Tour Operators
Goway offers savings on visa-free China stopover
Goway is reminding agents that Canadians can now travel to China (Beijing or Shanghai) for up to three days without a visa and to this end has introduced several specials. "This new visa-waiver saves visitors the hassles and costs associated with obtaining entry into China, making it a perfect stopover idea,"says Bronwyn Hodge, Goway Asia product manager. "The Great Wall in Beijing is a must-see and Shanghai is a shopper's paradise. These cities are both major gateways to Asia, so it's a great opportunity to enhance a trip to Asia, perfect for both first time and repeat visitors."For a...
Trafalgar hits the road to talk travel with agents
Trafalgar is on the road again with its third annual Travel Talk road show, expanded this year to include 19 additional cities. The tour operator will be sharing tips on the hottest travel trends for the year ahead, plus an exclusive talk on its innovative 2013 product, featuring unique Insider Experiences, such as authentic Be My Guest dining, Hidden Treasures and Local Specialties. Held for just one night in 42 cities across Canada from January through March, Travel Talks invites agent partners to bring along prospective and past Trafalgar guests, past cruise passengers and FIT clients to...
G Adventures has free flight for Galapagos travellers
G Adventures is covering the cost of one-way flights between Lima and Quito for travellers that combine an itinerary in Peru with a trip to the Galapagos Islands. The offer is valid for all trips departing in 2013 and gives travellers an opportunity to get the most out of their South American experience, while saving money at the same time. One-way tickets are available between Lima and Quito for up to 30 days between the two tour dates, allowing travellers the flexibility to spend a few extra days seeing the highlights of the area either at the end or start of either of their trips....
Sunwing celebrates with Champagne Vacations
To help kick off the New Year, Sunwing is offering 10,000 Winter Champagne Vacations to holiday destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America at reduced prices from 32 gateways across Canada. Packages with select February, March and April departures are priced at $895 plus taxes from Ontario, $995 plus taxes from Atlantic Canada, $1,095 plus taxes from Western Canada gateways, and at $1,195 including taxes from Quebec. Prices are p.p., based on double occupancy, and taxes, if excluded, vary between $270 and $398 p.p. This is a limited time offer for packages booked from Jan. 5 and...
Adventure Center bringing CATS program to the Prairies
Adventure Center is advising agents in Manitoba and Saskatchewan that it is bringing its Certified Adventure Travel Specialist (CATS) training sessions to them for the first time. The training will take place in Winnipeg at the Caboto Centre on Jan. 23 and in Saskatoon on Jan. 24 at the Western Development Museum. Each session runs from noon to 4 p.m. Topics will include the benefits of selling adventure travel and how to promote it; walking, trekking, group and independent cycling holidays; and how to sell Adventure Center's African safaris. A cost of $40 includes lunch and a contribution to...
Sunwing starts flights to P.V. from northern Alberta
Sunwing Airlines has announced its inaugural schedule of flights from Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray to Puerto Vallarta, on Mexico's Pacific coast. The first flight departed on Dec. 19, and all consecutive flights to P.V. are continuing with Wednesday departures until March 20. "Regular service from Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray to a sun destination has never been available until now and we are proud to present these exclusive vacation offerings and Sunwing Airlines service to Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie residents,"said Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations at Sunwing. All...
Contiki extends early booking promotion
Contiki Holidays has extended its Early Payment Discount for young travellers, giving them the opportunity to save 7.5% off the cost of the trip if booked and paid in full by Feb. 28. Popular trips for 2013 range between Superior Regional tours to Budget Discovery tours, and include European Highlights, Simply Italy, European Discovery, Mediterranean Highlights and European Whirl. "Our 2013 trips have been selling incredibly well so far, with our Europe product being the most popular,"says Brad Ford, president of Contiki Canada....
Sunquest offers agents daily giveaway incentive
Sunquest is offering a special incentive whereby it is giving out 50,000 TC Loyalty Points (equivalent to $500) every day to 21 lucky agents. With its new "Word on the Street"promotion, agents simply need make note of the special word or phrase of the day that will be featured in Sunquest e-blasts and online at SunquestAgent.ca from Jan. 3-31. Then, when agents book their customers on a Sunquest vacation during the promotional period for travel from Jan. 4 to April 30, they will qualify for that day's 50,000 TC Loyalty Points prize. One lucky agent will be called and if they know that day's...