Tour Operators
Sunwing introduces new Family suites at Memories
Sunwing has introduced new Family Rooms and Family Junior Suites at five Memories resorts in Cuba, allowing larger families to plan their holidays with more convenience and ease. Features include two double beds plus one twin bed, accommodating two adults and three children. In addition, families can take advantage of family friendly facilities and activities located at each resort, including Kids Clubs, playgrounds, kids pools and daily entertainment for all ages. Sunwing is now offering introductory pricing for Family Rooms and Family Junior Suites at Memories Resorts located in Cayo Santa...
New hours for Transat Holidays’ cruise groups
Transat Holidays has introduced extended hours of operation for cruise groups in an effort to improve the customer experience and respond more rapidly to the needs of travel agents. As of Jan. 7, the cruises call centre will operate as follows: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Coach Canada invests in new double-decker coaches
Coach Canada rolled out 15 new double-decker coaches this week on their Ontario and Quebec routes. In 2009, Coach Canada introduced the Megabus double-decker coach concept to great success in the Canadian market. According to officials, this $11 million investment for 15 new coaches offers passengers a better ride, and an improved environmental impact. For the passenger, the new double-decker coaches feature: A better view from the upper deck with ceiling skylights running the total length of the coach; Improved lighting on the ceilings and staircases; Two extra tires on the rear of the coach...
ACV offering free tours in Europe
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) reports clients who book air and hotel of seven nights or more to select destinations in Europe by Dec. 26 will receive a free tour, and can choose among several tours, such as a Zurich half-day tour that includes the Lindt Chocolate Factory outlet. Clients can also visit Zurich and experience cool and quirky culture and enjoy a relaxing boat ride (available in the summer) around Lake Zurich or a hot beverage at one of the trendy Zurich West restaurants. Another option is a behind the scenes tour of a Boulangerie French Bakery in Paris to explore how a skilled...
Globus early booking savings set to end Jan. 8
The Globus family of brands is reminding agents that it has a host of Early Booking Bonuses that are set to expire Jan. 8. "This is a great opportunity for agents to contact their clients and close the sale,"says Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands. The offers include: $200 per couple air credit on all Monograms air-inclusive Europe vacations and select land-only Europe and North American holidays. Avalon Waterways is offering a $1,000 per couple air credit on select European river cruises and $300 per couple on Egypt and Galapagos cruises. Globus has a $300 per couple air...
Tauck gets mystical in Peru
Tauck is expanding its portfolio of Tauck Bridges family travel adventures in 2013 with the addition of its new "Mystical Peru"itinerary highlighting Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu. The eight-day journey (from $3,416 p.p., double, plus on-tour and international air) will have departures in June, July and August, and include a two-night stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, two nights at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel in Urubamba, and an overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in Aguas Calientes before concluding with a two-night say at the JW Marriott Hotel in Cusco. Like all Tauck...
Adventure Center offers agent incentive
Adventure Center has a new agent incentive seen as perfect for agents recovering from the holiday season. For every $1,500 booking (excluding air) taken during January for travel starting by July 1, travel agents will earn a $50 Shoppers Drug Mart card. Simply quote promotion "lipstick"when booking. Adventure Center offers more than 4,000 tour choices around the globe....
Porter Escapes debuts online
Porter Escapes has launched online, offering a "one-stop shop for flight and hotel packages to Porter Airlines destinations."Created to sell unique vacation packages paired exclusively with Porter flights, travellers can enjoy a variety of flight and hotel combinations, all designed to provide a premium travel experience for exceptional value. "Passengers familiar with the Porter Airlines' experience will recognize the commitment to providing a convenient and refined approach to travel,"said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Escapes. "Porter Escapes does all of the legwork for you -...