Tour Operators
Transat Delivering Something Different
Croatia is famous for its sailing, but short of transporting a couple dozen members of the trade to the Dalmation coast, Transat made do with an excursion on Toronto harbour last night to tout the introduction of 2016 seasonal service to Zagreb, which begins June 14 from Toronto and runs through Oct. 4. “Consumers are asking for something and we're delivering it," said Transat business development rep. Susan Kooiman. In addition to the flights, Transat has a full suite of Croatia product including the all-encompassing Treasures of Transat coach tour as well as a self-drive...
G Adventures Cruises Into Norway
G Adventures has introduced three new itineraries in Norway aboard its expedition ship, G Expedition, for May 2017. The adventure operator is offering a 15% early booking bonus for these trips, as well as all other 2017 round Longyearbyen, Svalbard itineraries, to encourage travellers to book early and secure their preferred itinerary, date and cabin category. Denise Harper, director of sales, Canada, G Adventures, says travelling Norway by ship is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to see the country. “Norway is stunningly beautiful and made for expedition...
Sneak Peak at New ACV Sun Collection
Air Canada Vacations has released a preview of its 2016-2017 Sun Collection. Highlights include a new winter flight schedule with increased capacity, an Early Booking Bonus and Price Drop Guarantee, and the return of Play, ACV’s exclusive family program. The winter flight schedule features service from ACV’s major gateways including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver to Mexico and the Caribbean. New is Montreal to Puerto Vallarta service operating Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays onboard Air Canada rouge. Air Canada Vacations’ Early Booking...
Vantage Joins TravelBrands Cruise Portfolio
TravelBrands reports that Vantage is the newest addition to its river cruising partners. With added bonuses that are unique only to Encore Cruises, Vantage offers travellers a complete selection of sailings. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Vantage, a deluxe river cruise line that offers great value for our clients. Run by the top cruise and tour directors, your clients can choose from four state of the art luxury ships to cruise off into their dream vacation,” commented Nathalie Tanious, vice-president of Cruises. “We wanted to provide a deluxe line that gives our...
Globus Like Groups
The Globus family of brands has special offers for groups for this year and next. Those who book a group of nine on any 2016 Avalon Waterways European cruise by June 28 will have a 10th person sail free. For 2017, groups who have booked and deposited by Aug. 8 of this year are offered 15% discounts on select European cruises, as well as prepaid gratuities plus a one-passenger-free-in-eight off select European itineraries and one free in 10 on all Europe and Southeast Asia sailings. And, as a thank you, Avalon will pay agents a bonus of $250 on new 2017 groups of eight to 12 ($500 on...
Montagnese Joins ACV, Platanitis Named VP Sales
Air Canada Vacations has appointed Nino Montagnese to the new role of managing director, Sun Markets, effective June 2, and George Platanitis to the new role of vice-president, Sales and Partnerships. “I’m very pleased to welcome Nino back to the Air Canada Vacations family. Nino is a respected leader in the Canadian travel industry and brings with him an extensive background in marketing and sales management,” said Craig Landry, president, Air Canada Leisure Group. In his new role, Montagnese will have executive responsibility for the design and delivery of the integrated...
A Decade Of Memories
Sunshine and sand are dominant elements in the product profile of WestJet Vacations, and the holiday company can credit the attractions of the beach for much of its success. But to consign WestJet Vacations to solely a “fly and flop” provider is to ignore many destination holidays that have been created and marketed over the last decade by the company, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. As WestJet Holidays marks its official 10-year birthday on June 1, it does so with a roster 64 destinations in 20 countries, including accommodations...
WestJet Unveils Largest-Ever Print Brochure
WestJet Vacations has released its new, updated and largest-ever print brochure. Featuring over 320 pages, the 2016-2017 brochure includes more than 450 hotel descriptions, destination overviews, destination maps featuring hotel locations and more. “WestJet strives to be easy to do business with and thanks to the valuable feedback from our travel agent partners, we have created a selling tool that does just that,” said Jane Clementino, WestJet director of agency sales. “WestJet Vacations print brochure better serves travel agents and their clients by effectively showcasing the...