Tour Operators
Insight CEO Inspires Travellers to #Come2Europe
Amidst recent news stories on Europe, John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations, recently released a message on the company’s redesigned blog aimed at travellers who may be uncertain about visiting Europe to #Come2Europe. Having completed a whirlwind global tour promoting the travel specialists’ new 2016-17 Europe & Britain Premium and 2016-17 Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations programs, the travel leader provided personal insights into putting things about Europe and travelling abroad into perspective. “I felt the need to convey an inspiring message to our guests and...
Craig Landry Named President of Air Canada Leisure Group
Air Canada has appointed Craig Landry, currently vice-president, marketing at Air Canada, president of the Air Canada Leisure Group. In his new position, Landry will be responsible for the integrated leisure group, which consists of Air Canada Vacations and the leisure airline Air Canada rouge. “I am very pleased to announce Craig Landry's appointment as the new president of the Air Canada Leisure Group. As vice-president of marketing at Air Canada, Craig successfully managed and revitalized all facets of our brand, including new product development, as we embarked on our...
TravelBrands’ ‘SeaU’ Largest Ever
The TravelBrands team recently returned from a one-week seminar at sea aboard the Norwegian Getaway, along with travel partners from across Canada and 12 of its preferred cruise line suppliers. With more than 150 participants, this year's “SeaU” was the largest in Encore history. “We had such a fantastic week. Our cruise line partners had the opportunity to showcase their product lines and more importantly, to spend quality time with our travel agent partners,” commented Nathalie Tanious, vice-president of cruises. “This is the ultimate networking opportunity for our...
G Adventures Launches Holiday Campaign
G Adventures has announced the return of its “12 Days of G” promotion for the fourth year. The company is offering 12 deals of savings of 15% on selected trips around the world, for travel by Sept. 30, 2016, and will unveil them daily on the G Adventures web site and Facebook page beginning Dec. 13. Denise Harper, director of sales, Canada, says the campaign is a favourite for G Adventures agents as gives them the opportunity to pass on savings to their customers and spread the festive cheer. “We love putting on the Santa hat for 12 Days of G each year. There is a great...
It’s All About The Future
“Pretty optimistic,” is how Michael Friisdahl describes his mood when asked about his move to MLSE. “I think it's like my luck with Air Canada. I was there for three of the best years in [the company's] history and I think now is the right time to be with MLSE,” he says. It's certainly a big change, but after three decades in the travel business, change is something that the 53-year-old Friisdahl has dealt with on a daily basis, reports executive editor, Bob Mowat in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. In fact, when you ask him about the changes he's...
All About Groups
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its new Groups brochure. The new brochure features a full listing of the tour operator's hotel products and flight schedules to Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as detailed advantages for leisure, wedding and incentive groups for all of ACV's destinations including the Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, the U.S., Canada, Asia, South America, the South Pacific and its Cruise product. Travel agents will also find information about the operator's Automatic Group Price Match Policy which matches up to $100 per person on the competitor price. The...
Start 2016 Off Right With Sunwing
Sunwing Vacations has launched a New Year's Resolution Sale that offers savings of up to 40% on the operator's beach getaways for a limited time. Now that's a resolution that's worth keeping. From Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, agents' customers can take advantage of discounted rates on vacations to the most popular destination hotspots in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America; with over 30 local gateways to choose from across Canada. For more information on Sunwing Vacations' New Year's Resolution Sale, agents should go to http://www.sunwing.ca...
ACV Adds New Hotel In Guadeloupe
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added the Langley Resort Fort Royal to its Guadeloupe line-up. The resort sits on the beach in Anse du Petit Bas Vent, Deshaies and is a 30-minute drive from the International Airport of Pointre-à-Pitre. Langley features 133 standard rooms, seven suites and 82 bungalows for a total of 222 rooms. Standard rooms and suites can accommodate up to six people and include ocean and garden views. The bungalows include a terrace and some are even located on the beach. There are two bars on the property as well as Le Royal Restaurant offering a combination...