Tour Operators
GREAT GROUPS WITH GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS
Thanks to a variety of special promotions, now is a good time to grow your group business with Globus and its sister companies Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways. Included are one-in-10 offers: Book 10 clients on a select range of Avalon Waterways 2013 Europe cruises or any of Globus' 2013 cruise-and-stay itineraries to Greece and Turkey, and one passenger will cruise for free. These offers expire Sept. 17. The same offer applies to the company's 2014 faith-based holidays or any Avalon Waterways Europe cruise booked by July 30. Or save your clients $100 p.p. when booking any 2014 group...
ALBATOURS PUTS ITALY ON SALE
September is a beautiful time to visit Italy and ALBATours is making it even more affordable with a sale on select escorted coach tours. Explore Calabria and Sicily on ALBATours' "Italy's Jewels"10-day, eight-night coach tour, which is on sale for $2,299 plus taxes p.p. and includes not only the tour, but return airfare, accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels, breakfast daily and most meals with wine and water. Departing Toronto on Sept. 1, this tour visits Vibo Valentia, Pizzo, Tropea, Crotone, Acireale, Reggio Calabria, Taormina, Noto, Isle of Ortigia, Siracusa, Agrigento,...
INDIA TRAVEL EXPERT JOINS GOWAY
Mariellen Ward, publisher of the popular India travel blog Breathedreamgo.com, has joined Asia by Goway as an India destination specialist. Ward has lived in Delhi and travelled to India six times, for a total of 17 months in India. She has visited 15 states and most of the country's leading sites and attractions, and her affinity and affection for the warmth and colour of India shines through in her writing -- and in her enthusiasm for travel in India. "Amongst all the travel ideas offered by Goway, I am most excited about Goway's Splendours of India,"says Ward. "It captures everything I...
TMR HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES SUN BROCHURE
TMR Holidays, a subsidiary of Transat A.T., has launched its 2013-2014 Sun brochure, featuring a new destination, Ixtapa/Acapulco in Mexico, as well as an enhanced Companion Program and the new Jet-Set Program aimed at clients seeking a better travel experience. Over the last few weeks, the 2013-2014 Sun brochures have been distributed to all agencies in Ontario. New is a totally revamped and distinct Companion Program designed to meet the expectations of today's clients and allow them to enjoy a memorable holiday experience. "The Companion Program is a key differentiator for TMR Holidays and...
SNEAK PEAK AT TRAFALGAR IN EUROPE
Trafalgar has launched an exclusive Summer Preview for Europe & Britain 2014, featuring more than 90 trips to some of the world's most coveted destinations. Starting July 15, travellers can book their 2014 summer trips to Europe early and save big with Trafalgar's best savings of the year. The operator is giving travellers the opportunity to lock in pricing by placing a deposit by Sept. 30 to book 2014 summer trips to Europe before they reveal new pricing in the First Class brochure. Plus, Trafalgar is currently offering savings of 10% off 2014 Summer Europe & Britain guided vacations that...
SMALL IS THE NEW BIG AT ACV
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is accepting a minimum of eight passengers (both adult and child) to qualify as a group when booking a package to the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, Hawaii and Las Vegas. The offer is valid for departures from August to October, and all group advantages will be applied to groups of eight instead of 10. Group advantages include two complimentary upgrades to Air Canada rouge Plus aboard Air Canada rouge, or to Executive Class aboard Air Canada, including access to the Maple Leaf Lounge; a 30-day quote validity (14-day pre-registration); convenient...
FREE LOUNGE ACCESS
Travellers who book with Sunquest Cruises or ALBATours by Aug. 11 will not only enjoy a Mediterranean cruise or Italian experience, they will kick off the start of their transatlantic voyage in comfort and style. Valid on all new air only, air plus tour and air plus cruise bookings made by Aug. 11 for departures anytime during August, Sunquest Cruises and ALBATours are offering free Plaza Premium Lounge access, a $70 per couple value. Customers will enjoy VIP comfort for up to two hours before their flight at the Plaza Premium Lounge located in Toronto's Pearson airport (T3). This includes...
SUNWING EXPANDS IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO SERVICE
As Sunwing continues to expand its winter line-up, the operator has announced new flights and vacation packages to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico from five Canadian gateway cities. Toronto departures are available on Mondays from Dec. 23 to April 7, 2014; Montreal flights operate on Tuesdays from Dec. 17 to March 4, 2014; from Edmonton, Vancouver and Kelowna, Sunwing departs on Thursdays between Dec. 19 and April 3, 2014. With golden sun-kissed beaches and a rugged mountainous backdrop, Ixtapa offers upscale shopping, lively entertainment and activities galore like golf, hiking, horseback riding,...