Tour Operators
Zika Concerns Growing
Tourism industry heavyweights in Canada are moving to deal with fears that travellers may have about the Zika virus, while at the same time reporting they've only seen limited concern here about a health threat that the World Health Organization last week said is spreading “explosively,” reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The WHO has now declared the Zika virus is an international health emergency following a Feb. 1 meeting: with authorities reporting it has now been found in more than 20 countries, most of them in Latin America. One WHO member...
Emerald Isle Added to Contiki Campaign
First came Germany, then came Spain. Now it's Ireland's time to shine in the third week of Contiki Holidays' new #travelgoals campaign. The eight-week long initiative is geared at getting travellers to book trips instead of drafting a bucketlist through limited-time deals on top selling destinations. “Our tagline is where will your #travelgoals take you? And what we really wanted to do with this campaign was focus on education, benefits, features and really try for more of the emotional sentiment side of travel,” Brad Ford, president, Canada at Contiki Holidays, told PressToday....
ACV Celebrates 35 Years With Special Offers
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and is celebrating by offering special savings on packages to Mexico and the Caribbean when booked by Feb. 14. Travellers can enjoy over $1,000 in savings per couple when booking with ACV during its 35th anniversary celebration. Sun-bound vacationers will automatically save $350 per adult on packages to Mexico and the Caribbean, and travellers may upgrade to Business Class on Air Canada, or Premium rouge on Air Canada rouge, for $135 per person, each way on select flights. Aeroplan members can also earn an...
G Offers Agents Extra 2% Commission
Throughout February, agents participating in G Adventures’ G-Normous campaign will receive an extra 2% commission when they quote promo code “GNORMOUS” on their bookings. Agents will also receive two entries for every client booked on a National Geographic Journeys trip. Launched in January and spanning four months, North American agent incentive program G-Normous includes more than $100K in prizes, cash and trips. All agents with a G Adventures Sherpa account are automatically registered. Agents without a Sherpa account must register through their agency manager at...
Holiday House Ups Commissions on Sandals Bookings
Holiday House is offering agents an additional 2% commission on all Sandals & Beaches bookings – giving them 15% commission on all FIT bookings. “Our partnership with Sandals & Beaches is a huge privilege for us. Together, we can offer our travel agent partners an award-winning product, top notch service and the highest commission in the industry,” commented Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales. “In addition, our travel partners can benefit from an unparalleled price match guarantee, a unique priority line and a rich Loyalty Points Program. It's all about the...
Mexico’s MONEYBACK Partners With Sunwing
MONEYBACK, Mexico’s leading tax-refund company, has kicked off 2016 by launching a partnership with Sunwing Vacations. The partnership is designed to promote MONEYBACK’s tax return services with Sunwing’s customers. Starting in March, Sunwing Airlines will air a 30-second MONEYBACK inflight video reaching more than 1.6 million passengers. As part of the agreement, MONEYBACK will also be included in Sunwing’s inflight magazine, Wings, along with being integrated into travellers’ e-ticket documentation. Sunwing Vacations will also train its agents and sales centre staff on...
Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Sale
Goway Travel has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer a getaway to Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef starting from $3,099 per person. Combining airfares from Vancouver with hotel deals in Sydney and Cairns that may include free nights, free breakfast and a “2 for the price of 1” Great Barrier Reef Cruise, the offer is available for sale until Feb. 15. The getaway includes round trip economy airfare from Vancouver, airport transfers, four night's accommodation in both Sydney and Cairns, full day Great Barrier Reef cruise and iVenture Multi City Attraction pass with entry to...
Signature Savings
For a limited time, Signature Vacations is offering travellers the chance to enjoy the celebrity treatment at Hard Rock Hotels without a “rock star” price tag. Available until Jan. 31 on departures up to April 30, customers can save up $600 per couple on all-inclusive vacation packages to Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean. This promotional savings offer is in addition to the exclusive Celebrity Collection benefits enjoyed by Signature customers when they book a Hard Rock vacation package with the tour operator. These include an $1,800 resort credit (which can be used...