Tour Operators
Trio Of Execs Depart TravelBrands
Three key executives have left TravelBrands. In a release from TravelBrands' CEO, Frank DeMarinis the company has announced that executive vice-president, retail division, Al Budhwani; vice-president commercial ALBA tours, Firdosh Bulsara; and senior director, national sales, Dawn Rzepka have left the company. The departures are effectively immediately and the announcement indicated that the departures are part of TravelBrands “ongoing restructuring initiatives.” DeMarinis states: “Our key mandate is to continue on a growth trajectory that will allow TravelBrands to emerge as...
Transat Has ‘Cuba Mania’
As part of its “Cuba Mania” promotion, Transat is offering travellers the chance to secure their vacation to Cuba and take advantage of free seat selection with a deposit of just $50 per person. The offer is valid for bookings made by Sept. 30 for travel between Dec. 18 and April 30, 2016. Transat offers seven destinations in Cuba – Cayo Coco, Cayo Largo, Cayo Santa Maria, Holguin, Havana, Santa Lucia (Camaguey) and Varadero where it offers a variety of packages, cruises and tours. The Transat promotion is also combinable with its early booking promotions allowing...
Warwick Resort Added to ACV’s Cuba Program
Air Canada Vacations added the five-star, all-inclusive Warwick Cayo Santa Maria Resort to its Santa Clara product line in Cuba. Located off of Cuba's north central coast in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, the resort spreads over 26 hectares and includes 800 rooms with three different room categories (Deluxe Gardenview, Deluxe Seaview and Warwick Suite Seaview). With a soft opening, the resort will have the following services and facilities open: Breakfast buffet, snack pool bar open 24 hours, serving lunch with a small buffet, dinner buffet, one specialty restaurant, Tea Corner...
Tauck Talks Opportunity
Agents worried about how the global economic decline will affect business can still find opportunity in the global downturn by looking to the luxury market, says Tauck. “We're still in growth mode,” says Tauck's managing director of North American sales Jackie Coulson of the 90-year-old Connecticut-based tour operator that offers premium luxury land and river boat cruises. “We're growing each and every year. Despite the [declining Canadian] currency, we're still moving forward.” Coulson, a Canadian, who took over full North American duties in January, 2014, after several years...
Collette Puts the Spotlight on 13 Special Tours
Collette is putting the spotlight on 13 special tours for the 2016-17 season with the release of its new spotlights travel guide. Spotlight tours allow travellers to truly immerse themselves into specific cultures by highlighting singular destinations. The tours feature single-hotel stays, unique Collette inclusions and leisure time to explore locations in detail. The 2016-17 guide includes general information about the 13 tours, including the cultural experiences and special memories travellers can expect from their time with Collette. Tours offered in the 2016-17 travel guide...
Sunwing Adds Viva Wyndham V Heavens to Adults Collection
Sunwing has added the Dominican Republic's Viva Wyndham V Heavens resort to its Adults Collection of properties handpicked for their relaxed evening entertainment, extensive spa facilities and à la carte dining. Now available exclusively through the tour operator, the all-inclusive, adults only resort is located on its own beachfront on Playa Dorada, near Puerto Plata, on the Dominican Republic’s northern coastline. The resort offers dining choices across five restaurants and three bars, ranging from Italian classics at Rosmarino to Mexican dishes at Puebla 222. Other amenities...
Goway Offers Two Free Nights in Fiji
For a limited time, Goway Travel is offering a two free night's accommodation when flying with Fiji Airways to Australia or New Zealand. Travellers flying to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch will receive two free nights on Denarau Island in Fiji at a five-star beachfront resort – the Radisson Blu Fiji Denarau Island Resort or Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa with breakfast each day. According to officials, Denarau is a great base for travel to the Mamanuca Islands or to join a small ship cruise. It is also home to Port Denarau featuring popular...
DeNureTours’ New Brochure for the ‘Young at Heart’
DeNureTours is set to release its 2016 which it describes as having world-wide vacation options been designed specifically for the “young at heart.” In addition to popular itineraries in Newfoundland, New York City and Chicago, DeNureTours will also offer the opportunity to sail through the Panama Canal and explore Ontario’s Aboriginal history on a short getaway to Manitoulin Island. Those looking further afield can find escorted holidays to the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as the chance to visit Scottish sights made famous by books and the television series...