Tour Operators
WESTJET INCENTIVE: Three times the fun
WestJet Vacations has launched a spring early-booking bonus, offering agents booking a WestJet Vacations package by April 30 for travel by Oct. 31 the opportunity to help clients earn triple WestJet dollars. Under the WestJet Rewards program, guests can earn WestJet dollars for every WestJet flight flown or vacation package taken. WestJet dollars can be used like cash towards the purchase of flights and vacation packages on any date, to any WestJet destination, with no blackout periods....
GOWAY SPECIAL: Save $400 on South Africa itinerary
Travellers can now save $400 on select departures of Goway's best-selling 14-day World in One Country tour. Starting in Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town, this locally escorted tour allows visitors a glimpse of South African wildlife, scenery and culture. "This tour is perfect for travellers wanting to see a complete overview of South Africa,"said Moira Smith, general manager of Goway's AFRICAExperts. "With limited space, we recommend that travellers book early."The tour includes: touring in air-conditioned vehicles, services of an experienced driver guide, first class accommodations with...
WAR MEMORIAL TOUR: Globus adds new departure date
Globus has added a fourth departure of its memorable special interest tour: the Great Canadian War Memorial Tour of Europe. This additional tour will depart Paris Oct. 1 and end in London on Oct. 11. The package is promoted as "designed by Canadians for Canadians in order to pay tribute to all who have served our country in the Great War and World War II"- which has clearly struck a nerve with those who have a personal connection or interest in European history. The 11-day tour to England and France takes in many museums, memorials and special sites that commemorate Canadians' war...
SOCIAL MEDIA: Anderson keeps agents top of mind
With social media becoming an ever-important way of staying in touch in today's world, Anderson Vacations is putting more emphasize on this aspect of business and working with the travel agent/tour operator community. In this nature Anderson gears both its Facebook page and Twitter profile towards its key partners - agents and operators. "When looking at our social media campaign and online environments, we wanted to ensure we were relevant to our core customer base, said Corey Marshall CEO. "Rather than look to social media for the 'masses' we want to continue to tailor our communications to...
ACV CRUISING: Kids get half off
Air Canada reports that when agents book Air and cruise for their clients before April 30, 2013 aboard any cruise in Europe with Norwegian Cruise Line or Alaska sailings aboard Norwegian Sun and their kids sail for half price. The offer is valid on new bookings only for kids 17 and under at time of sailing and travelling as third through eighth guest sharing a cabin with two full-paying...
GETTING THE NOD: ACV picks Ferrin as president, COO
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has announced the appointment of Eamonn Ferrin as president and chief operating officer, effective April 8. Ferrin will report directly to Michael Friisdahl, CEO of the Air Canada Leisure Group. Ferrin brings to Air Canada Vacations a tremendous wealth of experience within the travel industry, including Europe, Canada and other international markets. An Honours graduate of Belfast's Queen's University (Economic History), he also holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Surrey (Tourism, Finance & Marketing). Ferrin will be responsible for the daily...
CONTIKI: Final week of #NoRegrets Adventure Challenge
This coming Monday (April 8) marks the final week of The #NoRegrets Adventure Challenge campaign and Contiki Holidays Canada is wrapping things up in the land of tapas and fiery flamenco dancing - Spain. Contiki's Adventure Challenge features popular YouTube star, Tim Deegan, who takes young Canadians on a journey around the world with a weekly video challenge. Viewers get a chance to enter to win weekly prizes and get weekly discounts on trips to that week's destination. Agents can also be a part of the fun, with this week's incentive to win a Canon EOS Rebel DSLR camera based on the amount...
GROUPS PLUS: Sunwing releases 2013-14 guide
Sunwing has released its new 2013/2014 Groups Guide, featuring many new offers as well as the return of other popular products and incentives. The tour operator has partnered with more than 200 hotels and resorts and continues to offer its popular Groups Plus program, which simplifies an agent's search process by standardizing the group offer at each of these hotels. Perks of the program include: the 11th adult passenger travels free, a complimentary room upgrade for the group leader, a welcome cocktail reception, a private group check-in, guest rooms for the group located together or in same...