Tour Operators
PORTER ESCAPES WITH BUBLE
Porter Escapes has packages for Michael Buble's concert in Chicago -- the first stop of his US tour. The packages include round-trip airfare from available Porter Airlines gateway cities to Chicago, tickets to the show on Sat., Sept. 7, 2013 and autographed "To Be Loved" Michael Buble CDs. Hotel accommodation is at either The Fairmont Millennium Park, W Chicago Lakeshore or W Chicago City Center. Packages are limited and prices vary based on departure city. Full details are available at http://www.porterescapes.com...
COMPLY WITH ME
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) reports that based on its monitoring and enforcement actions to date, advertisers of air services in Canada are now complying with the all-inclusive air price advertising requirement of new regulations approved in December 2012. The CTA has now issued a notice to industry stating that it will apply a stricter approach to the enforcement of the all-inclusive price requirement and expects advertisers to maintain compliance on an on-going basis, regardless of the media used. Since the regulations came into effect, the CTA said that it has been using a...
BIG FIVE PICKS DORGAN
Big Five Tours & Expeditions has named Paul Dorgan as director of business development. With over 30 years in the travel industry, Dorgan has a proven record of accomplishments in strategic planning, sales development and sales team management from both the supplier and the retail aspects. He will play a key role in helping the company create greater awareness of Big Five's commitment to its agency partners as well as its core values that encompass luxury, experiential travel and responsible sustainable tourism. Big Five president, Ashish Sanghrajka said: "I am excited that Paul is joining...
PATHWAYS TO GROWTH
Noting the critical contribution tourism makes to European economies -- demonstrated by sustained growth even during the continent's continuing downturn -- the European Travel Commission (ETC) brought its Transatlantic Conference back to North America recently; holding the event in New York and indicating that it planned to make the conference an annual event. With tentative plans to hold the next conference in New York during the first quarter of 2014 under discussion. Representatives from the ETC's 33 national tourism organization members, industry partners who market Europe as a top...
ACV HAS SANDALS SAVINGS
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers up to a $555 air credit when booking a minimum six-night stay in any room category at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas. The adults-only Sandals Emerald Bay is an oceanfront resort with three distinct village areas and a Greg Norman designed golf course. Couples can also take advantage of a Complimentary Honeymoon Special or the resort's "Beautiful Beginnings"wedding package....
WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE ZOO
San Francisco Travel Association along with 13 partners hosted a group of 125 tour operators and travel specialists at the Calgary Zoo recently. The group took part in a "speed dating-style" workshop where each partner provided a five-minute update on their product or region. The event was followed by a draw for an iPad and other prizes plus the Grand Prize of a trip to San Francisco with flights courtesy of WestJet. Tom Kiely, executive vice-president of tourism at the San Francisco Travel Association, said that the group was "thrilled to be in Calgary to update so many great travel...
RING THOSE BELLS
If you're clients think they can't afford a honeymoon, you might want to tell them to think again. Goway is offering a free honeymoon registry that allows wedding guests to assist in paying for the honeymoon in lieu of traditional gifts. The online honeymoon registry allows couples to register either for trip contributions or for features such as romantic dinners at a local restaurant, spa treatments and other luxuries. After making the booking, the couple can sign up and register their honeymoon plans; they also receive a free wedding web site and host of other benefits. Meghan Boyd, product...
ROYAL SCENIC HOSTS TAIWAN WEBINAR
Royal Scenic is promoting Taiwan as a land of contrasts, a place where centuries of Chinese and Indigenous culture blends seamlessly with some of Asia's most modern and technologically advanced cities. On May 21 at 1 p.m. EDT, Royal Scenic, in partnership with Taiwan Tourism Bureau, will be hosting a webinar that will cover all of the major highlights "of this unique and beautiful destination. Join us as we take you on a journey to discover all that Taiwan has to offer; from scenic mountain regions and hot spring resorts to busy night markets and a thriving local food culture. This webinar...