Tour Operators
Contiki Introduces New ‘Freedom Guarantee’
Contiki Holidays has introduced a new “Freedom Guarantee,” designed to represent the brand’s appreciation for its clientele's appetite for flexibility. The Guarantee is made up of two components – Zero Change Fees and the FlexDeposit. Passengers booked on any Contiki trip now have the flexibility to change their chosen trip or departure with no associated fees to worry about. This means that a passenger booked to travel with Contiki has the flexibility to change their chosen trip, departure date or even the region in which they want to travel at no additional cost. If the...
Goway Back in Britain
Goway Travel has an England program fit for a king. The company outlined its Britain program to Toronto travel agents Tuesday night, with Goway's Moira Smith noting that Goway accommodation offerings in Britain range from bed-and-breakfasts to actual castles. And she added that a tour operator perhaps best associated with the South Pacific has long ties with Europe. “Goway and Europe have been partners for a long time,” Smith said. “It's only in the last year though we took it to the next level.” Goway has 461 European options for its clients, 63 of them in Britain,...
Insight Takes Flight With European Air Promotions
Insight Vacations has introduced two exclusive limited-time air promotions, including one where a second guest flies free to Europe for travel this spring and summer. Through April 30, travellers who book with Insight Vacations on a selection of its 50 most popular itineraries from their Premium and Luxury Gold 2016 Europe and Britain collection, will receive free airfare for the second traveller. As well, there are seven other itineraries available where a second guest will be able to fly for $399. These include: Best of Morocco, Gems of Britain, The Best of Germany, Easy Pace...
Air Canada’s ‘Wanderluxe’ Now Live
Air Canada’s “Wanderluxe” online travel auction site is now live at http://www.wanderluxeauction.com with proceeds going to benefit The Herbie Fund at SickKids and the Air Canada Foundation. Through April 7, Canadians can put their vacation dollars to good use by supporting children in need as 20 Air Canada Vacations' packages to sun destinations will be on the virtual auction block. As an added bonus, every package will include Air Canada Altitude Elite 35K status for the year, giving winning bidders a number of additional benefits any time they travel with Air Canada and Air...
UPDATED: NewLeaf Applauds CTA Ruling
NewLeaf Travel is applauding the Canadian Transportation Agency's decision that the company is not required to hold an air licence because it is a "reseller," with company officials indicating that with this decision, they believes the stage is now set to “turn over a new leaf” in the Canadian travel industry. Jim Young, CEO of NewLeaf Travel Company, commented: “We’ve read through the determination by the Canadian Transportation Agency and we are pleased that it has fulfilled its mandate to bring regulatory clarity to the marketplace – this is a victory for Canadian...
Cost Of Doing Business
It's likely going to cost a little bit more to do business in travel in Ontario this year, but regulatory officials are quick to point out that a proposed fee hike in Compensation Fund contribution rates will still only take retailers and wholesalers back to 2004 levels, reports managing editor, Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario's (TICO) board of directors approved a rate increase from $0.15 to $0.25 per thousand dollars of Ontario travel sales, which will go into effect July 1 if approved by Ontario's...
Sunwing Airlines On The Move
Sunwing Airlines’ flights and operations will be moving from Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 on May 1. Smaller than Terminal 1, there is less walking required for passengers departing from Terminal 3, making airport processes and operations easier, especially for families with young children or seniors. In addition, from June onwards, the Terminal 3 Enhancement Project will see an extensive duty free section, a range of coffee shops, newsstand and convenience stores, as well as fast-food outlets and sit-down restaurants. Passengers will also be...
Host of Globus EBBs to Expire April 5
The Globus family of brands is reminding agents that there’s an array of early booking discounts slated to expire April. These include: Avalon Waterways 2016: Waive the Single Supplement on select Europe and Irrawaddy cruises; 10% off select Mekong and Irrawaddy cruises; up to $3,320 per couple on select European cruises. Avalon Waterways 2017: 15% off Paris to Normandy cruises (including a special Jann Arden cruise departing April 29, 2017); 10% off all Southeast Asia and other European cruises. Globus 2016: Receive $250 per person air credit on air-inclusive South Pacific...