Tour Operators
CIT MOVES TO A DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM
CIT Tours has launched a direct deposit program for agency commission cheques. With this process, commissions will now be received by the agency's bank on the same day as the commission is issued without the delay of mailing. To receive commissions by direct deposit, travel agents need to complete an information request form and return via e-mail to info@cittours.ca or by fax to 905-264-9189 together with a void cheque. Commission payment notifications will be sent to the e-mail address provided in the request form. For additional information or to request a Direct Deposit Information form,...
TALKING TURKEY WITH ACV
New this summer, Air Canada Vacations is expanding its international lineup with the addition of Turkey. The new service will fly non-stop to Istanbul beginning in June. Departures are from Toronto with three flights weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Air Canada Vacations will offer several pre-packaged, multi-day itineraries that will include accommodations, excursions, transfers, cruise (if applicable) and most meals as per itinerary. Travellers can choose from: Wonders of Turkey, nine days; Highlights of Turkey, 12 days; Treasures of Turkey and Greece, Cruise & Land tour, nine...
FANTASTIC FRIDAYS
Starting today (May 3), Sunquest and FunSun Vacations are kicking off a "Fantastic Fridays"agent incentive. Book any Sunquest or FunSun package by May 30 for travel any time and you will be automatically entered in a draw to win one of five weekly prizes. At the end of the promotion, Sunquest and FunSun will draw five names from all qualified bookings for a grand prize of a weekend getaway in Toronto for two that includes tickets to see Beyoncé live in concert on July 21. Five travel agents and their companions will win: Tickets to see Beyoncé's "Mrs. Carter Show"from the comfort of...
SPLISH, SPLASH’ WITH SUNWING
Inspired by the popularity of water parks and the joy they bring to the families, Sunwing has introduced a new "SplashWorld"brochure, featuring an exclusive collection of vacations with water parks included. Highlighting an extensive selection of resorts that offer free access to a full water park, the brochure helps travellers plan unique vacations that celebrate the enjoyment of slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, feature rides, and more. Every SplashWorld resort features unlimited use of an on-site water park or free access to a nearby water park three times per week included in the price of...
WIN A DOWN UNDER FAM
Goway is reminding agents that it will be hosting an exclusive familiarization trip to Australia in August and there are three ways in which agents can participate. "Win your way by marketing"will offer one lucky agent a free space on the trip. The agent that creates the best e-mail, facebook or social media campaign, or hosts the best Australia presentation evening, will be selected to join the group. "Win your way by selling"-- the agent with the highest sales of air-land inclusive packages with Goway will be also guaranteed a free place on the trip. "Lucky draw"-- For every land and air...
AGENTS ARE STARS
Sunwing has launched a new agent rewards program - STAR (Sunwing Travel Agent Rewards). The incentive program, which replaces the operator's current offerings under the IMAGINE program, allows agents to earn STAR Reward Points that convert to cash when making qualifying bookings with Sunwing Vacations. Points will be earned upon final payment of qualifying bookings and will then be transferred to the agent's individual STAR account for redemption. Bonus reward points will be offered during special promotions, allowing agents to earn points more quickly. Agents who currently earn IMAGINE...
TRANSAT, NOLITOURS KICK OFF 2013-2014 SEASON
Transat Holidays and Nolitours are all set for the 2013-2014 season. Nolitours' sun products and Transat Holidays' sun and Europe products are available for booking. Flights and packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and other south destinations for the 2013-2014 fall and winter season are now available. In addition, Transat Holidays and Nolitours are introducing new routes to sun destinations this season. These include: Transat Holidays and Nolitours: Samana from Quebec City;Montego Bay from Hamilton; Varadero from London; La Romana from Halifax; Cancun from St.John's. Transat...
ACV HAS REGENT SPECIAL
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering travellers a $300 onboard credit and free Internet with Regent Seven Seas for bookings on select Europe 2013 voyages. Sample itineraries aboard the Seven Seas Mariner include Rome to Venice, departing Aug. 29 for 10 days, or from Rome to Barcelona for 10 days, departing Nov. 10. The offer is for new bookings made by May 31....