TravCorp plans return to Egypt as ETA calls on gov`t to lift travel

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July 10, 2014
Volume 42 Issue 25
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TravCorp plans return to Egypt as ETA
calls on gov’t to lift travel advisory
TORONTO — Major travel companies
including Goway and The Travel Corporation are showing their support
for Egypt as the Egyptian Tourist Authority renews its call on the Canadian
government to lift its travel advisory
to the country.
The Travel Corporation recently announced that it will resume operations
into Egypt for the 2014/2015 season,
with Contiki and Busabout recommencing trips in September 2014 and Trafalgar and Insight Vacations heading back
in January 2015. Uniworld is expecting to
Brand USA celebrates the opening of its brand new office in Canada. From Brand USA (from left): Sana
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Marketing; Chef Benjamin Ford; Chris Thompson, President & CEO; and Patrice Bell, Director Canada.
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Meanwhile Goway has reaffirmed its
commitment to Egypt, calling it “a safe
and stable destination for most of 2014
… the trick for many Globetrotters will
be getting there before the word gets
out and crowds return.”
Mostafa Sallam, director for Canada
for the ETA, said Canada is a promising
market and noted that despite Egypt’s
political difficulties over the past couple
of years, the country succeeded in keeping market share. “Canadians are more
keen to visit Egypt than they are concerned about the political situation,” he
said. A new president was democratically elected this past May and that “gives
a sense that everything is running and
stable and ready to receive tourists.”
In 2010 some 96,000 Canadians visited Egypt, but the situation changed
in 2011 and the number of Canadian
arrivals dropped 47% to 51,000, where
they’ve hovered ever since.
Europeans are visiting Egypt in droves
– 70% of the country’s inbound tourism is from Europe – but North America is still languishing. The Canadian
government has maintained its travel
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advisory against Egypt, warning against
all non-essential travel, with the exception of the Red Sea coastal resort areas
and along the upper Nile, where visitors
should exercise caution, according to
the travel.gc.ca website. “We’re expecting that the Canadian government will
see that this has been a transition time
from dictatorship to democracy,” said
Sallam. “It could happen anywhere.”
Canada’s May 2013 figures to Egypt
were up 7.8%, he added. “We’re running
the right way. But we need the travel
advisory removed.”
Brett Tollman, CEO of The Travel Corporation, said his company has been
monitoring the destination closely, and
after extensive consultation with its
teams on the ground – and in speaking
Travel and tourism have historically
represented approximately 30% of
Egypt’s GDP, making it critically important that we as an industry show
our support at this time for this great
country and its proud peoples’ economic recovery.”
Brand USA opens
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increases presence in
its #1 market
TORONTO — The past few years have
certainly been busy for Brand USA. Now
in its third year in operation, the country’s
first cooperative destination marketing
WE WILL MAINTAIN constant dialogue
with colleagues in the region ahead of our
planned re-commencement dates.
with its travel partners in each market
– TTC is confirming a return to Egypt
later this year.
“At The Travel Corporation, our customers are at the heart of everything
we do. Guest safety is the utmost priority and so we will maintain constant
dialogue with colleagues in the region
ahead of our planned re-commencement dates,” he said.
“We are seeing pent-up demand
for the destination and are delighted
to be able to elevate our support for
this truly remarkable part of the world.
“Canada is our #1 market in terms of
visitation and spending,” said Thompson. “In fact, we’re using the Canadian
market as a way to implement innovation. With emerging markets like
China, for example, we have to take
a more boots-on-the-ground, traditional approach. Canada, on the other
hand, is a very mature and well established market, which gives way for innovation.”
organization has since established international representation in 20 markets,
embarked on sales missions, road shows
and destination sales training, launched
consumer campaigns in 10 markets and,
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in Canada, its 10th overall.
