Tour Operators
Curaçao comes to Toronto
Vacationers departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport this month can get a sense of the Caribbean prior to taking off by catching the specially designed Sunquest coach featuring a colourful image of Curaçao. The coach will run from downtown Toronto to the airport to celebrate year-round, non-stop flights from Toronto to the island. Featuring Curaçao's scenic "Handelskade"in downtown Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the express coach will give vacationers a visual of just one of the many stunning, iconic sites they can expect to see on a vacation to Curaçao....
Jamaica makes it a night to remember
Telling his audience that "I have the greatest job in the world. I represent Jamaica," Philip Rose, regional manager Canada for the Jamaica Tourist Board, welcomed a group of travel industry VIPs to a special evening to celebrate all things Jamaican. Originally, Jamaica's Prime Minister, the most honourable Portia Simpson Miller was to have presided over the event, however, Hurricane Sandy made it imperative that the island's head of government return home. However, Jamaica's minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade and senator, the honourable Arnold Nicholson stepped in to offer...
Sunquest early booking offers set to expire
Sunquest is reminding agents that time is running out on some of the deals and promotions currently available. There is only one week left to take advantage of Sunquest's "Price Drop Guarantee,"the 10% EBB on commission and the Plaza Premium Lounge offer that provides customers with complimentary access to the lounge (in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton) with their winter package. All of these offers expire on Oct. 31. With the Price Drop Guarantee, when clients book by Oct. 31 for travel between Dec. 19 and April 30, 2013, should the price of their package go down, Sunquest will honour the...
ACV offers $99 flights to San Juan
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering a $99 deal on flights to San Juan when booked in conjunction with a cruise. For a limited time, book a select flight from Toronto or Montreal to San Juan during November, December or January and pay only $99 plus taxes when combined with a cruise....
Sunwing has Sunshine State savings
For a limited time, Sunwing is offering a "buy one seat and get a second seat at half price"promotion to Florida. The BOGO offer is applicable to new bookings based on roundtrip airfares reserved by Oct. 26, with departures from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013. Sunwing offers departures from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and St. Petersburg/Clearwater; from Ottawa and Halifax to Orlando; and from Montreal and Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale. Fares start as little as $29 per person roundtrip plus $282 taxes....
Sunwing offers double reward points
Agents booking any La Romana or Samana vacation package with Sunwing by Oct. 31 can earn double IMAGINE Reward Points that convert to cash, in addition to their regular commission structure. La Romana is considered to be the Dominican Republic's hidden gem with its rugged beauty, pristine beaches, and intriguing cultural attractions nearby. Agents can choose from a selection of resorts, including the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach and the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace. Home to a unique environment, beautiful beaches and underwater wonders, Samana may very well be the Dominican Republic's...
Anderson releases electronic Rail Australia brochure
Anderson Vacations, in partnership with Great Southern Rail, has released an electronic Australia Rail brochure. The brochure is being provided to Anderson agents online as a selling tool for packages with the company and the product they offer. It can be found at: http://www.downundersolution.com/pdf/trainjourneys.pdf . According to Anderson officials, Great Southern Rail offers a "fantastic way to travel across Australia and viewing the vast landscapes presented by the country."The Indian Pacific and the Ghan are broken out within the electronic brochure, highlighting informative sections...
Name Goway’s Tasmanian devil and win
Goway Travel is sponsoring a young Tasmanian devil joey at Devils@Cradle, a world-class wildlife conservation facility at Tasmania's premier wilderness destination -- Cradle Mountain. Visitors to Devils@Cradle can view Tasmania's three carnivorous marsupials from the comfort of the Visitors Centre or wander through the sanctuary on a personalized guided tour ensuring a close up encounter with a Tasmanian devil. To celebrate, Goway is inviting North American residents to submit a suggested name for the joey. The successful submission will be awarded a gift basket overflowing with Aussie...