Tour Operators
ANDERSON OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Anderson Vacations reports that its Calgary office is closed today due to major flooding in the city, which forced all phone and power to be cut to the building. "Our focus is obviously on all guests and travellers affected and we are working with them to ensure that any alternative arrangements if required are made. All of our staff and their families are safe,"reports Anderson. Most consultants have been able to log in remotely to their e-mail and are doing their best to get back on enquiries. A 24-hour emergency line is also in place, 1-403-828-2177. Officials expect the office will reopen...
SUNWING HAS NEW TORONTO-CURAÇAO SERVICE
Sunwing continues to expand its Caribbean offerings with new direct non-stop flights from Toronto to Curaçao. Sunday departures are on sale from Dec. 15 to April 27, 2014. One of the "ABC Islands,"Curaçao intrigues visitors with its natural beauty, diverse culture and sublime year-round weather. Sunwing has selected seven hotels and resorts in Curaçao to suit a variety of vacation needs and budgets. Options include the four-star, all-inclusive Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, which is value priced from $1,195 (plus $340 taxes) p.p. for the one week inaugural...
TOURS HIGHLIGHT ‘THRONES’ LOCATIONS
BikeHike Adventures is offering fans of the HBO television series Game of Thrones the opportunity to visit some of the show's filming locations aboard select active adventure tours. Travellers can keep the momentum of the recently finished third season by following in their favourite character's footsteps in Croatia (Westeros) and Morocco (Essos). Tours depart monthly from June to November. "One of the consistently most popular characters in Game of Thrones is Tyrion Lannister, played by the incomparable Peter Dinklage. While Tyrion has travelled to several locations in Westeros, his most...
ADAMO NEW TRANSAT DISTRIBUTION GM
Transat A.T. Inc. has announced the appointment of Joseph Adamo as general manager of Transat Distribution Canada (TDC). Effective immediately, Adamo will add his new duties to those of his current position as vice-president, Marketing and Web Commercialization for TTC, managing all Canadian marketing operations for the Air Transat, Transat Holidays and Nolitours brands. Adamo succeeds Yves Lalumière, who will leave the organization in mid-August to join the team of Tourisme Montréal, where he has been named president and chief executive officer. Adamo has more than 25 years of...
ALL QUIET ON THE TICO FRONT
With little controversy on the agenda, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) enjoyed its quietest annual meeting in years at Toronto's Congress Centre late Tuesday afternoon. Only a few dozen travel agents turned up to the 16th annual affair and a reporter was ribbed about having nothing to write about -- this after a string of robust meetings in previous years that included a debate over Compensation Fund rate hikes in 2012 amidst charges of fiscal mismanagement at the government-mandated regulatory board. This year, not a single question was asked of the TICO execs on hand, nor any...
SUNWING GUARANTEES WINTER PRICING
Sunwing Vacations is making it easier for travellers to secure their ideal winter vacation package on their preferred travel dates. With the new Sunwing Price Drop Guarantee promotion, customers can lock in their winter vacation package for a reduced deposit of $50 p.p., and register to receive a cash refund of up to $800 per couple if the price goes down up to 28 days before departure. The Price Drop Guarantee promotion is valid on vacation packages departing from Dec. 19 to April 30, 2014 from more than 30 cities across Canada. "We've included our highest demand dates and resorts, and we...
TRANSAT APPOINTS NEW CRUISE DIRECTOR
Transat has announced the appointment of Malcolm Sorab as director, Cruises, Transat Tour Canada. Sorab who was sales and marketing director at Flight Centre Canada for eight years, joined the team on June 10 and is based in Toronto. Since 2011, he had held the position of commercial director at Celebrity Cruises in...
EXECUTIVE CLASS SAVINGS WITH ACV
Travellers booking an Air Canada Vacations (ACV) package by July 31 will save up to 40% on Executive Class upgrades on Air & Hotel packages to the US and Canada, as well as for select destinations across the Caribbean. Destinations include Antigua, Turks and Caicos, Great Exuma and Cancun. The offer is valid for travel through Dec. 15....