Tour Operators
Kumuka e-brochures now available
Kumuka has released its full range of e-brochures for the 2012-2013 season, including Escorted Group Tours, Cruises, Coach Tours, Lodge Safaris, Overland Tours, Family Adventures and more. There are four brochures in total: !!! Worldwide Adventures: Small group, Overland and Active Tours Worldwide (Africa, Asia, South & Central America, North America, The Middle East, Australasia, Polar Regions); !!! Europe: Coach Holidays throughout Europe and Small Group Tours in Russia, Italy, Greece & Turkey, including Greek Island Cruising; !!! Family Adventures: Active, cultural and inspiring holidays...
Hola Sun offers Barcelo specials
Hola Sun is reporting specials at two Barcelo all-inclusive properties in Cuba. Week-long stays at the five-star Barcelo Cayo Libertad for Jan. 22 departures are $688 plus tax. Week-long stays at the four-star Barcelo Marina Palace cost $568 plus tax. Rates include airfare from Toronto to Varadero and as a bonus clients will receive a free excursion....
ACV offers Phoenix savings
Agents booking Air Canada Vacations' air and hotel packages to select hotels in Phoenix can get their client a fourth night free, free seat selection and 10% off excursions. Stay at Carefree Resort & Villas when booking by Jan. 31 for travel completed by March 31; the Hotel Indigo Scottsdale with complimentary continental breakfast when booking by Feb. 1 for travel completed by Feb. 29; the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch when booking by Feb. 29 for travel completed by Feb. 29; and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa with complimentary full American breakfast when booking...
Alitours hosts Azores presentation Jan. 30
Alitours International is inviting agents to attend a presentation on the Azores in Vaughan, Ont., on Jan. 30. "Alitours invites you to an interesting and educational dinner presentation,"the tour operator says. "Come join us and rediscover some of the most beautiful destinations with a new perspective. Meet the destination experts who will assist you in creating memorable vacations of a lifetime.""Attractive incentives"are being offered, as are "exceptional products,"the tour operator continues. Those wanting further information can e-mail info@alitours.com....
Costa responds to environmental concerns
Costa Cruises is moving quickly to respond to environmental concerns in the wake of the grounding of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Giglio, Italy. In a statement, the cruise line said: "For Costa Cruises protecting the environment is an integral part of its corporate mission, as it has demonstrated by obtaining the most stringent international certifications (UNIEN ISO 14001)." And it continued: "The company therefore recognized the need to promptly address issues concerning the protection of the marine environment following the Costa Concordia accident. In the hours immediately after...
A little love from Virginia
The Virginia Tourism Office has just released the 2012 Virginia Travel Guide, with new destinations, family favourites, wineries and attractions that "put love at the heart of every Virginia vacation."New features include vacation ideas for all four seasons, a special section on small towns, scenic drives and a listing of the newest attractions in...
Delta, WestJet launching code-share service
WestJet and Delta Air Lines have signed a code share deal for flights within the United States and Canada -- further expanding the partnership between the two carriers. The code-share flights are available for purchase now for service beginning Jan. 23, 2012. In 2011, the two carriers introduced an interline agreement that allowed customers to purchase connecting flights on one ticket, receive boarding passes for all segments at their first check-in, and tag bags through to their final destination. Under the first phase of the new code-share agreement, Delta will place its code on WestJet...
Responsible Travel: Industry needs to do more
A newly released survey reports that the global travel and tourism industry could do more for responsible and sustainable tourism. Conducted by SustainIt during the 2011 World Travel Market in London, the survey found that more than 7 out of 10 industry professionals -- including hoteliers, airlines, resorts and tourist attractions -- believed the industry could do more to reduce poverty and support sustainable local economic development in destination communities. It also found that only 18% of companies questioned had sustainable supply chains and procurement policies in place. The survey...