Tour Operators
Goway Hosting ‘Ultimate Fam’ to Jordan
Goway has announced the destination for its fifth annual “Ultimate Fam” trip for 2015. Ten lucky agents will win a place on a seven-day trip to Jordan, Nov. 17-25. Goway has partnered with the Jordan Tourism Board to put together this prestigious trip. Participants will experience the multi-dimensional aspects of Jordan – an ancient land steeped in Arabic, Roman and biblical history. The trip includes roundtrip airfare from New York to Amman, six night's deluxe accommodation, breakfast daily, most dinners and all sightseeing. To qualify agents need to have completed the...
JOURNEY THE GLOBE Launched
The owner of a new wholesale tour operator says “it is with great joy and anticipation that we launch” the company. Jackie Bishop Martin (pictured) says JOURNEY THE GLOBE Inc, “has been a dream come true for us, and we promise to use all our experience and knowledge, to give you my fellow travel agents and your clients the best and most authentic travel experiences possible.” Bishop Martin has over 20 years of experience in the travel industry and is an expert on Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. She is promoting the new company as a “fresh option for unique,...
SKAL Calgary Turning 50
SKAL Calgary is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the club on Sat. March 21, 2015. The special event will take place at the same place as the original Charter Night did 50 years ago – the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. The hotel's executive chef has created an outstanding, ‘locally authentic’ six-course meal which promises to be memorable. The special celebration will bring together current members, past presidents, past members and friends of the club. For more information, to RSVP or to receive an invitation, e-mail [email protected] . Happy Birthday, SKAL...
Sunwing Adds Cayo Coco From Moncton
Sunwing Vacations has launched two new flight services from Greater Moncton, N.B., bringing the total number of Sunwing’s direct flights to sunshine destinations from the region to six. Along with new flights to Orlando, Florida, Sunwing is offering direct flights to Cayo Coco, Cuba, a first for the region. In Cayo Coco, Sunwing offers packages featuring Memories Flamenco Beach Resort and Memories Caribe Beach Resort, both part of Sunwing’s exclusive Family Collection. A week’s stay in Cayo Coco is available from $835 plus $324 taxes per person based on two adults sharing a...
Peru Tour Puts Spotlight on Sacred Sites
Machu Picchu may be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, but the “Lost City of the Incas” is only one of more than a dozen sacred sites to be visited on a group tour of Peru recently announced by Sacred Earth Journeys. Tour leader Puma Quispe Singona is an Andean medicine man, healer and wisdom keeper. He will conduct ceremonies at spiritual sites and sacred temples so participants may experience a positive inner transformation as well as discovering the architecture, culture and traditions of Peru. He is an accredited Inca Trail guide and a member of the international World...
Anderson Offers Free Hawaii Stopover
Anderson Vacations is offering travellers booking Australia or New Zealand packages featuring return airfare from Los Angeles and nine night's accommodation a free two-night stopover in Honolulu, Hawaii. The offer is valid for packages booked by Feb. 28. The New Zealand package is priced from $3,299 and also includes airport transfers, a tour of Auckland, entrance to the Sky Tower in Auckland, guided tour from Auckland to Rotoura, including the Waitomo Caves, guided tour of Rotorua, flight from Rotorua to Christchurch, tour of Christchurch, guided tour from Christchurch to...
Intrepid Appoints New VP
Ron Fenska, an advocate for travel agents, has joined Intrepid Group in the newly formed role of vice-president of sales for North America. Fenska brings more than 25 years of experience to the Intrepid Group, the largest portfolio of adventure travel brands in the world, including Intrepid Travel, Geckos Adventures, Peregrine Adventures, Reserve and Urban Adventures. Intrepid Group – one of the globe’s original small group sustainable tour operators and in business since the 1980s – has long had a strong presence in Australia, the UK, Europe and Canada. It recently increased its...
Summertime And CanJet Is Flying High
CanJet Vacations has just unveiled its 2015 summer program, featuring destinations in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic, CanJet will fly to Puerto Plata and Punta Cana; in Cuba, flights will operate to Varadero, Cayo Coco, Holguin and Santa Clara. CanJet will also operate a summer program to Cancun, Mexico. John Kirk, vice-president, sales & Marketing for CanJet Vacations, commented, “Our new summer flights are an integral part of our overall growth plans. We are extremely pleased with our progress so far and want to thank travel agents for all...