Tour Operators
WESTJET LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE BROCHURE
WestJet Vacations has launched a new interactive brochure designed with travel agents in mind. The online tool allows agents to provide greater choice to clients by creating a tailored, personalized approach to planning vacation experiences. "We have created this interactive brochure with specific regard to our travel agent partners,"said Tim Croyle, vice-president and general manager, WestJet Vacations. "We will still offer the choice of an abridged paper brochure, but we recommend our customizable, highly interactive brochure to help travel agents create memorable vacations for their...
HOLA SUN INTRODUCES CUBA CRUISE PACKAGE
Cuba specialist Hola Sun has a 12-night cruise package that visits both Cuban and Jamaican ports. A Jan. 5 departure starts at $1,408, double, plus $340 taxes and fees, and includes return Toronto-Havana airfare, land transfers, Havana accommodation, cruise accommodation, meals, cocktail party, nightly entertainment and daily programs. Featured destinations include Holguin, Santiago, Montego Bay, Cienfuegos and Punta Frances. Not included are alcohol, shore excursions and tips. An early booking bonus of $50 p.p. is available for those who book by Oct. 31. Cuba Cruise sailings are available...
ANDERSON WINDOW DISPLAY WINNER
This year marked Anderson Vacations' fourth annual "Canada Day Window Display Contest"in which travel agents were invited to get creative and show their Canadian pride through their retail window displays. And, after reviewing many fabulous photographic entries, this year's winner has been announced -- CanWest Travel from Red Deer, Alberta. The agency has won a lunch with their Anderson Vacations' specialist Adam Brown. CanWest chose a wide array of pieces representing Canada from coast to coast, including an authentic lobster trap, hand painted postcards from Prince Edward Island, Anne of...
SIGNATURE UPS CAPACITY TO MEXICO
Due to the popularity of its Mexico program from Western Canada, Signature Vacations has significantly increased the number of weekly direct flights this winter season to destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Riviera Maya and Los Cabos. Available all-inclusive resorts include several in the Cancun hotel zone, such as the Beach Palace and Sun Palace with exclusive Crown Collection features like an in-resort credit of up to $1,500. The recently renovated Riu Yucatan resort in the Riviera Maya has prompted Signature to add an additional weekly flight to Cancun and Riviera Maya from both...
HAMILTON-LOS CABOS ON THE RADAR
As announced previously, Transat Holidays will offer Los Cabos, Mexico from Hamilton, Ont. this year with weekly departures starting in December. Transat will feature all-inclusive vacation packages at the following hotels: Barceló Palace Deluxe, Secrets Marquis and Meliá Cabo Real. Direct flights from Hamilton will be operated every Saturday from Dec. 21 to April 26, 2014. As well, Nolitours now offers Los Cabos from Hamilton, featuring all-inclusive packages at the Royal Decameron Los Cabos (available to Nolitours) and the Holiday Inn Los Cabos. Direct flights will be operated...
TRAFALGAR PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH AMERICA
Trafalgar has launched its 2014 South America brochure that includes trips to Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama. Adding four new itineraries to its roster, the brochure features a total of 17 expertly planned trips as well as eight optional extensions that allow for maximum flexibility. In addition to knowledgeable local guides in the majority of cities visited, the South American itineraries also include a number of local specialties and exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences that introduce travellers to local artisans and homeowners, and offer them a taste of regional flavours and traditions....
STAY LONGER FOR LESS’ WITH SUNQUEST
When a one-week escape just isn't enough, Sunquest offers 10-night packages that are available for the same price as, and in many cases for even less than, seven-night packages, giving customers three nights free. Inviting travellers to "Stay Longer for Less,"Sunquest is able to offer deals such as this thanks to its new flexible package concept. The following is a small sampling of what's available: Toronto to Puerto Plata staying at the Casa Marina Beach Resort, 10 nights for $559 verses seven nights for $769 (departs Sept. 22); Toronto to Riviera Nayarit staying at the Grand Palladium...
CARROLL AXED BY TRAVELZEST
Travelzest PLC and Jonathan Carroll have parted ways, with the company announcing that Carroll - who became a very public travel industry figure in Canada while at the helm of iTravel2000 - has seen his contract terminated and "will cease to act as chief executive officer and employee of the company and all its subsidiaries with immediate effect."This includes itravel2000 and The Cruise Professionals. There was no immediate word from Carroll on Travelzest's move. Adrian Cobbold, who has been serving as group finance director, now takes on responsibility for the daily operations of the...