Tour Operators
ACV Pedals For A Good Cause
The gang at Air Canada Vacations was out in force recently to participate in the Pedal for Kids fundraising event that supports the Montreal Children's Hospital. The ACV team hopped on a 30-seat bike and rolled through the streets of downtown Montreal to attract attention to the initiative. It's the fifth year that ACV has taken part in the event and so far the company has raised $107,665 – $15,890 was raised this year alone. Pedal for Kids is one of the most important fundraisers for the Montreal Children's Hospital. The first ride on the big bike was in 1992. It was headed by...
Insight Offers Solo Supplement Savings
Whether your client is an experienced single traveller or going solo for the first time, Insight Vacations has a variety of escorted journeys to Europe especially for Canadians. For those who have put off travelling solo because of the additional costs, Insight recently announced a selection of departures that are “Single Traveller Friendly” with savings on the single supplement. Included at no single supplement fee are: Turkish Delights, Oct. 17; Wonders of Turkey, June 24; Treasures of Turkey, Nov. 21 and Feb. 13 and March 12, 2016; Wonders of Egypt, July 8; Splendors of Egypt,...
Travel MarketPlace Draws a Crowd
Travel industry personnel were out in full force yesterday as the second annual Travel MarketPlace kicked off at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto. Conference participants were treated to a full program of events featuring industry leaders and guest speakers talking about hot topics, sales techniques, new marketing outlets, technology and more, as well as a large travel trade show. Included was an expert panel discussion (pictured) featuring Jeff Verman, CEO of Uniglobe Plus Travel Group, Elizabeth Grundon, senior director, TRAVELSAVERS, Rhonda LaFosse, regional sales...
New Transat App Keeps Clients Informed
Transat's has introduced a new iOS Air Transat application for smartphones. The Air Transat mobile application gives travellers access to their flight status, information on the destinations offered by Transat and allows them to download their electronic documents. Air Transat’s application is free of charge and available in English and French. Passengers flying aboard Airbus A310 aircraft towards Europe, the United States or down south can also access a world of on-demand inflight entertainment via the Air Transat CinePlus application available from the App Store and the Google...
Patterson Steps Down at Trafalgar
Doug Patterson (r) has decided to step down as the president of Trafalgar Canada, it was announced by the Travel Corporation on this afternoon (Friday, June 12, 2015). In making the announcement the Travel Corporation noted that Patterson has been an “integral part” of the company's various brands for close to three decades and that he will be “greatly missed” and that it wished him “all the best in his future endeavours.” Jeff Element, president of the Travel Corporation, Canada, commented, “A big thank you to Doug for helping lead a strong team at Trafalgar for the...
G Adventures Extends Agent Incentive Program
G Adventures has extended its agent incentive program by two months. Dubbed G-Normous Encore, the campaign runs through July 31 and includes even more cash prizes, trips with airfare, as well as a one-year VIP air lounge pass. “G-Normous reached new heights this year with over 12,000 agents participating and nearly 4,500 passengers booked in just under four months,” said Aizaz Sheikh, Canadian marketing manager, G Adventures. “There was a ton of engagement and we received so much positive feedback that we decided to extend it by another two months.” For every client...
Sunwing Flash Sale
Sunwing Vacations has launched a limited-time “Flash Sale” for travellers looking to escape to a tropical beach paradise in Cuba this summer. Travellers can save up to $1,000 per couple at Grand Memories Varadero, available exclusively from Sunwing.ca, when booking by June 16. Sunwing operates direct flights to Varadero from seven gateways across Canada this summer, including Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver, and Ottawa. Located on a prime stretch of white-sandy beach, Sunwing says Grand Memories Varadero is an ideal option for both family...
Globus, Cosmos Sweeten the Pot for Agents, Clients
Globus and Cosmos have introduced a number of special deals for agents and their clients on select group itineraries to Britain, Europe and Hawaii departing this fall. All agents have to do is make the group booking by July 14. While the companies’ usual policy is group benefits and pricing starting at eight passengers, during the promotion the eighth person will travel free. Additionally, agents booking a group on any of the featured departures will receive a $250 gift card as a thank you. Selected departures of a total of 18 Cosmos and five Globus Britain and Europe itineraries...