Tour Operators
Mexico Takes Aim At Zika
Tour operators from Canada and the United States were given an update on Mexico's efforts to both prevent and contain the Zika virus. In a briefing organized by the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB), officials from Mexico's Ministry of Health outlined how the Mexican government and tourism industry have been handling the situation. During the meeting in Cancun, Dr. Alberto Diaz Quiñonez, Deputy General Director of the Mexican Institute for Diagnostic and Epidemiology, told operators that Mexico has only 34 confirmed cases of the Zika virus, which represents just 0.03% of the total cases...
Collette Calling All Downton Abbey Fans
As the popular hit television series Downton Abbey enters its final season, Collette is offering fans a chance to tour the show's iconic castle. For a limited time, select tours of “England’s Treasures” and “British Landscape” by Collette will feature fully guided tours of the Highclere Castle, the regal residence used on the award-winning Downton Abbey, as well as Stonehenge (pictured). Tickets for the castle tours are hard to come by and Collette is advising agents that now is the chance for their clients to walk the very halls where Lord and Lady Grantham walk. Visitors...
ACV Expands in Curaçao
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added to its lineup in Curaçao with the addition of the Kunuku Aqua Resort. The newly opened resort is exclusive to ACV and is ideal for families and groups. It includes 114 rooms and apartments which can accommodate up to six guests. Features include an outdoor pool, a children’s pool with waterslides, as well as a playground. Complimentary shuttle service is also available to nearby Sambil, Willemstad and Daaibooi beach. ACV is offering clients the chance to save $200 per person ($400 per couple) on bookings made by Feb. 21 for travel from Feb....
TravelBrands, Sandals a ‘Perfect Fit’
TravelBrands has reintroduced its “Perfect Fit” campaign with Sandals & Beaches Resorts. TravelBrands clients can enjoy up to $600 air credit per couple, a US$100 Island Routes voucher per couple toward an excursion, relaxed payment policy and more. Plus, agents benefit from up to 10X the Loyalty Points. “We come together with Sandals & Beaches to offer the cream of the crop in the industry. From a world-renowned hotel chain, to top tier added values not to mention 2% extra commission for our travel partners, this all-encompassing offer is as good as it gets,”...
Zika Concerns Growing
Tourism industry heavyweights in Canada are moving to deal with fears that travellers may have about the Zika virus, while at the same time reporting they've only seen limited concern here about a health threat that the World Health Organization last week said is spreading “explosively,” reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The WHO has now declared the Zika virus is an international health emergency following a Feb. 1 meeting: with authorities reporting it has now been found in more than 20 countries, most of them in Latin America. One WHO member...
Emerald Isle Added to Contiki Campaign
First came Germany, then came Spain. Now it's Ireland's time to shine in the third week of Contiki Holidays' new #travelgoals campaign. The eight-week long initiative is geared at getting travellers to book trips instead of drafting a bucketlist through limited-time deals on top selling destinations. “Our tagline is where will your #travelgoals take you? And what we really wanted to do with this campaign was focus on education, benefits, features and really try for more of the emotional sentiment side of travel,” Brad Ford, president, Canada at Contiki Holidays, told PressToday....
ACV Celebrates 35 Years With Special Offers
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and is celebrating by offering special savings on packages to Mexico and the Caribbean when booked by Feb. 14. Travellers can enjoy over $1,000 in savings per couple when booking with ACV during its 35th anniversary celebration. Sun-bound vacationers will automatically save $350 per adult on packages to Mexico and the Caribbean, and travellers may upgrade to Business Class on Air Canada, or Premium rouge on Air Canada rouge, for $135 per person, each way on select flights. Aeroplan members can also earn an...
G Offers Agents Extra 2% Commission
Throughout February, agents participating in G Adventures’ G-Normous campaign will receive an extra 2% commission when they quote promo code “GNORMOUS” on their bookings. Agents will also receive two entries for every client booked on a National Geographic Journeys trip. Launched in January and spanning four months, North American agent incentive program G-Normous includes more than $100K in prizes, cash and trips. All agents with a G Adventures Sherpa account are automatically registered. Agents without a Sherpa account must register through their agency manager at...