Tour Operators
SIGNATURE OFF TO CANCUN FROM KITCHENER
Signature Vacations is offering convenient direct weekly flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Cancun, Mexico for the upcoming winter season starting Dec. 23. For the past three years Signature has offered direct flights to Punta Cana from Kitchener-Waterloo. This year Signature is offering a direct weekly flight to Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico, a new destination for the region. Newly renovated Canadian favourites in Riviera Maya include Riu Yucatan and Riu Palace Mexico, available exclusively through Signature. Signature newest additions to its exclusive Celebrity...
‘BOOK YOUR OWN BONUS INCENTIVE’ IS BACK
Collette Vacations reports its annual “Book Your Own Bonus” incentive program is back giving agents with the opportunity to win a $5,000 travel credit toward any Collette tour. After a second booking, agents will be entered to win the $5,000 travel credit. Every booking made thereafter increases the chances -- there is no limit to how many times an agent can enter to win. The winner will be drawn on Dec. 18 by Dan Sullivan Jr. (pictured), president and CEO of Collette Vacations. A trip must be taken within 12 months from drawing date. Beginning Sept. 20, agents qualify for this...
THERE\’S A WORLD IN THIS BOOK
Exotik Tours has released its 2013-2014 Worldbook, featuring a huge range of product in Asia, South America, Africa and Europe. New in Asia is a four-day Lombok with Bali package, including a stay at Vamana Resort on the Gili Islands; a 13-day private guided experience in Sri Lanka; and a five-day package to the little known Kingdom of Bhutan. In South America, Exotik has broken down the components to modules that are designed for easy selling, clients simply choose where they want to visit from the various cities, Iguassu falls, a trek or a rainforest experience; a 10-day Chile Express...
BUDHWANI JOINS THOMAS COOK CANADA
Al Budhwani has been appointed to the role of executive vice-president of Thomas Cook Canada’s Retail Division. Most recently at itravel2000 as their executive vice-president of Sales and Product, and having worked at the Last Minute Club/Wholesale Travel Group and Bel Air Travel in the past, in his new role, Budhwani will oversee all of Thomas Cook Canada’s retail brands, including Red Tag Vacations, Bel Air Travel and Sears Travel. He will based out of Thomas Cook Canada’s Toronto office and can be reached at Al.Budhwani@thomascookgroup.ca...
NEW WAYS TO DISCOVER COLOMBIA
Goway Travel has launched new itineraries for exploring what the operator describes as Latin America\'s \"most misunderstood\" destination. There\'s no denying Colombia has stories, and not all of them are happy. Yet were it not for the troubles of its past, this multilayered country would be one of the world\'s most popular destinations. Leaving behind its outdated reputation, today\'s Colombia is keen to share itself through stories -- and there are many to be found. Don Forster, product and marketing manager for Goway\'s Latin America division, observes, \"Lack of knowledge about...
TAKE TO THE SLOPES
Club Med is gearing up for the winter season at its 20 mountain resorts located in the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. Along with direct access to some of the world\'s to ski domains, Club Med also offers snow sport enthusiasts\' packages that feature both value and convenience. And what\'s more, Club Med\'s portfolio of luxury ski properties continues to grow with the success of its most recent additions -- Valmorel, France and Pragelato Vialattea, Italy. Plus it just announced Val Thorens, Club Med\'s future new generation flagship resort. Scheduled to open in Dec. 2014, Val Thorens is the...
IT\’S WORKING FOR TRANSAT
Transat A.T. Inc. posted revenues of $927.0 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2013, compared with $909.1 million for the same period of 2012 -- an increase of $17.9 million or 2.0%. The company recorded a margin before amortization and depreciation1 of $53.1 million, compared with $22.1 million in 2012 and net income of $41.1 million ($1.07 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $9.4 million ($0.25 per share on a diluted basis) in 2012. Before non-operating items, amortization and depreciation, and restructuring charges, Transat reported a margin of $54.4 million, compared with...
A LITTLE ADVENTURE IN IRELAND
Ireland has won its bid to host the Adventure Travel Trade Association\'s (ATTA) 2014 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). The summit will take place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9, 2014 in Killarney. Over 650 delegates from around the globe will gather to learn, be inspired and connect more deeply with the $263 billion adventure travel sector. ATTA president Shannon Stowell said: \"We have been working with Ireland for many years now. They have been strong ambassadors for the global adventure tourism community and their collaborative approach and dedication to sustainable economic development...