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A Titanic Experience from Trafalgar
With the 2012 launch of the Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience, marking the ship's 100th anniversary, Ireland has gained worldwide attention and Trafalgar is inviting travellers to join them on a historical journey through the Emerald Isle Ireland where they will have a chance to visit the highly acclaimed attraction first hand, as well as receive savings on both land and air. On April 14, Trafalgar is hosting Chris Robinson, host of the Chris Robinson Travel Show, in Ireland where he'll broadcast live from the Titanic Belfast. Listeners of the show in both Toronto (News Talk 1010) and...
Small groups growing for Tauck
The phrase "less is more"has become a truism of sorts, and it's certainly proving to be accurate for Tauck and the small group departures it offers on selected itineraries. Over the past several years, these special departures with an average of 20-24 guests (vs. 38-40 on regular departures of the same Tauck journeys) have been enjoying "incredible growth"while earning high marks from Tauck customers. "Over the past three years we've dramatically boosted the number of small group departures we've offered, and our guests have responded,"said Tauck CEO Dan Mahar. "On average, in each of the...
Celebrate and win with Brewster
Brewster Travel Canada is celebrating 120 years with a tribute to travel agents. Not only is the company boosting commission rates to 15%, but it's also giving agents a chance to win a trip to experience some of Canada's most historic and iconic holiday products. One lucky travel agent will win a Canada vacation 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, answer the three following questions and...
Goway gets adventurous
Goway Travel's exclusive adventure specialist division, ADVENTURESIncorporated, has announced the online launch of its 2012 "World's Best Adventures"brochure. According to officials, the brochure contains more than 50 of the world's best adventures and covers every style of adventure travel. Goway's most popular choices from Africa, Asia and Latin America are included. The adventures are as diverse as learning how to surf in Australia, journeying through Africa by expedition vehicle or travelling across China to Russia on the Trans Mongolian Express rail journey. Printed versions of the...
Book with Thomas Cook for chance to win France trip
Agents are invite to experience all the France has to offer with free air, car rental and accommodation through the exclusive "1-2-3 France & Me"trip giveaway, brought to you by Intair Vacations, Fun Sun Vacations, Intair, Network and Holiday House. Valid on new bookings made by May 14, agents' names will be automatically entered into this special trip giveaway each time a client is booked on at least one of the following: Receive three entries for each AF-AZ-DL-KL ticket you sell; Two entries for each Eurocar TT rental (Atesa-Citer-Guérin-Maggiore); One entry for each Pierre & Vacances...
WestJet ready to play ball with the Blue Jays
WestJet is ready to play ball and has signed a deal making it an official partner of the Toronto Blue Jays. The announcement marks the airline's first major team sponsorship. "This major league sponsorship makes great sense for WestJet,"said Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, Communications and Community Relations. "We're proud to step up to the plate as this year's official partner of Canada's baseball team. We're excited to watch the Toronto Blue Jays in what we know will be a promising year for the team."With more than 60 domestic flights into Toronto on average each day, WestJet...
Signature launches winter 2012/13 brochures
Signature Vacations has introduced its new 2012/13 winter brochures. Signature is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an increased line-up featuring affordable luxury resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, many offered on an exclusive basis. Flights to the sun are offered from 30 gateways across Canada, all featuring Sunwing Airlines. Highlights of the line-up include two new Riu Palaces, each featuring the distinctive modern décor which was debuted this winter at Riu Palace Bavaro. The new Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun opens in May, while the Riu Palace Costa Rica will open in...
Get Social with Lion World and Win
Lion World Tours has launched an interactive social media campaign that offers travel deals and a chance to win a trip to South Africa. "To celebrate the terrific increase in North American tourists to South Africa, we've created an innovative social media campaign with fantastic deals to make it easy and affordable to visit this stunning country and find the treasure that lies within,"says Lucille Sive, president of Lion World Tours. The interactive campaign requires participants to log on to (http://www.treasuresofsouthafrica.com) to watch a series of short promotional videos showcasing...