Tour Operators
Miron Moving On
TravelBrands VP of marketing and business development Brad Miron is leaving the company to pursue other “entrepreneurial interests.” Miron confirmed his resignation to PressToday's Mike Baginski Thursday, adding he would soon announce future plans. Industry veteran Miron joined TravelBrands in December 2013 after a lengthy stint with itravel2000. He praised his time and the team at Toronto-based TravelBrands, which includes Sunquest, Holiday House and Intair among its wholesale brands. TravelBrands is currently under creditor protection, which was recently extended until...
ACV Offers Bonus Commission on European Bookings
For a limited time, travel agents can earn $250 or more in bonus commission on European bookings with Air Canada Vacations (ACV). Agents who book five or more passengers on an ACV package to Europe by Aug. 31 are eligible for a $50 bonus commission per person. The bonus commission is applicable for air-inclusive bookings only and a minimum three-night stay at one hotel, with travel completed by Dec. 31. Flights must be operated by Air Canada or Air Canada rouge. The offer is valid for all booking channels. Not applicable to group...
ACV ‘Dream Makers’ Set to Hit the Road
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) will celebrate the launch of its 2015/2016 Sun Collection with travel trade partners through a series of seven “show-stopping” events taking place across Canada in September. According to officials, under the banner of a “dream makers” theme, the annual product showcase for agents and industry partners promises to be the brand’s most entertaining and memorable ever. Emphasizing the dreams of travel, and specifically the “dream makers” – namely its travel agents and industry partners who bring those dreams to life and make them a reality –...
Intrepid Intent on Return to ‘Iconic’ Nepal
The Intrepid Group is preparing to begin sending clients back to Nepal, confident that it's safe to do so following the spring earthquakes that rocked much of the country. And Intrepid co-founder Darrell Wade says that those who do visit the Himalayan nation will further assist it in getting back on its feet financially. Nepal – which has a heavily tourism-dependent economy – is eager to see tourists return, although Wade concedes some will be wary about visiting it in the near future. Intrepid's decision that it is safe for tourists to return follows an assessment by...
Insight ‘Gold’
Insight Vacations has introduced a new “Luxury Gold” collection with the launch of its 2016-17 Americas compilation of 25 curated trips. The 10 Luxury Gold trips are featured in the USA, Canada and South America 2016-2017 program where Insight will whisk clients away in true elegance and style to the vast continents of North and South Americas. Described as a journey like no other, “Luxury Gold” clients will enjoy all the flavours of each continent with Insight’s authentic Signature Experiences, discovering epicurean cuisine and regional specialties at fine restaurants...
Topdeck Releases 2015-2016 Europe Program
Topdeck Travel has released today its 2015-2016 Europe Winter brochure highlighted by three new trips and featuring 23 countries and 48 cities. The brochure is available in print and online at http://www.topdeck.travel/brochures/winter-europe-brochure. Amongst the trips launching this year is the Road to Marrakech, a 15-day journey from art nouveau, tapas and alluring accents in Madrid to street-side mosaics and seaside vibes in Europe’s San Francisco, Lisbon. New this year, the trip loops down across the Strait of Gibraltar to offer young adventurers the chance to spend six days...
TravelBrands Receives Extension of Stay Period to Sept. 30
TravelBrands Inc. has obtained a second extension of the stay of proceedings from the Ontario Superior court of Justice under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) lasting to Sept. 30. According to officials, the company has also made significant progress in the discussions with its landlord at 75 Eglinton and is optimistic that it will be able to reach a mutually agreeable form of the settlement agreement in the near term. The court-appointed Monitor, KPMG, continues to oversee the business and financial affairs of TravelBrands during this process. Additional...
Trafalgar Appoints New VP, Sales
Trafalgar’s Toronto office has welcomed Anita Emilio as its new vice-president, Sales, for the brand and Canadian team. With 17 years in the travel industry, Emilio has held various senior roles and was most recently the general manager at Goway and Travel Counsellors. She began her career as part of the original leadership team at Flight Centre Canada. With experience in retail and home-based travel agency, sales and marketing alongside wholesale tour operations, Emilio has a passion for customer service and doing whatever it takes to help her team reach their goals. She can...