Tour Operators
ACV Launches Agent-Dedicated YouTube Channel
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched ACV TV, a dedicated YouTube channel for the travel trade. Utilizing the video sharing site as another medium to stay connected with its partners, agents will be able to view personalized messages from ACV’s senior management team and stay informed with relevant updates on products and incentives. Agents are also encouraged to share, comment and like the content posted on ACV TV. The first videos on the channel come from Managing Director Nino Montagnese and Vice-President, Sales & Partnerships George Platanitis regarding the tour...
ACV Offers Cosmopolitan Specials
From now until the end of the year, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers four special deals on bookings at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, including discounts and free nights, and complimentary breakfast. With the “Make Waves and Steal Glances” promotion, when clients book a minimum two-night stay by Sept. 30, they will receive a free pool gift bag full of summer necessities and unique Cosmopolitan inclusions. The Luxury for Longer promotion offers a 15% discount on three-night stays or longer for bookings made by April 30. This offer is valid for travel until Dec....
TreadRight Launches Earth Day Campaign
The TreadRight Foundation has launched a campaign to support TreadRight Heritage Initiative partner Wildlife SOS – India this coming Earth Day. For every booking made on April 22 with The Travel Corporation's (TTC) family of brands around the world, The TreadRight Foundation will donate $1 to Wildlife SOS - India to help save elephants in abusive or harmful situations. Asian elephants in India suffer from a lack of elephant welfare awareness and public awareness, sadly resulting in the exploitation of elephants for street begging, circus performances/entertainment and temple...
TravelBrands Says Thanks
Networking, fun and prizes, as well as a little education, were the order of the day as TravelBrands held its annual Agent Appreciation event last night (April 4) at Paramount in Woodbridge, Ont. More than 500 agents attended the Toronto event and were treated to a tradeshow, entertainment, food and lots of prizes. Workshops on TravelBrands' popular agent portal, Access, were also available. TravelBrands' president Frank DeMarinis told PressToday that the evening was all about thanking agents and industry partners, as well as an opportunity to promote the newly enhanced Access tool,...
ACV Takes Off To Europe
Air Canada Vacations is taking off to Europe with the release of its new Europe brochure. The 160 page collection focuses on 10 destinations - Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, England, Scotland, Ireland and Iceland - segmented into categories that include: Urban Getaways; Guided Tours, Fly & Drive Vacations; Fly & Rail Vacations, Island Hopping; French Riviera Escape; Amalfi Coast Escape and Cruise Escapes. Nino Montagnese, managing director of Air Canada Vacations, said, “It's here and we couldn't be more excited. The new Europe and Cruise...
Karisma Names Transat Preferred Partner of the Month
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced that Transat has been selected as the “Karisma Preferred Partner” for the month of April. Karisma's Preferred Partner program highlights a different partner each month, offering a variety of special activities to “drive excitement and motivation while providing training on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive Experience.” Partners that are chosen to participate enjoy a range of benefits, including training support, sales incentives and assistance, weekly contests, web, social media and press exposure. The training,...
Sunwing Savings
Sunwing is offering savings of up to 40% at some of its most popular, top-rated adults-only resorts. The savings are available until April 7 and include such resorts as Hideaway at Royalton Negril (pictured), Jamaica, CHIC Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria in...
ACV Talks Shop With New Advisory Board
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) talked product and partnerships during its recently held Travel Advisory Board meeting in Mississauga, Ont. With partners from across the country representing chains, consortia and independent agencies. Updates included ACV’s growing partnership with RIU Plaza City Hotels, the tour operator now offers new properties in Miami, New York City, Panama City, Dublin and Berlin, its new Europe and Cruise brochure, and highlights of its “Spotlight, Play and Luxury” collections. ACV also vowed to provide travel agents with more in-depth training on its...