Tour Operators
THOMAS COOK NA SELLS ABC TO ALTSCHUL
Thomas Cook North America (TCNA) has confirmed that it has finalized a deal -- reached about a month ago -- to sell its US brand, ABC Global Services to Eric Altschul, who was formerly TCNA's senior vice-president of consumer distribution in Canada. Dean Moore, CEO, TCNA, said of the sale, "ABC has always been a profitable division of our group, consistently performing well. However it operates in a travel segment that has no commonality with our principal tour operating business, as well as being based in the US which brings its owns set of challenges and costs in relation to legal,...
CONTIKI TAKING TOP AGENTS TO SPAIN
Festival season is on the horizon and Contiki Holidays is treating agents to an incredible opportunity to join their annual Rock Around the World trip. The original travel brand for 18-35's has announced that this year's destination is Spain for the Benicassim music festival featuring a four-day lineup, including such acts as The Killers, Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys, La Roux, Kaiser Chiefs, Jake Bugg and Azealia Banks. Similar to last year's Rock Around the World trip to Coachella, Contiki will be choosing 45 agents globally that had the highest sales from July 1, 2012 to May 30,...
AGENT OF CHANGE
G Adventures has launched a new agent program dubbed Agent of Change. "We believe that travel and travellers can change the world,"says Cyndi Zesk, the tour operator's vice-president of global marketing. "Travel is the fastest path to peace and understanding, and the tourism industry can be a force for positive change and global good. And travel agents, perhaps most of all, have a pivotal role in that."At the foundation of the company's new "Agent of Change"movement is the goal to further engage travel agents in G Adventures' mission to help travellers understand that their choices about how...
NOLITOURS’ SUN PROMOTIONS
Nolitours has introduced Early Booking promotions for the 2013-2014 South season, offering many advantages for travellers planning a Sun getaway for the 2013-2014 winter season. Those booking by Sept. 30 save $200 per couple; have the opportunity to change their travel date up to three hours before departure; pay a $50 deposit instead of $250; and have the opportunity to win their trip. Those booking by Oct. 31 save $200 per couple and have the opportunity to change their travel date up to seven days before departure....
ACV VEGAS SAVINGS
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering savings of up to 30% at Caesars Hotels in Las Vegas. The offer is open to travellers booking air and hotel (minimum three nights required). Those completing travel by May 31 will save 20%; by Oct. 31, 25%; and for travel between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 30%. Participating resorts include: Bally's Las Vegas; Caesars Palace; Flamingo Las Vegas; Harrah's Las Vegas; Paris Las Vegas; Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino; and The Quad....
INSIGHT EXPANDS US OFFERINGS
Insight Vacations has released its 2013/14 USA & Canada brochure, which includes seven luxury Gold itineraries and new destinations such as Cape Cod, Chicago, Nashville and Memphis. And, for just three more weeks, travellers can save up to 5% p.p. on tours featured in the brochure when using Promotion Code: PPIVUC58. The offer ends May 30. New for 2013, Insight's Gold luxury nine-day Boston, Cape Cod & The Islands evokes a seafaring spirit in this fish-hook shaped corner of New England. Clients will enjoy highlights of Boston, and a journey down part of the Freedom Trail will take them back...
GET THE PICTURE WITH ANDERSON
An updated poster series for Anderson Vacations' Atlantic Canada program has been released, promoting travel to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The posters are great selling tools for agents and work seamlessly as a window display. Along with a captivating photo, the back of the posters provide destination information and package ideas for clients. The new Atlantic Canada edition highlights three fully escorted coach tours available through Anderson, as well as a "Halifax City Stay"customized independent package. The popular city package includes a sightseeing tour of Halifax and a day trip to...
CIT MOVES TO A DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM
CIT Tours has launched a direct deposit program for agency commission cheques. With this process, commissions will now be received by the agency's bank on the same day as the commission is issued without the delay of mailing. To receive commissions by direct deposit, travel agents need to complete an information request form and return via e-mail to [email protected] or by fax to 905-264-9189 together with a void cheque. Commission payment notifications will be sent to the e-mail address provided in the request form. For additional information or to request a Direct Deposit Information form,...