Tour Operators
TravelBrands FIT Commission Change
Travel agents now earn the same commission for both online and call centre files booked through TravelBrands’ FIT brands, including Holiday House, Fun Sun Vacations and Intair Vacations. This is applicable on all hotels, attractions and transfers. “We are thrilled to offer our travel partners a competitive edge in the marketplace and more importantly, unparalleled service to help close that sale,” commented Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales. For reservations and further information, contact the call centre or visit...
Treadright Receives 2015 World Tourism Award
The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, was honoured with a 2015 World Tourism Award at World Travel Market in London on Nov. 2. Celebrating its 18th anniversary, the World Tourism Award was inaugurated in 1997 to recognize organizations, destinations and attractions for outstanding initiatives related to the travel and tourism industry, and for fostering sustainable tourism and developing programs that give back to local communities. Céline Cousteau, brand ambassador for TreadRight commented upon receiving the award, “On...
YTP, Contiki Network With Humber Students
Students from Humber College gathered in downtown Toronto yesterday (Nov. 5) for the inaugural edition of the Young Travel Professional’s “Speed Networking” event, co-sponsored by Contiki Holidays. Energy in the room was high as attendees rotated from table to table in four-minute intervals, connecting with YTP and Contiki members seated at each station. The innovative approach allowed each student the opportunity to connect with established members of the Toronto travel industry, an important move in an evening with an emphasis on mentorship. As Brad Ford, Contiki president,...
Changing The Rules
Ontario travel registrar, Richard Smart is advising members of the Ontario travel industry that the province's Ministry of Government and Consumer Services is consulting on proposals to amend Ontario Regulation 26/05 made under the Travel Industry Act (TIA) to reduce regulatory burden and harmonize pricing provisions for all types of travel services. If approved and implemented, the proposed regulatory amendments would: Exempt businesses that offer one day tours from the requirements under TIA. Modify specific registration and operating requirements to allow for flexibility for...
Cuba Cruise Partners with Transat
Transat has introduced new all-inclusive seven-night cruise packages sailing from Havana, Cuba aboard Celestyal Crystal. In partnership with Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises, the packages include five immersive shore excursions, on-board meals, unlimited bar and beverage package, gratuities, transfers and round-trip flights with Air Transat departing from major Canadian gateways. Transat is also adding additional non-stop flights on Mondays from Toronto and Montreal to Havana to support Cuba Cruise’s 2015-2016 sailing schedule. Pre- and post-stays are available from Transat and...
Agents Offered 2x STAR Points
Travel agents can now earn double the STAR points, which convert to cash, when booking their clients at some of Sunwing’s most popular resorts. The limited time promotion applies to departures from Dec. 17 to June 30, 2016 for reservations made by Jan. 31, 2016. The recently introduced “Sunwing Selection” collection identifies properties offered exclusively by the tour operator which consistently score highly on customer satisfaction questionnaires. Handpicked by Sunwing experts, these leading resorts also offer customers additional perks and value. A full list of Sunwing...
Insight Commemorates Centenary of Major Battles
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of some World War One’s bloodiest battles, including the battles of the Somme and Verdun, and Insight Vacations has a one-time departure that mirrors its Canadian Battlefields of Europe itinerary, with a special focus on the 100th anniversary. Military historian Dr. Jody Perrun, guest lecturer at the University of Winnipeg and Royal Military College, will lead Insight's Canadian Battlefields of Europe: A Journey of Remembrance itinerary. “We are thrilled to offer this special one-time departure that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of...
TravelBrands Creditors Approve Plan
As reported in a Press Today Breaking News bulletin on Oct. 30, 2015, TravelBrands Inc.'s Affected Creditors have voted overwhelmingly in support of a Plan of Compromise or Arrangement during a Meeting of Affected Creditors that was held at the end of last week. The vote accounted for 99.85% of the value of the claims and 99.87% of the Affected Creditors voted in support of the Plan that would see all Affected Creditors paid in full. The company previously disclosed, on Sept. 28, 2015, that it had received a Meeting Order and a Claims Procedure Order from the Ontario Superior Court of...