Tour Operators
Shopping with Chinapac
Chinapac International has launched two new tours -- with prices starting at $299 -- that combine shopping and sightseeing in China. Just as China is known for such famous landmarks as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Warriors, it is also well known for its exquisite goods and handicrafts. Many of these goods are traditional items dating back to the ancient era popularly used by the emperors and possessed by members of the affluent society. Silk, for one, was a staple trade merchandise and now a favourite souvenir. Chinapac president Jenny Soares observed: "Many of our clients...
CHA taking care of business in the Bahamas
Caribbean Marketplace 2012 was officially opened this week with much pomp and circumstance at Atlantis in The Bahamas with attendees including Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. The annual travel show has attracted a total of 1,190 delegates from 18 countries, including Canada, the most in three years. Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Josef Forstmayr noted that 2010 was a record year for "stop-over" arrivals in the Caribbean with 23.1 million visitors and said the forecast for 2011 is a 4% increase on this. "There is no question that our buyers who are attending Caribbean Travel...
Conviction registered
Consolidated Travel Activities Ltd. -- o/a Canadian Tours International -- has been convicted of one count of operating as a travel wholesaler without registration contrary to section 4(1)(b) of the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002. Consolidated Travel Activities Ltd. -- o/a Canadian Tours International -- operates in the greater Toronto Area. Consolidated Travel Activities Ltd. o/a Canadian Tours International was fined $1,000. Go to http://www.tico.ca for...
Encore picks Greca for new role
Encore Cruises has picked Sabrina Greca to take on the newly created role of director, products & retail partnerships. Greca's appointment was annouced by Encore's vice-president, Amr Younes. Greca joined Thomas Cook last fall as a project manager and will now focus on product development and supplier relations for the Encore brand, as well as working closely with the company's key accounts on various initiatives designed to further grow its cruise business. She will be based at Thomas Cook's Montreal office and can be reached at [email protected]...
Back to school with TDC
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) recently held training events in Toronto and Montreal for travel professionals new to its network. These four-day events, part of TDC's Travel University training program, are designed to display a firm commitment to franchises, affiliates and corporate employees of all levels - right from junior consultants with little or no experience up to branch managers and owners. "We want to welcome them into the Transat family and provide all the tools they need for success," explained Joanne Hutchinson, training specialist. And with 50 presenters from Transat A.T....
Goway challenge gives agents chance to win $500
Agents have a chance to win $500 from Goway by coming up with one or more unique reasons to include in Goway's list of 50 "Why's to Go Goway?"because nobody does Downunder like Goway. A few of the reasons on the list that are: Goway has been selling the South Pacific for over 40 years (Bruce Hodge, founder of Goway, continues to be the president); Owns its own office Downunder in Sydney with an Internet café and toll free number for 24-hour assistance for extra service to Goway's globetrotters; Has an award-winning travel planner with more than 450 ideas Downunder; Offers full consumer...
Transat Distribution earns RCI award
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has received Royal Caribbean International's Partner of the Year award for 2011. Clearly pleased by the recognition, TDC's vice-president marketing and industry relations, Susan Bowman said: "This has always been such an important partnership and it great to be recognized. We have won this award due to the hard work by our network of over 2,500 travel consultants and our momentum is continuing to accelerate. This year, we look forward to being hosted on the Oasis of the Seas in April with over 120 of our travel consultants attending TDC's exclusive cruise...
Anderson launches ‘Stampede Centennial’ agent incentive
With the centennial of the Calgary Stampede this July, Anderson Vacations has introduced the "Ultimate Calgary Agent Incentive,"giving agents a chance to not only sell, but also be a part of the celebration in Calgary. The top three revenue producing agents who sell packages, tours or City Stays including Calgary will win their own seat on board one of the three Calgary product development trips, during the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. This incentive is valid for all agent bookings between Feb. 1 and May 31. Calgary Stampede centennial trips include: Horsepower July 5-9; Giddy...