Tour Operators
TUI AG Wants Transat France, Tourgreece
Transat A.T. Inc. reports that it has received a firm offer from TUI AG to purchase its Transat France and Tourgreece tour operating business units for an enterprise value of €54.5 million, subject to working capital adjustments at closing. On that basis, Transat has granted exclusivity to TUI AG. The contemplated transaction is subject to approval from anti-trust authorities and obtaining the advisory opinion of Transat’s France Works Council (employees representatives), as mandated by French Law. Closing is expected to take place before Oct. 31, 2016. Jean-Marc Eustache,...
Future Is Bright For Cuba
At this year's FITCuba show – held last week in Havana – Transat founder, Jean-Marc Eustache praised Cuba's tourism trade and then heard kind words in turn for his company from the highest official in Cuban tourism. Eustache told a gathering during FITCuba that there's been a long partnership between Cuba and Transat and “I'm deeply convinced the future is bright for Cuba.” Eustache added Transat is a “true partner for its Cuba friends.” Cuba tourism minister Manuel Marrero in turn praised Transat, telling the same Havana gathering that Transat has shown “much...
Pretty In Print
WestJet Vacations has released its new, updated and largest-ever print brochure. With over 324 pages, the 2016-2017 brochure includes more than 450 hotel descriptions, destination overviews, destination maps featuring hotel locations and more. Jane Clementino, director of agency sales for WestJet, commented: “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.” Clementino said that: “WestJet Vacations print brochure better serves travel agents and their clients by...
DHTour Cutting Prices By 10%
A strengthening Canadian dollar has prompted DHTour to reduce prices on many of its England, Scotland and Ireland tours by 10%. Late in 2015, DHTour, like many other travel companies, priced their products accordingly when the Canadian dollar was at its weakest against other world currencies. The 10% discount is in place for all bookings made through May 31 for travel from June 1, and will be reviewed on June 1. If the Canadian dollar remains strong, officials say pricing will be locked in for the balance of 2016. In addition, DHTour has reduced pricing on all FIT product such as...
Mothers Fly Free With TravelBrands
TravelBrands is celebrating Mother’s Day with an exclusive “Mothers Fly Free” promotion for Sunquest bookings made by May 11. “Every day we cherish our mothers, but this Mother’s Day is extra special. Every time mom is booked with Sunquest, she will fly free, no exceptions with a guaranteed minimum saving of $200,” commented Nino Montagnese, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “For us, it is all about the added-value that is crucial to helping our travel agent partners close that sale.” And, from now until May 14, agents will earn an extra 1% commission on...
Goway Triples Groups Rewards
Goway Travel's dedicated GroupsOnly department has tripled its rewards incentive for travel agents and travel planners for any group booking of 10 or more passengers. Deposit on any new air/land group and receive $100 on your card. Get another $100 on your card when the group travels and double your rewards. If the group goes to Europe: that's $200 when the group travels. Book and deposit a group by March 31, 2017 and use it as a “wild card” stamp on your Goway Passport. For more information, visit the incentive page at...
Sunquest Offers Price Protection Plan
Sunquest is offering travellers a new “Sunquest Protection Factor” (SPF) for $1. If the price of a booked Sunquest package drops in price and SPF has been purchased, clients will benefit from up to $1,000 in cash that can be claimed up until departure. And, agents' commissions are protected. As well, through May 14 agents will earn an extra 1% commission on every Sunquest booking and receive Loyalty...
Win A Free Fam For Two With Collette
While May 4 was officially “Travel Agent Appreciation Day,” Collette is celebrating its agents partners all month long and giving them a chance to win a free spot for two on British Landscapes fam trip. Every Collette booking made in May gives agents a chance to win. The 10-day trip, Nov. 17-26, features two nights in London, one night in York, two nights in Edinburgh, one night in Ruthin and two nights in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The free fam is land only; travel agent and companion will be responsible for own...