Tour Operators
Sunwing giving away 1M STAR points to one lucky advisor
In celebration of the new year and as a token of appreciation for all that travel advisors do, Sunwing Vacations is giving advisors an opportunity to cross more destinations off their 2025 travel wish lists with the chance to win 1,000,000 STAR Points and become a STAR Millionaire. Not only will one lucky advisor have the chance to win big, but five advisors will each receive a $100 Walmart gift card as a runner-up prize. Become a STAR Millionaire Starting Jan. 15 until Feb. 15, 2025, travel advisors can earn one entry per booking when securing their clients a Sunwing vacation package...
Globus launches new booking incentive for Italy trips
As the popularity of Italy travel continues to soar (especially during a Jubilee year!), Globus is encouraging travel advisors to ditch the complexities of FIT and embrace the ease, value and commissions of touring vacations, including a FAM trip incentive for bookings made through February. A century in the making and a reputation for seamless, “wow-inducing” experiences – not to mention, a dozen different touring styles – Globus is making the case for why tours are the ultimate choice for both travellers and advisors. “Advisors can make six or more Italy bookings with...
Brand USA & partners announce 2025 ‘Sell Your Way to the USA Program’
Brand USA, in collaboration with Travel Nevada, Travel North Tahoe, Visit Reno, Utah Office of Tourism, Visit Salt Lake, Visit Seattle, and Travel Oregon, have announced the 2025 'Sell Your Way to the USA' incentive program. Brand USA, and seven USA destination partners are thrilled to offer Canadian travel agents the chance to sell their way to the USA and secure one of 12 coveted spots on an exclusive FAM trip. “This year, we’re excited to announce this incredible collaboration between our valued USA destination partners, Brand USA, and Air Canada,” said Corey Marshall,...
African Travel Inc. invites agents to win a $30,000 safari
Travel advisors have an opportunity to turn their bookings with African Travel Inc. into winning an adventure of a lifetime on the World’s Greatest Show & Safari itinerary. For every booking made by April 30, 2025, advisors will earn a chance to win a $30,000 USD luxury safari to Kenya and Tanzania for themselves and their chosen guest.* The more they book, the greater their chances of winning this unforgettable journey, including exploring renowned wildlife reserves, stays at stylish Elewana camps, all meals, and round-trip international airfare from JFK airport to...
TDC recognizes agencies & members of 2024 Bravo Excellence Club
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) is recognizing 25 of its franchised and affiliated agencies for their outstanding sales performance in the past fiscal year. TDC is pleased to congratulate owners of its Marlin Travel, TravelPlus, Affiliated, Club Voyages and Voyages en Liberté agencies who have earned a place in TDC's prestigious Bravo Excellence Club, either through the highest passenger volumes or the greatest growth. These agency owners from across Canada and their companions will take part in a reward trip to Peru in May 2025, an epic destination they will reach by flying from...
Sunwing reports strong operational performance for December 2024
During the month of December, Sunwing Vacations brought more than 368,000 customers across Canada on board 2,246 Sunwing Airlines flights to dozens of popular sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. “Our winter season has been off to a strong start, with a record number of Sunwing Vacations customers travelling with us in December and over the busy holiday season. The travel advisor community has been integral to our success this season, and we thank them and our mutual customers for trusting Sunwing as their vacation provider of choice,” said Andrew Dawson,...
Collette launches new agent tool to boost safari bookings
With a continued focus of providing advisors with 360-degree support, Collette has launched a new tool advisors can use to sell their small group African safaris. The new interactive e-guide is full of destination insights, including audio and video, from Collette’s in-destination product development teams. "I have used this beautifully illustrated product to send personalized catalogs to my past Collette travellers,” said Suzie Housley, owner of Yes! Go Travel. “Additionally, I distribute them to my local chamber of commerce. They are a big hit with my quarterly area Travel...
Rocky Mountaineer announces big savings on select 2025 trips
Rocky Mountaineer recently announced their limited-time Explore in 2025 Promotion (running through Feb. 6), where guests can save up to $1,500 CAD per couple (or $750 CAD per person) on select 2025 travel dates and packages. Available packages Packages eligible for the promotion include (but aren’t limited to): Rockies to Red Rocks Denver Return Journey An 8-day experience starting and ending in Denver, showcasing the American Southwest. The package includes four days aboard Rocky Mountaineer, traveling through dramatic canyons, deserts, and hoodoos. Overnight stays in Denver,...