Tour Operators
Trafalgar teams up with author Patricia Schultz
Trafalgar has launched a new global sponsorship with Patricia Schultz, best-selling author of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die."Trafalgar will sponsor Schultz as she embarks on a 20-city media tour throughout the US for the second edition of her book, which now includes 200 new entries and colour photography. Trafalgar Canada will also be hosting an exclusive Toronto event on March 15, including a VIP reception, a special travel presentation by Schultz and a book signing. Canadian fans of Schultz can enter online (http://www.workman.com/1000placesevents) for a chance to win a Trafalgar At...
Goway extends ‘Price Match’ initiative
Goway has extended its initiative to ensure that North American agents always receive the best rates for their clients, with guaranteed price matches on all of their travel ideas to Australia, New Zealand, the Islands of the South Pacific and Latin America. "As one of the oldest and largest travel companies in North America, we are proud of the reputation we have built based on our service, experience and expertise in long haul travel,"says Cathy Mulrine, VP of Wholesale at Goway. "And now agents can sell Goway with the reassurance that their clients are receiving the best rates...
Sunquest pays the tax
Effective immediately, Sunquest is paying the tax on air only flights to select destinations. Valid on all new bookings made between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6 for travel from Feb. 1-29. Sunquest will pay the tax on air only (roundtrip) from gateways across Canada to Aruba, Liberia (Costa Rica), Montego Bay, Punta Cana and Nassau. This offer applies to three-, four-, seven- and 14-night durations, is available to both adults and children and is applicable to groups. (http://www.sunquest.ca ,...
Sunwing adds Golden Bear Lodge to DR lineup
Sunwing has expanded its product line in the Dominican Republic with the addition of the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa, located in the luxury community of Cap Cana, Punta Cana. Available exclusively from Sunwing, the resort, described as ideal for families, couples and singles, is located 10 minutes from the airport and perfectly situated on a bluff overlooking a signature Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course (Punta Espada Golf Course). A complimentary shuttle service is available to take guests to the course or a nearby beach. Seven-nights inclusive vacations to the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa start...
Transat invites agents to join Vietnam fam trip
Transat Discoveries is hosting a Vietnam familiarization trip from May 3-14. The trip will present the company's "Purely Vietnam"tour, visiting major attractions in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Danang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. The cost is $1,695, plus taxes and fees of $410, based on double occupancy. This includes roundtrip airfare from Toronto aboard Cathay Pacific, all transfers, tour in a private vehicle with driver, four-star accommodation, meals, visits, excursions, entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the tour description, and an English-speaking guide...
Goway partners with Lions Club
Goway Travel is once again artnering with Lions Clubs International as a preferred North American travel operator for the Lions Clubs International Convention taking place in Busan, Korea from June 22-26. Busan is South Korea's largest port and second-largest metropolis. Before or after the convention, Lions are invited to discover more of Korea, including Seoul, the ancient city of Gyeongju with its temples, pagodas, and royal tombs, Jeju Island or even Yeosu to visit World Expo 2012. To find out more about the 2012 Lions Clubs International Convention and to book all travel arrangements...
ALBATours offers Italy savings
For a limited time, ALBATours is offering savings of up to $500 per couple when booking a trip to Italy. Valid on new bookings until Feb. 24, clients will save $500 per couple on an air and tour package, or $300 per couple on tour packages only. These savings are valid on all packages, including the new Seaside Spa Resort Holiday, featuring the resort Isle of Ischia and a Rome adventure for eight days and seven nights. This offer is capacity controlled....
Ensemble launches Aussie specialist program
Ensemble Travel Group has announced details of its Aussie Specialist Program, an expansion of the organization's South Pacific Specialist Program launched in 2010. While Australia has always been part of the original destinations that make up the certification program (along with Fiji and Tahiti), Ensemble is further strengthening its partnership with Tourism Australia, Qantas Airways and Qantas Vacations for this single-destination focus by increasing the breadth and depth of tools and services provided for participating agents. Among the new initiatives for Canadian members: a dedicated web...