Tour Operators
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...
Trafalgar Enhances ‘CostSaver’ Program
Trafalgar has repositioned its CostSaver program as a standalone brand, designed to provide “incredible experiences at unbeatable prices.” Recognizing recent guest feedback citing a market for great value tours, officials say CostSaver - operated by Trafalgar, features a robustly redesigned program and web site at https://costsaver.trafalgar.com/can. Showcasing 34 different tours throughout Europe, Britain and the Eastern Mediterranean, the quality remains high, yet the prices as low as $114 per day. Comprised of handpicked accommodation and well planned itineraries...
Goway Goes Beyond the Beaches of Mexico
Goway's Latin America program has moved northward. The latest addition to Goway's Latin America program is Mexico, with Goway's Don Forster telling a Dec. 2 Toronto audience that Goway's program to the northernmost Latin America country differs markedly from most other tour operator Mexico programs. “We're talking about the other side of Mexico,” he said of a program that goes “beyond the beaches.” Goway added Mexico to its Latin America lineup in September and Forster said the bulk of it focuses on an area ranging from Mexico City to the country's frontier with Central...
TravelBrands Consolidates Air Booking Engines
TravelBrands has consolidated the Intair and Holiday Network booking platforms. Travel agents will now utilize the Intair booking engine for all their air reservations by simply clicking on the Intair logo to access the platform. All past and current Network bookings will continue to be available via the My Files tool that enables agents to consult and manage existing Network files, do seat selections, make special requests, send itineraries, invoices and e-tickets. “We wanted to streamline our booking engines to ensure that we create unique and user-friendly platforms in the...
Insight Into the Wonders of India
Featuring 10 “In a Class of Its Own” Luxury Gold itineraries, Insight Vacations has launched its 2016-17 India collection highlighted by escorted journeys taking in the sights and culture of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. As part of the new program, each of the itineraries have been carefully crafted to provide “Exclusive Insights, delectable Epicurean Dining and stays in some of the most Outstanding Hotels in the world, including the exquisite Oberoi and Taj properties.” Each trip features a “Travelling Concierge” who serves as a welcoming host and expert...