Tour Operators
ACV Sailing With NCL
Air Canada Vacations is offering new air-inclusive packages on the Norwegian Escape, the Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Jade. All of the packages are available for booking online in Sirev. The packages include round-trip air, a seven-night cruise, transfers and all taxes. As well, guests booking an inside stateroom will receive the Ultimate Beverage Package and guests booking an ocean view or higher stateroom will receive the Ultimate Beverage Package as well as the Ultimate Dining Package, a value of $800 per person. Sailing from Miami, the brand-new Norwegian Getaway departs on...
Goway All About Culture
For Goway Travel's Pacific departments, 2017 is shaping up to be a year of culture. The operator is urging its globetrotting customers to go beyond the usual tourist attractions and discover the more unique cultural experiences and local connections on trips through Asia, the South Pacific and the lands Downunder. India’s allure has been particularly strong. The Temples of Khajuraho and Varanasi trip is a 5-day journey through India’s spiritual side. It combines the ancient Hindu temples of Madhya Pradesh with India’s most holy city, Varanasi, where the devout come to bathe...
Honing In On Adventure Travel With G Adventures
This past weekend G Adventures hosted the second Special Agent G program at its Toronto headquarters, “Base Camp,” with 30 Transat Distribution Canada owners and agents from across Canada in attendance. Special Agent G is an interactive training initiative developed to cultivate adventure specialists and to help break down any barriers that prevent agents from selling adventure travel. In addition to a product overview, participating agents got insight into selling adventure travel, how they can grow their business with groups, the power of strong storytelling, building their...
Sunwing Brings Back Direct Toronto-Saint Lucia Service
Sunwing is re-introducing direct service from Toronto to Saint Lucia with Saturdays departures taking flight from Jan. 28, 2017 until April 29, 2017. The return to Saint Lucia coincides with the early opening of two of the island’s latest luxury all-inclusive luxury resorts, the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa and Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia. Originally slated to open Feb. 1, 2017, both properties will now be ready from Jan. 15, 2017. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing commented, “Royalton Luxury Resorts is one of our top partners and we are...
Going For The Gold
Luxury Gold, which is curated by Insight Vacations, is launching its first “truly worldwide” program in 2017 – adding 15 new itineraries, 9 new countries, 2 new continents and an exciting Immersive Volunteer Trip extension for the first time ever. Canadian clients who book early will save up to 10% ($2,534 per couple) if paid in full by Jan. 12, 2017. John Boulding, global CEO, Luxury Gold, said that: “To travel with Luxury Gold is to travel beyond the ordinary. From the breath-taking five-star accommodation to the personal attention of our travelling concierges and truly...
Save With Signature
Signature Vacations is offering savings of up to 40% on vacation packages departing between Dec. 21, 2016 and Oct. 31, 2017 to RIU Hotels & Resorts. In addition, travellers who book their winter vacation by Oct. 25, 2016, can reserve now and pay later with a reduced deposit of just $50 per person. And travellers that take advantage of this limited time offer could be among the first guests to experience two of RIU’s newest and most exciting adults only resorts. Just opened this June, Riu Republica is set in expansive tropical gardens descending to Arena Gorda’s white sand...
ACV Offer Air Inclusive On MSC Divina
Air Canada Vacations is now offering weekly Saturday sailings out of Miami onboard the MSC Divina. The packages - available through Sirev - include roundtrip air; transfers; a seven-night cruise; plus all taxes and fees. Twelve beverage vouchers that can be used for beer, non-premium spirits, soft drinks and bottled water are also included in the package as well as 50% off all fitness classes and personal training; complimentary delivery fee for room service; and complimentary continental breakfast in bed. Clients that book by Oct. 31, 2016 will save $175 and only need to pay a...
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...