Tour Operators
Sunwing Taking Agents to Cirque du Soleil
The latest Cirque du Soleil show, LUZIA, has begun its global tour and Sunwing Vacations’ new promotion is giving agents a chance to take in the show. Agents can enter for a chance to win one of 60 pairs of tickets to see the show in Toronto by booking their customers to Mexico. Each new Mexico booking will count as a single ballot in the draw. The promotion applies to all new bookings to Mexico departing between Dec. 21 and Oct. 31, 2017 and booked by Sept. 16. Tickets will be drawn in two separate phases – the first 30 winners will be announced on Aug. 20 with a further 30 lucky...
Uniworld Appoints New President, CEO
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced the appointment of Ellen Bettridge as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Guy Young who has been promoted and will take on two new roles at The Travel Corporation, Uniworld’s parent company. Bettridge will begin her new position on Aug. 6. Young will work with her to ensure a smooth transition prior to joining TTC. The announcement was made by Brett Tollman, chief executive of The Travel Corporation. “It is my great privilege and pleasure to welcome Ellen to our team at Uniworld. I have known and admired...
ACV Gives Agents Chance to See Celine Dion
Agents booking packages and groups to Las Vegas by Sept. 30 will be entered to win a trip for two to see Celine Dion live in concert on Jan. 25, 2017. The prize trip includes: two economy class air seats to Las Vegas; three-night stay at Caesars Palace Jan. 24-27 in a newly renovated Julius Tower room; two tickets to see Celine Dion on Jan. 25; $100 gift card to the Miracle Mile Shops. Every booking is one chance to win. The offer is valid for new bookings made between Aug. 3 and Sept. 30 for travel from Oct. 1 and completed by March 31,...
Into Africa
Globus and sister company Monograms have launched their 2017 Africa programs highlighted by new itineraries and an early booking bonus offer for Canadian clients. Globus will offer four itineraries, each a Small Group Discovery with a maximum of 20 travellers. Tours include: Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls; Kenya: A Timeless Safari; Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond and Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience. Each includes Globus’ signature Local Favorites – culinary and cultural insights into the host destination. Or, for clients who prefer to travel...
Need For Adventure
Poseidon Expeditions is reporting increasing demand from its passengers for off-ship camping in both polar regions. And in response, it has now made 40 on-land camping slots per voyage available on its Antarctica sailings. Steve Wellmeier, managing director of Poseidon’s North American sales and reservation office, observed: “Last year we had only 30 overnight slots per voyage available. These allotments quickly sold out so this season we decided to offer 40 spaces.” Sea kayaking is another activity growing in popularity on expedition cruises to both polar regions. Poseidon...
Sunwing Takes Off From Buffalo
For the third year in a row, Sunwing Vacations will be offering departures from Buffalo for its all-inclusive packages to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun, Mexico during the coming winter season. Departures are on Sundays between Feb. 12, 2017 and April 30, 2017 to Cancun and Saturdays between Feb. 11, 2017 and April 28, 2017 to Punta Cana. This year, the tour operator offers a six-night package, providing a less expensive selection for price-conscious consumers. Easily accessible from many of Southern Ontario’s cities such as St Catherine’s, Niagara, London, and...
Win With Sunquest
Sunquest continues to reward travel agents in conjunction with its popular “Deal of the Week” program, now in its third week. This week, receive a Bonus US$150 Resort Coupon for a total of US$550 at all Secrets Resorts and Spas offered by Sunquest in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Costa Rica. The offer is per room, per stay in Preferred Club room categories Plus, travel agents have a chance to win 7 nights of free accommodation at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in a Junior Suite Tropical View Room category. Sunquest will be doing a random draw for the prize when the Deal...
Sunwing Adds Punta Cana From YKF
This winter, Sunwing Vacations will be offering direct weekly flights between the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The service starts Dec. 22, 2016 and continues through March 23, 2017, connecting residents of Waterloo Region with the popular Caribbean vacation destination in just over four hours. Commenting on Sunwing's new service, Chris Wood, general manager at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Sunwing back to Waterloo Region for their eighth season. Punta Cana is one of our top...