Tour Operators
CECCOS DEPART TOTAL VACATIONS
After more than 15 years with Total Vacations, Dave and Tammy Cecco have decided to pursue other opportunities. "We would like to thank them for their contribution to the development and success of Total Vacations and wish them all the best in their future endeavours,"Total Vacations said. Now managing the company are Sara Pulla and Vicki Ioannou-Theophilou. Total Vacations said it "continues to value our relationships and we look forward to a strong future with our business...
ANDERSON SUPPORTS ‘BELIEVE IN GOLD’
Anderson Vacations has announced that Believe in Gold has become the company's official charitable foundation. Believe in Gold is a local Calgary foundation focused on building awareness for childhood cancer and raising funds to help support the families affected and the research required. The groundwork for the foundation was started in 2010 by teenager Jacey Uphill while she was fighting her own battle with cancer. She found relief and hope of the hardship she was experiencing by getting involved in her community raising awareness about childhood cancer and the affects that it has on the...
SUNWING SHAKES THINGS UP
Sunwing has made a number of personnel changes that company CEO Stephen Hunter says will lead to "faster and more efficient growth."Andrew Dawson is now COO for the Sunwing Travel Group, while Jolanta Bialy is CFO. Percy Gyara has been named vice-president of finance. Bialy and Gyara have added responsibilities that includes Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts. Janine Chapman is now vice-president of marketing, while Daryl McWilliams is vice-president of business development. Val Miko has assumed the role of director of retail for SellOfVacations.com, while Deana Murphy is vice-president of retail...
G WELCOMES EASING OF TIBETAN RESTRICTIONS
Small group adventure tour operator G Adventures has welcomed the relaxation of restrictions for travel to Tibet this year. Ben Weiher, director of Global Operations, G Adventures, says previous government policies regarding nationalities made it logistically difficult to confirm travellers on Tibetan tours. "Being able to travel with people from other countries is a big part of the G Adventures' experience, so we welcome these changes which make it easier for our travellers to experience the beauty of Tibet."While there are a number of restrictions still in place, the most pertinent for...
CHAMPAGNE VACATIONS FROM SUNWING
Sunwing's 3,000 Champagne Vacations feature popular holiday destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America at reduced prices. Vacation packages with select departures are priced at $495 plus taxes from Ontario, $695 plus taxes from Western gateways, and at $795 including taxes from Quebec. Prices are p.p., based on double occupancy, and taxes, if excluded, vary between $286 and $390 p.p. This is a limited time offer for vacation packages booked from April 20....
FUNSUN WINNERS
FunSun Vacations has announced the first 10 winners in its new "Did You Know"agent incentive, running through the end of the month. They are: Rachel Lennie from Carlson Creative Travel and Tours, Ont.; Lisa Lechelt from Marlin Travel Sherwood, Alta.; Jenn Gray from Uniglobe Beacon Vacations, Alta.; Roxanne Larouche from Voyage Louise Drouin, Que.; Kris Ryan from FareConnect.com, Alta.; Crystal Robinson from Breakaway Travel Oshawa, Ont.; Cheryl Fader from Sears Travel Dartmouth, N.S.; Anne Bovingdon from Holiday Market Inc., Ont.; Shauna Vu from Travel Best Bets, BC; Tanja Walsh from Vision...
DOWN UNDER’ WITH CONTIKI
Contiki Holidays has unveiled its 2013-2014 South Pacific brochure highlighted by 22 trips to Australia and New Zealand and featuring more Backstage Pass inclusions than ever before, like a 4WD adventure across Fraser Island and a barbecue dinner in the heart of Darling Harbour. There's also plenty of time for clients to explore the destination on their own, which is why Contiki offers a variety of ME Time optionals, like the Sydney Opera House Tour (new for 2013-14) and a catamaran daytrip in the Bay of Islands. "Contiki is the original adventure travel brand for 18-35's and we thrive on...
ACV EXCLUSIVE
Travellers booking any room category at the Sunshine Suites Resort in Grand Cayman with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) by July 31 will save up to $240 on stays of three nights or longer. Guests who stay three nights or longer will also receive a US$50 food and beverage credit. The offer is valid for travel between June 1 and Sept. 1. Kids stay free (17 years and under) when sharing deluxe or one-bedroom suites with parents, using existing bedding. Voucher/manifest must be coded SPCA for this offer to...