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guides this year alone, as well as established a department called Air
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Looking ahead, a new film titled ‘Wild
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“This guide is a great reflection of
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All of these initiatives have certainly
been paying off. Ever since President
Obama signed into law the first-ever
national travel promotion and communications program in March 2010,
and set a goal of attracting 100 million
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Scandinavia. This comes on the heels
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TORONTO — The Caribbean Tourism
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For the first quarter of the year the
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year-to-date in total stayover visits.
The Canadian market is also tracking
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In 2013 Canada’s increase in stayover
visitors was a marginal 0.7%, after years
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Internationally the CTO is hoping for
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REVPAR is up, and cruise arrivals have increased as well, by 2.3% for Q1.
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and again. We want people to see as
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Canada, Nicole Bursey.
Also new, the R&R Collection comprises adults-only resorts with luxury accommodation and a tranquil
atmosphere. The Luxury Collection, Distinction Collection and Experience Collection are all back for another year.
A new offering called Explore Cuba
by Car is perfect for clients “looking
for that off-the-resort experience,” says
Bursey. Meanwhile NoliDUO by Nolitours introduces new combinations in
Rio Predido and Liberia, Costa Rica and
Camaguey and Santa Lucia, Cuba.
New destinations for the winter include Cayo Largo and Phillipsburg from
Toronto; Guadeloupe, Liberia, Martinique
and Acapulco from Montreal; Cayo Santa
Maria and Punta Cana from London;
Puerto Plata from Hamilton; Punta Cana
from Thunder Bay; Puerto Plata from St.
John’s; Los Cabos from Edmonton and
Cayo Santa Maria from Regina.
Both Transat Holidays and Nolitours
are offering early booking promotions
until Sept. 30, including free seat selection, reduced deposits and more.
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TORONTO — Expedia TAAP (Travel
Agent Affiliate Program) is putting in
place a bilingual support desk and national sales team in Canada.
Launched in Europe in 2002, Expedia TAAP now partners with more
than 80,000 registered travel agents
globally offering commissions when
selling Expedia’s extensive global inventory. Travel agents have access to highly
competitive Internet rates on 240,000
hotels, car rentals, flights, thousands of
dynamic packages and activities such as
tours, theatre tickets and transfers.
Prices and products shown on TAAP
mirror those viewed by the consumer,
which ensures the agent is price competitive while still earning a commission, says the company.
Expedia TAAP entered the North
American markets with its launch in
early 2010 and now has over 10,000
agencies registered for the program in
Canada and the U.S.
Through its partnership with Discover the World, Expedia TAAP offers
a bilingual support desk (French and
English), dedicated to Canadian travel
agents as well as national sales coverage
with representatives based in: Vancouver handling B.C. and Alberta; London
(ON) for S/W Ontario, Manitoba and
Saskatchewan; Toronto for Greater Toronto and outlying areas; Montreal for
Quebec, E. Ontario, Maritimes.
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launching its European offer for the winter season with the new 2014-2015 Europe Winter brochure, featuring vacation
options in the UK and Portugal.
With a lot of sunshine and a warm
climate, the Algarve region in Portugal
is perfect for extended vacations. Many
of the hotels featured in this brochure
offer special rates for long stays. Other
travel options are also available, including City Hopping packages combining
Lisbon and the Algarve.
Clients who want to experience history, culture, art and architecture can
choose from a multitude of excursions
in London, as well as City Hopping packages combining London and Paris.
Air Transat operates daily direct flights
to London, two weekly flights to Glasgow
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Calgary residents also get to benefit from
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Clients save up to
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early with Globus,
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TORONTO — Clients can save by booking an escorted coach tour in Europe,
Canada or the U.S. in advance next year
with Globus and Cosmos.
They’ll save 10% off the price of any of
the 68 European itineraries that are available for sale now and lock in their airfare to
Europe against currency or fuel surcharges.
If they book and deposit by Sept. 16, they
will save up to $783 per person.
For the 35 North American tours
now open for sale, if they pay in full nine
months prior to departure, they receive
10% – up to $554 per person – off their
2015 vacation.
