Tour Operators
SOCIAL MEDIA: Anderson keeps agents top of mind
With social media becoming an ever-important way of staying in touch in today's world, Anderson Vacations is putting more emphasize on this aspect of business and working with the travel agent/tour operator community. In this nature Anderson gears both its Facebook page and Twitter profile towards its key partners - agents and operators. "When looking at our social media campaign and online environments, we wanted to ensure we were relevant to our core customer base, said Corey Marshall CEO. "Rather than look to social media for the 'masses' we want to continue to tailor our communications to...
ACV CRUISING: Kids get half off
Air Canada reports that when agents book Air and cruise for their clients before April 30, 2013 aboard any cruise in Europe with Norwegian Cruise Line or Alaska sailings aboard Norwegian Sun and their kids sail for half price. The offer is valid on new bookings only for kids 17 and under at time of sailing and travelling as third through eighth guest sharing a cabin with two full-paying...
GETTING THE NOD: ACV picks Ferrin as president, COO
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has announced the appointment of Eamonn Ferrin as president and chief operating officer, effective April 8. Ferrin will report directly to Michael Friisdahl, CEO of the Air Canada Leisure Group. Ferrin brings to Air Canada Vacations a tremendous wealth of experience within the travel industry, including Europe, Canada and other international markets. An Honours graduate of Belfast's Queen's University (Economic History), he also holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Surrey (Tourism, Finance & Marketing). Ferrin will be responsible for the daily...
CONTIKI: Final week of #NoRegrets Adventure Challenge
This coming Monday (April 8) marks the final week of The #NoRegrets Adventure Challenge campaign and Contiki Holidays Canada is wrapping things up in the land of tapas and fiery flamenco dancing - Spain. Contiki's Adventure Challenge features popular YouTube star, Tim Deegan, who takes young Canadians on a journey around the world with a weekly video challenge. Viewers get a chance to enter to win weekly prizes and get weekly discounts on trips to that week's destination. Agents can also be a part of the fun, with this week's incentive to win a Canon EOS Rebel DSLR camera based on the amount...
GROUPS PLUS: Sunwing releases 2013-14 guide
Sunwing has released its new 2013/2014 Groups Guide, featuring many new offers as well as the return of other popular products and incentives. The tour operator has partnered with more than 200 hotels and resorts and continues to offer its popular Groups Plus program, which simplifies an agent's search process by standardizing the group offer at each of these hotels. Perks of the program include: the 11th adult passenger travels free, a complimentary room upgrade for the group leader, a welcome cocktail reception, a private group check-in, guest rooms for the group located together or in same...
ACV: Disney World savings
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers savings of up to 30% off hotel stays plus 10% off base tickets at Walt Disney World resorts. Those booking a package including flights, accommodation and Magic Your Way Tickets by May 31 will get up to 30% off their hotel stay plus receive 10% off base tickets. Available resorts include: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, Disney's All-Star Music Resort, Disney's All-Star Sports Resorts, Disney's POP Century Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, Disney's Port...
FOCUS ON NORTH AMERICA: ACV has new brochure
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its new North America brochure, highlighted by an at-a-glance flight schedule and a selection of popular hotels from across North America, images and useful city maps. Other features include Fly & Drive options and weekend getaways at more than 80 destinations in the US and Canada. Travellers booking by Oct. 31 can save up to $150 per couple. Save $100 per couple when booking Air & Hotel in North America; add a car and save an extra $50. Select hotels also offer Privileges, exclusive to ACV guests, such as free access to Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounges...
CUSTOM ADDITION: Porter Escapes adds in NYC
Porter Escapes has teamed up with THE OUT NYC to offer packaged holidays in New York City. Originally positioned as an LGBT oriented hotel, THE OUT NYC has become increasing popular among straight travellers, and now considers itself a "straight-friendly urban resort." Porter Escapes offers travellers a wide variety of flight and hotel combinations, all carefully curated to provide a premium travel experience for exceptional value. THE OUT NYC is the latest resort to join Porter Escapes' growing line up of hotels, and offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of New York City, just steps...