Tour Operators
Nolitours launches group promotion in Roatan
Nolitours has introduced a new promotion in which the 11th passenger travels free to Roatan when the group stays at the Henry Morgan Hotel & Beach Resort or the Media Luna Resort & Spa, both exclusive to Nolitours. The promotion applies to Toronto departures between March 28 and April 11, and Montreal departures between April 4 and May 16. Roatan's crystalline waters and reefs are home to one of the most diverse marine ecosystems, making the small island in Honduras a true paradise for scuba divers and snorkellers. Nolitours offers flights to Roatan from Montreal and Toronto every Thursday,...
Monograms invites agents to become ‘MBAs’
Travel perks, marketing tools and more -- they're all available now to agents thanks to Monograms' new Monograms Booking Agent program. The new self-study program comprises three modules which take agents about 20-40 minutes each to complete - and then they are able to reap significant rewards, notably a 50% discount on any Monograms package anywhere in the world. "Because the concept of Monograms as pre-packaged independent tours is truly unique, it can be a bit of a challenge to describe it to your clients,"says Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands,...
ACV offers Jamaica booking incentive
Agents will receive an HBC card when booking adults-only Jamaica packages from Halifax, Montreal, Winnipeg or Ottawa. Travellers can choose from more than 25 resorts, including Bahia resorts offering Air Canada Vacations' Privileges until March 31 for travel between March 15 and April 30....
Adventure Center call centre now open Saturdays
Adventure Center is advising agents that its Edmonton wholesale call centre will now be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST. "We're seeing more and more agencies open on Saturdays - and with the growth in home-based agents as well, feel it's important that we are there to serve them,"says Adventure Center president Steven Larkin. The change takes place immediately....
Goway official Presidents Cup operator
Special Events by Goway has been appointed an official Licensed Travel Operator for The Presidents Cup 2013 taking place in Dublin, Ohio, from Oct. 1-6. The Presidents Cup 2013 will be played at Jack Nicklaus's famous Muirfield Village Golf Club with the best players from the United States up against the best from the international ranks outside Europe over four days of intense, match-play competition. Fred Couples is set to return as the US team captain and South Africa's Nick Price will captain the international team. With the likes of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Adam Scott...
Transat posts Q1 results
Transat A.T. Inc. posted revenues of $805.7 million for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2013, compared with $829.3 million in 2012 -- a decrease of $23.6 million, or 2.8%. It recorded an operating loss before amortization and depreciation of $21.0 million, compared with $31.8 million in 2012 and a net loss of $15.1 million ($0.39 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $29.5 million ($0.77 per share on a diluted basis) in 2012. Before non-operating items, Transat reported an adjusted after-tax loss of $21.6 million in 2013 ($0.56 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $29.9 million...
ACV introduces one-day Vegas sale
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is launching a one-day (March 14) Las Vegas promotion. Those booking an air and hotel package to Las Vegas tomorrow (March 14) will receive a $25 HBC card p.p., $25 off p.p. on any Las Vegas excursion and free seat selection, as well as savings on Park & Fly. Travellers can choose from 36 Las Vegas hotels and over 150 excursions. The offer is valid for travel completed by Dec. 31....
ACV offers exclusive rates with Hyatt in Hawaii
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is advising agents that it has exclusive rates available at Hyatt Hotels in Hawaii. Travellers booking air and hotels at participating Hyatt Hotels can take advantage of special rates and deals on breakfast. For example, stay at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and receive 50% off a breakfast buffet in Waikiki with a partial ocean view room category or a free breakfast buffet for two daily in an ocean or deluxe ocean view room category. Three-night minimum stay required. The offer is valid for travel from April 1 and completed by Dec. 26 and from Jan. 4,...