Tour Operators
Sunwing unveils US collection
With the Canadian dollar retaining its strength against the US dollar, more Canadians are flocking south of the border for their vacation than ever before and to keep up with this demand Sunwing has expanded its US program with the debut of its new "USA Collection"brochure. Sunwing continues to offer flights, hotels and vacation packages to such destinations as Florida and Las Vegas. Travellers booking Florida with Sunwing can take advantage of flights and packages to Orlando, St. Petersburg/Clearwater and Ft. Lauderdale, as well as a range of hotel and resort offerings in nearby cities such...
An AGM reminder from TICO
TICO is reminding all registrants that its annual general meeting will be held on Tues., Sept. 18, 2012 at the Toronto Congress Centre. All registrants are encouraged to attend. In addition to other agenda items, this year's AGM will include a special presentation by our advertising and public relations partners on a new registrant/agent engagement campaign that TICO plans to launch this fall. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be webcast so that the presentations can be viewed online from home or office. The webcast coverage begins at 4 pm EST and the log on is...
Goway set for South America in 2013
Goway is offering 4 different escorted tours with regular departures to South America in 2013 as part of its signature Holidays of a Lifetime tour series. The 15 day Splendours of South America includes Chile, Argentina and Brazil and highlights a scenic Andes crossing, wine tasting in both Santiago and Mendoza, a day tour to Uruguay, a Tango show in Buenos Aires, a Samba show in Rio and a stopover to view the spectacular Iguassu Falls. Prices start from $9,999. The 13 day Cradle of the Incas features Peru with a stopover in Bolivia, and visits Lima, Cusco (including the unique Inti Raymi...
What’s past is past
Watch for a revitalized and re-invigorated Sunquest Vacations this winter now that the operator has re-invented itself by sorting out issues that it had with both its lift and with a number of hotels it was using in the winter of 2011-2012. At a VIP reception at Toronto's funky Drake Hotel, Sunquest vice-president, Steve Butchart didn't mince words, telling the gathering of some of the tour company's top producing agents that the past winter hadn't been the "most stellar" for the company and that errors were made in both planning and execution. But what's done is done and Butchart said that...
Transat by the numbers
Transat A.T. Inc. reports that it posted revenues of $909.1 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2012, compared with $937.0 million in 2011, a decrease of $27.9 million, or 3.0%. The company recorded a margin of $22.1 million, compared with of $14.7 million in 2011, and a net income of $9.4 million ($0.25 per share on a diluted basis), compared with a net loss of $2.8 million ($0.07 per share on a diluted basis) in 2011. Before non-cash and non-operating items, Transat reported an adjusted after-tax income3 of $10.5 million ($0.28 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $2.8 million...
Insight launches 2013
Insight Vacations has released its 2013 Europe & Britain brochure featuring eight new tours, including three Gold luxury and two premium, plus trip extensions to the battlefields of WWI, Russia's Golden Ring, photography and wine tours. With close to 100 unique itineraries, the new brochure showcases 42 countries throughout Europe, including the Eastern Mediterranean and Morocco. To mark the launch of its new brochure, Insight is offering travellers who book early savings of up to 10% off of its premium and luxury Europe and Britain tours if they pay in full before Dec. 27, 2012. Go to...
Luxury for less from Signature
Signature Vacations is offering luxury for less at a number of all-inclusive resorts in a variety of southern destinations. In celebration of its 40th anniversary this year, Signature's "Affordable Luxury Vacations" features prices at up to 30% off promotion. In addition, travellers can save $200 per couple with Signature's "Tax Buster Sale" on new luxury vacation package bookings made from Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2012 for departures between Nov. 1, 2012 and Jan. 31, 2013 adding even more value to luxury vacations. Go to http://www.signature.ca for complete...
Goway rewards agents for bookings
Goway has unveiled two new incentives for Air Pacific and Air New Zealand air and land vacation bookings to the Land Downunder. Goway and Air Pacific will reward all travel agents who make 10 vacation bookings (minimum 20 passengers) to Australia, New Zealand or Fiji. Simply book an air/land vacation with Air Pacific international airfares ex North America with a minimum of 5 nights accommodation and agents will receive 2 free tickets (from Los Angeles) on Air Pacific. Goway Travel has also announced a new deal for travellers bound for New Zealand "Kia OraöCash," offering a rebate of...