Tour Operators
GLOBUS EXPANDS ASIA OFFERINGS
Globus has released details of its 2014 tours to China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, featuring a variety of options from Local Favorite experiences to VIP access into must-see sights. In Asia, Globus is unveiling a new 11-day Treasures of China vacation. On this tour, travellers will experience Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Shanghai and Suzhou, including such must-see sights as the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square and Terracotta Warriors. Beyond the must-see sights, Globus includes Chinese Local Favorites, such as a Hutong tour...
ACV PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE DOMINICAN
Air Canada Vacations’ (ACV) winter line-up features more than 25 non-stop flights to the Dominican Republic, departing from Toronto onboard Air Canada rouge, and from Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax on Air Canada. Travellers can choose from over 40 resorts and hotels in Punta Cana, Samana, La Romana and Puerto Plata, including Luxury Bahia and Occidental resorts, with many offering the exclusive Privileges program with such added values as early check-in/late check out, guaranteed à la carte reservations, preferred room locations and more. New this year is the Unlimited-Luxury Breathless...
TRANSAT UNVEILS FLORIDA COLLECTION
Transat Holidays has rounded out its South offerings with the introduction of its Florida Collection, which includes more flexibility than ever before, along with numerous launch promotions. With the Collection’s vast à la carte offerings, travellers can reserve their accommodations per night, rent a car when and how they want — or in other words, have complete freedom to experience their vacation their way. Transat’s selection of featured à la carte hotels is just a taste of the more than 6,000 Florida hotels now available at airtransat.ca. Travellers can also reserve a cruise...
COOK ISLANDS AGENT INCENTIVE
IslandsEscapes by Goway has launched a new marketing campaign in conjunction with Cook Islands Tourism. Cook Islands Specialist travel agents will earn $25 for each passenger booked on an air and land inclusive vacation. Agents can complete the specialist course online, and bookings must be registered at CookIslands.travel/cookscashagent . The “Cook Islands Cash” campaign also offers travellers a $100 p.p. prepaid Cash Card to spend in destination on any Cook Islands Vacation booked with IslandsEscapes, between Aug. 5 and Oct. 31 with travel commencing before Nov. 1 and completed by...
Transat Discoveries Unveils New Programs
Ontario agents are invited to attend one of several upcoming Transat Discoveries product launches where it will introduce its new 2013-2014 brochure, featuring more programs than ever before. Agents can learn about the company's new tours in countries such as Croatia, India and Malaysia, as well as new products like Mini Discoveries and Seaside Discoveries. The schedule is as follows (all workshops are from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Kitchener, Holiday Inn, Sept. 10; London, Best Western, Sept. 11; Markham, Delta Markham, Sept. 12; St. Catharines, Stone Mill ballroom, Sept. 17; Mississauga,...
MAGIK In Barcelona
MAGIK TOURS offers a selection of fully equipped renovated apartments throughout Barcelona, including by Las Ramblas or in the shadow of Gaudi's unfinished cathedral, the Sagrada Familia. With options including one- to four-bedroom apartments or two- or three-bedroom duplexes, MAGIK is "ready to help you find the unit that's right for your clients, whether they be leisure or corporate, individuals or groups. Great for short or long-term stay."Clients can mix business with pleasure, and add on special themed packages, including a Gaudi experience, a Spanish dinner and show, or a personal...
Win Wine With Goway
Goway is offering travel agents the opportunity to win six bottles of wine for sales of its small group professionally escorted first class tours. For every four passengers sold or two bookings made between July and September inclusive on any of the tours shown below, the sales person will receive six bottles of wine. Tours include: the 22-day Waltzing Matilda tour to Australia and New Zealand featuring Cairns, Sydney, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Melbourne, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland; the 16-day Magic of Africa tour to South Africa, Botswana and Victoria...
GET DOWN UNDER WITH TRAFALGAR
Trafalgar has launched its 2014 Australia and New Zealand brochure, featuring stopovers in Fiji. With 19 full itineraries and five mini-stays and stopovers, Trafalgar's 2014 South Pacific brochure offers a number of travel options that include the brand's exclusive Insider Highlights, like Authentic Accommodations, Local Specialties and Be My Guest dining experiences. New this year is the 12-day Tropical Escapade itinerary, an At Leisure trip throughout some of Australia's most incredible coastal cities. Several itineraries now also feature Included Choice, a selection of sightseeing...