Tour Operators
Your Time, Our Place
Northern Ireland is doing it all in 2012 with a cornucopia of special events, anniversaries, new visitor attractions, not to mention some compelling visitor experiences and its wrapping it up nicely under the banner -- "Your Time, Our Place." Jayne Shackleford, manager of Tourism Ireland in Canada, says of the coming year: "2012 is going to be an amazing year for Northern Ireland and should be a must-see destination for Canadian travel specialists' clients." Shackleford continues: "With a new iconic Titanic Belfast visitor attraction, unprecedented events and historic anniversaries, there...
Goway has a plan for Asia in 2012
With the release of its brand new Asia 2012 Travel Planner, Goway definitely has a plan for Asia. The new planner features 12 adventure ideas, 14 boutique cruises, 10 rail ideas, 22 luxury ideas and 365 hotels covering 25 countries. Diane Molzan, general manager, Asia, said: "This year we're introducing Russia to our Asian line up, featuring a Moscow to St. Petersburg cruise, along with some new Korea World Expo tours, eco jungle lodges in Northern Thailand, three newly selected Stays of Distinction in Shanghai, Ubud and Taipei, and more group touring options than ever before." Also in 2012,...
Goway offers VIP service in Costa Rica
Goway Travel has launched a "VIP Meet and Greet Service"for all travellers bound for Costa Rica. The program is part of all experiences offered in Costa Rica when arriving into San Jose. Travellers are welcomed on arrival by an English-speaking guide who then escorts them through the immigration process and offers a general introduction to Costa Rica, providing essential information for first-time visitors, including tips, routes, recommendations and reviews. Other inclusions provided with the VIP Meet and Greet service are: Information Package: Detailed program, as well as security tips and...
Monograms unveils 2012 ‘Staycations’ program
Monograms has unveiled its 2012 "Staycations"program featuring 37 itineraries across North America. Destinations are as exotic as Alaska or California's Redwood and Wine Country or as all-Canadian as the Maritimes or the Rockies. The company has added three new driving vacations to the Pacific Northwest, East Coast and Florida, making for a total of 19 pre-tested road trips. Also new is a rail vacation - America's Last Frontier by Rail - and a Mexico getaway (Mysteries of the Mayan World). "There's so much to see and do here in North America,"says Monograms' Stéphanie Bishop. "There are...
Trafalgar teams up with author Patricia Schultz
Trafalgar has launched a new global sponsorship with Patricia Schultz, best-selling author of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die."Trafalgar will sponsor Schultz as she embarks on a 20-city media tour throughout the US for the second edition of her book, which now includes 200 new entries and colour photography. Trafalgar Canada will also be hosting an exclusive Toronto event on March 15, including a VIP reception, a special travel presentation by Schultz and a book signing. Canadian fans of Schultz can enter online (http://www.workman.com/1000placesevents) for a chance to win a Trafalgar At...
Goway extends ‘Price Match’ initiative
Goway has extended its initiative to ensure that North American agents always receive the best rates for their clients, with guaranteed price matches on all of their travel ideas to Australia, New Zealand, the Islands of the South Pacific and Latin America. "As one of the oldest and largest travel companies in North America, we are proud of the reputation we have built based on our service, experience and expertise in long haul travel,"says Cathy Mulrine, VP of Wholesale at Goway. "And now agents can sell Goway with the reassurance that their clients are receiving the best rates...
Sunquest pays the tax
Effective immediately, Sunquest is paying the tax on air only flights to select destinations. Valid on all new bookings made between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6 for travel from Feb. 1-29. Sunquest will pay the tax on air only (roundtrip) from gateways across Canada to Aruba, Liberia (Costa Rica), Montego Bay, Punta Cana and Nassau. This offer applies to three-, four-, seven- and 14-night durations, is available to both adults and children and is applicable to groups. (http://www.sunquest.ca ,...
Sunwing adds Golden Bear Lodge to DR lineup
Sunwing has expanded its product line in the Dominican Republic with the addition of the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa, located in the luxury community of Cap Cana, Punta Cana. Available exclusively from Sunwing, the resort, described as ideal for families, couples and singles, is located 10 minutes from the airport and perfectly situated on a bluff overlooking a signature Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course (Punta Espada Golf Course). A complimentary shuttle service is available to take guests to the course or a nearby beach. Seven-nights inclusive vacations to the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa start...