Tour Operators
Goway Goes to the World Juniors
The 2015-2016 World Juniors Hockey tournament is being held in Helsinki, Finland and Goway has tickets to all of the Canadian and US round robin games, quarters, semis, bronze and gold medal games, as well as guaranteed accommodation. “The chance to witness the next generation of hockey stars in Helsinki is not only a hockey experience not to be missed, but also a great opportunity to see one of Scandinavia’s most popular destinations,” says Don Forster, marketing and product manager for Scandinavia. With a 13-night package starting at US$2,579 for Canadian fans, Goway has...
Sunquest’s Secret Special
Sunquest is offering travellers savings of up to $500 per couple at all Secrets Resorts & Spas, as well as giving travel agents have a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two including airfare to Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun. For every Secrets booking made between July 9 and 15, agents are automatically entered into a draw to win a free vacation. As a special bonus, every Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun booking counts twice. The winner will be announced on July...
G Adventures Hosts Kilimanjaro Fam
G Adventures is hosting a fam to Kilimanjaro (Moshi to Moshi, Machame Route) March 5-13, 2016. The cost is $799. Inclusions: one pre-night hotel, group transfer to/from the mountain gates, guided group trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route, private English-speaking professional mountain guide, adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and clients private bags, all permits and fees, a visit by the Mamas of Planeterra-supported Moshi Women’s Cooperative and a hand-made gift, certificate of achievement, seven breakfasts, six lunches and five dinners. FAM application deadline...
Insight Specials to Europe, Britain
Insight Vacations has released a selection of “Red Hot Deals” for the month of July offering specials on some of their most popular Europe and Britain trips, including its Romantic European and Country Roads of Croatia itineraries. Clients can save up to $1,880 per couple (Romantic European – Sept. 24 departure; save $940 per person) on select trips, and can also apply further brochure discounts to the deals. Canadians have until July 31 to take advantage of the savings. “Europe is always a popular destination for Canadians, so we are pleased to be able to offer incredible...
ACV Celebrates in Cuba
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) recently visited Havana to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Canada’s relationship with Cuba. To commemorate the occasion, the Canadian Embassy in Havana orchestrated a free concert in Havana’s Plaza Vieja. Hundreds of guests gathered in the square to enjoy performances by the Camara de La Habana orchestra, as well as the Habana Compass Dancers and Canadian musician Aldo Mazza. The crowd also sang along with popular Cuban musician Carlos Varela and experienced the sounds of Juno award-winning Canadian rock group Sam Roberts Band. Yves Gagnon,...
Goway Offers $100 Booking Incentives
Goway is offering $100 per booking to all agents who make a booking on the Signature Morocco or Magic of Africa tours before Aug. 31. This will be credited to the agents' Goway Reward card. The Magic of Africa and the Signature Morocco are two of only 13 fully escorted tours Goway operates and which have the special designation, Holidays of a Lifetime. The tours only take a maximum number of 20 passengers, and remaining departures are expected to fill up quickly. The 12-day Magic of Africa itinerary visits Cape Town, the Winelands of the Western Cape Province and Kruger National...
Insight Adds India Booking Incentive
For the month of July, agents who make any India bookings with Insight Vacations will receive a $100 bonus commission (Visa Gift Card) per booking. Insight offers a comprehensive range of itineraries to India, Kolkata and Bhutan. Travellers on any of the 12 carefully curated itineraries will discover the cultural riches, spiritual harmony and fascinating history that make each of these destinations some of the most fascinating in the world. Each tour includes a host of Insight's Signature Experiences that not only offer sightseeing highlights like the Taj Mahal or the pink city of...
Sunwing Welcomes the Berenstain Bears
Sunwing's exclusive hotel partner, Memories Resorts, will be welcoming the Berenstain Bears for a Summer Seaside Adventure through Sept. 6. Available at Memories Resorts in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Grand Bahama, children between four and 12 years of age will be able to join cartoon favourites, the Berenstain Bears as they experience the best of a traditional summer camp combined with all the advantages of being in a tropical location. The popular cartoon characters will lead a range of different activities from yoga classes and beach games to pizza-making and nature hikes....