Transat has announced the appointment of Robert Reed to the position of director, national accounts.
In this role, Reed will support Transat’s national account partners and oversee their sales, reporting and marketing requirements. He will report directly to Denise Heffron, vice-president, commercial and national sales and the national accounts team will report directly to him.
Reed brings to Transat extensive travel industry knowledge coupled with a sales and customer focused background. He formerly held national account positions at Travelbrands, Thomas Cook and Fun Sun.
Reed...
Collette has announced the return of its annual “Book Your Own Bonus” agent incentive.
Agents qualify for this promotion after their very first booking and can receive incentive earnings in addition to their commission.
“Collette’s Book Your Own Bonus program incentivizes agents to pull in limitless earnings and watch their 'bonus' money grow,” says Dan Sullivan Jr., president and CEO of Collette. “We are continuously enhancing the program to create bigger rewards for our valued agent partners.”
Following their initial booking, agent receive a bonus of $50 for their...
As we enter 2015, Insight Vacations has launched its “Signature Year” with some of the top travel trends.
And, with international travel from Canada up 10% from 2013, Insight guests can embrace their wanderlust by saving up to 10% ($867 per couple) to Europe when booking by Jan. 15.
The idea of authenticity continues to top the list when it comes to travellers’ wishes. Insight believes a “signature” is a mark of authenticity and so bases its travel offerings on the idea that their clients can have off-the-beaten-track experiences in the destinations they go to, including...
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is promoting destination weddings where the bride and groom stay free with 10 or more guests.
To boot, the knot-tying couple is eligible for flight upgrades and complimentary access to Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge on select flights. Further, once the nuptials are complete, ACV gives the couple a $500 credit to be spent on first-anniversary travel.
Couples ready to book should consider doing so by Jan. 30. For winter destination weddings, the tour operator is offering a Mexico and Caribbean promotion with savings of up to $350 p.p.
Travel must be...
Goway is offering three special offers for children to Thailand.
For a great family adventure, Goway is offering free stays for Children under 15 at Elephant Hills in Thailand during the months of May, June and September, and up to 75% off children's rates during other months.
Goway offers a choice of a 3 Day Elephant Hills Jungle Safari Experience or Elephant Hills Beach combined with a Rainforest Nature Safari. Families will enjoy a unique elephant experience, a boat exploration of Cheow Larn Lake, a canoe safari and jungle trekking all set in a tropical rainforest. Kids can enjoy...
Intrepid Travel is offering a discount on more than 50 overland adventures for 2015.
The trips on offer range from two weeks to 208 days and include itineraries in South America, Africa and Asia.
Until Jan. 5, travellers can get 30% off select overland adventures departing in 2015 using promo code 11648. The discount applies to the land portion only and does not include trip kitties.
Intrepid Travel’s overland product is run primarily through Dragoman, which has been operating these type of adventures for more than 30 years.
“The overland style really takes you far off the...
It's your last chance to win a fantastic one-week all-inclusive stay for two at the Finest Playa Mujeres from Transat Holidays, including round trip airfare and airport transfers.
The latest offering from the Excellence Group, Finest Playa Mujeres, features all the same high standards, service, and features clients have come to expect from the Excellence Group. But unlike the highrise buildings found in Cancun's hotel zone, this beachfront resort boasts amazing views of Isla Mujeres and convenient proximity to the airport.
Expect luxury accommodations at Finest with room options...
Sunwing Vacations is making it easier for residents of Hamilton, Ont. to reach the Dominican Republic with the introduction of a new direct flight from Hamilton to Punta Cana.
The new route, which began Dec. 19, is the second one to be offered by the tour operator, who commenced operations from the airport last year with a direct service to Varadero, Cuba.
Customers on the new service can also be amongst the first to experience Sunwing's new and exclusive, adults-only resort, CHIC Punta Cana. Opened just last week, this beachfront property promises first rate amenities and a...
Sunquest is celebrating the holidays in style with its latest promotion – the Sunquest “Save a Million” Boxing Week event.
With four “gift-wrapped” categories to choose from, and savings of $400/couple, $300/couple, $200/couple and $100/couple, respectively, travellers can choose from 75 different hotels and resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico.
The offers are valid on all new bookings made between Dec. 22-27 for travel anytime, out of any gateway and for any duration.
Sample savings: $400/couple at Divi Aruba, Tamarijn Aruba, Azul Beach Hotel, Renaissance Curaçao;...
“We are family" will take on an extended meaning with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) next year when any group of 10 or more – children included – qualifies for special travel savings and perks.
When a group of 10 or more family members, friends or a mix of both, travel together to the same destination, they receive a myriad of benefits, with multiple package options and deals from ACV, ultimately making travel more affordable, flexible and simpler to plan.
The "family" – whether extended, blended, or multi-generational, where all stages and ages (from two years old and up), plus...