Tour Operators
TravelOnly, Intrepid Group Team Up
Canadian-based TravelOnly has partnered with the Intrepid Group, which offers more than 1,500 trips in over 100 countries, hosting more than 300,000 passengers every year. The Intrepid Group specializes in small group tours with a strong portfolio of adventure providers. Through this partnership, TravelOnly agents gain more than 1,500 exclusive adventure travel itineraries to offer their clientele of individuals and groups booking family reunions, honeymoons, corporate meetings, incentives and ship charters. “We are delighted to welcome the Intrepid family to our family, and are...
Transat Strengthens Its Presence in Panama
Air Transat is expanding its presence in Panama with new flights to Playa Blanca. Flights to the Rio Hato airport from Toronto and Montreal will be operated on Mondays starting Nov. 2. The new flights can be combined with a stay at the Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas, a hotel exclusive to Transat Holidays, located just minutes from the Rio Hato airport. Facing Playa Blanca, one of the top beaches on the Pacific coast, the Royal Decameron features 852 rooms. Rated 4.5 stars, the complex offers a variety of restaurants including eight that are à la carte. Other...
Exotik, Boomerang Launch New Web Site
Exotik/Boomerang Tours has launched a new web site, offering travel agents a range of products and tools designed to answer their clients’ needs rapidly. According to officials, the site is easy to navigate, offers a search engine and regroups the company's offerings under one umbrella. The new site utilizes, by way of a world map, a simple click on an area, bringing up all of the packages on offer, for that...
ACV Launches New Mobile Site
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new mobile site, designed to make it easier and faster for customers to seamlessly book an ACV package using any mobile device. Now, users visiting http://www.aircanadavacations.com from a mobile device (including iOS, Android and BlackBerry) will be automatically re-directed to the mobile site, which includes a simplified booking flow and fewer fields for customers to fill in. “More than 35% of visitors to the Air Canada Vacations’ web site come from a mobile device,” says Yves Rannou, senior director of e-commerce, Air Canada...
Collette Celebrates, Helps Out
Collette donated $5,000 to the Breakfast Club of Canada last night as part of its 25th anniversary in Canada celebrations at a special reception at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The family run, US-based company expanded its operations into Canada in 1989, opening an office in the basement of the Royal York Hotel. They now have a Canadian team of more than 30 staff, with nine sales representatives covering Canada from coast to coast. On top of the $5,000 donation, presented by Dan Sullivan, Jr. (pictured, left), Collette CEO and president, Collette Canada added $25 per person more...
ACV, AC Extend ‘Travel Agent Day’ Offers
In celebration of yesterday's “Travel Agent Day,” Air Canada Vacations (ACV) and Air Canada are offering two special deals in thanks to Canadian travel agents for their ongoing support and dedication. Agents who book a Mexico or Caribbean packaged holiday with Air Canada Vacations by May 13 will receive 20% off a selection of sun packages, valid for travel between May 6 and March 31, 2016. The offer applies to agents and up to three companions. Travel agents can also enjoy 20% off select Air Canada flights, for travel with one companion, when booked by May 13. The offer is...
Intrepid Is Giving It Away
Considering that travel agents spend 365 days a year finding the perfect trip for their clients, Intrepid Travel figured it was only fair to return the favour. So to celebrate Travel Agent Appreciation Day, the operator will be sending one lucky agent on the Intrepid trip of their choice. Travel Agents across Canada are being asked to submit their dream tour at http://www.intrepidtravel.com/agentday to be entered in the draw. In addition to the giveaway agents can also enjoy a free Urban Adventure if they book an Intrepid Travel tour today (May 6). The Urban Adventure can be used...
Insight Honours Agents With Special Booking Bonus
Insight Vacation is celebrating Travel Agent Day by offering a special bonus – agents who book an Insight escorted journey from May 5-9 will receive an additional $50 commission. “Our very loyal travel agent partners have always been a huge contribution to our success in Canada,” said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. “We want to thank them for all of their hard work and hope this special bonus commission is just one way for us to show our gratitude for their continued support.” It was noted that Insight's commitment to agents goes beyond Travel Agent Day...