Tour Operators
Coach Canada invests in new double-decker coaches
Coach Canada rolled out 15 new double-decker coaches this week on their Ontario and Quebec routes. In 2009, Coach Canada introduced the Megabus double-decker coach concept to great success in the Canadian market. According to officials, this $11 million investment for 15 new coaches offers passengers a better ride, and an improved environmental impact. For the passenger, the new double-decker coaches feature: A better view from the upper deck with ceiling skylights running the total length of the coach; Improved lighting on the ceilings and staircases; Two extra tires on the rear of the coach...
ACV offering free tours in Europe
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) reports clients who book air and hotel of seven nights or more to select destinations in Europe by Dec. 26 will receive a free tour, and can choose among several tours, such as a Zurich half-day tour that includes the Lindt Chocolate Factory outlet. Clients can also visit Zurich and experience cool and quirky culture and enjoy a relaxing boat ride (available in the summer) around Lake Zurich or a hot beverage at one of the trendy Zurich West restaurants. Another option is a behind the scenes tour of a Boulangerie French Bakery in Paris to explore how a skilled...
Globus early booking savings set to end Jan. 8
The Globus family of brands is reminding agents that it has a host of Early Booking Bonuses that are set to expire Jan. 8. "This is a great opportunity for agents to contact their clients and close the sale,"says Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands. The offers include: $200 per couple air credit on all Monograms air-inclusive Europe vacations and select land-only Europe and North American holidays. Avalon Waterways is offering a $1,000 per couple air credit on select European river cruises and $300 per couple on Egypt and Galapagos cruises. Globus has a $300 per couple air...
Tauck gets mystical in Peru
Tauck is expanding its portfolio of Tauck Bridges family travel adventures in 2013 with the addition of its new "Mystical Peru"itinerary highlighting Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu. The eight-day journey (from $3,416 p.p., double, plus on-tour and international air) will have departures in June, July and August, and include a two-night stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, two nights at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel in Urubamba, and an overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in Aguas Calientes before concluding with a two-night say at the JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco. Like all Tauck...
Adventure Center offers agent incentive
Adventure Center has a new agent incentive seen as perfect for agents recovering from the holiday season. For every $1,500 booking (excluding air) taken during January for travel starting by July 1, travel agents will earn a $50 Shoppers Drug Mart card. Simply quote promotion "lipstick"when booking. Adventure Center offers more than 4,000 tour choices around the globe....
Porter Escapes debuts online
Porter Escapes has launched online, offering a "one-stop shop for flight and hotel packages to Porter Airlines destinations."Created to sell unique vacation packages paired exclusively with Porter flights, travellers can enjoy a variety of flight and hotel combinations, all designed to provide a premium travel experience for exceptional value. "Passengers familiar with the Porter Airlines' experience will recognize the commitment to providing a convenient and refined approach to travel,"said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Escapes. "Porter Escapes does all of the legwork for you -...
Adventure Canada celebrates 25 years
Adventure Canada, best known for its trips to the North, marked its 25th anniversary on Dec. 17. The company continues to be a family affair, with the next generation - Cedar, Alana and Matthew James - at the helm of all business operations. To help celebrate the anniversary, Adventure Canada is extending to its guests a special New Year's Resolution Rate. Guests who book and pay in full by Jan. 18 will receive a $250 discount on any 2013 adventure. While pricing is in US dollars, during this time frame the Canadian dollar will be accepted at par. This rate applies to both new bookings and...
Feds enact all-inclusive airfare advertising laws
Denis Lebel, minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, has announced that all-inclusive airfare advertising is now mandated under amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations. This will ensure consumers can clearly see the total price of an airline ticket, with no hidden fees. "We are protecting Canadian air travellers by helping them see, clearly and up front, the full cost of air tickets, so they can make informed travel choices,"said Lebel. "In addition to benefiting consumers by ensuring transparent advertising, these regulations will promote fair competition between all...