Tour Operators
ACV Enhances Agent Loyalty Program
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced two new tiers within its agent loyalty program -- “ACV&ME Rewards.” The Gold tier applies to travel agents that book between 301 and 400 passengers. They will earn two complimentary economy air seats on Air Canada and/or Air Canada rouge flights to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica or Mexico – this includes free seat selection. They will also receive three $50 waiver and favour certificates; 5,000 extra ACV&ME points; and Air Canada Vacations’ gifts. The Platinum tier is for travel agents that book more than 401 passengers....
Contiki Launches 2016-17 Europe Program
Contiki has launched its new 2016-17 Europe brochure offering “the most epic and bucket list-worthy trips ever.” New for 2016 are eight exceptional itineraries requested by travellers including the 10-day Mediterranean Escape and five-day London Uncovered which are conveniently organizing into “Eight Ways to Travel,” making it easier for agents to help clients book their dream holiday. In celebration of the 2016 Europe launch, clients who book and pay in full by Jan. 14, 2016 can save 10% off for a savings of up to $820 per person. “Our 2016 Summer Europe program is our...
Goway Rewards Agents For Thai Bookings
Goway is offering agents booking a luxury trip to Thailand by Oct. 31 $50 on their Goway Rewards Card. The offer is valid on all new luxury bookings – minimum five nights at a five-star property – made between Aug. 31 and Oct....
TravelBrands on Track to Emerge From CCAA Protection
TravelBrands Inc. is making progress in its efforts to emerge from CCAA Protection. The company has filed documents with the Ontario Superior court of Justice detailing significant progress it has made towards emerging from Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) protection, including the development of a Plan of Compromise that would see affected creditors paid in full. TravelBrands has also reached a settlement with the landlord of 75 Eglinton Ave., which will be memorialized in an agreement that is currently being discussed between the relevant parties and will be executed...
Gedeon Is Back And Ready To Go
Zeina Gedeon is talking patties – Jamaican patties – the kind that were once served at and became synonymous with Sunquest product launches back in the day. They will be served again, she implies, shaking a finger at a reporter. Challenge accepted! Gedeon, the brand new CEO of TravelBrands, has plenty of challenges ahead, the least of which is likely to be what to serve at a Sunquest trade show. Taking over a company currently in CCAA creditor protection tops the list, but it's an opportunity the gregarious – and formidable – former Air Canada VP (she left the airline in 2014)...
Good News From TravelBrands?
TravelBrands – which counts 12 wholesale and five retail brands under its corporate umbrella – may soon emerge from creditor protection. Zeina Gedeon, the company's new CEO, told PressToday's Mike Baginski, “I will assure you, it's not going to be very long whatsoever... And hopefully in the next week we will have very good news... It is very positive.” She admits, “because TravelBrands is not communicating very much, it makes it sound worse than it is.” Mississauga, Ont.-based TravelBrands, best known for tour divisions like Sunquest, Holiday House, Intair and...
Anderson Unveils New Site
Anderson Vacations has launched a new web site – http://www.andersonvacations.ca – giving agents and travel planners the ability to search for information by both destination and by the way their guest would like to travel. From motorhome and independent touring to guaranteed departures and custom tours, with one click agents can choose the method of travel that is best for their clients. In addition, under the Travel Agent tab there is information specific to travel agents, including fam information, Anderson's Agent Loyalty program, marketing ideas and upcoming webinars and...
Discover Trafalgar’s Insider Experience
Trafalgar is featuring six diverse countries on its South America guided vacations that feature 11 itineraries and four optional extensions – including Easter Island and the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. The operator's Peru and Ecuador itineraries feature the Be My Guest dining experiences, Cultural Insights and Authentic Accommodations. Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada, noted that: “A visit to Peru or Ecuador will fascinate clients with their natural beauty, amazing wildlife and wonderful cuisine. With Trafalgar, not only will clients experience all of these...