Tour Operators
CARROLL AXED BY TRAVELZEST
Travelzest PLC and Jonathan Carroll have parted ways, with the company announcing that Carroll - who became a very public travel industry figure in Canada while at the helm of iTravel2000 - has seen his contract terminated and "will cease to act as chief executive officer and employee of the company and all its subsidiaries with immediate effect."This includes itravel2000 and The Cruise Professionals. There was no immediate word from Carroll on Travelzest's move. Adrian Cobbold, who has been serving as group finance director, now takes on responsibility for the daily operations of the...
ACV OFFERS PRICEGUARD ASSURANCE
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers heading to Mexico and the Caribbean peace of mind with its PriceGuard program. According to officials, the program was such a success last year that it's returned with even more hotels. With PriceGuard, if the price of an Air Canada Vacations' Air, Hotel & Transfer package drops before travel, customers can contact ACV and be refunded the difference of up to a maximum of $800 per couple. This offer is valid for travel from Nov. 1 and completed by April 30, 2014. The PriceGuard program offers a selection of 125 hotels, with 29 new this year....
TRANSAT PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON HUATULCO
Transat Holidays is offering Huatulco, Mexico as a new destination from Toronto. Huatulco is a Pacific paradise renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxing atmosphere and year-round sunshine. Huatulco offers water sports enthusiasts a variety of activities, from deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkelling to surfing and windsurfing. And with the sunset comes another series of venues to explore as Huatulco has more than its fair share of bars and nightclubs. Available Transat resorts include Binniguenda All-Inclusive; Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa; Las Brisas Huatulco; and Secrets Huatulco Resort...
SAILING TO DISCOVERY IN THE CARIBBEAN
Two new small group Caribbean sailing adventures from Intrepid Travel start from $1,505 p.p. for a week-long voyage. The adventure tour operator's British Virgin Islands Sailing Trip offers travellers the chance to snorkel around Norman Island, famous as the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, swim with sea turtles at Dead Man's Bay, discover a sunken shipwreck near Salt Island, hike around the island of Jost Van Dyke and soak up the Caribbean vibe at beach bars and local restaurants. Intrepid's St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Trip includes snorkelling among the...
ALITOURS UNVEILS TRINIDAD, TOBAGO BROCHURE
Alitours has released a Trinidad and Tobago brochure, with Tobago tours including a full-day island tour/waterfall itinerary that includes lunch, guide, refreshments, entrance fees, and the waterfalls; Buccoo Reef, which includes snorkeling, swimming, nylon pool, glass bottom boat ride, and coral gardens; trekking rain forest, which includes: birds, flora, fauna, local breakfast, and falls; Little Tobago visit, which features birds, snorkeling, worlds largest brain coral, angel reef, Japanese gardens, and lunch; off-road Jeep safari, which includes hidden trails, birds, wildlife, reservoirs,...
ANDERSON EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN BC
Anderson Vacations is expanding its presence in Western Canada with the appointment of Tamara Mallin as its exclusive business development manager in British Columbia. Mallin's own Niche Rep Company is a Sales Solution leader responsible for developing and managing sales networks, strengthening existing relationships, and establishing new channels in order to drive revenue and profitability for Anderson Vacations. Mallin brings with her a wealth of experience with over 20 years in the travel business and in-depth knowledge of the BC market. This is a first for Anderson as the company has...
SUNQUEST SAYS ‘THANKS’
Starting tomorrow (July 23) and running for the next three weeks, Sunquest is showing its gratitude to agents and saying "thanks"for their support through a special booking incentive. Between July 23 and Aug. 12, Sunquest will offer 10x the Loyalty Points on all package bookings - from any gateway, to any destination, at any hotel and for any duration. Not only will agents benefit during this booking period, but clients will too with the free Plaza Premium Lounge offer that is available on all new package bookings (applies to packages departing out of Vancouver, Edmonton or Toronto) made by...
TRANSAT, NOLITOURS PUT SPOTLIGHT ON LOS CABOS
Transat Holidays and Nolitours are offering Los Cabos, Mexico from Hamilton with weekly departures starting in December. Los Cabos boasts beautiful beaches and whale watching opportunities, as well as spectacular scenery and stunning rock formations jutting out of the sea. The following hotels in Los Cabos: Barceló Palace Deluxe (Transat), Secrets Marquis (Transat), Royal Decameron Los Cabos (Transat and Nolitours), Meliá Cabo Real (Transat) and Holiday Inn Los Cabos (Transat). Direct flights from Hamilton will operate every Saturday from Dec. 21 to April 26,...