Tour Operators
THE SECRET IS OUT WITH ACV
Agents booking any Secrets Resorts & Spa in Mexico, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) between June 14 and July 14 will be entered to win a three-night trip for two to Reggae SumFest 2013 in Jamaica. Every booking is one chance to win. Book Secrets St. James Montego Bay or Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and get two chances to win. New Air, Hotel & Transfer package bookings only. The offer is valid for customer travel completed by Dec. 31. The Reggae SumFest prize trip includes two round-trip flights in Economy class from Toronto to Montego Bay (departing July...
JAPAN SAVINGS
Goway is offering travellers who book its eight-day Essential Japan itinerary a free evening dinner cruise, valued at $350 per couple. The tour operator is also offering up to $800 off per couple on some of its most popular brochure itineraries. "For any clients who have been delaying their dream to visit Japan due to budget concerns now is the time to book,"says Bronwyn Hodge, Goway's Asia product manager. "Japan is one of my favourite places in Asia and it should be on everyone's must-see list."Goway's Essential Japan is the perfect way for travellers to get a taste of the traditional and...
SUNQUEST WINNERS
Sunquest has announced the first 10 winners in its new "Show You The Money"promotion. They are: Jean Arseneau, TripCentral.ca; Jennifer Rawn, Fettes Travel Plus; Carolyn Pawson, Markham Cruise & Travel Centre; Sherrie Beaugrand, Marlin Travel Markham; Gillian Gervais, Marlin Travel Toronto (BCE Place); Arlene Gibbons, Sears Travel Kenmount; Debra Williamson, Sears Travel Sudbury; Shannon Garbe, itravel2000.com; Lili-Anne Bergerson, AeroportVoyage.com; and Marion Boulton, SellOffVacations.com. A special mention goes to Marion Boulton (pictured) from SellOffVacations.com in London, Ont. who...
ANDERSON OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Anderson Vacations reports that its Calgary office is closed today due to major flooding in the city, which forced all phone and power to be cut to the building. "Our focus is obviously on all guests and travellers affected and we are working with them to ensure that any alternative arrangements if required are made. All of our staff and their families are safe,"reports Anderson. Most consultants have been able to log in remotely to their e-mail and are doing their best to get back on enquiries. A 24-hour emergency line is also in place, 1-403-828-2177. Officials expect the office will reopen...
SUNWING HAS NEW TORONTO-CURAÇAO SERVICE
Sunwing continues to expand its Caribbean offerings with new direct non-stop flights from Toronto to Curaçao. Sunday departures are on sale from Dec. 15 to April 27, 2014. One of the "ABC Islands,"Curaçao intrigues visitors with its natural beauty, diverse culture and sublime year-round weather. Sunwing has selected seven hotels and resorts in Curaçao to suit a variety of vacation needs and budgets. Options include the four-star, all-inclusive Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, which is value priced from $1,195 (plus $340 taxes) p.p. for the one week inaugural...
TOURS HIGHLIGHT ‘THRONES’ LOCATIONS
BikeHike Adventures is offering fans of the HBO television series Game of Thrones the opportunity to visit some of the show's filming locations aboard select active adventure tours. Travellers can keep the momentum of the recently finished third season by following in their favourite character's footsteps in Croatia (Westeros) and Morocco (Essos). Tours depart monthly from June to November. "One of the consistently most popular characters in Game of Thrones is Tyrion Lannister, played by the incomparable Peter Dinklage. While Tyrion has travelled to several locations in Westeros, his most...
ADAMO NEW TRANSAT DISTRIBUTION GM
Transat A.T. Inc. has announced the appointment of Joseph Adamo as general manager of Transat Distribution Canada (TDC). Effective immediately, Adamo will add his new duties to those of his current position as vice-president, Marketing and Web Commercialization for TTC, managing all Canadian marketing operations for the Air Transat, Transat Holidays and Nolitours brands. Adamo succeeds Yves Lalumière, who will leave the organization in mid-August to join the team of Tourisme Montréal, where he has been named president and chief executive officer. Adamo has more than 25 years of...
ALL QUIET ON THE TICO FRONT
With little controversy on the agenda, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) enjoyed its quietest annual meeting in years at Toronto's Congress Centre late Tuesday afternoon. Only a few dozen travel agents turned up to the 16th annual affair and a reporter was ribbed about having nothing to write about -- this after a string of robust meetings in previous years that included a debate over Compensation Fund rate hikes in 2012 amidst charges of fiscal mismanagement at the government-mandated regulatory board. This year, not a single question was asked of the TICO execs on hand, nor any...