Tour Operators
Insight Into Peru
Insight Vacations is celebrating the launch of its first foray into South America with the addition of the new “Luxury Gold” itinerary entitled, Treasures of the Incas – a Peruvian journey into the mysterious world of the Inca. Ranked as one of the top destinations in 2014 by TripAdvisor, Peru has long been a dream destination for many seasoned travellers. “I am thrilled to introduce Peru as as our newest Insight destination with the launch of our ‘Luxury Gold’ and classic premium escorted journeys collection which takes your clients by road, rail and cruise,” says...
TUI Group, Intrepid to Part Ways
TUI Group and the founders of Intrepid Travel have announced that they are ending their PEAK Adventure Travel Group (PEAK) strategic venture. The mutually agreed decision to end their four-year partnership will allow each group to best serve their respective adventure market segments. Under the new arrangement, Intrepid Travel co-founders Darrell Wade and Geoff Manchester will take back full ownership of the original adventure travel brand they founded in 1989, as well as a portfolio of leading brands that will make up the Intrepid Group. Darrell Wade (pictured, in the centre)...
Goway Expands Sales Team
Goway Travel has announced the appointment of several business development managers in various key markets throughout North America. Soran Prasad, has been appointed to the position of business development manager for British Columbia. Based in Vancouver, she brings 20 years of experience in the travel industry and will be responsible for key partner engagement in BC and working with the trade to grow business to Downunder (Australia and New Zealand), the World’s Most Idyllic Islands, Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Also joining Goway’s North American field sales...
Last Chance to Win Luxury Mexico Holiday
It's your last chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to the five-star Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive, by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico from Transat. The prize includes roundtrip airfare to Cancun on Air Transat, hotel tansfers, and a one-week stay. The Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive, by Karisma is perfect for the traveller who wants the most amazing culinary offerings on their vacation. The “Gourmet Inclusive” designation signifies an elevated culinary and service experience with food choices ranging from beachfront barbecues to Italian, Asian and everything in between...
Trafalgar Unveils Its Largest Americas Program Ever
Trafalgar has released its most comprehensive Americas program to date, with the 2016 The Americas brochure showcasing its USA, Canada, Central and South America itineraries in one singular brochure. Building on the brand’s promise to provide industry partners with the best tools they need to be able to sell guided vacations with more confidence and ease, this valuable reference guide has been specially created with “time-poor” agents in mind. Offering even more choice when it comes to experiencing the Americas like a local, Trafalgar is showcasing over 60 itineraries, more than...
Transat Reverses Trend, Adds Capacity
Increased capacity across the board, new destinations and new gateways will mark the upcoming winter Sun season for Transat Holidays, reports the tour operator. And while bigger and better is often the mantra at launch time, Transat really means it, Annick Guérard, general manager for Transat Tours Canada, told a group of retail VIPs in Toronto Thursday. “This is big for us,” Guérard said, referring specifically to the capacity increase; she noted that Transat had decreased capacity the past two years as it adjusted costs and efficiencies. “Now we're back on track, and happy...
Collette Introduces New Agent Incentive
Collette has launched a new agent incentive in celebration of its 25th anniversary in Canada. “We would have not been able to successfully reach this milestone without our Canadian agent partners,” said Dan Sullivan Jr., president and CEO of Collette. “This agent incentive is our way of saying thank you to those who have helped us over the past 25 years and have made the travel dreams of so many come true.” The promotion allows agents to earn an additional $25 with no limit for each new retail booking with Collette from June 25 to Aug. 25. The incentive is applicable for...
Goway Offers Australia With Two Free Nights in Hawaii
For a limited time, travellers booking a flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Goway can receive two free nights in Hawaii. Goway is offering the opportunity to fly from a selection of US cities to Sydney or Brisbane and enjoy two free nights in Hawaii at the Luana Waikiki Hotel and Suites. Prices start at US$1,299 to Brisbane or US$1,359 to Sydney for departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas or an additional $300 to depart from New York. Goway can also help with connecting fares from other US or Canadian cities to an...