Tour Operators
TreadRight Helping Bring Clean Water to Cambodia
The TreadRight Foundation, created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, has partnered with Just A Drop, an international water development charity, to bring clean and safe water to three villages in the Kralanh District of Cambodia. After decades of civil war, North-western Cambodia still belongs to the least developed areas of the country. The population consists mainly of returned refugees and migrants from other regions of the country, often trying to secure their livelihoods under the simplest conditions with minimal resources, and many...
Goway Gives Agents Chance to Win Japan Trip
In partnership with Tokyo Tourism and Japan Airlines, Goway has launched a “Discover Tokyo and Beyond” contest in which any agent booking a trip to Japan with Goway between July 1 and Oct. 31 will be entered to win a free spot on Goway's “A Taste of Japan” independent touring program. Included in the prize is round trip airfare with Japan Airlines. Every booking gets one ballot. Any booking that includes air with Japan Airlines will get an additional ballot per person. “Our objective in working with both Japan Airlines and Goway Travel is to help educate our trade partners...
Intrepid Partners With Flight Centre Canada
In partnership with Flight Centre Canada, the Intrepid Group has discounts on over 1,500 multi-day adventure tours. Until July 31, travellers booking with Flight Centre Canada will receive $100 off Geckos Adventures tours, $200 off Intrepid Travel tours and $300 off Peregrine Adventures tours. This marks the first time the Intrepid Group has offered a group-wide discount on all three brands. With more than 1,500 tours catering to all ages, budgets and travel styles, this is the largest agent promotion ever offered by the Intrepid Group in Canada. The Flight Centre Canada...
ACV Adds Blue Diamond Properties to Sun Portfolio
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added 16 Blue Diamond properties, including Royalton Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton and CHIC, to its Sun portfolio. Now included in the collection: Royalton Saint Lucia Resort & Spa – opening early 2017. Set in the lush Saint Lucian landscape, this resort welcomes guests of all ages. The resort offers 349 rooms throughout the general resort and Diamond Club, as well as world-class dining and modern facilities. Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia – opening early 2017. This oasis within the Royalton Saint Lucia offers guests the chance to open...
Trip Connoisseurs Brochure On The Way
Richmond Hill, Ont.-based Trip Connoisseurs – specializing in Asian and South America destinations and offering worldwide programs – is advising agents that its first brochure will soon be released. The tour operator, which opened its doors in April, was founded by partners Chris Wang, Kerry Ke and Mary Surbek who have a nearly combined 70 years experience in the travel industry in North America. Trip Connoisseurs offers itineraries for individual and small group travel, as well as custom-made upscale tours. Agents can pre-order a copy of Trip Connoisseurs' brochure at...
Sleeping Under The Arctic Stars With Goway
Goway Travel is inviting globetrotters to sleep under the Northern Lights, adding Finnish Lapland to its ever expanding portfolio of destinations. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is the world’s leading premium Arctic resort, located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland. Surrounded by the Arctic wilderness, the resort is best known for its glass igloos and Arctic art, all designed to showcase the Northern Lights in winter, and make the most of the Midnight Sun in summer. Goway has introduced a new three-day stay at Kakslauttanen in Finnish Lapland, starting at $709....
Sunquest’s $1 Price Protection Ends July 22
Sunquest is reminding agents that its limited time offer which allows customers to receive price protection for only $1 ends on Friday (July 22). “The Sunquest Protection Factor – SPF – offering is extremely popular with travel agents and customers alike,” said Frank DeMarinis, CEO for TravelBrands. “Customers can receive up to $1,000 cash back (not vouchers) if the price drops, claims can be made right up until departure and travel agent commission is fully protected.” Effective July 23, SPF will still be available, but the price will increase to...
TravelBrands Savings
TravelBrands is reminding agents and their clients that it continues to offer a large selection of promotions in the marketplace. These include: The bundle-&-save offers Same Day Savings: When any two travel components, air, car and hotel are booked on the same day (on one or multiple files), clients save up to $80 per booking. This offer is valid on bookings made through Intair and Holiday House, for any destination in the world. Travel agents can benefit from exclusive deals when they book on the Access platform. TravelBrands offers tactical promotions ranging from...