Tour Operators
Cost savings with Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its 2013 CostSaver brochure for Europe & Britain, which is "packed with 34 cost-effective itineraries."There are five new trips that provide a range of inclusions, and the new brochure features more included meals and the use of audio headsets for all guided visits. With each itinerary featuring guided sightseeing and free time to explore the destination individually, the CostSaver brochure "allows clients to book a vacation at a fantastic price and visit additional sights at their own pace during free time."Trafalgar is offering their biggest early payment discount to...
ACV introduces new agent rewards program
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new rewards program for travel agents, ACV & Me Select. The new program provides agents with exclusive access to trips, complementary flights and more. Agents can enjoy unique privileges at three distinct levels when they qualify in one of the ACV & Me Select categories of Gold, Silver or Bronze, for bookings made from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013: !!! Gold Select - Book 301+ passengers per year and receive: Four complimentary seats on AC1700/1800/1900 series flights plus free seat selection; Two complimentary upgrades to Executive Class service; 2,000...
Bestway tours India with Paul Saltzman
Bestway Tours & Safaris has introduced several new touring options, including an escorted India with two-time Emmy Award winner Paul Saltzman. In a new 40-page brochure, Bestway has put together tours concentrating on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Since 1972, UNESCO has designated over 900 properties across the world to be of "special cultural or physical significance."Bestway includes more than 100 such sites in some 35 countries. India with Paul Saltzman: A Fusion of Colour, Music and Soul is a tour personally escorted by...
We’re more than just sun
Air Canada Vacations kicked off its 2012-2013 winter launch season with a simple message to travel agents: "We're more than just sun." In fact, the theme for the operator's Toronto event was "The Whole World Is Waiting" and, in a departure from previous years, it featured a trade show with 35 suppliers on hand and workshops designed to enlighten the close to 225 retailers on ACV's products in Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, Asia, the South Pacific, as well as its Cruise offerings. ACV's president, Zeina Gedeon came straight to the point, telling the agency crowd that: "Your...
TICO fees set to rise
Registrant fees are soon set to rise in Ontario, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) announced at its annual general meeting Tuesday night. Starting April 1, 2013, the proposed fee would be .15 per $1,000 of business, rising to .25 the following year and .30 in 2015. The move, which will be first subject to consultation with stakeholders, who currently pay .05 per thousand, comes after six years of artificially low fees while TICO sought to reduce the Compensation Fund balance from approximately $30 million to a desired range of $20 million to $25 million. One delegate challenged...
Sunquest Roulette is back
Sunquest clients can once again take advantage of vacation savings with the return of the Sunquest Roulette promotion. Clients can save when booking a Sunquest all-inclusive Roulette package vacation to Jamaica, Los Cabos, Cancun, the Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Puerto Vallarta or the Riviera Nayarit, for select departures between Oct. 28 and April 27, 2013. Available from all gateways across Canada, clients simply select their destination, their preferred departure date and their desired star rating (4-star, 4+ star, 5-star and 5+ star available) and they will receive the lowest...
Discover the real New Zealand
Boomerang Tours is offering travellers a chance to experience a small group tour with its new local operator MoaTrek. The operator is not only a new addition to this year's line-up, but also available exclusively from Boomerang. David Boign, vice-president of Boomerang Tours, explained that each MoaTrek group has a maximum of 18 guests. Small and personal groups offer opportunities to meet the locals -- farmers, winemakers, gardeners and chefs. There are special occasion lunches and dinners in wonderful locations with warm hosts and fine wine and food included in the tour cost. As well, there...
Sunwing unveils US collection
With the Canadian dollar retaining its strength against the US dollar, more Canadians are flocking south of the border for their vacation than ever before and to keep up with this demand Sunwing has expanded its US program with the debut of its new "USA Collection"brochure. Sunwing continues to offer flights, hotels and vacation packages to such destinations as Florida and Las Vegas. Travellers booking Florida with Sunwing can take advantage of flights and packages to Orlando, St. Petersburg/Clearwater and Ft. Lauderdale, as well as a range of hotel and resort offerings in nearby cities such...