Tour Operators
Something Special From Collette
Collette has launched a new e-Learning program: Collette University, designed to help travel agents earn more. The program consists of courses that can be completed through Collette’s Gateway system from the comfort of home or office. According to officials, travel professionals will be able to learn the benefits of choosing Collette for their clients and will have exclusive access to co-branded marketing materials along with the opportunity to earn more through travel credits. The modules will enlighten agents on Collette’s many product lines and special brochure offerings....
Insight Releases New Tour Director Videos
Insight Vacations has released 12 new videos featuring their knowledgeable tour directors discussing the highlights and “Signature Experiences” of some of Insight’s most popular European trips. “These two-minute videos are a great resource for travel agents as they provide background on the unique differences and highlights that make an Insight Vacations trip a stand out experience,” said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. “As our trusted travel specialists, we want agents to be able to speak about our escorted journeys and recommend these videos as a valuable...
A New Dimension
As ChinaPac International Travel of Vancouver turns the corner on its 30th anniversary, it does so with changes in ownership being settled, and new directions for the company being established, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Most notable and relevant to clients of ChinaPac is the departure of the founder, owner and president of the company, Jenny Soares. She has made the decision to step down in pursuit of a well-deserved break from building ChinaPac into the success story it is at present. But she is doing so while...
Collette Appointment
Collette has named Ryan Mikucki regional sales manager for Canada. Mikucki, who will lead thee Canadian sales team, has been with Collette for the last seven years. He started in district sales overseeing Manitoba and Saskatchewan and then in late 2010 transitioned into the Alberta territory. He grew his two separate territories over $1 million in a single year and, in 2013, achieved President’s Club status. During his tenure at Collette, he has earned numerous awards and, to date, has travelled to more than 50...
Transat Winners
Transat’s Confetti program ended the year on a high note with a challenge involving all of Transat’s brands and products. Nineteen winners were rewarded for their performance during the month of December. One agent per Transat departure city was honoured and given a prepaid $1,000 Visa gift card. The winners were Jeannine Smith, LeGrow's Travel (St. John’s); Barb Oreilly, Sears Travel (Halifax); Deanna Smith, Maritime Travel Fredericton (Moncton); Julie Rhodes, CAA Chatham (London); Caitlin Cruz, Caribbean Vacations (Hamilton); Ikbal Khan, Red Tag (Toronto); Debbie Ross, Sell...
Shuffling Off To Buffalo
Sunwing will begin Buffalo-Cancun service Saturday (Jan. 17), with the tour operator predicting that it will be carrying significant numbers of people from both sides of the Canada-US border to the Mexican sunspot. Sunwing – which earlier bought US tour operator Vacation Express – expects to see many southern Ontario residents heading to Cancun from Buffalo and also boarding Sunwing planes that will begin flying from Buffalo to Punta Cana as of Valentine's Day, with the company's Lawrence Elliott telling a Toronto audience Thursday that “the cost of flying out of Buffalo is...
Nuptials Made Easy With Transat
Transat has released its all new 2015-2016 “Wedding” brochure, offering couples a range of ideas and customized packages for planning the perfect destination wedding. According to officials, organizing the big day has never been easier, thanks to Transat Holidays and Nolitours’ wedding promotions, as well as the many practical tips and suggestions offered by experts – a wedding checklist, a comparison between traditional and destination weddings, the recommendations of specialists and wedding requirements for each destination. Transat Holidays and Nolitours are also making...
Cashing In On The Currency Drop
Every time the Canadian dollar drops against the US greenback, Canadians worry about travelling to the US and beyond because of the difference in the exchange rate. As such, Canadian travel company TravelBrands Inc. has developed a “Top 10” list of travel secrets designed to enable Canadian travellers to maximize their travel dollars this year, despite the drop in the loonie. Buy tour and attraction tickets in advance. The majority of tour operators have pre-negotiated rates for the season for theme parks, attractions and a variety of tours such as “CityPass” and...