Tour Operators
On The Set
Dubrovnik is certainly on many a travel wish list today. The spectacular Croatian town is a UNESCO world heritage site, a booming cruise destination, an "up and coming destination for Canadians," according to Transat Holidays, and, if that isn't enough, the setting for King's Landing in the wildly popular Game of Thrones TV series. Filming began on Friday for season five of the series, with a Dubrovnik fortress decked out in Lannister colours and visitors and locals alike preening for celebrity sightings, reports PressToday correspondent Mike...
Mywurld has New Alliance with ISO
mywurld has launched a strategic alliance with ISO Travel Solutions for its Tour Operator booking system, Pacific. The alliance allows mywurld to offer a one-stop-shop, offering both the ISO booking system and their own distribution channels, making all products available for the first time. “By teaming up with ISO, we believe we’ve got the perfect solution encompassing both the Tour Operator reservation system and distribution of all its associated products. This alliance offers tour operators a superior solution to manage their inventory and drive sales.” says Nino...
ACV Expands CruiseAir Program
Just as the “World’s Largest Cruise Sale” week – created by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – sets sail on Oct. 6 through Oct. 13, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its newly expanded CruiseAir program, giving passengers booking a cruise with ACV greater flexibility when selecting flights. According to officials, the CruiseAir program takes the hassle out of getting to the cruise. Through service on board Air Canada and Air Canada rouge, ACV customers have access to a wide selection of flights to popular ports of embarkation, including new flights to...
Sunny Days
Its always high season in Venice, the trade in the city says. Nevertheless, despite the crowds, is there any better place to be on a sunny Sunday afternoon? Air Transat flies to the Italian city seasonally, continuing through the end of the month and PressToday correspondent Mike Baginski is part of a small press group invited to explore the famed "Disneyland for adults," which has bubbled to the surface of public awareness in recent days thanks to the celebrity wedding of George Clooney. Stayed tuned for more in upcoming editions of Canadian Travel Press and Travel...
An Exclusive New Jewel for Transat
Transat Holidays is now offering the new and exclusive Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal Don Pablo Collection. This popular, recently renovated resort is now part of Bahia Principe’s line of five-star hotels known as the prestigious Don Pablo Collection. Formerly the Grand Bahia Principe Akumal Royal Golden from Transat Holidays’ Distinction Collection, this beachfront hotel is set in a superb natural setting, near ancient ruins. It features all the ingredients of a five-star hotel with high-end services, varied cuisine and numerous activities for all types of travellers, like golf...
Insight Into Europe
Insight Vacations kicked off its Signature Year with an industry dinner in Toronto last night, highlighted with the release of its 2015 Europe, Britain, Eastern Mediterranean & Morocco program. Insight president Cris David said 2015 is going to be an exciting year with a program that features an unrivalled choice of destinations, 14 new premium and Gold Luxury – now all-inclusive – itineraries, as well as array of Signature Events designed to enhance a traveller’s experience. “For 2015, we are excited to introduce our unique collection of Signature Events to our Canadian...
Sunquest has Palladium Savings
Sunquest’s new “Pay Less, Play More” offer features savings of up to $500 per couple at any Palladium resort. Valid on all new bookings made between Oct. 2-8 for travel anytime, the offer applies to any departure date, from any gateway, for any duration, and at any Palladium resort available through Sunquest. Customers can choose between three resorts in Riviera Maya: The Royal Suites Yucatan (18+), Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa, and Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa; two resorts in Riviera Nayarit: Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa and The Royal...
Karisma Launches Preferred Partner Program
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has launched the Karisma Preferred Partner program for tour operators. The program will highlight a different tour operator each month, offering “a variety of special activities to get everyone within the tour operator excited, motivated and trained on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive Experience.” The specialized program debuts this month and will feature a new tour operator from Canada or the US each month. “We are delighted to debut this unique new program, which was thoughtfully designed to offer the tour operator exclusive...