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NTA unveils Travel Exchange dates The National Tour Association has announced a slate of upcoming Travel Exchange dates that will return its annual convention to the fourth quarter of the calendar year. Following the previously announced event in St. Louis, Feb. 26-March 2, 2017, San Antonio will host Travel Exchange later...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 24, 2015
Posted in News
TICO conviction Following an extensive ex-parte trial, Kyle Gaspari, o/a Executive Sports Company, was convicted of two counts of operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act. Gaspari was sentenced to six months of incarceration on count No. 1 and three months of...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 24, 2015
Posted in News
ENCORE CRUISES Encore Cruises is offering agents an extra 1% commission on all Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises bookings made by Dec. 31. (http://www.EncoreCruises.com) ENCORE CRUISES Encore Cruises is celebrating the holiday season early with a special gift to travel agents – a 1% bonus commission...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in Incentives
Hanoi hotel has artistic flair Hanoi's new five-star Apricot Hotel, a 123-room property adorned with Vietnamese artworks and offering panoramic views of Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, celebrated its grand opening this week (Dec. 14). Features include a rooftop terrace bar overlooking the lake and Hanoi’s skyline, a...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in Asia-Pacific
TravelBrands’ ‘SeaU’ largest ever The TravelBrands team recently returned from a one-week seminar at sea aboard the Norwegian Getaway, along with travel partners from across Canada and 12 of its preferred cruise line suppliers. With more than 150 participants, this year's “SeaU” was the largest in Encore...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in News
TICO charges Carolyn (Michelle) Solomon and 1924067 Ontario Inc. o/a Blue Mountain Travel have been charged with the following offences: Carolyn Solomon – with eight counts of operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act; 1924067 Ontario Inc. – with one count of...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in News
Wine trail runs through five coastal towns Nestled on a 45-km stretch of Pacific coastline in San Luis Obispo County in California, the wineries of the Pacific Coast Wine Trail are located off the beaten path in five seaside towns. This makes it the perfect “secret spot” for wine tasting, offering experiences as unique as the...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in West
$2.8 billion deal sees Accor acquire FRHI In a $2.8 billion deal, French hospitality company Accor SA is acquiring the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel luxury hotel brands. AccorHotels last week yesterday the signing of an agreement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) of Saudi Arabia and Oxford...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in Rooms
Long-forgotten tunnel Ashford Castle’s new wine cellar As part of its US$75-million restoration project, Ireland's Ashford Castle has unveiled a new wine cellar equipped for hosting wine tastings and private events. During the process of the restoration, Red Carnation Hotels (the hotel's parent company, which oversaw the renovation and reopening...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in Europe
Mark de Jonge named Air Canada Athlete of the Year Canadian Olympic Canoe/Kayak Sprinter Mark de Jonge has been voted the winner of the Air Canada Athlete of the Year Award in a national online poll. The winner is chosen by a public vote from a short-list of finalists selected by a committee representing Air Canada, the Canadian Olympic...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Dec 17, 2015
Posted in Air
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