Tour Operators
Sunquest’s ‘Fantastic Fridays’ are Back
Sunquest has brought back its “Fantastic Fridays” agent incentive. When agents book any air-inclusive package to the Caribbean or Mexico by July 10 for travel any time, they will be automatically entered in a draw to win a number of weekly prizes, such as gift cards valued at $125 (iTunes, Best Buy, Cineplex etc.), an iPod touch, mini or air, an Xbox Kinect or a digital camera, to name a few. At the end of the promotion period (July 14), a random draw from all qualified bookings will be held to determine the five winners of the grand prize, which is a weekend getaway for two in...
Sunquest Launches ‘Travel Deals That Kick’ Promo
In celebration of the beautiful game and World Cup 2014, Sunquest has teamed up with IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts as part of its new “Travel Deals that Kick” promotion, to offer up to $200 per couple off at all IBEROSTAR Resorts. Valid for a limited time only, on all new bookings made by June 18, for travel any time, this promotion applies to all Sunquest gateways, for any duration, at any IBEROSTAR resort in the Caribbean or Mexico. What’s more, customers that travel to any IBEROSTAR resort during World Cup (June 12-July 13) will also get to take part in some special...
Here Comes the Sun
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) unveiled its largest Sun brochure ever yesterday for the 2014-2015 season, highlighted by more than 475 resorts in 70 destinations. Working with Air Canada and Air Canada rouge, ACV offers more non-stop flights than ever before and can provide connecting flights from 66 Canadian cities. Back for another season are the tour operators’ exclusive programs Aeroplan, Privileges (offering “extra bells and whistles”) and PriceGuard. Travellers can earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles on every package that includes an Air Canada or Air Canada rouge flight. With...
Beyond Niagara
In this week's issue of Canadian Travel Press, executive editor, Bob Mowat reports that as Hornblower Niagara Cruises sails its way into its first season in the Niagara Gorge, the travel trade here shouldn't be too surprised by all the new things that it has put on the itinerary. Consider the fact that today Hornblower has over 1,000 employees and operates 70 vessels. Hornblower Inc.'s chairman and CEO, Terry MacRae will tell you that "we're one of those companies that's an overnight success after a third of a century in business. More people know about us now than ever before. But in...
G Adventures Partners with Tourism New Zealand
G Adventures has launched a partnership with Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand. Through June 30, travellers can save 20% on all New Zealand trips offered by G Adventures for travel by Dec. 15. To take advantage of the promotion, agents must use promo code 20NZA2014 when booking. If booking air as well, special rates from Air New Zealand may apply. “Whether your travellers are looking for a pulse-racing, three-week Active New Zealand adventure, a Classic best-of trip such as Highlights of New Zealand, or a Comfort tour that combines meaningful small-group travel...
Sunquest Introduces ‘100 Excellent Reasons to Book’
Sunquest has launched an exclusive new, limited time promotion with Excellence Hotels & Resorts – savings of $100 per couple. The offer is valid on all new bookings made between June 6 and 9 for travel any time between June 7 and March 31 and applies to Excellence Resorts’ three adults-only resorts in Cancun, the Riviera Maya and Punta Cana: Excellence Playa Mujeres in Cancun; Excellence Riviera Cancun on the Riviera Maya; Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican...
Younes Joins ACV
Amr Younes has joined Air Canada Vacations as vice-president, Independent Travel, effective June 9. He will report directly to president Eamonn Ferrin and will be responsible for the development of the North America, International, Europe and Cruise program. He will lead the development of Air Canada Vacations’ strategy through various corporate initiatives. Younes spent the last 12 years at Thomas Cook Canada where he led several departments, including the Call Center and Sales. Most recently, he held the role of vice-president, Cruises (Encore Cruises) where he successfully...
Europe’s Off Season Means Savings with Trafalgar
Agents can extend the sales of their most profitable Trafalgar Europe and Britain guided holidays with the release of the new Autumn, Winter and Spring program offering 35 itineraries for travel from fall 2014 to spring 2015. Offering more itineraries than ever across 23 countries, plus unique Christmas products and additional departure dates, there is no better opportunity to showcase what for many guests is the unknown treasures of Europe out of peak season while saving them up to $554 per couple. The program includes 19 Regionals, four Discoveries, six City Breaks, two Christmas...