Tour Operators
‘Cruise like a Norwegian’ with Encore
Encore Cruises has brought back its exclusive “Cruise like a Norwegian” promotion where clients receive a Heys Smartluggage case valued at $299 as a special gift when booking a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). The offer is valid on all new bookings made with Encore by Jan. 31 for travel up to Dec. 31 and applies to all seven-night cruises (or longer) in a balcony stateroom category or higher, aboard any NCL ship. One Heys Carry-on Portal 21-inch Smartluggage case will be given per stateroom booked (while supplies last). Luggage will be shipped within two weeks from the...
Transat exclusive
The Iberostar Playa Mita in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, welcomed its first guests at the beginning of the month, a property where Transat Holidays offers exclusive privileges as part of its Distinction Collection. Ideal for adults and children, it is also part of Transat Holidays’ Family Collection. Located close to the Punta de Mita peninsula, 42 km from the Puerto Vallarta airport, the latest addition of the Spanish hotel chain offers more than 450 ocean-view rooms. Rated at 4.5 stars, it features “a relaxing ambience, delicious international cuisine that Iberostar is known for, and...
ACV optimizes Package+ system for agents
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has optimized data for the Package+ system for travel agents. According to officials, the resulting improvements will increase functionality, making searching for occupancy easier and quicker. The system will now support searches for single, double, triple or quad occupancy and provide both pricing and availability. Future improvements are scheduled to be released and will continue to increase ease of use with...
Chinapac hosts Spirit of India tours
Chinapac International’s nine-day Spirit of India Celebrating the Holi Festival in March has a 2014 departure on March 13 with rates from $1,899 and in 2015 departs on March 2 with rates from $1,999. It includes air and land from Vancouver. Travel agents and their companions will get a discount on both departures. The tour starts in Delhi and UNESCO World Heritage Sites will be seen. From Delhi, the tour will head to Jaipur and after Jaipur participants will experience the highlight of the package, the Holi festival, or festival of colours. This is a nationwide festival that truly...
Adventure Canada helps out
In the spirit of holiday giving, Adventure Canada has once again pledged support of the Unikkausivut project -- a film series showcasing compassionate tales from Canada’s northern communities. The project is in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada, the Inuit Relations Secretariat of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education. Together and with the help of much-needed contributions, Unikkausivut will make Inuit stories accessible to all Canadians. Adventure Canada has been active advocates of this project...
Contiki has last minute deals to Europe
Contiki Holidays is giving 18- to 35-year-olds a chance to save on 13 of the youth travel brand’s most popular European winter trips, with departures running through to March 6. Contiki’s last minute deals give clients “an unforgettable European vacation with savings of up to $775.” “There’s a certain magic that falls over Europe during the winter and many of our travellers prefer the quieter months of the season, with fewer crowds and more opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the culture,” says Brad Ford, president of Contiki Canada. “Travellers should take...
Goway introduces Europe
Goway Travel has added Europe to its range of small group touring experiences brand, Holidays of a Lifetime. The two new tours, Spendours of Europe and Treasures of Russia, include all the unique features which allow travellers “to experience, rather than just see the destinations.” The Splendours of Europe visits Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany and offers two departures in 2014 -- June 6 and Aug. 8. The itinerary combines the iconic cities of Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Dresden and Berlin. Included are a full day cruise on the Danube River, a Royal Spa treatment in...
Egypt still on tap for G Adventures
G Adventures will be operating its full program of trips in Egypt as of Jan. 1, 2014 with slightly altered itineraries that use flights instead of trains while overnight trains are temporarily out of service. G Adventures is “confident its trips will run unaffected, ensuring travellers they will get the most of this historical and culturally rich destination.” John Warner, managing director, G Adventures, says the company understands the importance of ensuring travellers get the most out of their experience. “We have an operational office in Cairo and team members on the...