Tour Operators
Air Canada’s ‘Wanderluxe’ Now Live
Air Canada’s “Wanderluxe” online travel auction site is now live at http://www.wanderluxeauction.com with proceeds going to benefit The Herbie Fund at SickKids and the Air Canada Foundation. Through April 7, Canadians can put their vacation dollars to good use by supporting children in need as 20 Air Canada Vacations' packages to sun destinations will be on the virtual auction block. As an added bonus, every package will include Air Canada Altitude Elite 35K status for the year, giving winning bidders a number of additional benefits any time they travel with Air Canada and Air...
UPDATED: NewLeaf Applauds CTA Ruling
NewLeaf Travel is applauding the Canadian Transportation Agency's decision that the company is not required to hold an air licence because it is a "reseller," with company officials indicating that with this decision, they believes the stage is now set to “turn over a new leaf” in the Canadian travel industry. Jim Young, CEO of NewLeaf Travel Company, commented: “We’ve read through the determination by the Canadian Transportation Agency and we are pleased that it has fulfilled its mandate to bring regulatory clarity to the marketplace – this is a victory for Canadian...
Cost Of Doing Business
It's likely going to cost a little bit more to do business in travel in Ontario this year, but regulatory officials are quick to point out that a proposed fee hike in Compensation Fund contribution rates will still only take retailers and wholesalers back to 2004 levels, reports managing editor, Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario's (TICO) board of directors approved a rate increase from $0.15 to $0.25 per thousand dollars of Ontario travel sales, which will go into effect July 1 if approved by Ontario's...
Sunwing Airlines On The Move
Sunwing Airlines’ flights and operations will be moving from Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 on May 1. Smaller than Terminal 1, there is less walking required for passengers departing from Terminal 3, making airport processes and operations easier, especially for families with young children or seniors. In addition, from June onwards, the Terminal 3 Enhancement Project will see an extensive duty free section, a range of coffee shops, newsstand and convenience stores, as well as fast-food outlets and sit-down restaurants. Passengers will also be...
Host of Globus EBBs to Expire April 5
The Globus family of brands is reminding agents that there’s an array of early booking discounts slated to expire April. These include: Avalon Waterways 2016: Waive the Single Supplement on select Europe and Irrawaddy cruises; 10% off select Mekong and Irrawaddy cruises; up to $3,320 per couple on select European cruises. Avalon Waterways 2017: 15% off Paris to Normandy cruises (including a special Jann Arden cruise departing April 29, 2017); 10% off all Southeast Asia and other European cruises. Globus 2016: Receive $250 per person air credit on air-inclusive South Pacific...
Transat Launches Outside Sales Agent Program
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has launched a new outside sales agent program – Transat Travel Agent@Home, aimed at home-based travel sales professionals. “The launch of our new Transat Travel Agent@Home program is a real commitment to the fastest-growing segment in our industry,” says Joseph Adamo, general manager, TDC. “With this new robust and agent-friendly program, we now round out TDC’s lineup of value propositions: from branded franchise locations to affiliate member agencies and now independent agents who can rely on our industry-leading programs and...
Three Times the Magic With Disney, TravelBrands
TravelBrands is rolling out three promotions with Walt Disney World Resorts. Travellers can benefit from an exclusive room only offer which provides 35% off spring rates at six select Disney properties for bookings made and travelled by June 4. Plus, for the same booking and travel period, the tour operator is offering a five-day park ticket for the price of four. And, TravelBrands has launched the “Awaken Summer Promotion.” Guests will benefit from room savings at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels when booking a four-night stay at select Value or Moderate properties by...
Contiki Hosting Open-Age European Fam
Contiki has introduced another free open age agent fam to Europe taking place between May 27 and June 4. The trip gives participants an opportunity to stay at Contiki’s exclusive European properties, including a 16th-century French chateau in Beaujolais, a Swiss Alps chalet at the base of Jungfrau Mountain, and a traditional Austrian guest house in adventure-filled Tyrol. Agents have until April 1 to apply and must explain in 100 words how attending this fam will help their future Contiki sales, with priority given to top sellers. The trip starts in Paris, and the following...