Tour Operators
50 Shades Of Cruising
During February, Encore Cruises will be showing its love for agents with a new incentive that rewards bookings with a special bonus commission. The “50 Shades of Cruising” event, which runs from Feb. 4 to Feb. 28, automatically gives agents who book sailings of six nights or longer with any of Encore’s cruise line partners, a $50 bonus commission. Valid on all new individual and group bookings made online or over the phone, the bonus commission will be awarded once the booking is paid in full. Please note, group bookings must be named and the deposit received by Feb....
Meeting Of The Minds
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is gearing up already for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is set to take place on Tues., June 23, 2015 at 4 p.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre located at 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario. This year, TICO will be holding an election for three positions on the TICO Board of Directors. The positions are open to the following registrants: One Retail, Wholesale or Marketing Group position (3 year term). One Retail position (2 year term). One Wholesale position (1 year term). The retail, wholesale or marketing group position...
Good Deeds, Well Done
The Sunwing Travel Group has established The Sunwing Foundation, a Hunter Family charitable initiative, that supports the company’s enduring commitment to making positive and impactful contributions in the communities in which it operates. Pledging to match all funds raised through the airline’s “Spare Change” program, The Sunwing Foundation will take no administration fees, ensuring that every penny is directed to the people that need it most. The company has a history of providing financial and physical support to humanitarian causes; having already raised over $600,000 in...
More Changes At TravelBrands
Long-time TravelBrands execs Craig Canvin and Paul Holinaty have left the company. Canvin, VP, commercial, independent travel, had been with the company in its many forms (including North American Leisure Group, MyTravel, Thomas Cook North America) for 28 years. Holinaty, one of the Canadian travel industry's most recognizable buyers, was director product, independent travel, for brands including Sunquest, Holiday House, Fun Sun, Total Vacations and Intair. The moves are part of a shuffle that has, in the past few days, seen former Sunquest executive VP Bryan Klompas named COO of...
Discover The High Arctic With Lindblad
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has seven 2015 Arctic itineraries – including two new voyages – that will explore the vast geography of Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Canada from the end of May through the first week of September. Much of the season will be spent in the High Arctic. Each expedition will offer the promise of Arctic wildlife, ice in myriad forms, plus dramatic elements of human history. New for 2015 are Epic 80ºN: Exploring Greenland, Baffin & Ellesmere Islands. Adventure and the unexpected star on this voyage to vast and wild shores. Lindblad’s...
Discover Kissimmee with Sunwing
Lush landscapes, thrilling attractions, and that 'old' Florida charm, Kissimmee is Central Florida's best-kept secret! Located next to world-class theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando, it's the ideal spot for a Florida vacation. And now it's easier than ever for Canadians to visit the sunshine state with Sunwing offering affordable Kissimmee vacation packages and direct flights to Orlando International Airport from 10 gateways across Canada, including new flights this winter from Winnipeg, Gander, Deer Lake, and Moncton. Sunwing...
Change Is In The Wind
TravelBrands Inc. has named Bryan Klompas as its new chief operating officer (COO), and it has also brought Nino Montagnese on board as the new senior vice-president for Sunquest and Holiday House. Klompas has been a key member of TravelBrands management team for the past 18 years, most recently in the role of executive vice-president of Sunquest. In that post, Klompas oversaw the financial and operational aspects of the brand and played a pivotal role in Sunquest’s turnaround and current success. Frank DeMarinis, CEO of TravelBrands, commented: “Bryan has proven himself to be...
Check Out New Zealand Your Way
Goway Travel has teamed up with Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand to launch New Zealand Your Way – a campaign that offers a variety of vacation ideas and special offers. All pre-planned New Zealand self drive itineraries booked flying with Air New Zealand are eligible for $50 in free fuel (paid in the form of a gift card). Also, agents' clients flying to New Zealand and stopping in the Cook Islands can get their first two nights accommodation at Palm Grove Resort free of charge or receive a credit towards upgrading or extending their stay. And last, but not least, in...