Tour Operators
G ADVENTURES OFFERS JORDAN DEAL
G Adventures is partnering with Tourism Jordan North America and through to Nov. 30, 2013, agents\' clients can save 15% on all Jordan trips offered by the operator, for travel by Nov. 30, 2014. Malia Asfour, director of Jordan Tourism Board North America, said: \"It is my hope that our joint partnership will help increase travel and exposure for both Jordan and G Adventures. Jordan is a beautiful destination that should be on everyone\'s bucket list and we are here to help educate and sell that experience with G Adventures.\" To take advantage of the promotion, agents must use promo code...
POST IT ONLINE
Beginning Nov. 18, 2013, Air Canada Vacations is inviting its travel partners to post group payments online as payments will no longer be processed through the Air Canada Vacations\' call centre. Paying is fast and easy when accessing files through the seamless process available at http://www.aircanadavacations.com/agents or with convenient GDS systems. More security enhancements are available when posting payments for groups online, and there are fewer margins for error when entering data directly. Quickly verify booking numbers, departure dates and more when posting payments online. Visit...
NEW ROUTE FOR SUNQUEST
Sunquest has added another route to its ever-growing network. Effective immediately customers in Thunder Bay can book packages to Punta Cana. This new direct service offers durations of seven, 10 and 14 nights via your favourite shopping platform (Sirev, Sabre etc), however, as is true with all Sunquest packages, you can choose absolutely any duration when you log in and book via Revnet (the blue screen). Through Sunquest, customers in Thunder Bay who are looking to getaway to Punta Cana, can now choose from a variety of flight options on either Air Canada or WestJet, and package that with...
WIN A FLIGHT TO FIJI
Anderson Vacations\' 2014 Downunder Destination Planner features a special Fiji section that includes all the information you need about Fiji and Fiji products like Denarau and the Coral Coast, Island Resorts, and an On the Water section. Together, Anderson Vacations and Fiji Airways, the country\'s national airline, are giving away two return flights to Fiji on Fiji Airways to one lucky Canadian agent. Fiji Airways is connected from all major Canadian cities through LAX and HNL to destinations throughout the South Pacific. For your chance to win, answer the three following questions at...
PEPPER RETIRING IN 2014
Michael Pepper, who has led the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) since its inception, is retiring as TICO\'s president and CEO in July 2014. Pepper has played a critical role in establishing the administrative authority. He was instrumental in bringing in financial and educational standards for the industry and has been committed to realizing the vision of a fair, safe and informed marketplace where consumers can be confident in their travel purchases. TICO\'s board will now begin a process to choose Pepper\'s successor and will consider internal and external candidates for the...
IT\’S TRAVELBRANDS INC.
For those who\'ve been pondering what the new name for Thomas Cook Canada would be, well ponder no more. It\'s TravelBrands Inc. Frank, Enzo and Joe DeMarinis made the announcement to employees last week, telling them that the new corporate name for the company that they\'d acquired from Thomas Cook Group plc earlier this year would be TravelBrands Inc. \"We are one big travel family, made up of many great brands, and we wanted a name that encompasses it all,\" said Frank DeMarinis, vice-president of Red Label Vacations Inc., parent company to the newly announced TravelBrands Inc. The new...
UPBEAT ABOUT EL SALVADOR
Nolitours is upbeat about El Salvador, citing an unspoiled Pacific coastline, great surf spots, immense lakes and rejuvenating hot springs, impressive volcanoes, picturesque colonial towns and mysterious Mayan pyramids formerly buried in the ashes of a volcanic eruption. Nolitours’ products include one-week, all-inclusive beach packages, as well as excursions. Guests will stay at the four-star Royal Decameron Salinitas, offered exclusively by Nolitours. Located on El Salvador’s Pacific coast in the Sonsonate region, the property offers vacationers à la carte dinners, snacks, unlimited...
CONNECT WITH G ADVENTURES
Following the success of its Australia product in its inaugural year, with over 90% of all tours fully booked through 2013, G Adventures is offering a crash course for travel agents wanting to learn more about the Land Down Under. Hosted by a G Adventures CEO, the webinar will be held on Wed., Oct. 30 at 4pm EST in partnership with Tourism Australia. Live from Australia, the CEO will relay stories from the road and provide insight from a local perspective. During the presentation, details on how G Adventures tours take agents\' clients deep into the heart of the country and offers them a...