The company has just released a 36page preview of these tours for next
year, comprising 66 European and two
Middle Eastern itineraries, as well as a
selection of tours throughout North
America including Alaska.
Clients who have travelled before with
any of the Globus family of brands companies (Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or
Avalon Waterways) – they’ll receive an
additional 5% savings through Journeys
Club, the Globus family of brands repeat
traveller loyalty club.
Find out more at agentlingo.ca.
Hunnu Air, the airline
of Mongolia, targets
Canadian travellers
TORONTO — Air Promotion Group,
the North American specialist in airline
distribution for international airlines new
to BSP, will represent Hunnu Air (MR) in
Canada. Hunnu Air is now the 35th carrier in APG Canada’s airline portfolio.
APG’s Director in Canada, Karl Müller,
says: “Mongolia is a must-see destination
for adventure and eco-tourism travellers
from Canada. Now, with a local point
of contact, we aim to encourage more
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Latin & South America
Magdelena Island, Chile
Patagonia cruise expert Australis has
new three-night roundtrips at 20% off
By Kathryn Folliott
Talk about a bucket list destination:
Australis takes passengers to, literally,
‘the end of the world’, better known as
Cape Horn at the tip of South America.
Famous for its jagged cliffs and fierce
sailing conditions, where the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans meet, Cape Horn
figures prominently in one of Australis’
two new quick-hop getaway cruises.
The three-night Ushuaia roundtrip sails
the legendary waterways to mythical
Cape Horn and also includes Garibaldi
Glacier, Pia Glacier and Glacier Alley, as
well as Wulaia Bay. Prices start at $1,189
per person including all excursions, onboard activities, meals and open bar.
The second new short cruise, a threenight roundtrip out of Punta Arenas,
puts the spotlight on nature and wildlife with opportunities to see penguins,
sea birds and sea elephants. On Magdalena Island, some 120,000 Magellanic
penguins make their home.
“That’s the core of our trips: glaciers,
Cape Horn and animals,” says Jorge
Rodriguez, Market Manager, North
America Sales Office for Australis.
“Our classic program goes between
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, but it creates
an open jaw problem. Now we can also
offer these new roundtrip options,
from both Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.
People have been asking for simpler
itineraries, and shorter trips.”
Prices for both new itineraries start
at $1,189 per person including all excursions, onboard activities, meals and
open bar. Departures run October 2014
through April 2015.
Australis has been in Patagonia and
Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and Cape
Horn for coming up on a quarter-century, with 25th anniversary celebrations planned for 2015.
Zodiac tours and landings ensure
passengers get up close and personal
with their surroundings, in an area famous for its diversity of flora and fauna,
including a King Penguin colony.
The cruise line’s two ships, the
210-passenger Stella Australis and the
136-passenger Via Australis, offer buffet
lunches and a la carte dinner, plus there’s
a library and destination presentations.
Australis’ original one-way sailings are
still available, including four-night trips
between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia (or
the reverse), or a three-night option.
The company also operates special sailings including a five or six-night Punta
Arenas roundtrip, a three or four-night
Charles Darwin Route and a four-night
Whale Watching itinerary.
Right now Australis is offering a special
‘Early Penguin’ (their own take on ‘early
bird’) discount, worth 20% off the two
new three-night roundtrip routes. The
promotion is valid while supplies last.
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Old Havana, courtesy
of forward-thinking
restoration program
by Diane Slawych
HAVANA — An innovative plan to restore aging buildings in Old Havana,
which began in earnest in the 1990s, is
producing some notable results with
the recent opening of two new stunningly renovated attractions that are
well worth a visit.
Closed since the late 1970s after it fell
into disrepair, the Marti Theatre in Old
Havana — a grand neoclassical building
— reopened in February (2014) to wide
acclaim after a $6 million renovation.
Cuban President Raul Castro and other
dignitaries attended an opening night
performance at the theatre, also known
as ‘the Coliseum of the hundred doors’.
