Tour Operators
Sunquest pays the fuel surcharge
Through May 2, Sunquest is featuring a "We Pay the Fuel Surcharge"promotion on all of its sun packages from all gateways across Canada. Representing a savings of $240 per couple, the offer is valid new bookings for travel between May 1 and June 30. And, customers who book a sun package will also receive complimentary access to the Plaza Premium Lounge (available in Toronto and Vancouver airports only). (http://www.sunquest.ca ,...
G Adventures celebrates ‘Earth Month’
In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), G Adventures has launched a global "Earth Month"campaign running throughout April. Developed in partnership with its not-for-profit Planeterra, the ACT initiative encourages agents to act responsibly on a local level for the overall good of the planet, while providing a forum for people to share their small acts of green living. Bruce Poon Tip, founder, G Adventures, says the Earth Month campaign creates a platform for the company to interact with customers in a way that benefits the planet. "We know our customers love the countries we take them to and...
Goway rewards group bookings
Goway Travel's dedicated GroupsOnly Department has introduced a Groups Reward Incentive for agents and travel planners in conjunction with the company's recent launch of its Reward Card. Agents that deposit on any new air/land group will receive a $100 credit to their card. When the group travels, they will receive an additional $100 bonus. Goway provides agents with hands-on assistance with promotions and advertising, creative assistance with designing flyers and presentation folders, comprehensive paper documentation and detailed Group Information Kits. All group quotes include a detailed...
Thomas Cook flying with WestJet
It appears that the plan is unfolding as ... well, as planned. Thomas Cook Canada and WestJet have signed an exclusive partnership that will see WestJet providing all of the airline seats for Sunquest Vacations. The move takes effect for Sunquest's winter 2012-2013 program which begins in November 2012 and follows on the heels of the already planned summer flying program with WestJet. Thomas Cook North America's CEO, Dean Moore commented, "Known for its quality, reliability and outstanding customer service, WestJet has been a key partner for Sunquest and the wider portfolio of Thomas Cook...
Contiki winners to Rock Around the World
For the past seven months, Contiki Holidays has encouraged Canadian agents to book the brand's tours for a chance to win a trip to California as part of the epic "Rock Around the World"campaign. In February, Contiki announced this year's destination to be Coachella, the summer's biggest music festival. From September 2011 through to March 15th 2012, agents from across Canada worked hard at selling Contiki trips with the big reward in mind - a trip to Coachella and an exclusive hooked-up Contiki tour with never-before included experiences. The lucky winners (who head off on the trip Thursday)...
Kumuka has special rates for agents
Kumuka is offering agents special rates of 60% off (plus 40% for a friend or partner) on European Coach & Hotel tours departing in 2012. Itineraries, with guaranteed departures, include Central Europe, European Escapade, European Symphony, European Waltz and European Rhapsody....
Contiki offers European savings
Contiki Holidays is offering 18-35's the opportunity to save big when booking their summer trip to Europe. Young travellers heading to the continent this upcoming season can opt for one of Contiki's Superior Tours and save up to $370 on itineraries 12 days or longer. For clients looking to spend a month abroad, the 30-day European Panorama is ideal, and originally priced at $4,929, travellers can now join this tour and explore 13 European countries for $4,560 on summer departure dates July 14 and onwards. Starting in London and ending in Amsterdam, European Panorama makes all the major city...
Western Vacations hosts June fam to Anaheim
Western Vacations, in association with the Anaheim Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau, is hosting an agent fam to Anaheim. The trip, escorted by Western Vacations' BC Business Development Manager Tracy Poole, is from June 6-9 and will include visits to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Medieval Times and the Pirate's Dinner Adventure. The cost is $299 p.p., twin share, and includes airfare from Vancouver to Los Angeles, transfers, hotel accommodation, most meals, Anaheim area hotel inspections and all taxes. Add $30 p.p. for Victoria departures. For further details or to register,...