Tour Operators
Visit Florida buying Florida Huddle show
Visit Florida has bought the annual Florida Huddle trade show. That's the announcement Visit Florida executive VP of sales and marketing Eileen Forrow is expected to make at an on-site press conference at this year's event in St. Augustine this afternoon. Newly-minted Visit Florida president Will Seccombe hinted at the deal in an exclusive interview with CTP recently, but today's announcement will be the first official statement confirming the purchase. The long-time show has been bought from Jacksonville-based Huddle International and will be run by Visit Florida beginning next...
Celebrating 2013 RTTF award winners
The second annual Responsible Travel & Tourism Forum Awards lunch was held in Toronto on Jan. 24, celebrating another successful webinar series designed to provide Canadian travel agents with an opportunity to learn more about the key issues of corporate social responsibility. The event also provided an opportunity to present RTTF's annual leadership awards to individuals and companies in the Canadian travel industry that have made notable achievements in the area of corporate social responsibility. This year's Student Leadership Award went to Judith Zienchuck of the Ted Rogers School of...
Sunquest extends ‘Taxes ‘R’ On Us’ promotion
Sunquest has extended its popular "Taxes 'R' On Us"sale for all March and April packages. Now applicable on all new bookings, including groups, the sale will run until Jan. 30 for travel between March 1 and April 27, and will save customers up to $320 per couple. Available nationwide to every Sunquest destination in the Caribbean and Mexico, Sunquest pays the taxes (excluding the surcharge) on every package vacation. It is not applicable to air only, land only or cruise bookings....
ACV offers Atlantis savings
Travellers booking Atlantis, Paradise Island with Air Canada Vacations by Feb. 4 will receive $300 in savings on stays of six nights or longer, or $200 in savings on stays of four or five nights. In addition, guests receive 30% off of a shallow water dolphin interaction, and benefit from suite amenities, full daily breakfast for two, complimentary Internet access and late checkout....
G Adventures has air and tour savings
G Adventures reports that travellers can save $100 p.p. when booking international air with their tour. The offer is valid until Feb. 28 for travel by Feb. 1, 2014. The promotion is applicable to new bookings only and excludes independent trips. Agents must call G Adventures' air department (1-877-390-9050) to apply the discount and reference promo code G13PLUSAIR100. International air and tours must be booked at the same time. Agents will receive commission on flights booked depending on whether the flight option is a Private (net) or Published commissionable fare....
Monograms unveils 2013 ‘Staycations’
For Canadians determined to "go"- to explore, to see the sites and enjoy the backyard landscapes of North America - Monograms has unveiled nearly 50 itineraries, including seven new packaged vacations ranging from four to 10 days. With Monograms, travellers can experience North America's famous national parks or its vibrant cities. They can dig into a genuine bison burger or savour a piping hot Chicago-style pizza. They can discover the charm of walking Quebec City or even take a driving vacation through Alaska. In all, Monograms' 2013 packages comprise 39 itineraries from four to 10 days and...
Transat hosts Europe training academies
Transat is hitting the road to educate agents on its 2013 Europe program with a series of product training sessions. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 19, Hamilton, Michaelangelo's Banquet Hall; Feb. 19, London, Sheraton Four Points; Feb. 20, Kitchener, Holiday Inn; Feb. 21, Toronto, Sheraton Airport; Feb. 26, Oakville, Holiday Inn Oakville; Feb. 26, Peterborough, The Canadian Canoe Museum; Feb. 27, Oshawa, Tosca Banquet Hall; Feb. 27, Barrie, Tangle Creek; Feb. 28, St. Catharine's, Stone Mill Grand Ballroom; Feb. 28, Kingston Minos Village Restaurant; March 5, Halifax, Canadian Museum of...
Globus brings back popular war memorial tour
Globus has announced that it's bringing back its memorable special interest tour -- the Great Canadian War Memorial Tour of Europe. For the first time, the company will be featuring three departures in 2013. The package is promoted as "designed by Canadians for Canadians in order to pay tribute to all who have served our country in the Great War and World War II."The 11-day tour, to England and France, takes in many museums, memorials and special sites that commemorate Canadians' war contributions. These include the impressive and inspiring Canadian Memorial at Vimy Ridge and the Canadian...