Tour Operators
In Tune With Grenada
Alitours is inviting people to be on hand for Grenada's first Pure Grenada Music Festival, set for April 5-10, 2016. The festival will be staged at different venues, showcasing the island's beauty. Alitours packages start at $1,429 (EP), per person, double and include return airfare from Toronto, airport transfers and accommodations. Hotel options include the Radisson Grenada Grand Beach. Alitours notes festival-goers can also visit a spice plantation, trek through rainforest and enjoy water sports if they visit the...
New Look Intrepid Follows Its Passion
Intrepid Travel co-founder Darrell Wade says adventure travel specialist Intrepid remains healthy and wealthy following its parting of ways with tourism giant TUI AG, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Germany-based TUI AG – which specializes in mainstream travel experiences – and Intrepid split earlier this year, with Wade labelling the breakup an amicable one that resulted from “philosophical” issues after a four-year partnership. An Intrepid statement said one reason for the breakup was Intrepid believes “in purpose beyond profit....
ACV Winners
Air Canada Vacations has named the winners of its recent “Very Vegas Contest” which encouraged agents to book packages to the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Sandra Gunnarson from the Lodging Company in British Columbia, Heather Walker from SellOffVacations.com in Alberta, Nareg Abkarian from Flight Centre Markville in Ontario and Emad El Turaby from Les Tours Cure-Vac in Quebec all booked the most passengers and have won a trip for two to Las Vegas. The prize includes two air seats and a three-night stay for two at Aria Resort & Casino, MGM Grand Hotel &...
TICO Issues SkyGreece Advice
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is advising consumers who have purchased SkyGreece Airlines travel services from a registered Ontario travel agent and who did not receive their travel services and have not been reimbursed that they can file a claim with the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. TICO's advisory notes as well that consumers can request a claim form from TICO by contacting TICO directly at 1-888-451-8426 or 905-624-6241 or e-mail: [email protected] to request the form. And it points out that there is a legislated 6 month claim filing deadline. The filing...
SkyGreece Temporarily Ceasing Operations
SkyGreece says that “it must temporarily cease all operations,” however, it adds that it “expects to resume operations soon.” The announcement was posted on the carrier's web site – http://www.skygreece.com – today and explained that after it launched its scheduled international service in May, the airline “suffered financial setbacks as a result of the Greek economic crisis.” SkyGreece said in the statement that, “In spite of the resulting immediate and dramatic reduction in ticket sales, the company's founders have worked tirelessly to maintain scheduled service....
Lujure, the New Face of Total Vacations
Total Vacations is making a move that will not only serve luxury travellers, but also help the pocket books of travel agents. Known for its unique destinations and “à la carte” vacation experiences, Total Vacations, a division of Red Label Vacations Inc., has introduced a re-brand under the new name Lujure, effective Sept. 1. With a fresh new look and experience, officials say Lujure is your destination for booking “private villas, true luxury hotels and boutique properties to satisfy the growing desire for bespoke travel.” Lujure features a comprehensive product line-up...
Trafalgar Unveils the Festive Magic of Europe
Will soon be the season and Trafalgar is inviting travellers to experience the magic of Europe during the upcoming festive season by taking part in one of its “carefully crafted Christmas Spectacular trip styles.” “The traditional Christmas markets in Europe are one-of-a-kind and are popular with our Canadian clients who enjoy all the beautiful wintertime and holiday festivities,” says Trafalgar president Wolf Paunic. “From mulled wine to beautifully crafted wooden toys to roasting chestnuts, it really is an experience like no other especially during a time with fewer crowds...
G Adventures Partners With Merit
G Adventures and Merit Travel have launched a new partnership designed to help grow the adventure travel niche in Canada. Effective Sept. 1, Toronto-based G Adventures will be the only small-group adventure travel supplier that Merit Travel – which includes Travel Cuts among its brands – will sell. The exclusive sales and marketing agreement will feature training and support for Merit agents by G Adventures, and, in the future, may include customized product. “We see a huge growth opportunity in the adventure travel sector and as a pioneer in the space, we strongly feel that G...