Tour Operators
Sunwing introduces ‘Vacations Just for You’
Sunwing has introduced specially designed "Vacations Just for You"designed to help agents and their clients find the perfect vacation. Tailored to meet individual and specific needs, according to officials Sunwing's Collections makes planning "easier than ever."Sunwing's Family Vacations offer a wide selection of resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, including the exclusive extra-value "Smile"resorts and the "Family Collection."The "Family Collection"consists of family friendly resorts that will keep the whole family happy featuring beachfront locations, supervised children's clubs,...
Globus puts the spotlight on Europe
Globus' new 2013 Europe brochure features 256 pages of classic and innovative touring, and showcases more "exotic Europe"destinations and a new Local Favourites program. Examples of 2013 Local Favourites include staying in a French chateau (Normandy, Brittany & Chateau Country); taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through alpine splendour (Enchanting Europe); practice golf skills by hitting a few balls at St. Andrews Golf Centre (Bonnie Scotland); watching belly dancing during a dinner in Istanbul (From Vienna to Istanbul; and enjoying an exclusive farewell dinner with local specialties and...
Toronto, YVR agents invited to Bestway launches
Bestway Tours & Safaris is promoting a Feb. 15 to March 3 India tour which has dates timed to coincide with the Ravi Shankar Music Academy's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the birth of George Harrison. Harrison was the Beatles' lead guitarist and a personal friend of Ravi Shankar. Upcoming Toronto and Vancouver launches will be accompanied by a multi-media audio and musical presentation presented by travel photographer Peter Langer and film producer and frequent India visitor Paul Saltzman. Those interested should RSVP for a presentation to education@bestway.com with name and city of...
Cost savings with Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its 2013 CostSaver brochure for Europe & Britain, which is "packed with 34 cost-effective itineraries."There are five new trips that provide a range of inclusions, and the new brochure features more included meals and the use of audio headsets for all guided visits. With each itinerary featuring guided sightseeing and free time to explore the destination individually, the CostSaver brochure "allows clients to book a vacation at a fantastic price and visit additional sights at their own pace during free time."Trafalgar is offering their biggest early payment discount to...
ACV introduces new agent rewards program
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a new rewards program for travel agents, ACV & Me Select. The new program provides agents with exclusive access to trips, complementary flights and more. Agents can enjoy unique privileges at three distinct levels when they qualify in one of the ACV & Me Select categories of Gold, Silver or Bronze, for bookings made from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013: !!! Gold Select - Book 301+ passengers per year and receive: Four complimentary seats on AC1700/1800/1900 series flights plus free seat selection; Two complimentary upgrades to Executive Class service; 2,000...
Bestway tours India with Paul Saltzman
Bestway Tours & Safaris has introduced several new touring options, including an escorted India with two-time Emmy Award winner Paul Saltzman. In a new 40-page brochure, Bestway has put together tours concentrating on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Since 1972, UNESCO has designated over 900 properties across the world to be of "special cultural or physical significance."Bestway includes more than 100 such sites in some 35 countries. India with Paul Saltzman: A Fusion of Colour, Music and Soul is a tour personally escorted by...
We’re more than just sun
Air Canada Vacations kicked off its 2012-2013 winter launch season with a simple message to travel agents: "We're more than just sun." In fact, the theme for the operator's Toronto event was "The Whole World Is Waiting" and, in a departure from previous years, it featured a trade show with 35 suppliers on hand and workshops designed to enlighten the close to 225 retailers on ACV's products in Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, Asia, the South Pacific, as well as its Cruise offerings. ACV's president, Zeina Gedeon came straight to the point, telling the agency crowd that: "Your...
TICO fees set to rise
Registrant fees are soon set to rise in Ontario, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) announced at its annual general meeting Tuesday night. Starting April 1, 2013, the proposed fee would be .15 per $1,000 of business, rising to .25 the following year and .30 in 2015. The move, which will be first subject to consultation with stakeholders, who currently pay .05 per thousand, comes after six years of artificially low fees while TICO sought to reduce the Compensation Fund balance from approximately $30 million to a desired range of $20 million to $25 million. One delegate challenged...