Tour Operators
Signature launches winter 2012/13 brochures
Signature Vacations has introduced its new 2012/13 winter brochures. Signature is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an increased line-up featuring affordable luxury resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, many offered on an exclusive basis. Flights to the sun are offered from 30 gateways across Canada, all featuring Sunwing Airlines. Highlights of the line-up include two new Riu Palaces, each featuring the distinctive modern décor which was debuted this winter at Riu Palace Bavaro. The new Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun opens in May, while the Riu Palace Costa Rica will open in...
Get Social with Lion World and Win
Lion World Tours has launched an interactive social media campaign that offers travel deals and a chance to win a trip to South Africa. "To celebrate the terrific increase in North American tourists to South Africa, we've created an innovative social media campaign with fantastic deals to make it easy and affordable to visit this stunning country and find the treasure that lies within,"says Lucille Sive, president of Lion World Tours. The interactive campaign requires participants to log on to (http://www.treasuresofsouthafrica.com) to watch a series of short promotional videos showcasing...
Transat springs into Europe
Transat Holidays has extended its Europe Spring 2012 Early Booking Bonus. Clients, who book a vacation package or coach tour in Europe, can continue to save up to $400 per couple. The promotion is now valid for new bookings made until April 30 for through June 30. The offer applies to Transat Holidays' vacation packages in Belgium, France, Greece, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom, as well as coach tours in France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. Transat Holidays has also extended its Greece Super Savings promotion, in which those...
Anderson road shows continue to roll
For the past two weeks, Anderson Vacations has been hosting a record number of agents during the western portion of its Spring Agent Events, which continue to roll across the country. The events include a reception, networking and a chance to meet with representatives from a number of Anderson's preferred suppliers to the latest destination news and offers. These included Tourism New Zealand, VIA Rail, Fairmont Hotels, Accor Hotels New Zealand, Lakeview Hotels and Australia Pacific Touring. Upcoming Ontario shows include London - April 4; St. Catharine's - April 5; Hamilton - April 9;...
Sunquest savings
Travellers booking a Sunquest Mediterranean cruise package can now take advantage of Sunquest's latest "No Fuel Surcharge"promotion and save $400 per couple. Applicable to all new bookings made by April 30 for travel between June 1 and Oct. 13, the $400 savings is in addition to the already reduced rates (up to $1,400 per couple, including the fuel surcharge promotion) available through Sunquest's Summer Sale, also applicable on bookings made by April 30. Until the end of April, book a seven-night Eastern or Western Mediterranean cruise with Sunquest starting from $2,199 (includes fuel for an...
ALBATours has Italy savings
For a limited time, ALBATours is offering exclusive savings as part of the new "We Pay The Fuel Surcharge"promotion on Italy air and tour packages, as well as low pricing on Italy airfares aboard Alitalia. Valid on new Italy air and tour package bookings until April 30 for travel between April and October 2012, ALBATours is offering a "We Pay The Fuel Surcharge"promotion -- representing a savings of $400 per couple. And, ALBATours is also offering an air only special for roundtrip flights to Italy from Toronto aboard Alitalia for $399, plus tax. Valid for travel between April and October,...
Travelzest by the numbers
Travelzest plc has released preliminary results for the year ending Oct. 31, 2011, reporting that it saw a 13% increase in total transaction value (a record) that was driven by agency growth in Canada. But the online travel company also reported that its revenue dropped by 14% due to a 49% decline in UK merchant revenue that was partially offset by a 16% gain in agency revenue. Commenting on the results, Travelzest's CEO, Jonathan Carroll said: "We have had to make some difficult decisions in the period and have focused on those brands that we believe will drive both growth for the business...
Thomas Cook North America makes changes
Thomas Cook North America is making changes in order to make sure that its "business model remains appropriate in light of the current economic climate, the competitive landscape and product strategy." As result, the company's new CEO, Dean Moore has announced the elimination of the post of senior vice-president of sales. That position is currently held by Flemming Friisdahl and as a result, he will be leaving Thomas Cook North America on April 6. Dawn Rzepka, director of sales for Eastern Canada, will assume Friisdahl's responsibilities and she can be reached at...