Globus has announced it will be offering five departures of its Great Canadian War Memorial tour to France and Belgium next year.
“For the past four years we’ve been offering this escorted coach tour taking Canadians to some of the most significant sites during the two World Wars,” says Stéphanie Bishop of Globus’ Canadian office. “It’s a moving and absorbing way to pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for their country.”
The itinerary is designed by Canadians for Canadians to help acknowledge all who have served their country in the Great War and World...
Sunquest has launched a special “Sandals Save-A-Bundle Event” that rewards agents and customers alike with bonus inclusions and added incentives.
The offer is valid on all new Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Resorts package bookings made between Nov. 13 and Dec. 10, for travel any time, out of any gateway, and to any resort.
This promotion includes:
A US$100 excursion credit per couple with Island Routes Caribbean Adventures for customers to use during their vacation.
A Sunquest air credit of up to $400 per couple.
A Sandals air credit of up to $1,000* per...
Experience the ease of setting sail with Sunwing Vacations aboard the luxurious MSC Divina, star of the MSC fleet. This elegant ship has amenities to meet every travellers vacation needs: a Broadway-size theatre, infinity pool, water park, a kids club with virtual arcade and graffiti teen disco, adults-only section, the Aurea spa, an exclusive MSC Yacht Club area with butler service, restaurants including Villa Rossa, Eataly, Galaxy, and more. Brand new this year, book the CHEERS beverage package and unlimited mealtime drinks for the duration of the cruise.
With an array of itineraries...
Sunquest is holding a flash sale on all Palladium Hotels & Resorts packages – book today and save $100 per couple!
The offer is valid on all new bookings made between Nov. 11-17 for travel anytime out of any gateway, for any duration, and at any one of eight Palladium resorts in Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Riviera Nayarit and Riviera...
To the strains of the Fleetwood Mac classic “Go Your Own Way,” which accompanies its new TV spot, Sunquest re-declared itself to the trade last night at a packed industry affair in Mississauga. Attended by top travel retail partners, tourist board execs and media, the TravelBrands event also launched a new program and direction for ALBATours and unveiled its innovative new monthly Insider Guides for agents, the first of which – Orlando – is hot off the press (and distributed with the Nov. 6 edition of Travel Courier).
But it was Sunquest that took the lion's share of the...
Contiki has released its 2015 Asia brochure featuring three new travel styles and the introduction of a trip to Japan.
The 13-day Japan Unrivalled tour kicks off in Tokyo and features visits to Takayama, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Wakayama and Osaka. Highlights include a sushi making class, a visit to the hot springs, a meditation lesson, a karaoke night and an overnight stay at a traditional Ryokan guest house to name a few.
“Asia has become one of the most sought-after destinations for Canadian millennials, and Contiki trips throughout Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and China has been...
Anderson Vacations reports that its 2015 Downunder Destination Planner and 2015 Canada & Alaska Destination Planner have left the distribution centre and are en route to North American travel agent partners.
They should arrive to all agencies by Nov. 15.
The Downunder Destination Planner contains more than 188 pages of 2015 product including sample FIT itineraries, fully escorted tours, island stays, luxury travel products, rail journeys, and new niche specialty products, and will be a snapshot of the company’s inventory for destinations in Australia, New Zealand and the South...
For the fifth consecutive year, Trafalgar is inviting agents and their clients to discover why Trafalgar is “the Real Deal offering real choice, real flexibility and real ease” at Travel Talks.
From November to February 2015, Trafalgar executives and travel directors will take guests on a journey going in-depth about the expansive product and 2015’s must-see European destinations. Attendees can also enjoy complimentary refreshments, exclusive prizes and booking incentives.
Sponsored by Visit Britain, clients who attend a Travel Talk will automatically be entered to win a trip...
To celebrate the conclusion of Lion World Travel’s #ShareIfYouCare social media campaign, the company will donate $10,000 to the Endangered Wildlife Trust's rhino conservation efforts.
The donation is being made through the TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organization operated by The Travel Corporation and its family of travel brands, of which Lion World Travel is a member.
The year-long #ShareIfYouCare campaign was designed to raise awareness about the drastic increase in rhino poaching in South Africa over the past decade.
“We received an overwhelming response from our...
WestJet Vacations is reminding agents that they will not find any surcharges and fees in the base price for a WestJet vacation, resulting in a better commission from a higher base price.
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) is lobbying for fair and equitable regulatory requirements designed to protect and educate consumers. A recent statement issued by ACTA in support of WestJet Vacation's commitment to fair and honest pricing is encouraging, and speaks to the importance of addressing the issue on a regulatory level.
“WestJet Vacations is ready to take a leadership...