Tour Operators
TravelBrands Offers An Extra 1% Commission
To show its appreciation to travel agents, TravelBrands is offering 1% extra commission for all bookings made between April 6 and May 14 on all products booked through TravelBrands. In addition, for all car rental bookings, agents will earn an extra 3% commission. “This is our way to say thank you to our travel partners. It is a small token of our appreciation for their dedication to our family of brands. Whether they are booking a package, a cruise, a hotel only or an add-on, they will benefit from 1% bonus commission. Our partners have the opportunity to make more money and it...
Signature Launches Costa Rica Specialist Program
Signature Vacations is giving agents the opportunity to become Costa Rica Signature Specialists, as well as a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to the destination. Taking part is easy. Signature will be sending out a Signature Specialist flyer inviting agents to participate in the “Costa Rica Earn, Learn and Win” promotion. The flyer will contain helpful “insider” information about vacation packages to some of the country’s most popular hotels, resorts and attractions. At the end of each week, agents will be tested on what they’ve learned during the week...
A Little Incentive From Goway, AAT Kings
Goway Travel has teamed up with AAT Kings to launch a new Travel Agent Incentive. Agents that book an AAT Kings Guided Vacation or Inspiring Journey can earn up to $200 per booking. The new incentive is valid for bookings made until May 31, 2016 and tours must depart on or before Dec. 31, 2016. “Motorcoach vacations are a great way to experience Australia and New Zealand,” observed product manager, Meghan Boyd. “It’s a worry-free tour for travellers ensuring they see all of the key sights under the guidance of a professional Tour Director and Driver Guide. And for agents,...
Insight Sets The Pace
Insight Vacations is making it easier for agents and their clients to discover the art of touring in style in Europe, by releasing its popular Autumn, Winter and Spring (AWS) program earlier than ever. In response to industry demand, Insight is the first major operator to market with a 2016-2017 AWS brochure, allowing Canadian travellers to plan ahead to secure the pick of seasonal holidays and airfare offers and save up to 28% on summer prices. Agents' clients who book before Aug. 25, 2016 through the Early Payment Discount program can save up to $884 per couple. Insight's CEO,...
Transat Unveils Summer Sun Collection
Transat has unveiled it sun destination program for the summer of 2016. Geneviève LeBrun, vice-president, marketing, Transat Tours Canada, said: “This summer season, Transat is offering all-inclusive packages to 17 Sun destinations, as well as a selection of houses and apartments to rent for those who want more flexibility.” LeBrun pointed out that: “With our six carefully crafted collections designed to meet the needs of all traveller types, we’re delighted to offer great vacation experiences that are both prepackaged and personalized.” And once again, Transat has...
Holiday House Unveils Europe
Holiday House has released its new Europe brochure, featuring a wide-range of products in France, the UK, Spain, Italy and many more destinations. TravelBrands' senior vice-president of sales, Nino Montagnese said: “We are offering our travel agent partners the possibility to provide their clients with the perfect customized package. Whether they want to spend 4-nights in London to shop and sightsee, take advantage of a two-city center holiday in Barcelona and Madrid, visit eternal Rome before embarking on a cruise, we have it all and so much more.” Montagnese pointed out that:...
US Interest In Cuba Unsettles Canadian Business
The rapidly thawing relationship between the United States and Cuba has left one veteran Toronto travel agent who has long been visiting the Caribbean country increasingly struggling to accommodate clients wishing to visit the island, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Bonnie Eccles of Moreno Travel says even before the United States and Cuba re-established diplomatic relations this month a growing number of American visitors is straining Cuban tourism infrastructure. “Hotel rooms [in Havana] are not becoming hard to get. They are impossible to...
Absolutely Extraordinary
Two years ago Goway, one of the world’s leading travel companies, put together an itinerary which they now promote as the “Ultimate Journey of a Lifetime.” The tour company created a Cape to Cairo program that includes luxury rail travel, stays in some of the world’s most luxurious accommodations, quintessential African experiences, including safaris and a gorilla trek, and the opportunity to tick at least 14 items off the classic Africa travel bucket list. Goway’s inaugural trip returned in February. The journey cost singles US$54,000 or US$44,500 per twin (plus airfare...