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LINDBLAD-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Lindblad-National Geographic's Tahiti to Easter Island: Tales of the Pacific expedition is a 20-day voyage that follows in the wake of the early Polynesian navigators. From Tahiti through the “low islands” of the Tuamotu Archipelago to the historically significant Pitcairn Archipelago,...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 14, 2015
Posted in Touring
Route recounts pivotal WWII events in Holland The Liberation Route Europe – which tells of the Allied advance in much of northern Europe during World War II – has a such strong presence in Holland that the country has been dubbed “Normandy of the North.” “There are so many traces of the battles that were fought in Holland...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 14, 2015
Posted in Europe
OUTRIGGER Hawaii-based resort company Outrigger reports Outrigger Expert Agents can earn up to triple reward points on 2015 bookings. Outrigger Expert is billed as a “rewards and educational program created for retail travel agents who sell hotels, resorts and vacation rentals in Hawaii and across the...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 14, 2015
Posted in Incentives
Europe proves popular It seems an increasing number of Canadians are planning to vacation in Europe this summer. According to Booking.com, nine out of the top 10 international destinations Canadians are booking this summer are in Europe. The recent decline in the value of the Euro, coupled with stable airline...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 14, 2015
Posted in Europe
Trafalgar salutes travel agents In celebration of National Travel Agents Day, agents will have a chance to win gift baskets valued at $500 from Trafalgar for the entire month of May. Trafalgar officials note they truly value their relationships with travel agents. “I have been in the travel industry for over 25 years...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 07, 2015
Posted in News
Melia Hotels Melia Hotels has a new portal for travel agents that's offering 16% commission on all bookings. The portal will house a new loyalty program, MELIA PRO Rewards, offering exclusive rates and benefits for agents at any of the company's portfolio of over 350 hotels...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 07, 2015
Posted in Incentives
Transat auction funds will go to Nepal relief Transat raised almost $33,000 April 23 with the second edition of its Twitter auction, selling 20 trips to some of Air Transat’s most popular destinations in Europe. The entire amount was donated to humanitarian organization SOS Children’s Villages. Two days later, the earthquake struck...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 07, 2015
Posted in News
Go Fest focus on sea to sky life On May 15-18, Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival will invite those who love to get outside and get involved. GO Fest is a celebration of mountain culture designed to draw visitors and community members out for a first taste of summer, and is supported by volunteers. Participants can...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 07, 2015
Posted in West
Cunard celebrates Royal arrival Cunard’s fleet of Three Queens – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth – welcomed the new Royal Baby with a simultaneous sounding of the ships’ whistles (foghorns) on May 2. Following the time-honoured Magpie rhyme beginning “One for sorrow, Two for joy,” the...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 07, 2015
Posted in News
TIABC TIABC Annual conference Oct. 20-21 The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) has locked down the dates for The BC Tourism Industry Conference, set for Vancouver on Oct. 20-21. The 2015 conference will offer a variety of workshops, keynote speakers and tourism professionals from all...
Travel Courier Issue Date: May 07, 2015
Posted in Events
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