Tour Operators
Trafalgar Gives Agents Chance to Win Ireland Trip
Trafalgar, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, is giving Canadian agents and their clients a chance to win an Ireland adventure. Through March 31, Canadians can enter to win a grand prize trip for two on Trafalgar’s Irish Highlights guided vacation. On this Country Explorer trip style, guests will visit Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Killarney, Blarney and the Waterford Crystal showroom and workshop. They will also enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest experience at a farmhouse and enjoy traditional Irish cuisine. Also included are six night's accommodation, six breakfasts and...
Insight Celebrates Ireland With Daily Prizes
Insight Vacations continues its “Europe Now” campaign by spotlighting Ireland as its new “Destination of the Month” for March. Blessed with a rich history, folk legends, miles of spectacular coastline and an unsurpassed natural beauty, the Emerald Isle has emerged to become one of Insight's most popular destinations. Capitalizing on St. Patrick’s Day festivities, taking place March 17, Ireland will be at top of mind for Canadians. To help agents inspire their clients to embark on a Gaelic jaunt to Ireland, Insight is offering a “Luck of the Irish” agent incentive for...
Earn 12% on Transat River Cruise Package
Agents booking a Transat river cruise package to Paris & Normandy or to Bordeaux with AmaWaterways can now earn 12% commission on the entire cruise package. Transat's exclusive cruise packages include flight, transfers, cruise and shipboard gratuities. Booking is simpler than ever through the Cruise Call Centre or the regular booking system. Transat cruise advantages offer free checked baggage of up to 25 kg to France, free flight protection which offers peace of mind in the event of a delay and more. Travellers can also benefit from onboard inclusions such as buffet and à la...
Holiday House Has New US Brochure
Holiday House has released a new USA brochure featuring Florida, Hawaii, California, Las Vegas and more. “We are offering our travel agent partners the capability to create the ultimate vacation package for their clients. Whether you are looking for a three-night getaway or a seven-day vacation (or longer), we have it all. Our team of dedicated buyers has contracted thousands of properties suitable for every taste and especially, for every budget. From quaint boutique properties to homes and apartments not to mention car rentals, attraction tickets to transfers, our selection is...
So What’s Next For TravelBrands?
And then there were two. By this time next year Travelbrands' multiple wholesale companies will be whittled down to just Sunquest and everything else under the all-encompassing Travelbrands' banner, reports managing editor Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Having emerged from creditor protection, it's full steam ahead for the Mississauga-based tour and retail giant and changes are coming. Top of the agenda is continuing to cultivate core efficiencies with staff and systems, but also consolidating a myriad of (sometimes overlapping) brands,...
Transat Exclusive
Transat has added the new Ocean Casa del Mar resort, located in Cayo Santa Mari, to its line-up in Cuba. Located along a white sand beach, the all-inclusive, 800-room Ocean Casa del Mar is a 4.5-star resort – exclusive to Transat – featuring eight restaurants, including a selection of à la carte restaurants, nine bars, four pools (two for adults, one for children and one for babies), business centre and an array of recreational activities and water...
Goway Downunder
Goway has unveiled its new 2016-17 Downunder brochure, featuring vacation options to to Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific. Highlights for the upcoming 16-17 season include: Holidays of a Lifetime is Goway’s promise of something special. This year, Discover Papua New Guinea concentrates on the culture and scenery of this untouched destinations in 12 days, with two departure dates – Sept. 13, 2016 and April 11, 2017. The popular Waltzing Matilda has some new inclusions including a special dinner at Tjapukai Cultural Park, a new Great Barrier Reef Cruise...
Patterson Back at Collette
Former long-time TravCorp exec (Trafalgar, Insight, Contiki) Doug Patterson is returning to the travel industry as president, Canada, for Collette Tours. After leaving TravCorp in 2015, Patterson has been on sabbatical for several months. Patterson told PressToday that he will begin in mid-March and looks forward to working with Collette's long-time GM in Canada Brett Walker and the rest of the Streetsville, Ont.-based...