Tour Operators
Testing The Waters
Transat A.T. Inc. has started a process to see if there are any third parties interested in acquiring its tour operating businesses in France and Greece. At this time, the company said in a statement, no negotiations have yet been entered into; no assurance can be given that such negotiations will be entered into or that, if and when entered into, that any transaction will be completed. Transat A.T.'s statement continues: “Should such a transaction take place, it will have no impact on Transat Tours Canada’s transatlantic program or on Air Transat operations and growth,...
Agents Invited to Become a Contiki Champion
Contiki has launched its #ContikiChampions 2016 Specialist Program, providing agents with online tools and exclusive resources to “both inspire and engage their millennial clients and 'gifters' to increase sales over the year ahead. To become a certified Contiki Champion, agents must complete five mandatory 2016 online trainings, including sessions like “Europe 2016,” “Increase Millennial Sales” and “Target the Gifter Market,” with an 80% score on training quizzes. “With more than 8.25 million millennials in Canada alone, 18- to 35-year-olds are a crucial demographic...
Intrepid Marks New Year With $1 Deposits
Intrepid Travel is celebrating the New Year by encouraging travellers to “Just Go” with a special $1 deposit offer available until Feb. 15. Intrepid has more than 500 departures on offer across six continents. Tours range from Basix to Comfort and include everything from trekking in Patagonia to food tours through Europe, ensuring an experience for every type of client and traveller. “The New Year brings new resolutions and we wanted to give people the opportunity to turn their travel dreams into a reality,” says Leigh Barnes, vice-president of Intrepid Travel in North...
Off The Beaten Track
Exodus Travels believes cold weather is hot. Sasha Andrews, who works in sales and marketing for the adventure travel company, notes Exodus has been offering winter itineraries for over 10 years but this year sees new ones, such as an “off-the-beaten path ski tour in Norway” and expects to see more people visiting the likes of Iceland when winter rolls around, reports Ian Stalker in Canadian Travel Press' annual Hot Issue. “In the past, these trips were only popular among our European clients. However, we're experiencing a growing number of Canadians who are seeking out alternative...
Sunwing Tax Buster Sale
Sunwing Vacations is celebrating the New Year with a “Tax Buster Sale.” Through Jan. 15, travellers can save an additional $200 per couple on vacation packages to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and the US that have already been discounted by up to 40%. Offered exclusively by Sunwing, Smile Resorts provides exclusive perks for families looking for the ultimate adventure in a tropical oasis – from Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free deals to complimentary kids clubs and family oriented accommodation choices. In Mexico, Azul Ixtapa Resort is a another popular choice. An option...
Cruise and Save With ACV BOGO Sale
It’s wave season Air Canada Vacations’ (ACV) cruise line partners are featuring numerous promotions and incentives for bookings made this month. For a limited time, ACV is adding to the value proposition by offering 50% off flights for the second passenger until Jan. 24 – a savings of up to $250 for clients. All destinations are included and the air discount applies when clients book an ocean view stateroom or higher on a minimum seven-night cruise. Flights can be held with a $100 deposit and are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to travel. Plus, as a reward for booking...
Good News For TravelBrands
TravelBrands received some good news late last week with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling that the claim from Gibralt Capital Corporation is invalid and upholding TravelBrands' denial of that claim. Commenting on the ruling, TravelBrands said in a statement: “The Company continues to move forward to exit CCAA. TravelBrands will make a motion to the Court on January 14, 2016 to secure a Plan Sanction and Termination Order.” The company's statement noted that: “A Plan of Compromise or Arrangement, which would see all Affected Creditors paid in full, was overwhelmingly...
Transat Now Offering ‘Option Flex’ for Europe
Transat is now offering its “Option Flex” service to travellers booking a package to Europe, including roundtrip flights with Air Transat, consecutive overnight stays and breakfast at the hotel, as well as roundtrip transfers by coach between the airport and the hotel. Available for $89 per person at the time of booking, Option Flex lets vacationers change their travel date, destination or hotel up to 72 hours before departure, or even transfer their vacation package to a friend or family member up to one week before departure. Flex also makes it possible to cancel a trip and...