Tour Operators
G WELCOMES EASING OF TIBETAN RESTRICTIONS
Small group adventure tour operator G Adventures has welcomed the relaxation of restrictions for travel to Tibet this year. Ben Weiher, director of Global Operations, G Adventures, says previous government policies regarding nationalities made it logistically difficult to confirm travellers on Tibetan tours. "Being able to travel with people from other countries is a big part of the G Adventures' experience, so we welcome these changes which make it easier for our travellers to experience the beauty of Tibet."While there are a number of restrictions still in place, the most pertinent for...
CHAMPAGNE VACATIONS FROM SUNWING
Sunwing's 3,000 Champagne Vacations feature popular holiday destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America at reduced prices. Vacation packages with select departures are priced at $495 plus taxes from Ontario, $695 plus taxes from Western gateways, and at $795 including taxes from Quebec. Prices are p.p., based on double occupancy, and taxes, if excluded, vary between $286 and $390 p.p. This is a limited time offer for vacation packages booked from April 20....
FUNSUN WINNERS
FunSun Vacations has announced the first 10 winners in its new "Did You Know"agent incentive, running through the end of the month. They are: Rachel Lennie from Carlson Creative Travel and Tours, Ont.; Lisa Lechelt from Marlin Travel Sherwood, Alta.; Jenn Gray from Uniglobe Beacon Vacations, Alta.; Roxanne Larouche from Voyage Louise Drouin, Que.; Kris Ryan from FareConnect.com, Alta.; Crystal Robinson from Breakaway Travel Oshawa, Ont.; Cheryl Fader from Sears Travel Dartmouth, N.S.; Anne Bovingdon from Holiday Market Inc., Ont.; Shauna Vu from Travel Best Bets, BC; Tanja Walsh from Vision...
DOWN UNDER’ WITH CONTIKI
Contiki Holidays has unveiled its 2013-2014 South Pacific brochure highlighted by 22 trips to Australia and New Zealand and featuring more Backstage Pass inclusions than ever before, like a 4WD adventure across Fraser Island and a barbecue dinner in the heart of Darling Harbour. There's also plenty of time for clients to explore the destination on their own, which is why Contiki offers a variety of ME Time optionals, like the Sydney Opera House Tour (new for 2013-14) and a catamaran daytrip in the Bay of Islands. "Contiki is the original adventure travel brand for 18-35's and we thrive on...
ACV EXCLUSIVE
Travellers booking any room category at the Sunshine Suites Resort in Grand Cayman with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) by July 31 will save up to $240 on stays of three nights or longer. Guests who stay three nights or longer will also receive a US$50 food and beverage credit. The offer is valid for travel between June 1 and Sept. 1. Kids stay free (17 years and under) when sharing deluxe or one-bedroom suites with parents, using existing bedding. Voucher/manifest must be coded SPCA for this offer to...
WIN A FAM TRIP TO AUSTRALIA WITH GOWAY
Goway is hosting an exclusive familiarization trip to Australia in August and there are three ways that agents 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 inclusive vacation booked, agents will earn a...
25 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR ADVENTURE CANADA
Adventure Canada is celebrating its 25th year of adventures. The celebration includes an epic 2013-14 brochure showcasing company trips. The brochure centres on Adventure Canada's signature destination, where the company's story began: The Arctic. They will visit the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland, Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage in a series of small-ship cruises. Numerous Small Group Trips focusing on the North and Northwest round out the celebratory roster. As well, in the next two years Adventure Canada will also cruise the rugged fiords of Torngat Mountains National Park in...
ANDERSON PROGRAMS WELCOME SPRING TO BANFF
Anderson Vacations is offering new spring and summer Explore Banff packages. A four-day, three-night sample itinerary is priced between $365 and $525 p.p. and includes three night's accommodation, a choice of a guided sightseeing tour of Banff or a classic guided hike, a Lake Minnewanka boat cruise, a Banff Gondola pass and a Banff Upper Hot Springs swim pass. Car rental costs are extra for those who want to self-drive on their visit....