Tour Operators
Giving Back One Trip At A Time
With the United Nations World Tourism Day being celebrated on Sept. 27, this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press features a one-on-one Q&A with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, relentless social advocate and new author (“Looptail: How One Company Changed the World By Reinventing Business”) to discuss the role of tourism in global sustainability and how travel agents in Canada can help. This is how the conversation went: Given the size and impact of the tourism industry, how can we harness its strength to make the world a better place? "Tourism has the...
It’s All About Jamaica
The 2014 edition of the annual Jamaica Product Exchange – better known in the trade as JAPEX – is underway at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Press Today's Ian Stalker and Mitchell McClung are on site covering the event and report that hundreds of overseas buyers – a strong Canadian contingent is on hand – are gearing up to meet with Jamaica's top tourism product suppliers. The annual event is put on by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and provides the ideal forum for leading suppliers of the country’s...
Cuba Cruise Set For Second Season
Cuba Cruise is launching its second season with a holiday package that combines convenient charter flights, airport transfers, and seven-night circumnavigation cruise, that can be booked directly at http://www.yourcubacruise.com . Dugald Wells, Cuba Cruise president, said: “We’re proud to offer an exclusive and immersive way to experience Cuba like never before. With a successful launch year behind us, we’re continuing the momentum and creating superior options to make Cuba travel easier than ever. With our new air, land and sea package, you can easily book an unforgettable...
A Little Insight On Egypt
Insight Vacations is returning to Egypt in January 2015, offering four itineraries to travellers and to help rebuild tourism in the destination. Cris David, president, Insight Vacations Canada, said: “We have a long-standing history with Egypt spanning more than three decades, so we are excited to announce to our agents that we are able to continue our tradition of taking Canadian clients to experience this historically-rich destination.” David pointed out that: “We will continue to maintain extensive consultation and constant dialogue with our teams on the ground since our...
New Zealand Savings From Goway
Goway Travel has unveiled some new deals for travellers headed to New Zealand. In conjunction with any of its independent, escorted or self-drive vacations, Goway is offering airfares to New Zealand that include a free return flight between Auckland and 24 different cities in New Zealand. The 9 day Auckland and Queenstown Adventure vacation includes return flights from North America, accommodation for 3 nights in Auckland and 3 nights in Queenstown, return airport transfers and sightseeing tours. Priced from just $2499 CAD from Vancouver this vacation includes savings of over $500 per...
Escape To The Islands With Sunquest
For every resort that Sunquest offers on the islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Barbados, they're now available for less as part of the operator's ‘Island Escapes’ sale. The offer is valid on all new bookings made between Sept. 18 and Sept. 24, for travel anytime, from any gateway and for any duration, customers can save $200 per couple on any resort that Sunquest offers on those three islands. In Barbados, packages are now available starting from just $729 per person, taxes and fees included; in Aruba, getaways start from just $829* taxes in; while in Curaçao, packages start from...
Cruising With Transat
Transat has launched its 2014-2016 Cruise Collection which offers a range of new experiences, along with the addition of two cruise lines, new itineraries and special offers. Annick Guérard, general manager, Transat Tours Canada, said: “More and more travellers are opting for cruises because of their comfort and itineraries that make it possible to discover several destinations on one trip. For this reason, Transat Holidays continues to expand its program by adding two new companies defined by their service quality.” To that end, Holland America Line and Croisières de France...
Fiji Stopover Deal From Goway
Goway Travel is offering a free 2 night stopover when flying with Fiji Airways to Australia or New Zealand. The offer lets travellers fly to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland or Christchurch and receive 2 free nights on Denarau Island in Fiji at either the Radisson Blu Fiji Denarau Island Resort or the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa with breakfast each day. Denarau is a great base for travel to the Mamanuca Islands or to join a small ship cruise, it is also home to Port Denarau with its restaurants, nightlife and shopping options. The stopover can be two consecutive nights or taken...