Tour Operators
Trafalgar Brings Message of Confidence to YVR
Europe is open for business, regardless of dark world events, Liesa Bissett, product manager for Trafalgar (visiting from London) told travel agents in Vancouver during a quick mission to visit regional agents. In addition to YVR, a team of Trafalgar brass also hosted events in Port Moody, White Rock and Victoria. Bissett addressed trepidation that agents might be expressing with regards to travel to Europe, and especially France, following recent terrorist attacks there. “Of course they are going to feel a bit anxious and we understand their concerns,” she said. “But for one...
Goway Offers Accessible Africa
Goway has launched an “Accessible Africa” product in Botswana catering to clients with disabilities, including mobility, visual or hearing impairment. “Everyone should have the privilege of going on safari no matter what challenges they have,” said Moira Smith, general manager of Goway’s AFRICAExperts. “With our Accessible Africa product, a dream safari is within everyone’s reach.” Botswana is decidedly an animal viewer’s paradise. Over a third of its terrain is devoted to National Parks offering exceptional game drives. There is also the opportunity to go on...
Croatia Among Transat’s New Europe Program
Transat kicked off its Europe season in Toronto last night (Jan. 20) with a trade VIP night where guests received copies of the tour operator's new brochure, featuring 28 direct flight destinations and more than 300 package holidays, including new destination Croatia. Transat's commercial director Nicole Bursey told guests that 2015 was one of the best ever for Transat's Europe program with double digit growth, and that hopes remain high for this year as well. Bursey (pictured right, with Transat's Denise Heffron) noted that the new brochure, which follows the previously recently...
London Calling
Trafalgar is encouraging travellers to live for the moment and explore the world with its “Simply the Best” guided vacations to Europe and Britain. And, through Feb. 29, agents from across Canada can enter to win return flights for two to London courtesy of Trafalgar and WestJet. To enter, agent’s need to book clients on any Trafalgar guided vacation with WestJet air. Agents also have the opportunity to win a travel basket (value $500) each week through Feb. 29. “To kick-off 2016, we want to celebrate and reward our loyal agents with a chance to win two return WestJet...
Small Is Beautiful
Legend has it that the pastel-coloured colonial architecture along the waterfront of Willemstad, Curaçao, actually used to be white. The story goes that a former governor got terrible headaches from the sun reflecting off the buildings and mandated locals paint the town. Fact or fiction, the vibrant colours of Handelskade in the Punda district are now a distinct and highly photographed feature of the Dutch Caribbean Island's capital city. Curaçao’s popularity among Canadian travellers is rapidly growing, with a 43% increase in arrivals in 2015, and visitors from Quebec up...
Exotik, Alba Join Forces
TravelBrands' Exotik and Alba Tours have joined forces to offer travel partners and clients a series of guaranteed coach tours and an extensive choice of products including more than 90 departures. “Italy is just one of many countries in our European line-up, albeit an important one. We have extended our selection to now include Portugal, Ireland, England, Iceland, Spain, France, Croatia, Bulgaria, Malta and many more destinations,” commented Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales for TravelBrands. “Our European specialists will work with our travel partners to create unique...
Encore Named NCL’s Top Partner for 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has named Encore Cruises its top wholesaler/tour operator for 2015. “The TravelBrands team is thrilled to be recognized by Norwegian Cruise Line as the top partner for 2015. The support from our travel agency partners has lead us to great heights and this award is a testimonial of that success,” commented Nathalie Tanious, vice-president. “Encore Cruises continues to grow and flourish thanks to the invaluable partnerships we have. Norwegian Cruise Line`s unwavering backing is the ultimate...
Escape With Goway
IslandsEscapes by Goway has launched their 2016-2017 “World’s Most Idyllic Islands” travel planner. The 52-page catalogue features a comprehensive range of island products to Tahiti (French Polynesia), Fiji, the Cook Islands, Hawaii, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Bali. Bronwyn Hodge, general manager of Goway’s IslandsEscapes, said: “We have focused again on exotic islands recognized for their natural beauty, with a range of cultural, active and romantic experiences for our globetrotting clientele.” Hodge continued: “Our product can all be customized to create...