Tour Operators
Transat to introduce compensation plan
Starting Nov. 1, Transat will introduce a new compensation plan for travellers affected by an advanced flight schedule change on South, Florida and Europe flights, packages and cruises. The new policy applies to all bookings made with Transat Holidays, Nolitours, Transat Découvertes (Quebec) or Transat Discoveries (Ontario) with Air Transat or CanJet flights. "Clients' concerns are our top priority. In order to be even more proactive, we are implementing a new compensation plan to ensure peace of mind every step of the way,"says Denise Heffron, vice-president, National Sales &...
Trafalgar uncovers 2013 South America program
Trafalgar has introduced its new 2013 South America brochure, complete with 13 full itineraries and seven extensions including the Galapagos, Easter Island, Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. Offering an insider's view of South America, the trips feature small, locally guided sightseeing groups of no more than 20 people, as well as Trafalgar's exclusive Local Specialties and authentic Be My Guest dining. For a limited-time, travellers can save up to $800 per couple on 2013 South America vacations when they book and pay in full by Oct. 15. For travellers looking to sample a taste of several...
ACV on stage with London Show Getaway
Travellers booking London packages with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) can now take in two West End musicals, with two tickets to Billy Elliott (music composed by Elton John) and two tickets to see Thriller - Live, a tribute to the music of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, now included. The return flight package includes a stay of four nights, with daily breakfast, at the Hotel Ibis London Earls Court or the St. Ermin's Hotel for $599/$899 p.p., double occupancy, plus taxes. Flights depart from Halifax, Toronto, Montreal and more, and feature special Thursday departures. Prices apply to new...
Jaunt Inc., Torstar Digital acquire TargetVacations.ca
Jaunt Inc., owned by Torstar Digital, has acquired TargetVacations.ca, an online Canadian travel agency. Leveraging Torstar Digital's media presence and extensive reach, along with Target Vacations' industry relationships and expertise, Jaunt.ca and TargetVacations.ca will offer unique travel packages and experiences to millions of Canadians, building an online travel destination unlike any other in Canada. "Jaunt.ca has thrived in its first year as a Canadian online travel destination, and we're thrilled to expand upon our offerings and take the business to the next level,"says Jonathan...
Transat sets sail in 2012
Transat Holidays has set sail with the launch of its new 2012-2014 Cruise Collection brochure. The tour company continues to expand its cruise offerings, featuring such lines as Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Louis Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pullmantur, Royal Caribbean International, Star Clippers and Uniworld River Cruises. Denis Codere, vice-president, sales, commercialization and development, Europe and Cruises, Transat Canada, observed: "Transat Holidays offers vacationers an extensive array of cruises...
Be a Winner with Adventure Center
There's nothing like a trip to Winners to get a touch of fall fashion into a wardrobe, says Adventure Center. The company's Pat Rochon has announced Adventure Center's latest agent perk: Adventure Center will be giving away a $50 Winners gift card for every booking over $1,500 (excluding airfare) made during September for travel completed by April 30 of next year. Agents are reminded to use the word "shopping"as the promotional code....
Reduced tax structure means more commission
When Sunquest launched its Winter 2012-2013 program a couple of months ago, it also introduced a new reduced tax structure that makes a greater proportion of the total package price commissionable. "We continue to be committed to our travel agent partners,"says Steve Butchart, vice-president of Sunquest. "At a time when many tour operators are reviewing distribution costs, we are keen to reward the agents who continue to support us."In addition to providing agents with more earning potential overall, Sunquest also introduced - and continues to offer - a special EBB on commission that is valid...
Trafalgar introduces 2013 Asia product line
Trafalgar has launched its 2013 Asia brochure, highlighted with trips to China, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and extensions to Tibet, Bangkok and Hong Kong. With Trafalgar's inclusions, the new brochure lets guests uncover the wonders of the Orient while experiencing the tour operator's exclusive Insider Highlights, like "Be My Guest Dining"and "Local Specialties."To kick off the new brochure, Trafalgar is offering travellers book their 2013 vacation with full payment by Sept. 30 savings of up to $1,200 per couple or up to $600 per couple if booking with a deposit by Oct. 31. "Our 2013 Asia...