Tour Operators
TMR HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES SUN BROCHURE
TMR Holidays, a subsidiary of Transat A.T., has launched its 2013-2014 Sun brochure, featuring a new destination, Ixtapa/Acapulco in Mexico, as well as an enhanced Companion Program and the new Jet-Set Program aimed at clients seeking a better travel experience. Over the last few weeks, the 2013-2014 Sun brochures have been distributed to all agencies in Ontario. New is a totally revamped and distinct Companion Program designed to meet the expectations of today's clients and allow them to enjoy a memorable holiday experience. "The Companion Program is a key differentiator for TMR Holidays and...
SNEAK PEAK AT TRAFALGAR IN EUROPE
Trafalgar has launched an exclusive Summer Preview for Europe & Britain 2014, featuring more than 90 trips to some of the world's most coveted destinations. Starting July 15, travellers can book their 2014 summer trips to Europe early and save big with Trafalgar's best savings of the year. The operator is giving travellers the opportunity to lock in pricing by placing a deposit by Sept. 30 to book 2014 summer trips to Europe before they reveal new pricing in the First Class brochure. Plus, Trafalgar is currently offering savings of 10% off 2014 Summer Europe & Britain guided vacations that...
SMALL IS THE NEW BIG AT ACV
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is accepting a minimum of eight passengers (both adult and child) to qualify as a group when booking a package to the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, Hawaii and Las Vegas. The offer is valid for departures from August to October, and all group advantages will be applied to groups of eight instead of 10. Group advantages include two complimentary upgrades to Air Canada rouge Plus aboard Air Canada rouge, or to Executive Class aboard Air Canada, including access to the Maple Leaf Lounge; a 30-day quote validity (14-day pre-registration); convenient...
FREE LOUNGE ACCESS
Travellers who book with Sunquest Cruises or ALBATours by Aug. 11 will not only enjoy a Mediterranean cruise or Italian experience, they will kick off the start of their transatlantic voyage in comfort and style. Valid on all new air only, air plus tour and air plus cruise bookings made by Aug. 11 for departures anytime during August, Sunquest Cruises and ALBATours are offering free Plaza Premium Lounge access, a $70 per couple value. Customers will enjoy VIP comfort for up to two hours before their flight at the Plaza Premium Lounge located in Toronto's Pearson airport (T3). This includes...
SUNWING EXPANDS IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO SERVICE
As Sunwing continues to expand its winter line-up, the operator has announced new flights and vacation packages to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico from five Canadian gateway cities. Toronto departures are available on Mondays from Dec. 23 to April 7, 2014; Montreal flights operate on Tuesdays from Dec. 17 to March 4, 2014; from Edmonton, Vancouver and Kelowna, Sunwing departs on Thursdays between Dec. 19 and April 3, 2014. With golden sun-kissed beaches and a rugged mountainous backdrop, Ixtapa offers upscale shopping, lively entertainment and activities galore like golf, hiking, horseback riding,...
GET AWAY THIS AUGUST LONG WEEKEND
Travellers looking for a last-minute escape, the upcoming long weekend is a great time to go and Sunquest and FunSun Vacations are making it even easier with numerous specials. Sunquest specials: !!! Toronto to Nassau: Return flights plus three nights at the Breezes Resort Bahamas (AI, Super Select Garden View room) for $619 plus $342 taxes p.p. Departs Aug. 2. !!! Vancouver to Los Cabos: Return flights plus five nights at the Posada Real Los Cabos (AI, Standard Garden View room) for $619 plus $361 taxes p.p. Departs Aug. 3. !!! Toronto to Jamaica: Return flights plus five nights at the...
ACV SAN JUAN INCENTIVE
Until July 27, agents booking any round-trip air and cruise sailing from San Juan will earn a $50 HBC gift card for each booking made. The offer is for new bookings only made between July 12 and 27 for sailings from Nov. 17, completed by April 13, 2014. The offer is also applicable to group bookings....
SUNQUEST MAKING ITS MARK
Sunquest's new package concept is off to a strong start, with the operator reporting that bookings to-date are already trending 30% higher versus the same time last year. Craig Kijek, senior executive vice-president of Thomas Cook North America, observed: "The brand is doing really well and we are very pleased with the response since launching this new concept a couple of months ago." Kijek noted that: "We've received a lot of interest and support from the travel agent community, for which we are very grateful. More and more travel agents are seeing the benefits of our duration flexibility,...