The building dates to 1884 which
makes it 200 years old this year and
was originally called ‘Irijoa’ after its
then owner Ricardo Irijoa. It was later
renamed Marti Theatre in honour of
the Cuban patriot, Latin American hero
and writer Jose Marti (a poem from his
Versos Sencillos was incorporated into
one of the best-known Cuban songs,
the catchy Guajira Guantanamera).
The new theatre now has 720 seats
(from the original 1,000) on three floors
and stages a variety of concerts and cultural performances.
Considered one of the most important cultural venues in Cuba, the
theatre was the site of several historic
events over the years. It was here that
meetings were held which led to the
establishment of the Republic in 1902.
The theatre was also the site of the
first international workers day celebration in Cuba. But perhaps most notable
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of all, it was here that Cuban independence fighters rejected the infamous
Platt Amendment in 1901, which gave
the U.S. the right to occupy the island if
their interest was at stake.
The theatre is one block away from
the National Capitol building, which is
under restoration and due to re-open in
three years.
Southeast of the theatre, near the
historic Paula church and the popular
San Jose artisan market on Avenida del
Puerto (Port Avenue) in Old Havana,
is another new standout: the Antiguo
Almacen de la Madera y el Tabaco Cerveceria (Old Wood and Tobacco Store
Brewery). This beautifully re-envisioned
former warehouse dating to the early
20th century is part of a rehabilitation
project of Havana’s port.
The huge 2,800-square-metre complex (open from noon to midnight)
now contains a 400-seat restaurant,
a bar measuring more than 30 metres
long (which may be Cuba’s longest),
and an onsite microbrewery that utilizes Austrian technology and equipment.
Visitors can glance through the large
glass windows at the back to watch
brew masters at work in the facility,
which has a daily production capacity
of 900 litres.
The repurposed building retains its
steel construction, and preserves many
of the warehouse’s original architectural features. Outside an old locomotive from Santa Lucia dating to 1883
is parked on the railway tracks, reminiscent of a century past when the Havana Central Railroad Company built
the nearby wharf.
The brewery restaurant’s high ceilings
and spacious interior contribute to the
kind of hip, contemporary vibe you’d
expect of a rejuvenated urban industrial complex. There’s also a small performance stage for bands and cultural
shows. Patrons can sit inside amid large
wall murals by Cuban artists Nelson
Ponce, Edel Rodrigues Mola, and Ral
Valdes, or at one of the tables outside
along the breezy seaport.
The brewery uses five types of malted barley in different combinations to
make three styles of beer – light, dark
and black. Groups of patrons typically
order the slim towering glass vessels
that hold up to six jugs.
The restaurant’s menu includes seafood, chicken, and pork (the specialty is
pork chops with beer), and at least one
tasty and creative vegetarian option.
Most dishes are under 5 CUCs (just
over Can$5) and garner positive reviews
from diners.
The arrival of the brewery, in a region
better known for its rum, is a welcome
addition to the port lands, which are
being revitalized now that port activi-
ties have been moved to Mariel, west of
the capital. The next planned development in the area is a new shopping mall.
Travellers can see it
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For the avid traveller who wants to see
it all, ATOURZ has exactly what they’re
looking for with its ‘Latin American Highlights’ tour. Visiting Brazil, Argentina,
Chile, Peru and Ecuador over the course
of 19 days, this comprehensive itinerary
ensures not only an intimate look into
each country but also a complete cultural
overview of the entire region.
“We know that while there are travellers who prefer to spend as much time
as possible in just one destination, on
the other end of the spectrum there are
those who love nothing more than to
see everything they can in as little time
as possible,” said Elena Prountzopoulos,
Head of Tour Operations at ATOURZ.
“What this tour does is give these travellers the opportunity to check multiple
destinations off their bucket lists and
immerse themselves in several cultures,
so that by the end of their trip they really can say they’ve seen it all.”
