Tour Operators
Trafalgar Savings
Trafalgar is offering an “Early Payment Discount” of 10% off the cost of its 2015 trips until Jan. 15. With only a few days left to book, travellers are encouraged to book now and save up to $1,726 per couple off the cost of any Europe and Britain trip. “If Europe is on your bucket list this year, why not book that vacation now and save money too,” says Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. “Trafalgar THE REAL DEAL offering guided vacations with Real Choice, Real Insider Experiences and Real Ease. We take the hassle out of planning a trip so travellers can focus...
Up And Coming Destinations For 2015
In this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press, staff writer, Ian Stalker reports on some of Canada's top tour operators picks for the hot destinations of 2015, starting with the fact that Intrepid says tropical Central America is sizzling. Christian Wolters, who oversees Intrepid's Canadian operation, says the entire region is “picking up right now as the realities of winter kick in” and interest in that part of the world has moved beyond a well-known eco-tourism pioneer. “Central America is turning into much more than just Costa Rica for adventure seekers,” he...
Groups Incentive A Real Treat
Transat has launched a new incentive for group bookings, valid through Jan. 30, making it the perfect time to book group vacations down south with Transat Holidays, Nolitours and TMR Holidays. Travel agents who submit a price match request for a group will receive a $100 Bonbon credit once the request is approved. The promotion applies to new ITC South package bookings of minimum 10 adult passengers per file. For promotion details, refer to Get...
Transat Hosts 2015-2016 Europe Training Academies
Agents are invited to attend one of Transat Holidays' upcoming 2015-2016 Europe Training Academies. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 9, Hamilton, Michelangelo's; Feb. 9, Kitchener, Bingeman’s; Feb. 10, Toronto International Plaza; Feb. 11, Peterborough, The Canadian Canoe Museum; Feb. 11, Oakville, Holiday Inn Oakville; Feb. 12. St. Catharines. Coppola’s Ristorante; Feb. 12, Kingston, Kingston Banquet & Conference Centre Days Inn; Feb. 17, London, London Convention Centre; Feb. 17, Markham, Crystal Ballroom, Feb. 18, Ajax, Ajax Convention Centre; Feb. 19, Barrie, Liberty North....
Insight’s Boulding to Attend Final Showcase Events
Insight Vacations will complete the last of its annual Travel Showcases this month in Ottawa, Kingston, Oshawa and London with special guest and global CEO John Boulding who will be addressing guests to share his travel stories and participate in Q&A. “We are honoured to have John Boulding join us for the last leg of our Travel Showcases for 2014-15,” said Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada. “His more than 30 years of travel experience and passion for Insight Vacations are sure to inspire our guests to want to visit or re-visit the European destinations we take...
Sunquest IBEROSTAR Special
Sunquest’s latest “Deal of the Week” is a special “Room with a View” event with IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts that gives travellers free room upgrades, including to ocean view rooms at select properties. Valid on all new bookings made between Jan. 8-14 for travel anytime between March 1 and Oct. 31, this offer is available out of any gateway and for any duration. Customers who book packages at the following IBEROSTAR resorts will receive a free upgrade to an ocean view room: IBEROSTAR Playa Mita in Riviera Nayarit (from standard room tropical view to standard room ocean...
ALBATours Introduces Dedicated Groups Team
ALBATours is growing and continues to expand with the introduction of a dedicated groups team that is now accepting requests for 10 or more passengers looking to travel to Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Turkey or Israel, or to set sail on a cruise. Open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. To 5:30 p.m. ET, agents can call 1-800-665-2522 or e-mail [email protected] for a quote. Those booking a group with ALBATours can take advantage of the following special offers: Italy Air Only: 11th passenger flies half price, 21st passenger flies for free; Tours & Cruises: Special promotional...
Monograms Adds Iceland Stopover
Monograms has introduced an “Iceland Stopover” program, giving travellers a perfect way to get a taste of the European country. Travellers can choose to break their journey either on the way to Europe or on the way home, and enjoy two night's accommodation in Reykjavik at the four-star Icelandair Reykjavik Marina Hotel. The city package also includes buffet breakfast daily, a half-day guided sightseeing tour, a special inside visit to the Hallgrimskirka Church and the services of a local host who can help with sightseeing, dining and shopping. “There’s no doubt that Iceland...