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ACV Winners
Air Canada Vacations has named the winners of its recent “Very Vegas Contest” which encouraged agents to book packages to the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Sandra Gunnarson from the Lodging Company in British Columbia, Heather Walker from SellOffVacations.com in Alberta, Nareg Abkarian from Flight Centre Markville in Ontario and Emad El Turaby from Les Tours Cure-Vac in Quebec all booked the most passengers and have won a trip for two to Las Vegas. The prize includes two air seats and a three-night stay for two at Aria Resort & Casino, MGM Grand Hotel &...
TICO Issues SkyGreece Advice
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is advising consumers who have purchased SkyGreece Airlines travel services from a registered Ontario travel agent and who did not receive their travel services and have not been reimbursed that they can file a claim with the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. TICO's advisory notes as well that consumers can request a claim form from TICO by contacting TICO directly at 1-888-451-8426 or 905-624-6241 or e-mail: [email protected] to request the form. And it points out that there is a legislated 6 month claim filing deadline. The filing...
SkyGreece Temporarily Ceasing Operations
SkyGreece says that “it must temporarily cease all operations,” however, it adds that it “expects to resume operations soon.” The announcement was posted on the carrier's web site – http://www.skygreece.com – today and explained that after it launched its scheduled international service in May, the airline “suffered financial setbacks as a result of the Greek economic crisis.” SkyGreece said in the statement that, “In spite of the resulting immediate and dramatic reduction in ticket sales, the company's founders have worked tirelessly to maintain scheduled service....
Lujure, the New Face of Total Vacations
Total Vacations is making a move that will not only serve luxury travellers, but also help the pocket books of travel agents. Known for its unique destinations and “à la carte” vacation experiences, Total Vacations, a division of Red Label Vacations Inc., has introduced a re-brand under the new name Lujure, effective Sept. 1. With a fresh new look and experience, officials say Lujure is your destination for booking “private villas, true luxury hotels and boutique properties to satisfy the growing desire for bespoke travel.” Lujure features a comprehensive product line-up...
Trafalgar Unveils the Festive Magic of Europe
Will soon be the season and Trafalgar is inviting travellers to experience the magic of Europe during the upcoming festive season by taking part in one of its “carefully crafted Christmas Spectacular trip styles.” “The traditional Christmas markets in Europe are one-of-a-kind and are popular with our Canadian clients who enjoy all the beautiful wintertime and holiday festivities,” says Trafalgar president Wolf Paunic. “From mulled wine to beautifully crafted wooden toys to roasting chestnuts, it really is an experience like no other especially during a time with fewer crowds...
G Adventures Partners With Merit
G Adventures and Merit Travel have launched a new partnership designed to help grow the adventure travel niche in Canada. Effective Sept. 1, Toronto-based G Adventures will be the only small-group adventure travel supplier that Merit Travel – which includes Travel Cuts among its brands – will sell. The exclusive sales and marketing agreement will feature training and support for Merit agents by G Adventures, and, in the future, may include customized product. “We see a huge growth opportunity in the adventure travel sector and as a pioneer in the space, we strongly feel that G...
Goway Giving Away a Trip to Japan
Goway, in conjunction with the Japan National Tourism Organization, is giving away a trip to Japan. Bookings made Aug. 1 through Nov. 30 will result in an entry to win a trip on Goway's five-day “Tokyo and Kyoto Highlights” tour, including air from Vancouver. Goway and the JNTO will also buy one winning agent per month a sushi lunch for his/her office (up to a maximum of 10 agents). The offer is valid on all new bookings made on a minimum package purchase of $2,000 anywhere in Japan between now and Nov. 30. Agents can register bookings at...
Machu Picchu to Stay Open Through April
Peru's Machu Picchu will remain open for tourists in April 2016 despite reports of closures for maintenance purposes of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, according to adventure specialist G Adventures. Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu will be closed at various stages for the month of April, however, these mountain trails are separate to Machu Picchu itself (and the Inca trail and Lares trek) and normal tourist access for the Machu Picchu Archaeological site will remain in place for the duration of the maintenance works. The Andina news agency reported the head of the...