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, travellers will be picked up by bus to Corcovado in the mountains where Brazil’s
most iconic landmark – the Christ the
Redeemer statue – stands at a height of
710 metres. From Rio, the tour continues to Iguassu for a visit to the Brazilian side of the spectacular Iguassu Falls.
Travellers will visit the Main Center of
the park, learn about the local ecosystem and trek to the most astonishing
vantage point of the falls for photo ops.
A short flight will then transport
travellers to Buenos Aires, Argentina,
where they’ll enjoy a half-day city tour
that highlights the city’s most popular neighbourhoods and attractions.
Santiago, Chile
These include the Main Square Plaza
de Maya, the Cabildo (Colonial Town
Hall), the Cathedral, the charming
streets of San Telmo and the colourful
roads of La Boca, famous for its multicolour tin houses. The day ends with
a visit to Recoleta Cemetery and a stop
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in Palermo, home to magnificent mansions and parks.
In Santiago, a panoramic half-day city
tour highlights the history of colonial
neighbourhoods, the new financial centre and the old residential area. There
will be plenty of leisure time during
which travellers can spend by shopping
or taking an optional sightseeing tour.
Onward to Lima, Peru, a city tour
will take travellers to the most important architectural landmarks of the city
including the Government Palace, the
City Hall, the Cathedral and Archbishop’s Palace. The tour continues to the
modern residential suburb of San Isidro
and to downtown Miraflores, known
for its Park of Love and splendid views
of the Pacific Ocean.
Of course no visit to Peru would be
complete without a visit to the Imperial City of Cusco. Highlights include
the Santo Domingo Convent, the Sacsayhuaman Fortress and the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and
Tambomachay. From there, travellers
will board a train to Aguas Calientes,
which is a brief bus ride away from the
ancient city of Machu Picchu. A professional tour guide will speak about the
city’s history before giving travellers free
time to explore and appreciate the destination on their own.
The trip winds down in the bustling
city of Quito, Ecuador where a guide
will take travellers to the Intiñan museum situated at the planet’s latitude
of 0’0’0’. Afterward, a city tour will highlight the main squares of Quito’s Historical Center as well as the Church and
Convent of Santo Domingo.
‘Latin American Highlights’ is priced
from $2,749 per person, double occupancy, with departures running through
November 14, 2014. Price includes 18
nights’ accommodation, 17 breakfasts,
two lunches and shared transfers.
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South America
Although its annual brochure featuring
suggested itineraries will be available at
the end of August, most of Gateways
International, Tailor-made Tours’ 2015
rates are available now.
For clients heading to Latin America this fall and winter, the company’s
most popular destination continues
to be Peru and magical Machu Picchu.
Agents should be aware that the Inca
Trail leading to Machu Picchu is closed
in February for maintenance and the
unpredictable rainy season.
With the World Cup in full swing
in Brazil, requests for tours that combine Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, the
Pantanal and Buzios are even more
popular.
For sun-seekers, Costa Rica and Belize are ideal choices. Gateways suggests
booking early for the best selection of
four- and five-star hotels. Many passengers like to book pre- and post-cruise
itineraries that include a few extra nights
in Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rio de Janeiro, for example, or
even add a luxury cruise in the Amazon.
Gateways International, Tailor-made
Tours can full customize packages to
Central and South America to suit clients’ needs and interests.
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Cape Cod
Gone to the Cape: Cape Cod & Martha’s
Vineyard make for the perfect getaway
by Cindy Sosroutomo
CAPE COD, MA – If you look at an aerial
map of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, you’ll
notice it’s shaped like a flexed bicep, an
appropriate identifier considering the region can certainly muscle its way to the
top of the list of vacation destinations on
the east coast. Home to miles of sandy
beaches, iconic lighthouses and small,
quirky towns filled with friendly, quirky
people, Cape Cod and the Islands is more
than just a sum of its parts — it’s everything your clients want in a quick weekend getaway or summer hiatus.
