Tour Operators
Boomerang offering bonus Loyalty Points
During the month of August, agents booking any escorted Australia or New Zealand trip by Australian Pacific Touring (APT) through Boomerang Tours will automatically earn four times the TC Loyalty Points. The offer is valid on all new bookings made between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31 for travel anytime. To see the Boomerang collection, including the Boomerang Tours APT brochure, visit http://www.exotiktours.com . Copies can be ordered through Contac, by e-mailing [email protected] or over the phone at...
ACV ‘Passion-ate’ about new winter line-up
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched Passion, its 2012-2013 Caribbean and Mexico Collection. The nearly 300-page magazine is a summary of ACV's winter offerings, including Huatulco, Mexico, new from Toronto on Saturdays. The collection includes popular tools like Flying at a glance and Hotels at a glance, as well as editorials on everything from fashion and photography to gourmet globetrotting and a variety of savings. Exclusively, Air Canada Vacations will be providing the only non-stop service from Canada to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Toronto on Fridays. ACV has also added a flight from...
Go for Gold with ACV
Just in time for the Olympics, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers booking by Aug. 12 a future travel credit of up to $200 p.p. with its "Go for Gold"promotion. The offer is valid for travel between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2013. Trips valued at $3,000 and more p.p. receive a $200 p.p. future credit; trips valued between $2,000 and $2,999 p.p. receive a $100 p.p. future credit; trips valued between $1,000 and $1,999 p.p. receive a $50 p.p. future credit. Travel credits are valid for air-inclusive travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, US, Canada, Europe, South America, South Pacific and...
Goway introduces direct deposit program
Goway Travel has announced the launch of a direct deposit program to pay agents commission on bookings even earlier. According to officials, the program ensures that agents receive commissions directly into their agency bank account within one week of the client making final payment. "We've always made it a priority to pay agents on time and at time of final payment, rather than at the end of travel as some suppliers do,"says VP Wholesale, Cathy Mulrine. "Now, agents simply register their agency banking information online, and the funds are electronically transmitted straight into their bank...
Signature upgrades vacation packages
Travellers taking advantage of Signature's latest promotion will enjoy a selection of extras, offered by participating resorts at no extra cost. At a selection of hotels, guests will receive an upgraded vacation experience with extras such as a free upgrade from the lead category room to the next available category. Examples of some complimentary bonuses are additional and enhanced amenities at the new-look Adults only RIU Palace Macao or a $200 per room Resort Credit at the Barcelo Huatulco. In addition to the upgrades, travellers can save up to $800 per couple from Signature's regularly...
Goway South Pacific road show
Goway is inviting agents and consumers to attend an upcoming South Pacific road show. Prizes will be given away at each show and everyone attending will be entered into a draw to win a grand prize of a trip for two to Downunder. On hand will be Goway experts from Downunder (Australia and New Zealand) and the World's most Idyllic Islands, as well as some special guests. Agents and their clients can find out when is the best time to visit Tahiti, where to go for a rainforest experience in Australia and why the Fijian people are known as the friendliest people on earth. Goway's experts will also...
Travel with Pride and feel the vibe with ACV
Air Canada Vacations is taking over an entire resort for the gay and lesbian community and their friends. The "Travel with Pride"getaway departs Jan. 20, 2013 to Isla Mujeres Palace, Mexico for one week. "Three years ago we began providing gay friendly vacation options and launched a dedicated web site featuring accommodations and more. We continue to strive to make all our vacation hotels more gay and lesbian friendly and we are making great strides in offering this one-week exclusive vacation experience,"says Nino Montagnese, vice-president, sales and marketing. The all-inclusive air and...
Hola Sun unveils 2012/13 product line
Cuba specialist Hola Sun's new 2012/2013 brochure features ITC packages, land-only arrangements, air-only travel, car rentals, escorted bus tours, sun/city combos, long-stays and specialized programs. Hola Sun's main focus is sales out of Toronto, while sister company Caribe Sol has sales from Montreal and Quebec gateways. However, Hola Sun has expanded from coast to coast with in total 14 gateways -- Toronto, Hamilton, Quebec City, Montreal, Bagotville, Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, St. John's and Halifax. The new brochure highlights nine destinations:...