Tour Operators
Encore Named NCL’s Top Partner for 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named Encore Cruises its top wholesaler/tour operator for 2015. “The TravelBrands team is thrilled to be recognized by Norwegian Cruise Line as the top partner for 2015. The support from our travel agency partners has lead us to great heights and this award is a testimonial of that success,” commented Nathalie Tanious, vice-president. “Encore Cruises continues to grow and flourish thanks to the invaluable partnerships we have. Norwegian Cruise Line`s unwavering backing is the ultimate...
Escape With Goway
IslandsEscapes by Goway has launched their 2016-2017 “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” travel planner. The 52-page catalogue features a comprehensive range of island products to Tahiti (French Polynesia), Fiji, the Cook Islands, Hawaii, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Bali. Bronwyn Hodge, general manager of Goway’s IslandsEscapes, said: “We have focused again on exotic islands recognized for their natural beauty, with a range of cultural, active and romantic experiences for our globetrotting clientele.” Hodge continued: “Our product can all be customized to create...
Vision Taps Into The Trends
If you're wondering what some of the top travel trends will be in 2016, Vision Travel is tracking 8 trends that it sees for Canadian business travel in the coming year. According to Vision, some of the trends to watch include: Ultra-Long Haul Is Back – Newer, lighter and faster airplanes paired with new routes means international travel growth will be flying at an all-time high in the coming year. In fact, Vision says that we'll see a major, technologically-advanced launch, pointing to the expected commercial roll-out of the Airbus A350 in 2016. The A350 is an ultra-long range...
Tours Hai Departs Ontario Market
Montreal-based Asia specialist Tours Hai International is undergoing developments that will see it leave the Ontario market. Carole Lebrun and partner Sylvie Myre have decided to work together to create a new company called Objectif Monde that would add Jolivac, a tour operator specializing in Europe, and Tours Hai for product diversification. The paperwork is finished and participants are now working on the merger of the entities. Tours Hai will keep its product line and will publish a brochure on its Asia products in April. However in the wake of these changes, Tours Hai has given...
Stay Connected With NexusTours
Passengers of NexusTours are now able to access free Wi-Fi during airport transfers or enroute to and from excursions while on board one of NexusTours’ modern, branded vehicles. As a destination management services provider, NexusTours offers multiple types of transportation to suit the needs of every traveller and this new capability allows passengers to stay connected in transit. NexusTours’ fleet operates in major tourist hubs in Mexico including Cancun, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta in addition to other popular travel destinations such as Jamaica, Dominican...
In Demand
Trafalgar and Insight Vacations are extending their respective European Early Payment Discount offers for another two weeks. Agents' clients now have until Feb. 1, 2016 to save an extra 10% when they pay for their trips in full. Jeff Element, president of The Travel Corporation Canada, observed that: “Due to overwhelming popular demand, we are pleased to offer our loyal agents and their clients additional savings on their 2016 European holiday by extending the Early Payment Discount promotion since Europe is the best destination for value and the outstanding experiences that our...
Dollar Daze
With the Canadian dollar hitting a 13-year low this week, Canada has just become the travel bargain of 2016 for international visitors who could save as much as 30% on their vacations here. Outer Shores Expeditions' founder and president, Dr. Russell Markel said that: ““Our 2016 inquiries already show that discerning international travellers recognize that they are going to get the most value from their travel budget by exploring Canada this year.” Canada has long had a reputation as one of the most enthralling places in the world to visit and guests consistently rank their...
Let’s Play
Air Canada Vacations has extended its exclusive Play program, which offers select family-friendly resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean where kids aged 12 and under eat, play and stay for free. Families also receive an exclusive flight experience onboard Air Canada and Air Canada rouge that includes free seat selection; priority boarding; and a $10 in-flight meal voucher for every member. Featured resorts in the collection include the Bahia Principe Coba, where ACV has an exclusive section; the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa in Cancun; Occidental Grand Nuevo in Vallarta; the...