Tour Operators
Destination partners at Anderson agent events
Specialized product training by Anderson Vacations, drawing on the expertise of destination partners, is on the near-horizon for travel agents across Canada. The series of agent training events kicks off in western Canada, with stops in Winnipeg, March 11 at Four Points by Sheraton; Calgary, March 12 at Buzzards/Bottlescrew Bills; Edmonton, March 13 at the Ramada on Kingsway; and Vancouver, March 14 at the Sandman on Georgia. For these evening events, "partners from the destinations we promote are also joining us to specifically train your agents on their destination,"says Corey Marshall,...
FunSun packages now available in Amadeus
Having launched last month on Sabre Vacations and Sirev, Softvoyage has now rolled out FunSun Vacations packages in Amadeus, bringing more alternatives to the traditional vacation package market to even more agents nationwide. Agents who use Amadeus can now look forward to: !!! More gateways and destinations: With departures available from 19 Canadian gateways, from Victoria to St. John's and everywhere in between, to 37 destinations, including US city and Hawaii packages, expanded programs in Cuba and the Dominican Republic, offerings in such places as Turks & Caicos, Bermuda and Barbados,...
Goway launches fam trip competition
Goway has launched a competition for agents to win their way to Australia. Goway will be hosting an exclusive familiarization trip to Australia in August and there are three ways that agents participate: !!! "Win your way by marketing"will offer one lucky agent a free space on the trip. The agent that creates the best e-mail, Facebook or social media campaign, or hosts the best Australia presentation evening will be selected to join the group; !!! "Win your way by selling."The agent with the highest sales of air-land inclusive packages with Goway will be also guaranteed a free place on the...
Anderson unveils New Zealand coach holidays
Anderson Vacations latest catalogue -- New Zealand Coach Holiday Specialists for 2013-2014 -- is hot off the press on its way to agencies. Anderson's partner in New Zealand, Grand Pacific Tours, has a number of tours available featuring options on one or both islands. According to Anderson, many travellers are drawn towards the company for its small group touring, which allows for more time in the destination. The most popular itineraries are the 16-day Rail, Coach and Cruise, 16-day Highlights of New Zealand and the 19-day Grand New Zealand tours. The new brochure is available online at...
Adventure Center giving away iPad minis
Adventure Center reports that three travel agents will win an iPad mini in the company's latest travel agent incentive. The winners will be the agents with the top three number of clients booked on tour operator Peregrine and upscale Peregrine Reserve tours during March. Adventure Center will track sales. "Peregrine is an amazing small group operator, really a great choice for the client who wants to enjoy cultural immersion and travel with a topnotch local guide,"says Adventure Center president Steven Larkin. For the client who prefers to travel truly in style, Peregrine Reserve combines the...
Trafalgar hosts special Vancouver event
Trafalgar is again hosting Patricia Schultz, New York Times best-selling author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, for a speaking engagement. The free event will take place in Vancouver on March 7. Attendees are eligible for exclusive offers, prizes and giveaways, including a draw for the chance to win $1,000 toward any Trafalgar guided vacation. "Trafalgar invites past and future clients and travel agents to join Patricia Schultz on an insightful journey through some of the world's most famous and spectacular locations, revealing many hidden treasures along the way. During the evening's...
Climb Kilimanjaro with Goway
Goway is offering hikers, or more serious mountaineerers, the opportunity to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. A number of Goway's staff, including president Bruce Hodge, have successfully reached the summit and are uniquely equipped to advise on the best routing, preparations and packing requirements. "Theoretically, any reasonably fit person can reach the top,"said Hodge. "They need to take their time, drink lots of water and ideally don't do the trek immediately after a long-haul flight."Hodge also recommends that climbers take a safari before, as this will help them acclimatize. A beach stay on...
Sunquest, FunSun bonus points offer
Agents booking a vacation package with Sunquest or FunSun Vacations to any Sandals or Beaches resort will now receive 10x TC Loyalty Points. The offer is valid on all new bookings made between March 1 and May 31, for travel anytime, and for any duration. The special offer takes the 575 TC Loyalty Points that an agent would normally earn on any Sunquest or FunSun package, and boosts it up to 5,750 TC Loyalty Points. Groups are applicable, however, this offer does not apply to air or land-only bookings....