Tour Operators
Globus, Monograms Offer South Pacific, Hawaii Savings
The Globus family of brands has launched their 2017 Hawaii and South Pacific programs – complete with Early Booking Bonus incentives. Globus has brought back its seven popular escorted South Pacific tours ranging from 14 to 27 days and including itineraries focusing on Australia only or Australia in combination with New Zealand, and all with an optional Fiji extension. In Hawaii, the operator again is offering its three best-selling itineraries, including a cruise to Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai with Norwegian Cruise Lines. For those booking early, a 5% savings is being offered...
Sunwing Savings
Through Aug. 26, Sunwing Vacations is offering travellers a last chance at summer savings with discounts of up to 60% on a selection of packages available throughout September and October. With the “Last Chance for Summer Sale,” travellers can take advantage of savings at some of the tour operator’s most popular resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico, Cuba and Central America. Families will also benefit from a host of exclusive perks if they opt for one of Sunwing’s Smile Resorts which include Kids Stay Play and Eat free deals, complimentary kids clubs, special teen pricing and...
Goway Offers 2017 Europe Savings
Goway is offering 10% off on many of its most unique European tours for departures next year. Nadya Phelan, product manager for Europe, advises agents that these tours sell out quickly, especially in Ireland, so booking in advance is key. The small group tours feature leisurely regional trips, exploring both famous and lesser-known cities, towns, and villages, along with the back-roads in between. From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, the Orkney Islands to the Dingle Peninsula, La Provence to the Loire Valley, the Amalfi Coast to the Cinque Terre, Andalusia to the Dalmatian Coast, or...
Working Towards Ending the Exploitation of Lions
Intrepid Travel wants even well-intentioned travellers to show compassion to the king of the beasts. The company marked Aug. 10 World Lion day by urging tourists to shun the likes of African lion walks and “orphan cubs” at what it says are “hundreds of... centres” it's charging fuel the “multi-million dollar canned hunting industry in Africa.” Intrepid, which in 2014 announced elephant rides were being dropped from its itineraries because of concerns over those animals' welfare, reports it has agreed to work towards the end of what it says is “the exploitation of lions...
Trafalgar Expands Further Into Asia
Trafalgar is delving deeper into Asia with the introduction of three new destinations – India, Sri Lanka and Laos. Boasting nine new itineraries – for groups of up to just 26 – and three new destinations, Trafalgar’s Asia 2017 program is its most comprehensive to date and features an expanded range of “Mini Stays” to provide agents with options to sell Asia’s most exciting urban centres to clients looking for an immersive city experience. Functioning as standalone four-day mini breaks or the perfect add-on to a guided vacation, Trafalgar has introduced the new Bangkok...
New Hola Sun Brochure Available
Cuba specialist Hola Sun Holidays has released its 2017 brochure. Valid November 2016 - October 2017, the tour operator has packages in nine destinations across the island, with air via Cubana airlines. Destinations include Cayo Coco/ Cayo Guillermo, Holguin, Cienfuegos/Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey/Santa Lucia, Havana, Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria and Cayo Largo. Available product includes ITC packages, land only, air only, car rentals, escorted bus tours, sun/city combos, long stays, specialized programs and Cuba Cruise. All products and services are available to all agents...
ACV Discontinues Vegas Transfers
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is reporting that effective immediately transfers will no longer be included in any of its Las Vegas packages. Transfers are being honoured for packages booked up until the end of day Aug....
Cosmos Moves Into Asia
The Globus family of brands has unveiled its Asia lineup for 2017 – with even Cosmos getting in on the action for the first time ever. In 2017, the companies will be offering an expanded array of escorted coach tours, convenient pre-packaged holidays for the independent traveller, and exotic small-ship river cruising in Southeast Asia and China. The ancient Chinese art of calligraphy, hand-pulled noodle-making or Vietnamese net fishing are just some of the unique experiences clients can enjoy. Globus’ premium escorted tours are taking travellers further into the Far East with...