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Win With Sunwing and Meliá Hotels and Resorts
Until July 31, 2023, agents still have time to help their clients take advantage of exclusive rate reductions, amenity discounts and the chance to win a getaway for two with Sunwing and Meliá Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic. For agents’ clients, they can book a summer getaway or get a head start on booking holiday travel or next year’s March Break vacation. And for agents themselves, there’s a chance to win a free seven-night stay at Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort or Falcon’s Resort by Meliá when booking their clients a Meliá Hotels and...
Industry Adapting As Use Of AI Tools Set To Boom
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools – like ChatGPT -- by travellers to plan their travel itineraries is set to boom, according to Euromonitor International. The market research company’s Head of Travel and Tourism Research, Caroline Bremner observed that the massive increase can be narrowed down to convenience and 24/7 accessibility. And she pointed out that travellers can access AI tools from various devices, including smartphones and computers, at any time and from anywhere with an internet connection. And the Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry:...
Sunwing Ramps Up Capacity, Gears Up For Winter 2023-2024
Sunwing Vacations is gearing up for the 2023-2024 winter season as demand for leisure travel to sun destinations continues to be strong. The tour company will be taking off with flights with Sunwing Airlines from 23 airports across Canada to 26 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and the United States this winter. Overall, Sunwing will grow its capacity by 15% compared to the previous winter season with more travel options to Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Orlando, Florida. As well, Sunwing will be offering packages to over 700 hotels. As for...
Get Active In Europe With Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels has launched a new Active Europe Collection as travel between Europe and North America experiences a significant increase. The expanded offering, including hiking and cycling trips, features more than 19 new itineraries across nine European countries, with the new adventures designed to bring travellers closer to Europe’s hidden gems while enjoying new and unique experiences in the great outdoors. Katy Rockett, Director of Growth, North America for Exodus Travels, observes: “We understand the growing desire for active travel experiences that go beyond traditional...
Join The Adventure With Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels has launched the “Join the Adventure” promotion, offering significant savings for travel partners and solo travellers alike. This special promotion includes major savings on select trips in two ways: Join the Adventure Together -- Book a trip with a travel partner departing in 2023 and they will receive 25% off the cost of their trip Join the Adventure Solo -- Solo travellers can take advantage of a 50% discount on the single supplement. If no solo rooms are available, or there’s a preference to be paired with a roommate, Exodus Travels will pass along the...
Intrepid Taking Travellers Off-The-Beaten Track On The Quarry Trail
Through a collaboration with a local Peruvian community, Intrepid Travel has developed a new section of the Quarry Trail, previously unseen by travellers. Over the last few years, the 26-kilometer Quarry Trail in the Andes Mountain region has gained recognition as an off-the-beaten-path alternative to the Inca Trail, ending at Machu Picchu, the world-famous icon of the ancient Incan Empire. The trail begins in the town of Ollantaytambo and winds through the high peaks and villages of the Sacred Valley. Featured on a range of Intrepid Peru itineraries for 2024, the four-day Quarry...
G Adventures Founder Named Officer of the Order of Canada
Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Canada, making him the first person in the travel industry to receive the title of Officer in 34 years, one year longer than G Adventures has been in operation. The level of Officer recognizes ‘achievement and merit of a high degree, especially service to Canada or to humanity at large’ and surpasses the rank of ‘Member’ in the system of Canadian state orders. Poon Tip says being invested into the Order of Canada is the most humbling honour he could receive, especially as an...
Sunwing EBB Offers Savings On Winter Getaways
Travel agents can help their clients lock in savings of up to $400 per pair with Sunwing’s limited time offer on early winter bookings to sought-after sun destinations. Agents’ clients can take advantage of exclusive benefits and low rates when they secure their all-inclusive 2023-2024 vacations by July 12, 2023 to Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua and more, while agents earn STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert to cash on all vacation bookings made during this time. As well, clients who book their winter vacation packages through their agents can do so at a...