Tour Operators
Transat by the numbers
Transat A.T. reports revenues of $1.2 billion for the quarter ended April 30, 2012, compared with $1.1 billion in 2011, an increase of $111.3 million, or 10.1%. The company reported an operating loss of $26.2 million, compared with a margin of $9.3 million in 2011, and a net loss of $13.2 million ($0.35 per share on a diluted basis), compared with a net income of $8.7 million ($0.23 per share on a diluted basis) in 2011. Before non-cash and non-operating items, Transat reported an adjusted after-tax loss of $24.5 million ($0.64 per share on a diluted basis), compared with $0.6 million ($0.02...
Sunquest pays the fuel surcharge
Through June 20, Sunquest is featuring a "We Pay the Fuel Surcharge"promotion on all sun packages departing in September and October, from all gateways across Canada. Representing a savings of $240 per couple, the offer is valid on new bookings for travel between Sept. 1 and Oct. 27 to all destinations. This promotion is applicable to sun packages and air-only, but excludes groups and cruises. It is not combinable with any other offer and is subject to change. Taxes will reflect correctly in all systems (i.e. will show the $120 p.p. fuel surcharge discounted from the full tax amount)....
Time running out to win Brewster vacation
This is your last chance to win a Canadian vacation and see some of our country's most iconic landscapes in person. Brewster Travel Canada is celebrating 120 years with a tribute to travel agents, including a commission boost to 15% and a chance to win a Canada holiday to experience western Canada's amazing scenery. The lucky winner will receive a trip for two including luxury accommodations at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Banff Springs and Chateau Lake Louise hotels; travel aboard VIA Rail; various sightseeing excursions in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Whistler; meals; and more. To enter,...
Insight unveils winter lineup for Europe
Insight Vacations has introduced its new 2012/13 Winter Europe brochure highlighting vacation options in the Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, and for a limited time, offering savings of up to 30% on six select air-inclusive itineraries. A sample itinerary is Insight's 17-day Highlights of Europe featuring picturesque Rothenburg, Rome's rich history, vineyards and castles on a scenic Rhine cruise and Mount Pilatus with its expansive mountain views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps. Insight is offering an air inclusive deal on six winter itineraries for 2013: 17-day Highlights of Europe,...
Galapagos savings
Goway has launched a promotion on its most popular Galapagos cruises aboard the Legend and Coral I and II for a series of select departures in 2012. When booking clients on a three-, four- or seven-night cruise on these ships, Goway is now including domestic airfare (approximately $400 p.p.), park fees and two nights hotel stay in Quito with city tour all included in the base cruise price (a savings of $620 p.p.). Goway's Cruising Galapagos Islands on either the Legend or Coral I and II and all starts from $2,588 and includes all onboard accommodations, all tours as per itinerary, local...
Beat the tax with Transat, Nolitours
Transat Holidays and Nolitours have launched a Tax Break Event, offering travellers heading to sun destinations savings of $100 p.p. in taxes and fees. This limited time offer applies to new bookings made by June 19 for departures from Toronto and Montreal between June 28 and Aug....
Globus, Cosmos release 2013 faith-based tours
In 2013, the Globus family of brands will continue to combine faith, fellowship and fun in its religious tours. The company, which is in its ninth year of offering faith-based holidays, will offer a host of itineraries in the Middle East and Europe. And for the first time, the company's value-brand, Cosmos, will be offering tours with a spiritual theme. "Clients on these tours tell us they are not necessarily deeply devout,"says Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands in Canada. "But they have an abiding interest in religion, culture and history - and they love...
Sunquest’s long duration cruises are back
Sunquest's long duration cruise holidays are back, offering travellers the opportunity to combine Italy's vibrant culture with the beauty of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The 21- and 24-day cruise holidays include air, a pre-cruise coach tour through Italy and a cruise through the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Sailing aboard the MSC Poesia, guests travel from Genoa, Italy to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 21-day cruise holiday, departing Nov. 7 starts at $2,299 plus tax. The trip begins in Rome and features a pre-cruise coach tour that explores Rome and Florence, before departing for six...