Tour Operators
SAFARI SAVINGS
Goway's AFRICAExperts is offering savings of up to $740 p.p. on select dates of its Royal Concorde Kenyan vacation. The itinerary features such iconic properties as the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari club, the Ark and the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. "What makes this such a great offer is that October is peak season and clients can expect to see the great herds in the Masai Mara,"said Moira Smith, general manager of AFRICAExperts. The Masai Mara is a year round destination thanks to its abundant resident game and temperate climate. Many visitors want to see the great migration and the best time to...
GOWAY APPOINTMENT
Goway Travel has named Anita Emilio to the new position of wholesale general manager. Goway has six wholesale business units that will report directly to her. According to Goway president Bruce, Hodge, Emilio, who was recently general manager for Travel Counsellors, was hired for "her knowledge, experience and business acumen that will complement the solid experience and knowledge already in each division of Goway Wholesale."Emilio has a long history in the travel industry, having held senior positions at G Adventures, Travel Cuts and Flight Centre. "I am so excited to be given the...
INSIGHT SHOWCASES US, CANADA
Insight Vacations' new 2014/15 USA & Canada brochure showcases the full spectrum of North America's diverse landscapes, from Hawaii's white sand beaches to Alaska's white-tipped glaciers. The new brochure includes 24 premium and gold luxury tours throughout Canada, the US, Hawaii and Alaska that offer exclusive inclusions, such as highlight evenings and celebration dinners, plus an impressive list of premium accommodations in central and scenic locations. Travellers can save up to $1,650 per couple on a range of 2014 itineraries, marked with "Early Payment Discount"in the brochure, when they...
WESTJET LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE BROCHURE
WestJet Vacations has launched a new interactive brochure designed with travel agents in mind. The online tool allows agents to provide greater choice to clients by creating a tailored, personalized approach to planning vacation experiences. "We have created this interactive brochure with specific regard to our travel agent partners,"said Tim Croyle, vice-president and general manager, WestJet Vacations. "We will still offer the choice of an abridged paper brochure, but we recommend our customizable, highly interactive brochure to help travel agents create memorable vacations for their...
HOLA SUN INTRODUCES CUBA CRUISE PACKAGE
Cuba specialist Hola Sun has a 12-night cruise package that visits both Cuban and Jamaican ports. A Jan. 5 departure starts at $1,408, double, plus $340 taxes and fees, and includes return Toronto-Havana airfare, land transfers, Havana accommodation, cruise accommodation, meals, cocktail party, nightly entertainment and daily programs. Featured destinations include Holguin, Santiago, Montego Bay, Cienfuegos and Punta Frances. Not included are alcohol, shore excursions and tips. An early booking bonus of $50 p.p. is available for those who book by Oct. 31. Cuba Cruise sailings are available...
ANDERSON WINDOW DISPLAY WINNER
This year marked Anderson Vacations' fourth annual "Canada Day Window Display Contest"in which travel agents were invited to get creative and show their Canadian pride through their retail window displays. And, after reviewing many fabulous photographic entries, this year's winner has been announced -- CanWest Travel from Red Deer, Alberta. The agency has won a lunch with their Anderson Vacations' specialist Adam Brown. CanWest chose a wide array of pieces representing Canada from coast to coast, including an authentic lobster trap, hand painted postcards from Prince Edward Island, Anne of...
SIGNATURE UPS CAPACITY TO MEXICO
Due to the popularity of its Mexico program from Western Canada, Signature Vacations has significantly increased the number of weekly direct flights this winter season to destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Riviera Maya and Los Cabos. Available all-inclusive resorts include several in the Cancun hotel zone, such as the Beach Palace and Sun Palace with exclusive Crown Collection features like an in-resort credit of up to $1,500. The recently renovated Riu Yucatan resort in the Riviera Maya has prompted Signature to add an additional weekly flight to Cancun and Riviera Maya from both...
HAMILTON-LOS CABOS ON THE RADAR
As announced previously, Transat Holidays will offer Los Cabos, Mexico from Hamilton, Ont. this year with weekly departures starting in December. Transat will feature all-inclusive vacation packages at the following hotels: Barceló Palace Deluxe, Secrets Marquis and Meliá Cabo Real. Direct flights from Hamilton will be operated every Saturday from Dec. 21 to April 26, 2014. As well, Nolitours now offers Los Cabos from Hamilton, featuring all-inclusive packages at the Royal Decameron Los Cabos (available to Nolitours) and the Holiday Inn Los Cabos. Direct flights will be operated...