Tour Operators
Sunwing celebrates Cuba anniversary
Sunwing is celebrating 10 years of holidays in Cuba with its Viva Cuba Anniversary Sale, offering savings at a variety of participating hotels. "Cuba is firmly established as a favourite travel destination for Canadians,"commented Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations. "Sunwing is proud to support Cuba year-round and this winter, we have expanded our program to offer exceptional Cuba vacations from 25 Canadian gateways."The promotion is applicable from gateways across Canada to several popular Cuba destinations and is valid through Nov. 3 for departures between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2013....
Transat launches Facebook contest
To celebrate Transat Holidays' new 2012-2013 Sun Collections program, the tour operator has launched a "Your Travel Style"contest on Facebook. "What is your South traveller profile? Are you a Beach Bum, Marathon Mom, Fun Seeker, Charmer, etc?"Simply log in, like the Air Transat Facebook page and play the game to see what type of traveller you are. Where will the next question take you? Keep playing to find out. Participants must complete the questionnaire to discover which two of the following programs are best suited for them: Family Collection, Distinction Collection, Luxury Collection,...
Goway now offers tours to Turkey
Goway Travel has added Turkey to the list of destinations that it sells. Although strictly speaking, Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, it will in fact be sold through Goway's AFRICAExperts division. "Turkey is the perfect addition to our portfolio,"says Moira Smith, general manager of the division. "It's a unique blend of old and new, eastern and western culture, great cities and gorgeous scenery."For first time visitors, Goway's 11-day Splendours of Turkey is the ideal travel choice to explore the main historic sites and major attractions. Highlights include Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus,...
Curaçao comes to Toronto
Vacationers departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport this month can get a sense of the Caribbean prior to taking off by catching the specially designed Sunquest coach featuring a colourful image of Curaçao. The coach will run from downtown Toronto to the airport to celebrate year-round, non-stop flights from Toronto to the island. Featuring Curaçao's scenic "Handelskade"in downtown Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the express coach will give vacationers a visual of just one of the many stunning, iconic sites they can expect to see on a vacation to Curaçao....
Jamaica makes it a night to remember
Telling his audience that "I have the greatest job in the world. I represent Jamaica," Philip Rose, regional manager Canada for the Jamaica Tourist Board, welcomed a group of travel industry VIPs to a special evening to celebrate all things Jamaican. Originally, Jamaica's Prime Minister, the most honourable Portia Simpson Miller was to have presided over the event, however, Hurricane Sandy made it imperative that the island's head of government return home. However, Jamaica's minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade and senator, the honourable Arnold Nicholson stepped in to offer...
Sunquest early booking offers set to expire
Sunquest is reminding agents that time is running out on some of the deals and promotions currently available. There is only one week left to take advantage of Sunquest's "Price Drop Guarantee,"the 10% EBB on commission and the Plaza Premium Lounge offer that provides customers with complimentary access to the lounge (in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton) with their winter package. All of these offers expire on Oct. 31. With the Price Drop Guarantee, when clients book by Oct. 31 for travel between Dec. 19 and April 30, 2013, should the price of their package go down, Sunquest will honour the...
ACV offers $99 flights to San Juan
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering a $99 deal on flights to San Juan when booked in conjunction with a cruise. For a limited time, book a select flight from Toronto or Montreal to San Juan during November, December or January and pay only $99 plus taxes when combined with a cruise....
Sunwing has Sunshine State savings
For a limited time, Sunwing is offering a "buy one seat and get a second seat at half price"promotion to Florida. The BOGO offer is applicable to new bookings based on roundtrip airfares reserved by Oct. 26, with departures from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013. Sunwing offers departures from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and St. Petersburg/Clearwater; from Ottawa and Halifax to Orlando; and from Montreal and Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale. Fares start as little as $29 per person roundtrip plus $282 taxes....