Tour Operators
Monograms Adds Iceland Stopover
Monograms has introduced an “Iceland Stopover” program, giving travellers a perfect way to get a taste of the European country. Travellers can choose to break their journey either on the way to Europe or on the way home, and enjoy two night's accommodation in Reykjavik at the four-star Icelandair Reykjavik Marina Hotel. The city package also includes buffet breakfast daily, a half-day guided sightseeing tour, a special inside visit to the Hallgrimskirka Church and the services of a local host who can help with sightseeing, dining and shopping. “There’s no doubt that Iceland...
WestJet Moving to Net Fare Pricing for Groups
WestJet Vacations' groups department is moving to net pricing in lieu of base commissions, allowing agents to control the package price for their clients. Available net fare pricing on new quotes/bookings for agents begins Feb....
Transat Appointment
Transat has announced the appointment of Robert Reed to the position of director, national accounts. In this role, Reed will support Transat’s national account partners and oversee their sales, reporting and marketing requirements. He will report directly to Denise Heffron, vice-president, commercial and national sales and the national accounts team will report directly to him. Reed brings to Transat extensive travel industry knowledge coupled with a sales and customer focused background. He formerly held national account positions at Travelbrands, Thomas Cook and Fun Sun. Reed...
Collette’s ‘Book Your Own Bonus’ Incentive is Back
Collette has announced the return of its annual “Book Your Own Bonus” agent incentive. Agents qualify for this promotion after their very first booking and can receive incentive earnings in addition to their commission. “Collette’s Book Your Own Bonus program incentivizes agents to pull in limitless earnings and watch their 'bonus' money grow,” says Dan Sullivan Jr., president and CEO of Collette. “We are continuously enhancing the program to create bigger rewards for our valued agent partners.” Following their initial booking, agent receive a bonus of $50 for their...
Insight Celebrates ‘Signature Year’
As we enter 2015, Insight Vacations has launched its “Signature Year” with some of the top travel trends. And, with international travel from Canada up 10% from 2013, Insight guests can embrace their wanderlust by saving up to 10% ($867 per couple) to Europe when booking by Jan. 15. The idea of authenticity continues to top the list when it comes to travellers’ wishes. Insight believes a “signature” is a mark of authenticity and so bases its travel offerings on the idea that their clients can have off-the-beaten-track experiences in the destinations they go to, including...
Destination Wedding Special
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is promoting destination weddings where the bride and groom stay free with 10 or more guests. To boot, the knot-tying couple is eligible for flight upgrades and complimentary access to Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge on select flights. Further, once the nuptials are complete, ACV gives the couple a $500 credit to be spent on first-anniversary travel. Couples ready to book should consider doing so by Jan. 30. For winter destination weddings, the tour operator is offering a Mexico and Caribbean promotion with savings of up to $350 p.p. Travel must be...
Goway Offers Free Elephant Hills Stay
Goway is offering three special offers for children to Thailand. For a great family adventure, Goway is offering free stays for Children under 15 at Elephant Hills in Thailand during the months of May, June and September, and up to 75% off children's rates during other months. Goway offers a choice of a 3 Day Elephant Hills Jungle Safari Experience or Elephant Hills Beach combined with a Rainforest Nature Safari. Families will enjoy a unique elephant experience, a boat exploration of Cheow Larn Lake, a canoe safari and jungle trekking all set in a tropical rainforest. Kids can enjoy...
Intrepid Rolls Out Overland Sale
Intrepid Travel is offering a discount on more than 50 overland adventures for 2015. The trips on offer range from two weeks to 208 days and include itineraries in South America, Africa and Asia. Until Jan. 5, travellers can get 30% off select overland adventures departing in 2015 using promo code 11648. The discount applies to the land portion only and does not include trip kitties. Intrepid Travel’s overland product is run primarily through Dragoman, which has been operating these type of adventures for more than 30 years. “The overland style really takes you far off the...