Tour Operators
Anderson ‘MEGAFAM’ Set For October
Anderson Vacations will once again host a “CANADIAN MEGAFAM,” in partnership with strategic destination partners across Canada, giving up to 30 top travel agent or tour operator partners the opportunity to travel to one of several unique Canadian destinations in October. According to Anderson officials, participants will experience the “breathtaking landscapes and rich diversity of Canada with small groups of like-minded top travel professionals as they travel to British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario or Quebec.” These small groups will not...
ACV Migrates to TTS Reservation System
Air Canada Vacations’ Sun product collection has migrated to the Softvoyage TTS reservation system. The switch to TTS aligns with ACV’s growth strategy and will standardize the tour operator’s content, increase its distribution and maximize its visibility to the travel trade. According to officials, products will be widely available and include more durations, connections, package options and streamlined pricing making it easier for travel agents to locate and sell ACV. This change will be reflected in all distribution channels including Sirev, Galileo Vacations, Amadeus Tours...
Wasn’t That A Party
WestJet and WestJet Vacations wrapped up their six-city, cross-Canada series of travel trade expos in Toronto last night (May 19) and to say the least, it was quite a party. The festive event welcomed in the neighbourhood of 700 travel agents who had a chance to explore a trade show featuring 66 sponsor companies, attend five different breakout sessions, network with old and new friends and learn lots more about both WestJet and WestJet Vacations. Oh, and there were also lots and lots of prizes as officials from both the airline and the tour company were in high spirits as...
Transat Achieves Travelife Partner Status
After nearly 10 years of sustainability efforts, Transat has become the first North American tour operator to be awarded Travelife Partner status which recognizes best practices in sustainable development by tourism industry players. “Our teams, as well as our shareholders, can be justly proud of this achievement,” said Jean-Marc Eustache, president and chief executive officer, Transat A.T. Inc. “It reflects the efforts we have made, and are continuing to make, to become a company that respects all of the principles underpinning sustainable development, in every facet of our...
Insight Offers Sneak Peek Into Europe
Insight Vacations is offering agents and their clients a sneak peek at its new 2017 Europe & Britain program, including 10 of its Luxury Gold itineraries with a guarantee to offer the lowest brochure price if they pre-register their 2017 booking. For a limited time, travellers who pre-register to secure a seat on one of the more than 100 Premium and Luxury Gold itineraries, and pay a $200 per person deposit within three days, will be guaranteed the lowest brochure price – even if the 2017 prices are higher. In the instance that the 2017 price is lower than in 2016, Insight will...
Transat Offers ‘Super Early Booking’ Promotion
Transat has unveiled a “Super Early Booking” mega promotion, inviting Canadians to start planning their winter vacation now in order to benefit from exclusive savings and advantages. With Transat’s Super Early Booking promotion and a deposit of $100, clients will get: Transat’s Price Drop Guarantee on all-inclusive packages (if a package becomes available at a lower price than the one paid, the difference – up to $400 per adult – will be refunded); The best prices of the season; The option to modify travel dates up to three hours before departure; A $50 future...
Butterfield & Robinson: Revved And Ready To Go
After a three-year hiatus from working abroad for the summer, George Butterfield was suffering from withdrawal, craving the European life ripe with cappuccinos and vino. But when the law student was unable to snag a job with his former employer, and he very well couldn't afford a trip on his own, there was but one thing left to do – go into business for himself, naturally, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. And thus, with big dreams of returning to Europe for the summer of 1966, the early stages of Butterfield & Robinson (B&R) was...
Double The Points With TravelBrands
Travel agents will now earn double the Loyalty points when booking via TravelBrands Access. “Our platform has been a huge hit in the travel industry and now we want our travel agent partners to have the opportunity to double their rewards when reserving their products on Access,” commented Nino Montagnese, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “The offer applies to all TravelGenie packages, cruises, hotels, cars and add-ons, for all destinations and departures dates. This is just our way to say thank you to our travel partners for being such an integral part of our...