Tour Operators
Sunquest brings back ‘Taxes ‘R’ On Us’ sale for groups
Sunquest is once again offering its "Taxes 'R' On Us"sale for all group getaways. The offer is valid on all new bookings made between Jan. 17 and 24 for travel between March 1 and April 27. Sunquest will pay the taxes (excluding the surcharge) on customers' cold weather escapes. The sale is available on all package bookings, out of any gateway to any destination Sunquest offers. It must be booked with the Sunquest Group department and requires a minimum of eight passengers (including children) to qualify as a group. It is not applicable to air only, land only or cruise bookings, and full...
Western Vacations steps up with rewards draw
There's still time to save money on bookings made through Western Vacations. All bookings made until Jan. 31 will be entered into a draw for travel agents, to earn $500 on their Scotia Reward Visa. Agents must have a rewards card to qualify, and they can register at http://www.westernvacations.com . Once agents have the card, they can earn valuable cash rewards at either Huntington, My Escapades or Western Vacations. The Scotia Reward Visa has no service fees and the funds never expire....
ACV offers agents $25 HBC gift cards
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents a $25 HBC gift card for every air and hotel or package booking of seven nights or more to Europe or for booking a cruise online. The offer is for new bookings only made between Jan. 14 and Feb. 28 for travel completed by Dec. 31. The cruise offer is not valid for AMA, Paul Gauguin or Disney bookings....
Monograms introduces 40 all-in-one vacation packages
Monograms is encouraging travellers to listen to their inner adventurer by going on the exotic vacation they've been dreaming of. The travel company - part of the Globus family of brands - is doing this by helping plan, arrange and co-ordinate the perfect exotic getaway with 40 all-in-one vacation packages to Africa, South America, Asia and the South Pacific, featuring six new exotic getaways for 2013. These include the nine-day Costa Rica Wonders with Tortuguero, 12-day Fascinating China & Tibet and nine-day Classic Kenya Flying Safari. "Our new brochure is packed with ideas for making...
Agents encouraged to become Youth Travel Specialists
Contiki Holidays is continuing its popular Youth Travel Specialist (YTS) program into 2013, offering agents the opportunity to learn more about the travel needs of their young clients. Upon completing a series of webinars hosted by Contiki sales managers, agents will have a solid understanding of the youth client and feel confident in recommending the right Contiki product to 18-35's. The free 30-minute webinars run from Jan. 16 through the year, and agents have to complete all seven topics to receive their certificate plaque declaring them a Youth Travel Specialist (topics include Europe,...
ACV introduces 2013 Europe Collection
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its 2013 Europe Collection, featuring more than 45 destinations with newly added hotels, multi-country tours, excursions and extended tours, city-stay and two-city rail, cruises, rail passes, car rentals, buy-backs and more. "We recently introduced our newest airline partner, Air Canada rouge, and this partnership allows us to offer new destinations with non-stop flights to Edinburgh, Venice and Athens from Toronto and Montreal,"said Nino Montagnese, vice-president of sales and marketing. "This new alliance will provide our travellers with affordable...
ACV offers agents 13%
To celebrate the New Year, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents 13% commission on North America bookings made through Jan. 25. Book air and hotel to Canada or the US by Jan. 25 and receive 13% commission. The offer is for new bookings only and valid for travel completed by Dec. 13. The offer is not applicable to Las Vegas, Florida or Hawaii....
California dreaming with Holiday House, FunSun
Holiday House and FunSun Vacations have unveiled their 2013 California brochure, showcasing program highlights in L.A., San Diego, San Francisco, Anaheim and Disney. Focusing on all that can be seen and done in sunny California, highlights of the 2013 program include hundreds of hotels and resorts to choose from - in city centres, right in Disneyland, by the beach and more; the choice of a variety of different scheduled carriers, including Air Canada, WestJet, Delta, American Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines, with daily departures; information and pricing on car rentals and attraction...