Tour Operators
Karisma Launches Preferred Partner Program
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has launched the Karisma Preferred Partner program for tour operators. The program will highlight a different tour operator each month, offering “a variety of special activities to get everyone within the tour operator excited, motivated and trained on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive Experience.” The specialized program debuts this month and will feature a new tour operator from Canada or the US each month. “We are delighted to debut this unique new program, which was thoughtfully designed to offer the tour operator exclusive...
Transat Releases New Group Quote Tool
Transat has introduced a new, automatic group quote tool on Transat Holidays' and Nolitours' Agent Direct sites. Designed with the travel agent in mind, officials say the tool is user-friendly and delivers quick results, making it easier than ever to request and obtain group quotes. Whether it be for ITC south packages, air only, FIT portions or selected Europe products, the group quote request process has never been more efficient, thanks to the new system’s flexibility. It is now possible to modify a request and send it back, request multiple departure cities, destinations,...
Sunquest Extends Price Guarantee Offer
Originally set to expire on Sept. 30, Sunquest has extended its SPF, or Sunquest Protection Factor price guarantee, until the end of October on all winter 2014-2015 vacations. “SPF has been incredibly successful for us this year and we are delighted to be able to continue to offer it for another month,” said Brad Miron, vice-president, marketing and business development for Sunquest. “Already we’ve seen a large number of customers benefit from this program, getting refunded when the price has gone down on their winter package. Add to that the fact that when customers book early...
Goway Launches ‘Sell Downunder Month’
Goway Travel has once again designated October “Sell Downunder Month.” Featured Downunder destinations are Australia and New Zealand, as well as the South Pacific Islands of Tahiti, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea. Shirley Rourke, South Pacific general manager at Goway, said, “We’re thrilled to be promoting Downunder this month. Agents love our product and destinations so we’re looking forward to reminding them of all the great Goway travel ideas available for their clients.” Agent e-blasts, e-zines, weekly hot deal packages, travel discounts and agent...
Pouring It All Out
Tourism Ireland teamed up with Dublin's Guinness Storehouse to provide travel trade types in Toronto with the latest news on what's happening in Ireland this fall and winter, as well as offering those attending a chance to “pour the perfect pint” with the help of Eibhlin Roche and Aaron Ridgeway from the Guinness Storehouse. Telling her audience that these were exciting times for Ireland, Alison Metcalfe, head of Tourism Ireland in North America, expanded on the theme of Ireland: Always in Season – a phrase that the travel trade (and consumers) are likely to hear a lot more about...
Sunwing Offers Sun Savings
For a limited time only, sun-seekers looking to book their winter escape can take advantage of savings of up to 40% off a selection of “champagne vacations” across the Caribbean, Cuba, Mexico and Central America with Sunwing Vacations. Designed with younger guests in mind, Sunwing's exclusive Family Collection of resorts features numerous family friendly perks, such as kids "stay, play and eat free" deals, supervised kids clubs, and spacious rooms, some accommodating up to three or more children. Choices available include Memories Paraiso Azul Beach, Cuba where families can take...
CanJet Vacations Connects With Galileo
CanJet Vacations has signed a deal with Travelport, making Canjet’s flights and package holidays available on the Travelport Galileo Vacations platform. John Kirk, vice-president, sales & marketing for the tour company, said, “The addition of Galileo is a further step in our plan to make CanJet Vacations available on all the major travel agent shopping sites.” Travelport Canada's general manager, Maurita Baker commented, “Travelport continues to seek ways to improve our product offerings to travel agents, adding CanJet Vacations packages to the Galileo Vacations shopping...
Cirque JOYA Tickets Available Through ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has an exciting offer for travellers who have their sights set on Mexico as it is now the exclusive provider of advance ticket sales in Canada for Cirque du Soleil’s newest production, JOYA. Opening Nov. 8 in the Riviera Maya, JOYA is the first-ever Mexican-based production by the famed circus entertainment company. The new show draws on the country’s history and heritage, within the whimsical and immersive theatrical experience that is synonymous with Cirque du Soleil. ACV is the exclusive Canadian provider of tickets sold more than 90 days in advance...