Tour Operators
An ALBA Unveiling
ALBATours has released its 2015 Europe & the Mediterranean brochure which features the return of its comprehensive Italy program, as well as the introduction of touring options in Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and Israel. It's the first of a series of three new brochures for the brand – the other two being Cruise Collection 2015 and Southern Hemisphere 2015, which will be unveiled in the coming weeks – this year’s Europe & the Mediterranean brochure highlights a program that offers everything from fully escorted tours and flexible short stays, to Greek island...
Memorable Holidays
Transat is spreading the word about a number of new developments rolled out by Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico recently. Palladium Hotels & Resorts continues to invest in its properties to provide new and improved experiences for guests, ranging from renovated suites, more bars and restaurants, family-friendly pools and waterparks and adult-only pools and swim-up bars. For more than 20 years, Transat and Palladium have been working together to provide consumers with unique and enhanced vacation packages. Exclusive to Transat...
War Memorial Tours Celebrate Our History
Globus has announced it will be offering five departures of its Great Canadian War Memorial tour to France and Belgium next year. “For the past four years we’ve been offering this escorted coach tour taking Canadians to some of the most significant sites during the two World Wars,” says Stéphanie Bishop of Globus’ Canadian office. “It’s a moving and absorbing way to pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for their country.” The itinerary is designed by Canadians for Canadians to help acknowledge all who have served their country in the Great War and World...
What A Deal
Sunquest has launched a special “Sandals Save-A-Bundle Event” that rewards agents and customers alike with bonus inclusions and added incentives. The offer is valid on all new Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Resorts package bookings made between Nov. 13 and Dec. 10, for travel any time, out of any gateway, and to any resort. This promotion includes: A US$100 excursion credit per couple with Island Routes Caribbean Adventures for customers to use during their vacation. A Sunquest air credit of up to $400 per couple. A Sandals air credit of up to $1,000* per...
Sail Away With Sunwing And Win
Experience the ease of setting sail with Sunwing Vacations aboard the luxurious MSC Divina, star of the MSC fleet. This elegant ship has amenities to meet every travellers vacation needs: a Broadway-size theatre, infinity pool, water park, a kids club with virtual arcade and graffiti teen disco, adults-only section, the Aurea spa, an exclusive MSC Yacht Club area with butler service, restaurants including Villa Rossa, Eataly, Galaxy, and more. Brand new this year, book the CHEERS beverage package and unlimited mealtime drinks for the duration of the cruise. With an array of itineraries...
Palladium Savings
Sunquest is holding a flash sale on all Palladium Hotels & Resorts packages – book today and save $100 per couple! The offer is valid on all new bookings made between Nov. 11-17 for travel anytime out of any gateway, for any duration, and at any one of eight Palladium resorts in Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Riviera Nayarit and Riviera...
Back In Positive Territory
To the strains of the Fleetwood Mac classic “Go Your Own Way,” which accompanies its new TV spot, Sunquest re-declared itself to the trade last night at a packed industry affair in Mississauga. Attended by top travel retail partners, tourist board execs and media, the TravelBrands event also launched a new program and direction for ALBATours and unveiled its innovative new monthly Insider Guides for agents, the first of which – Orlando – is hot off the press (and distributed with the Nov. 6 edition of Travel Courier). But it was Sunquest that took the lion's share of the...
Contiki Adds Japan to 2015 Asia Program
Contiki has released its 2015 Asia brochure featuring three new travel styles and the introduction of a trip to Japan. The 13-day Japan Unrivalled tour kicks off in Tokyo and features visits to Takayama, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Wakayama and Osaka. Highlights include a sushi making class, a visit to the hot springs, a meditation lesson, a karaoke night and an overnight stay at a traditional Ryokan guest house to name a few. “Asia has become one of the most sought-after destinations for Canadian millennials, and Contiki trips throughout Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and China has been...