Tour Operators
Globus Launches Mother’s Day Agent Incentive
Whether you’re a mother, have a mother, or just deserve a treat, the Globus family of brands has launched a tempting Mother’s Day incentive. Agents can wrap up their Mother’s Day gift-giving with the click of a mouse by booking any Globus family of brands trips using their online reservation system at www.agentlingo.ca. For each 2014 or 2015 booking made online and deposited between April 23 and May 1, Globus will send one $50 HBC gift card per room. To make the incentive even more tempting, Globus family of brands group bookings are also eligible. In order to receive their...
Insight Celebrates Earth Day With New Partnership
Insight Vacations partnered with the Whitmuir Organic Farm and Living Learning School in Edinburgh, Scotland, to promote sustainable food and living in celebration of Earth Day (April 22). Alongside the Treadright Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation established by The Travel Corporation to promote sustainable tourism among its family of brands, Insight has pledged funds towards this working farm to further develop its sustainable efforts for the next three years. Travellers have the opportunity to visit Whitmuir Organic Farm and Living Learning School on many Insight Vacations...
Agent Incentive
Sandals is on sale with Holiday House and FunSun Vacations. Right now, savings of up to 65% off are available at any Sandals resort, which is valid throughout the year on select departure dates and room categories with a minimum six-night stay. On top of that, when clients book by May 14, these exclusive offers are also available: !!! An air credit of $150 per couple plus up to $555 in additional Sandals air credits that are automatically reflected in pricing; !!! A US$100 coupon per room for Island Routes Caribbean Adventures, the official excursion provider for Sandals, for...
CostSaver Collection by Trafalgar
Trafalgar has released its CostSaver Brochure, offering more than 30 “value-packed itineraries” including Regional Experiences, European Discoveries plus four City Breaks. While providing all the essentials plus amazing value, clients who book a CostSaver vacation save up to 30% compared to travelling alone. Expert Travel Directors, must-see iconic sights and more free time are all part of the CostSaver experience. “We know that travellers want the best value for their money and we customized these wonderful CostSaver guided vacations including all the sightseeing essentials...
Collette Hosts Small Groups Webinar
Collette is hosting a webinar for agents to learn more about Explorations, its innovative small group travel product line, on April 29 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. “The Collette Explorations line has experienced 33% growth, year over year,” said Brett Walker (pictured), general manager of Collette – Canada. “This webinar will inform agents on why this product line continues to grow and aligns with Canadians’ travel interests. From touring in the company of a small group to enjoying accommodations that capture the spirit of the destination to savoring spectacular local cuisine to...
G Unveils 2014 Fam Lineup
G Adventures has unveiled its lineup of 2014 Canadian agent fam trips. Agents have the opportunity to explore India, Bali, Italy, Turkey and Peru with the travel company this year. The trips range from seven to nine days and depart in September and October. All fams are priced at $499 p.p., land only and are available to Canadian travel agents only. Agents who participate on a fam and book eight clients on a G Adventures trip within a year of their trip will receive a full rebate on their fam. “A big part of understanding the G Adventures experience, brand and culture is...
Smiles Year-Round
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, executive editor, Bob Mowat reports that the Canadian travel trade is going to be hearing a lot more about Ireland in 2014 and beyond as the destination finds itself with a wealth of air access and a host of opportunities that will allow it to take its tourism activities in the Canadian market to the next level. A host of new air services -- both year-round and seasonal -- are coming on stream in 2014, including the arrival of Aer Lingus after an absence of 35 years. The Irish carrier launched year-round service between Toronto and Dublin...
Anderson Offers Rocky Mountaineer Incentive
Anderson Vacations, in conjunction with Rocky Mountaineer, has launched a new incentive contest for their agent partners. From April 1 to July 31, Anderson will track every agent/operator Rocky Mountaineer booking for travel in 2014. (Travel completed by Oct. 31). The agent with the highest revenue sales of Rocky Mountaineer bookings in this time period will win their own two-day, one-night experience onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in Gold Leaf service. Call 1-866-814-7378 or e-mail [email protected] for more information and pricing on Rocky Mountaineer vacation packages...