Tour Operators
A Happy Holiday To All
Call it what you will, the first Monday in August is a time to sit back relax and enjoy a holiday. Don't worry too much about what to call the holiday you're enjoying because it has different names in different parts of Canada. Simplest way to describe it is simply to call it the August Civic Holiday. In Toronto, for example, it's known as Simcoe Day, however, on the west coast, it's British Columbia Day; in Saskatchewan, it's Saskatchewan Day; in New Brunswick, it's New Brunswick Day; while in Ontario, many towns and city use the holiday to honour a local figure of...
Free Upgrade
Sunquest’s latest promotion ensure that travellers booking an IBEROSTAR vacation get a room with a view. Through Aug. 6, and valid for travel anytime, when customers book a Sunquest package at one of 10 IBEROSTAR resorts, they will receive a free upgrade to an oceanview room, a value of up to $520 per couple, per week. The participating resorts are: IBEROSTAR Cancun: free upgrade to an oceanview room with a balcony; IBEROSTAR Quetzal: free upgrade to a junior suite oceanfront; IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraiso: free upgrade to junior suite oceanview; IBEROSTAR Rose Hall Beach: free...
Transat Passport Reminder
Transat is reminding agents to remind their clients that passengers travelling to Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland must have passports that are valid for at least three months beyond the expected date of return. Passengers without valid travel documents will be refused boarding or entry into the destination country. Other countries have similar requirements, and Transat notes it is the responsibility of passengers to ensure they possess the necessary travel...
Getting To Know Guatemala
The Guatemala Tourism Institute's (INGUAT) Claudia Lorena Alvarado Castillo – along with 11 suppliers of Guatemala tourism products – were in Toronto on July 30 as part of a multi-city North American tour designed to educated the travel trade on all that the destination has to offer. Alvarado took her Toronto audience on a verbal and visual tour of Guatemala and its 1,000 years of history, its culture, natural wonders and lots more during her presentation. Dubbed the Land of Eternal Spring with its average daily temperature of 22 degrees, Guatemala is home to three UNESCO sites,...
Cosmos Enters South America
For over 50 years, Cosmos has been offering affordable coach tours in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and North America. Now the Swiss-headquartered company has expanded to South America for 2015, Cosmos is adding four itineraries, ranging from nine to 19 days and featuring top-10 destinations including Rio, Buenos Aires and Peru’s Machu Picchu. The Best of Brazil & Argentina is a nine-day romp through Rio and Buenos Aires with a stay at the Iguassu Falls. Including airfares within South America (but excluding air from Canada) it is priced from $2,626. The Ultimate...
Goway Welcomes Back Purdham
Goway has welcomed back Janette Purdham to its Downunder Division – the second time that she has worked for the tour operator's South Pacific Wholesale Team. Purdham's last trip Downunder was in 2012 was her sixth visit to Australia and fourth to New Zealand. Her other passion is running. Purdham can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 1-888-469-2944, ext....
Insight Offers August Deals
Insight Vacations is offering summer savings of up to 13% ($1,080 per couple) on some of its most popular Europe & Britain itineraries departing in August. Travellers are encouraged to book now as seats are limited and these offers expire Aug. 15. Sample tours include Best of Britain (RHD code: HOT1550); Italian Elegance (RHD codes: HOT1553, HOT1554); and Imperial Capitals & The Dalmatian Riviera (RHD code: HOT1556) Other notable trips: Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley (RHD code: HOT1551); Scenic Britain (RHD code: HOT1552); European Breakaway (RHD code:...
Win a Place on Goway’s Ultimate Africa Fam
Goway’s Ultimate Africa Fam is back. This year, Goway, in conjunction with Emirates Airlines, the Dubai Tourism Board and KwaZulu Natal Tourism in South Africa, has put together a special itinerary. Lucky participants will enjoy the highlights of two very diverse destinations. In order to get an entry into the draw, agents need to make a booking to any Goway destination. If Emirates is the long-haul carrier, that booking will count as two entries. Participants need to have completed both the Dubai Specialist Course and the South African Tourism fundi course. Eight lucky agents...