Tour Operators
WIN A VACATION TO ST. PETE’S, CLEARWATER
Perfect for families, golfers, shoppers, bird-watchers and sports fans alike, Sunwing’s hot new destination from Halifax this winter is sunny St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida. Weekly non-stop direct flights from Halifax to St. Petersburg/Clearwater begin Feb 5 and operate through April 30, 2014 with great introductory prices and packages available. Travel Courier and Sunwing, along with a host of partners, want to send you on a week’s holiday for two to St. Petersburg/Clearwater. The prize for two includes flight on Sunwing from Halifax or Toronto, seven night’s accommodation at...
ACV HAS SANDALS SAVINGS
Travellers booking an Air, Hotel & Transfer package to Sandals Emerald Bay for three nights or more with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) can now save $400 per couple. Plus, they earn up to 8,300 Aeroplan Miles per member. The offer is for new bookings only and must be booked by and paid in full by Oct. 31. It is valid for travel from Nov. 1 through April 30, 2014....
GLOBUS TEMPTS TRAVELLERS WITH ITALY AIR OFFER
Globus is offering flights from Canada to Italy for $999, including taxes, when booking one of the company’s five 2014 escorted Italian motorcoach tours. The offer is valid for bookings made by Oct. 29 for travel before Oct. 31, 2014. The itineraries comprise the seven-day Taste of Italy; eight-day Italy’s Great Cities; nine-day Gems of Umbria and Tuscany, 11-day Grand Catholic Italy and the new eight-day Italian Vista Tour from Rome to Milan. The $999 fare includes taxes and is based on scheduled airline travel as arranged by Globus from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto,...
SIGNATURE OFF TO CANCUN FROM KITCHENER
Signature Vacations is offering convenient direct weekly flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Cancun, Mexico for the upcoming winter season starting Dec. 23. For the past three years Signature has offered direct flights to Punta Cana from Kitchener-Waterloo. This year Signature is offering a direct weekly flight to Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico, a new destination for the region. Newly renovated Canadian favourites in Riviera Maya include Riu Yucatan and Riu Palace Mexico, available exclusively through Signature. Signature newest additions to its exclusive Celebrity...
‘BOOK YOUR OWN BONUS INCENTIVE’ IS BACK
Collette Vacations reports its annual “Book Your Own Bonus” incentive program is back giving agents with the opportunity to win a $5,000 travel credit toward any Collette tour. After a second booking, agents will be entered to win the $5,000 travel credit. Every booking made thereafter increases the chances -- there is no limit to how many times an agent can enter to win. The winner will be drawn on Dec. 18 by Dan Sullivan Jr. (pictured), president and CEO of Collette Vacations. A trip must be taken within 12 months from drawing date. Beginning Sept. 20, agents qualify for this...
THERE\’S A WORLD IN THIS BOOK
Exotik Tours has released its 2013-2014 Worldbook, featuring a huge range of product in Asia, South America, Africa and Europe. New in Asia is a four-day Lombok with Bali package, including a stay at Vamana Resort on the Gili Islands; a 13-day private guided experience in Sri Lanka; and a five-day package to the little known Kingdom of Bhutan. In South America, Exotik has broken down the components to modules that are designed for easy selling, clients simply choose where they want to visit from the various cities, Iguassu falls, a trek or a rainforest experience; a 10-day Chile Express...
BUDHWANI JOINS THOMAS COOK CANADA
Al Budhwani has been appointed to the role of executive vice-president of Thomas Cook Canada’s Retail Division. Most recently at itravel2000 as their executive vice-president of Sales and Product, and having worked at the Last Minute Club/Wholesale Travel Group and Bel Air Travel in the past, in his new role, Budhwani will oversee all of Thomas Cook Canada’s retail brands, including Red Tag Vacations, Bel Air Travel and Sears Travel. He will based out of Thomas Cook Canada’s Toronto office and can be reached at [email protected]...
NEW WAYS TO DISCOVER COLOMBIA
Goway Travel has launched new itineraries for exploring what the operator describes as Latin America\'s \"most misunderstood\" destination. There\'s no denying Colombia has stories, and not all of them are happy. Yet were it not for the troubles of its past, this multilayered country would be one of the world\'s most popular destinations. Leaving behind its outdated reputation, today\'s Colombia is keen to share itself through stories -- and there are many to be found. Don Forster, product and marketing manager for Goway\'s Latin America division, observes, \"Lack of knowledge about...