Tour Operators
Adventure Center call centre now open Saturdays
Adventure Center is advising agents that its Edmonton wholesale call centre will now be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST. "We're seeing more and more agencies open on Saturdays - and with the growth in home-based agents as well, feel it's important that we are there to serve them,"says Adventure Center president Steven Larkin. The change takes place immediately....
Goway official Presidents Cup operator
Special Events by Goway has been appointed an official Licensed Travel Operator for The Presidents Cup 2013 taking place in Dublin, Ohio, from Oct. 1-6. The Presidents Cup 2013 will be played at Jack Nicklaus's famous Muirfield Village Golf Club with the best players from the United States up against the best from the international ranks outside Europe over four days of intense, match-play competition. Fred Couples is set to return as the US team captain and South Africa's Nick Price will captain the international team. With the likes of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Adam Scott...
Transat posts Q1 results
Transat A.T. Inc. posted revenues of $805.7 million for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2013, compared with $829.3 million in 2012 -- a decrease of $23.6 million, or 2.8%. It recorded an operating loss before amortization and depreciation of $21.0 million, compared with $31.8 million in 2012 and a net loss of $15.1 million ($0.39 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $29.5 million ($0.77 per share on a diluted basis) in 2012. Before non-operating items, Transat reported an adjusted after-tax loss of $21.6 million in 2013 ($0.56 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $29.9 million...
ACV introduces one-day Vegas sale
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is launching a one-day (March 14) Las Vegas promotion. Those booking an air and hotel package to Las Vegas tomorrow (March 14) will receive a $25 HBC card p.p., $25 off p.p. on any Las Vegas excursion and free seat selection, as well as savings on Park & Fly. Travellers can choose from 36 Las Vegas hotels and over 150 excursions. The offer is valid for travel completed by Dec. 31....
ACV offers exclusive rates with Hyatt in Hawaii
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is advising agents that it has exclusive rates available at Hyatt Hotels in Hawaii. Travellers booking air and hotels at participating Hyatt Hotels can take advantage of special rates and deals on breakfast. For example, stay at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and receive 50% off a breakfast buffet in Waikiki with a partial ocean view room category or a free breakfast buffet for two daily in an ocean or deluxe ocean view room category. Three-night minimum stay required. The offer is valid for travel from April 1 and completed by Dec. 26 and from Jan. 4,...
Boomerang introduces Cook Islands exclusive
Boomerang is offering travellers a chance to take that dream trip to the Cook Islands for less, and take the kids along too. Valid on all new bookings made between March 1-31 for travel up until June 30, Boomerang is offering an exclusive "kids fly for 50% and stay and eat for free"deal. From $1,609 plus tax per adult and $239 plus tax per child (up to 12 years of age) out of Los Angeles, or from $1,819 per adult and $239 per child out of Vancouver, the 12-night Cook Islands packages includes return air from L.A. or Vancouver on Air New Zealand, all ground transfers, 12 nights in a superior...
Win a trip to the Calgary Stampede
Anderson Vacations is inviting travel agents to take in the Greatest Show on Earth! The Calgary Stampede is famous for the rodeo and chuck wagon races, but that's only one side of the event. With parades, amusements park style rides, free pancake breakfasts, concerts, cultural exhibits, and a host of other attractions, the Stampede offers every kind of activity for every kind of visitor. In time for the 101st Calgary Stampede, July 5-14, Anderson Vacation is giving one lucky travel agent a chance to win a spot on its 2013 Calgary Stampede Product Development FAM. The grand prize includes...
Marchand joins ACV management team
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has announced the appointment of Guy Marchand to its management team as its new general manager, sales - Eastern Canada, effective March 18. In his new role, Marchand will oversee a sales team composed of five area sales managers who cover the territories of Quebec and Atlantic Canada. As GM, he will help ensure that Air Canada Vacations continues to lead the market with its vast product offerings and continues to further advance its strong partnerships with its valued travel partners. Prior to joining ACV, Marchand held the title of sales director for Quebec and...