Tour Operators
TravelBrands Introduces Sandals VIP Line
TravelBrands and Sandals & Beaches Resorts are teaming up to help make it easier for agents to book some of the world's top resorts. Agents across the country now have access to a dedicated VIP line which will grant them priority to bilingual certified Sandals & Beaches reservations specialists when contacting Sunquest or Holiday House. In addition, they will benefit from quick and easy service to book Sandals & Beaches groups, great commission and the opportunity to accumulate a multitude of Loyalty Points. The company has also introduced an “Automatic Price Match...
Contiki Takes Seneca Students On An Adventure
Millennials are frequently described as early-adopters of new trends in travel, and Contiki Holidays has been orchestrating Millennial travel for decades. Since its inception in 1962, Contiki has operated as a youth-oriented tour operator, managing to capture the market on the coveted 18-35 demographic. Contiki’s success in this arena is legendary and with destinations ranging from the luxurious, such as an island-hopping Bali escape, to the rugged – like its Machu Pichu treks – they ensure there’s a vacation for every interest and budget. Regardless of the destination,...
TravelBrands Seeks Extension of Stay Period
TravelBrands Inc. has filed a request for an extension of the stay of proceedings from the Ontario Superior court of Justice under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act until Feb. 29, 2016. According to officials, the extension will allow TravelBrands to continue to operate the business as usual as it moves towards exiting from CCAA protection, and provides the time necessary to resolve a disputed claim from Gibralt Capital Corporation. A hearing date to determine the validity of the Gibralt Claim has been set for Jan. 5, 2016, which occurs after the expiration of the current Stay...
Escapes by Sunquest
Sunquest has released its latest sun brochure with the travel agent in mind. The brochure is filled will new products and innovative ideas which officials say will make planning a vacation “simple, easy and especially, enticing.” “We did not design this brochure, our travel agent partners did. When surveyed, travel professionals asked us for a multitude of enhancements and we listened. This is all about them, after all. From a traditional format to more images, star ratings to extra property descriptions, we included it all,” says Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales....
Globus Enhances Booking Communications
The Globus family of brands has launched new initiatives in client communications. Effective Dec. 2, every booking will generate five client-focused messages at important stages of the travel process, all including the agency contact info. They will comprise: a Welcome Notice immediately after booking; what to know before you go in the Getting Close message three months out; e-ticket receipts and luggage info in the Ready to Go message 30 to 40 days out; Happy Trails will provide arrival and transfer info two days prior to departure; and the Welcome Back message will be sent to agents...
TravelBrands, Encore Cruises Making Waves
The TravelBrands team will soon set sail on board the Norwegian Getaway with over 130 travel agents and 12 supplier partners. Nathalie Tanious, vice-president of cruises, said that: “This is the biggest SeaU yet. We are so excited to have the opportunity to host our travel partners and offer them the most comprehensive cruise event in the industry. Together with our cruise line partners that have been an integral part of our success.” Tanious continued: “From trainings to seminars and everything in between, our ultimate goal is to give our travel agent partners all the right...
Cooking In Niagara
Niagara Culinary Tours was the recipient of the 2015 Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award during the recent Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence presentations. Helping people eat, walk and smell the prosciutto is a shared passion for owners Kimberley Gunning and Steven Lovelace. Launched in 2013 their tours and events promote partnerships with local chefs and restaurants around Niagara. Offering weekly food tours and unique culinary events. In December, Niagara Culinary Tours is having a bit of fun with their Ugly Holiday Sweater Food Tour. For more, go to...
G Adventures Has Black Friday Savings
To coincide with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, G Adventures is offering travel agents a chance to save their clients $100 on any G Adventures trip valued at over $1,000 with promo code: 16GA100ADV12. As well, agents' clients can save 15% off select trips with promo code: 16GA015DES05. The 15% discount cannot be combined with the $100 savings promo. Bookings must be made between Nov. 26 (4pm EST) and Dec. 1 (12am EST), for trips departing before June 30, 2016. Go to http://www.gadventures.com for...