Tour Operators
Goway Launches Dedicated Online Resource for Agents
Goway Travel has launched a fresh new look to its GowayAgent.com web site. The operators’ dedicated site is the ultimate source of information for agents, and includes: News and Events – including the latest information on products and destinations, upcoming webinars and local events. Incentives available to agents – fam trips, cash incentives and links to apply for a Goway Rewards card. Meet the Team – a full listing of the staff at Goway, including their travel history, favourite destinations and some testimonials from agents. Sales Tools – includes listings of...
Holiday House Says ‘Cheers to London’
For the month of April, Holiday House is launching the destination of the month featuring London. “We are so excited with these offers. Our team has put together a riveting line-up of promotions and added-values. During the whole month of April, when our travel agent partners book London products, they will earn double the Loyalty Points on any land booking, an extra 1% commission on all hotels, tours and attractions and an extra 3% commission on cars,” said Nino Montagnese, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “In addition, clients will benefit from the fourth, fifth or...
Treadright Foundation Launches Earth Day Campaign
The TreadRight Foundation, created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, will support the Wilderness Foundation – Africa this coming Earth Day. For every booking made on April 22 with any of TTC’s 30 brands around the world, the TreadRight Foundation will donate $1 to the Wilderness Foundation – Africa to help purchase more flight time for their TreadRight Bat Hawk. A specially designed lightweight sport aircraft purchased by TreadRight for the Wilderness Foundation – Africa as part of the Wildlife Initiative, the TreadRight Bat...
#MyAdventureCanada Photo Contest
Adventure Canada has launched #MyAdventureCanada, a photo contest designed for travellers around the world. Presented in partnership with Nikon Canada, #MyAdventureCanada encourages people to tell a story by submitting photographs and poses the question: “What does Canadian adventure mean to you?” Whether your idea of adventure is rappelling a mountain in the Rockies, reclining on a quiet Algonquin Park lake or sailing the Northwest Passage, Adventure Canada wants to hear from you. Contest participants are invited to submit their best adventure photographs for a chance to win...
TravelOnly Hosts Halifax ‘Love is in the Air’ Event
Agents in the Halifax area with clients planning a romantic getaway, destination wedding, tropical honeymoon, romantic engagement or anniversary, might want to put The Sunshine Vows Destination Wedding and Romance Travel Show on their calendar. The show takes place April 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at the World Trade & Convention Centre and will feature Canada’s leading TravelOnly travel specialists, tour operators, resorts and cruise lines offering insights, tips and deals on weddings, honeymoons, engagement trips, anniversaries and, of course, those special once-in-a-lifetime bucket...
Taking Stock
At least one prominent tour operator selling Europe says that March 22's deadly bombings in Brussels may temporarily curtail travel to Europe, but is predicting a quick rebound as the busy Europe summer season draws near, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The suicide bombings blamed on Islamic extremists killed at least 34 people and left some 270 injured, and follow November's deadly attacks in Paris that left some 130 people dead. The latest bombings have been followed by warnings from some intelligence quarters about possible further attacks by...
Book With Royal Irish For Chance to Win Ireland Trip
Agents booking a Royal Irish Tours trip during April with have a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland, including round-trip air from Toronto. The winner will take part in Royal Irish's eight-day “Emerald Adventure” that includes a stay at the five-star Ashford...
Hola Sun Names New President
Cuba specialists Hola Sun Holidays and Caribe Sol have welcomed Cuba tourism veteran Juan Carlos Soto Garcia as their new president. Soto Garcia has worked in Cuba's tourism trade for over 25 years and was recently at Havanatur Varadero as operations and sales director. “This is a very important moment in my life because Hola Sun Holidays and Caribe Sol are two companies that have been growing year after year and my main goal is to continue that way. I have found excellent professionals to work with in both companies. I'm very confident in the future of both companies.” Soto...