Tour Operators
‘Save a Million’ Boxing Week Event
Sunquest is celebrating the holidays in style with its latest promotion – the Sunquest “Save a Million” Boxing Week event. With four “gift-wrapped” categories to choose from, and savings of $400/couple, $300/couple, $200/couple and $100/couple, respectively, travellers can choose from 75 different hotels and resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. The offers are valid on all new bookings made between Dec. 22-27 for travel anytime, out of any gateway and for any duration. Sample savings: $400/couple at Divi Aruba, Tamarijn Aruba, Azul Beach Hotel, Renaissance Curaçao;...
ACV Rewards Group Travellers, Agents
“We are family" will take on an extended meaning with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) next year when any group of 10 or more – children included – qualifies for special travel savings and perks. When a group of 10 or more family members, friends or a mix of both, travel together to the same destination, they receive a myriad of benefits, with multiple package options and deals from ACV, ultimately making travel more affordable, flexible and simpler to plan. The "family" – whether extended, blended, or multi-generational, where all stages and ages (from two years old and up), plus...
US, Cuba Chart New Course
The announcement that the US and Cuba will be re-establishing diplomatic relations yesterday [Dec. 17, 2014], has created quite a buzz in the travel industry in Canada. But before everyone whips themselves into a panic, take note of the fact that even with the changes that have been announced, Americans still cannot travel freely to Cuba at this point in time – although that day is clearly coming. In reaction to the announcement, officials at Canadian-owned Cuba Cruise indicated that while unlicensed U.S. tourist travel remains banned, the company anticipates increased bookings from...
Last Chance to Sail Away with MSC Divina
It's your last chance to enter to win a week-long Caribbean cruise for two aboard the MSC Divina. Discover luxury cruising for yourself as Sunwing Vacations sends the lucky travel agent winner, plus a guest, to set sail aboard the MSC Divina in a Balcony Fantastica stateroom. The prize also includes round trip airfare and airport transfers. The MSC Divina is the star of the MSC fleet, and it's not hard to see why with comforts and conveniences to suit every the tastes of every traveller. Amenities include Broadway-style theatre; infinity pool; water park; kid's club; Aurea spa;...
ORION Teams Up With itravel2000
ORION Travel Insurance Company has launched a new partnership with itravel2000 as well as the introduction of GoWise – a new travel insurance product. According to officials, GoWise is a “flexible insurance product which offers the right coverage for the right price. It is smart, simple and provides travellers both savings and security.” The insurance coverage is tailored based on an individual’s trip with the option of bundling products to save money. Customers will also travel with peace of mind should the unexpected happen while away on vacation. “ORION provides...
We’re Ready
A feisty Transat kicked off its 2015 European season to the trade last week declaring "We're ready!" for the battle with Air Canada (and increasingly WestJet as it makes its initial transatlantic forays) for the hearts and wallets of Canadian consumers and the business of the travel trade, reports editor, Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. At a special VIP trade lunch in a gallery in Toronto's Distillery District, Transat VP of National Accounts & Commerical Denise Heffron said, "I get a lot of questions about the competition -- no names -- but let...
‘G-Normous’ Is Back
G Adventures' “G-Normous” is back and it’s bigger and better than ever, offering more than $100,000 in trips, prizes, cash and bonus commissions. Every G Adventures trip sold from Jan. 1 to April 30, 2015, earns agents chances to win prizes from the “G-Normous Progressive Jackpot, which grows with every booking.” Registering for G-Normous is easy. Agents with a Sherpa account will automatically be registered and should have been e-mailed log-in details. Those that don't currently have a Sherpa account are asked to ask their manager to create one and you'll be registered...
CanJet Signs Distribution Deal With TravelBrands
CanJet Airlines has signed a distribution deal with TravelBrands Inc. to offer its vacation packages and flights through the company's extensive network of retail and wholesale companies. Through this agreement, TravelBrands will sell CanJet Vacations package holidays through its retail brands, including Red Tag Vacations, Bel Air Travel, Sears Travel and other outlets, and CanJet flights as another airline option for its Sunquest customers. “This comprehensive agreement is a win-win for both parties,” said Stephen Rowe, president of CanJet. “It gives us a valuable...