Tour Operators
Sunwing Adds Punta Cana From YKF
This winter, Sunwing Vacations will be offering direct weekly flights between the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The service starts Dec. 22, 2016 and continues through March 23, 2017, connecting residents of Waterloo Region with the popular Caribbean vacation destination in just over four hours. Commenting on Sunwing's new service, Chris Wood, general manager at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Sunwing back to Waterloo Region for their eighth season. Punta Cana is one of our top...
Trafalgar Picks Sert
Trafalgar Canada has named Oben Sert as its new sales manager for British Columbia. Sert comes to Trafalgar with experience in marketing, sales and management in various industries including education and travel. With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a specialization in Marketing, Sert has used his business acumen and relationship-building skills to execute strategies and grow the business in former industries including Skooli and EF Education First where he helped teachers in every facet of planning their tours – including choosing the perfect destination. In his spare time,...
Travel With Style
Featuring 50 trips through 24 countries in five different travel styles, Contiki Holidays has launched its new 2016-17 Europe Autumn, Winter, Spring program. In addition to fewer crowds and often lower prices, the program highlights some of the other benefits of visiting the continent outside of summer. “These three seasons are a great time to explore Europe, offering unique experiences, smaller crowds and more bang for your loonie,” says Deanna Lambert, president of Contiki Canada. “Unique, life-changing adventures is what Contiki is all about, and our AWS trips recognize...
Cycling To Adventure
Biking in Tahiti has been popular for many years now, but Goway's new cycling safaris made add that little bit more adventure that honeymooners head there may be looking for. For couples staying at the Four Seasons Bora Bora, there is an opportunity to enjoy a biking adventure on the water. The unique experience is made possible by the Schiller Bike, a pedal-powered aquatic bike that has taken its creator, Judah Schiller, across the Hudson River, and even the choppy waters of San Francisco Bay. Honeymooners and other holiday makers using the bikes in Bora Bora however are unlikely...
Book Early And Save With WestJet Vacations
WestJet Vacations has launched an early booking bonus that offers savings on the operator's packages from over 175 hotel partners in Mexico and the Caribbean. Savings of up to 65% and a price drop guarantee will be available on bookings made by Aug. 25, 2016. Savings of up to 40% will be available for bookings made from Aug. 26 to Sept. 28, 2016. All bookings must be for travel between Nov. 1, 2016, and April 30, 2017. Lyell Farquharson, vice-president, sales and business development for WestJet, said: “The early booking bonus campaign is a great selling tool for travel...
ACV Ups Western Canada Lift
With the addition of a Boeing 767 from Vancouver, Air Canada Rouge has increased its capacity in Western Canada by 242% for the upcoming winter season. As a result, passengers will now be able to fly non-stop from Vancouver to Cancun on Monday and Thursday, or to Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday and Friday. Plus, they can take advantage of increased capacity to Ixtapa on Wednesday, and Los Cabos on Sunday. Nino Montagnese, managing director, sun markets for Air Canada Vacations, said: “Our partners have been asking us for more air from the West for a number of years and now finally...
Sunwing Launches Europe BOGO Sales
Sunwing Vacations is offering Canadians a chance to head to Europe for less. Travellers who book now can take advantage of Sunwing's BOGO offer on seats to Amsterdam, where two people travelling together receive a 40% discount on the second passenger’s fare. The savings of 40% off are on base airfare before taxes and applicable to flights between Toronto and Amsterdam. Savings are reflected in the advertised prices and are based on roundtrip bookings. The offer is available from now until July 29, and the promotion applies to all departures from Toronto to Amsterdam between July...
Waking The Giant
Look out world! The sleeping giant that has been Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is in wake-up mode and readying itself to emulate the parent company’s dramatic expansion that has turned AC into a major global player, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “The reason we’ve sometimes been referred to as a sleeping giant is because people can see the broader potential of the ACV brand and the business opportunities out there,” conceded Air Canada Leisure Group president Craig Landry, who has been at the helm of ACV and Air Canada...