Tour Operators
Last Chance to Sail Away with MSC Divina
It's your last chance to enter to win a week-long Caribbean cruise for two aboard the MSC Divina. Discover luxury cruising for yourself as Sunwing Vacations sends the lucky travel agent winner, plus a guest, to set sail aboard the MSC Divina in a Balcony Fantastica stateroom. The prize also includes round trip airfare and airport transfers. The MSC Divina is the star of the MSC fleet, and it's not hard to see why with comforts and conveniences to suit every the tastes of every traveller. Amenities include Broadway-style theatre; infinity pool; water park; kid's club; Aurea spa;...
ORION Teams Up With itravel2000
ORION Travel Insurance Company has launched a new partnership with itravel2000 as well as the introduction of GoWise – a new travel insurance product. According to officials, GoWise is a “flexible insurance product which offers the right coverage for the right price. It is smart, simple and provides travellers both savings and security.” The insurance coverage is tailored based on an individual’s trip with the option of bundling products to save money. Customers will also travel with peace of mind should the unexpected happen while away on vacation. “ORION provides...
We’re Ready
A feisty Transat kicked off its 2015 European season to the trade last week declaring "We're ready!" for the battle with Air Canada (and increasingly WestJet as it makes its initial transatlantic forays) for the hearts and wallets of Canadian consumers and the business of the travel trade, reports editor, Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. At a special VIP trade lunch in a gallery in Toronto's Distillery District, Transat VP of National Accounts & Commerical Denise Heffron said, "I get a lot of questions about the competition -- no names -- but let...
‘G-Normous’ Is Back
G Adventures' “G-Normous” is back and it’s bigger and better than ever, offering more than $100,000 in trips, prizes, cash and bonus commissions. Every G Adventures trip sold from Jan. 1 to April 30, 2015, earns agents chances to win prizes from the “G-Normous Progressive Jackpot, which grows with every booking.” Registering for G-Normous is easy. Agents with a Sherpa account will automatically be registered and should have been e-mailed log-in details. Those that don't currently have a Sherpa account are asked to ask their manager to create one and you'll be registered...
CanJet Signs Distribution Deal With TravelBrands
CanJet Airlines has signed a distribution deal with TravelBrands Inc. to offer its vacation packages and flights through the company's extensive network of retail and wholesale companies. Through this agreement, TravelBrands will sell CanJet Vacations package holidays through its retail brands, including Red Tag Vacations, Bel Air Travel, Sears Travel and other outlets, and CanJet flights as another airline option for its Sunquest customers. “This comprehensive agreement is a win-win for both parties,” said Stephen Rowe, president of CanJet. “It gives us a valuable...
Transat’s Confetti Program Celebrates First Winners
Transat launched the Confetti program on Nov. 1 with a Sun destination challenge to kick off its 12-month rewards program, and four agents rose to the challenge and were rewarded for their performances. Each regional winner was visited by Transat representatives, who came to celebrate their success under a shower of confetti. During the surprise ceremony, they each received a trophy and a cheque for $5,000. Winners include Rita Sanduja from itravel2000 in Toronto, Manju Maniyan from Escapes.ca in Vancouver, Monique MacMullin from Maritime Travel in Sydney, N.S., and Claudie Roy from...
Exotik, Boomerang Release 2015/16 ‘Travel Magazines’
Exotik Tours and Boomerang Tours have each launched new 2015-16 travel magazines, replacing the traditional brochure format with a “much more consumer-focused style, and each adding fantastic new product to their respective line-ups.” “All of our most popular programs are back this year, including our always-popular long stays in Spain, Portugal and the French Riviera, as well as our Bali packages and à la carte touring options, but these new travel magazines also offer consumers and travel agents lots of great ideas and concepts to consider when booking their Exotik or...
Goway Introduces New Family Vacations
Downunder-specialist Goway has introduced six vacations specifically tailored for families. Each has been carefully put together using family friendly two-bedroom apartment style accommodation with kitchen and laundry facilities, interesting day tours and some unique experiences. Some ideas include the popular Aussie Sampler which visits the Australia Zoo, made famous by the late Steve Irwin, Australia’s Crocodile Hunter. This vacation includes four nights in Sydney, four nights in Surfers Paradise, all transfers, a full day tour to the Australia Zoo and a visit to Tangalooma...