Tour Operators
Goway adds food to the itinerary
Goway Travel is now offering unique culinary experiences for clients in certain destinations. Moira Smith, general manager of Goway's AFRICAExperts, points out that: "Today's globetrotter is more cultured than the visitor of 20 years ago and whilst they still want to experience all the major tourist attractions, food has become a significant aspect of the destination experience." In Cape Town travellers can now include food experiences which give an insight into different cultures. The "Cape Malay cooking safari" includes a guided walk through the historical heart of the Bo-Kaap, and includes...
TALK TO US: TICO wants input
The TICO Board of Directors is proposing to increase the Compensation Fund contribution rates effective April 1, 2013, with subsequent increases effective April 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015. A Consultation Paper has been sent to all registrants and is posted on TICO's web site at http://www.tico.ca . All registrants are encouraged to provide comments on the proposed contribution rate increase by November 30, 2012. Feedback can be provided by email, mail or by fax as follows: e-mail: tico@tico.ca ; mail: Travel Industry Council of Ontario, Proposed Compensation Fund Rate Increase, 2700 Matheson...
ON EXHIBIT: It’s all new at WTM 2012
There will be a lot of new faces when the 2012 World Travel Market gets underway in London (Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, 2012) next week. WTM officials report that the show, now in its 33rd year of operation, will welcome 157 new exhibitors. The list of new exhibitors includes tourist boards, technology companies, hotel chains, attractions and tour operators who will all be hosting their own stands for the first time at the show's ExCeL - London venue. Europe leads the way in new exhibitors with a massive 41 exhibitors making their debut as Main Stand Holders. They include tourism boards and offices...
Sunwing celebrates Cuba anniversary
Sunwing is celebrating 10 years of holidays in Cuba with its Viva Cuba Anniversary Sale, offering savings at a variety of participating hotels. "Cuba is firmly established as a favourite travel destination for Canadians,"commented Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations. "Sunwing is proud to support Cuba year-round and this winter, we have expanded our program to offer exceptional Cuba vacations from 25 Canadian gateways."The promotion is applicable from gateways across Canada to several popular Cuba destinations and is valid through Nov. 3 for departures between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2013....
Transat launches Facebook contest
To celebrate Transat Holidays' new 2012-2013 Sun Collections program, the tour operator has launched a "Your Travel Style"contest on Facebook. "What is your South traveller profile? Are you a Beach Bum, Marathon Mom, Fun Seeker, Charmer, etc?"Simply log in, like the Air Transat Facebook page and play the game to see what type of traveller you are. Where will the next question take you? Keep playing to find out. Participants must complete the questionnaire to discover which two of the following programs are best suited for them: Family Collection, Distinction Collection, Luxury Collection,...
Goway now offers tours to Turkey
Goway Travel has added Turkey to the list of destinations that it sells. Although strictly speaking, Turkey straddles Europe and Asia, it will in fact be sold through Goway's AFRICAExperts division. "Turkey is the perfect addition to our portfolio,"says Moira Smith, general manager of the division. "It's a unique blend of old and new, eastern and western culture, great cities and gorgeous scenery."For first time visitors, Goway's 11-day Splendours of Turkey is the ideal travel choice to explore the main historic sites and major attractions. Highlights include Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus,...
Curaçao comes to Toronto
Vacationers departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport this month can get a sense of the Caribbean prior to taking off by catching the specially designed Sunquest coach featuring a colourful image of Curaçao. The coach will run from downtown Toronto to the airport to celebrate year-round, non-stop flights from Toronto to the island. Featuring Curaçao's scenic "Handelskade"in downtown Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the express coach will give vacationers a visual of just one of the many stunning, iconic sites they can expect to see on a vacation to Curaçao....
Jamaica makes it a night to remember
Telling his audience that "I have the greatest job in the world. I represent Jamaica," Philip Rose, regional manager Canada for the Jamaica Tourist Board, welcomed a group of travel industry VIPs to a special evening to celebrate all things Jamaican. Originally, Jamaica's Prime Minister, the most honourable Portia Simpson Miller was to have presided over the event, however, Hurricane Sandy made it imperative that the island's head of government return home. However, Jamaica's minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade and senator, the honourable Arnold Nicholson stepped in to offer...