additional STAR points and cash, in partnership with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. Sunwing is offering double the STAR points, while Karisma Hotels & Resorts are offering double the Karisma Canada Cash (which can be converted into items like gift cards) for agents who book customers for a minimum of three nights at either Sensimar Seaside Suites and Spa or Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana, for departures from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. Plus, customers booking either property will receive an...
Escape To The Algarve With Goway
Goway is helping snowbirds to beat the cold this winter and it's also helping the cut down on their flight time. Although Australia, the Cook Islands, and Southeast Asia remain great long-haul options for snowbirds, Portugal’s Algarve offers an escape from the winter closer to home, away from the crowds hitting the Caribbean. And to that end, Goway is offering a 21-night package to the Algarve. Nadya Phelan, Goway’s Europe product manager, said: “We have partnered with a good 4-star hotel in the beautiful area of central Albufeira. Away from the summer high season,...