Tour Operators
Agents invited to become an Asia Specialist
Royal Scenic has launched its 2012 Certified Asia Specialist (CAS) program. Now in its 11th year, CAS gives retail travel professionals an overview of multiple destinations in Asia. CAS is also approved by CITC, which allows agents to earn 12 credits that count toward their CTC designation. This year, six Asian tourism boards are participating in CAS -- the China National Tourist Office, the Japan National Tourism Organization, the Korea Tourism Organization, Tourism Malaysia, the Philippines Department of Tourism and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Airline sponsors include Air Canada,...
No sponsorship, no Discover America Day
Will there or won't there be a Discover America Day in 2012? As of yesterday, following the Discover America Canada annual general meeting in Toronto, the answer to that question is there will not be a Discover America Day in the fall of 2012. Discover America Canada's outgoing president, Adam Wilcox told the AGM audience of about 40 travel trade types that in 2011 the organization was unable to get sponsorship for the event and as a result, it was forced to dip into its membership fees to fund Discover America Day. While he said he believed that it was a worthwhile investment -- as the event...
ACV launches personalized ‘Vacation Planner’
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched of its very own "Vacation Planner"-- a personalized web page designed to help customers make the most of their vacation. Customers who book with ACV will be given access to a personalized link, which will contain vital tools and information such as a vacation countdown, travel documents, destination facts, a "before you go"checklist, flight details, including airport information, check-in times and more. The Vacation Planner also makes it easy to print travel documents and vouchers and to view past and present bookings. Once back from their vacation,...
Sunwing offers 16% commission on cruise bookings
Sunwing is offering a 16% commission on all summer 2012 European cruise package bookings made by March 31 on applicable departures between the months of June and September. The increased commission applies to Sunwing's Mediterranean cruise line-up sailing from Barcelona and Rome, with itineraries aboard Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises. Prices include return airfare from Toronto, seven-night cruise and transfers and start from $1,095 (plus $797 taxes) p.p. The bonus commission is applicable to the following selection of Sunwing itineraries: A seven night cruise aboard Norwegian's newest...
Goway ready for World Youth Day 2013
Goway is once again offering pre- and post-touring packages to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro in 2013, following success initiatives for World Youth Day in Australia in 2008 and Madrid in 2011. Rio is set to take the stage for the next great gathering of Catholic devotees in a week-long immersion of faith and fellowship under the guiding presence of Pope Benedict XVI, July 23-28. While the event itself celebrates the Catholic faith, the invitation to attend extends to all, regardless of religious convictions. Latin America has a rich history with Catholicism, and many pilgrims will extend...
Holiday House, Fun Sun put spotlight on Europe
Holiday House and Fun Sun Vacations have unveiled their latest brochure Europe, featuring holiday options throughout France, Italy, the U.K., Spain, The Netherlands and more. Highlights of the 2012 program include: !!! More than 10,000 hotels throughout Europe, including self-catering apartments with Pierre & Vacances, Citadines and Bridgestreet; !!! The choice of 10 different airline partners - all of the most popular scheduled airlines, including Air Canada, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM and Alitalia, with daily departures to various European cities; !!! Car rentals with...
Tauck bookings treasure to agents
Agents booking clients on any Tauck Europe product by April 15 will earn a prize from the Tauck Treasure Chest. Agents with four passengers booked receive a $100 gift card from Tiffany & Co.; eight passengers booked a new Apple TV; 10 passengers booked an Ipad 2....
Adventure Center picks its top 5
With the European selling season heating up, Adventure Center's national sales manager, Pat Rochon is offering his picks of destinations that will be the "stars of the season." Says Rochon: "Croatia is definitely the new Greece. Your clients get the pleasures of the Greek Islands along with a great climate, food, amazing history and culture -- yet prices, especially in the idyllic small towns and villages, are very reasonable." He also points out that "One of the most popular tours offered by Adventure Center to Croatia is a great combination of stunning islands and historic towns as featured...