Stretching from Provincetown in the
northeast to Woods Hole in the southwest, Cape Cod juts out into the Atlantic Ocean in the easternmost portion of
Massachusetts and can be divided into
four sections commonly referred to as
Upper Cape, Mid Cape, Lower Cape and
Outer Cape. In total, there are 15 towns
(Barnstable being the largest and second
oldest), and these, in turn, are comprised
of many tiny villages. The islands south
of the Cape — Martha’s Vineyard and
Nantucket — have become travel destinations in their own right, known for
being high-end havens for beach lovers,
window shoppers and families.
Travelweek was recently invited
to experience the best of Cape Cod
and Martha’s Vineyard by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), represented in Canada
by VoX International Inc. During our
brief visit we sampled succulent fresh
seafood, dipped our toes in the ocean,
and learned a few fun facts that any
‘Islander’ (a native to the region) and
‘Wash Ashore’ (a new resident who
has moved to the region from elsewhere) would be happy to share. For
instance, did you know that several
lighthouses located on the coastline
have been moved closer inland due
to the encroaching seas? Constantly
moving shoals located just offshore
put the 50-mile stretch of beach between Chatham and Provincetown at
constant risk of erosion. Did you also
know that the unusually high percentage of deaf residents on Martha’s
Vineyard in the early 18th century led
to the inception of Martha’s Vineyard
Sign Language (MVSL), which in turn
played a role in the development of
American Sign Language?
With such unique landscapes and a
long and storied history, there’s much to
learn and appreciate about Cape Cod and
the Islands. Here are just a few points of
interest that will hopefully entice clients
to book a visit this summer season:
WHERE TO GO
Considered the hub and heart of
Cape Cod, Hyannis is known internationally as the ‘All-American City’.
Comprised of seven villages, it’s home
to award-winning restaurants and fish
shacks, quaint B&Bs and hotels, sandy
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Gay Head Light, Martha’s Vineyard
beaches and the island ferries that transport visitors to surrounding islands.
O Located
in the southwestern
part of the Cape, Falmouth encompasses eight villages and serves as an
ideal base for day-tripping to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Here,
visitors will find 68 stunning miles of
coastline, warmer waters than they’d
find elsewhere on the Cape, and a picture-perfect Main Street lined with
specialty stores and art galleries. The
village of Woods Hole is particularly
picturesque, with a beautiful harbor
and spectacular sunsets.
O Halfway between Falmouth and
Provincetown is the seaside community of Chatham, known for its
fresh seafood, pedestrian-friendly
Main Street and vibrant arts scene.
Outdoor lovers will love making use
of Chatham’s nature trails, parks, golf
courses and bike paths.
O The oldest town in Cape Cod is
Sandwich, which turns 375 years old
this year. A long list of special events
and activities are planned to commemorate the milestone, including
clambakes, hot air balloon rides, parades and art exhibits.
O Martha’s Vineyard exceeded all
expectations with its charming towns,
boutique shopping, laidback seafood
restaurants and lush landscapes. Approximately one-third of the island’s
land mass is protected, meaning it will
never be developed, ensuring many
more years to enjoy the great outdoors.
But it’s not just the 15,000 residents
who are soaking up the scenery —
the population swells to an incredible
115,000 every summer, thanks to visitors and seasonal residents.
WHAT TO SEE
To commemorate its 45th anniversary this year, Heritage Museums & Gardens has unveiled several
new exhibitions that focus on beautiful blooms and interesting bugs. The
‘Wicked Plants’ exhibit, ongoing until Sept. 1, highlights more than 100
plants, from the poisonous to the carnivorous. Inspired by Amy Stewart’s
best selling book Wicked Plants: The
Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother and
other Botanical Atrocities, the exhibit
exposes the many plants associated
with such negative health effects as
addiction, obesity, pain, organ failure
and even death. Also ongoing is ‘David
Rogers’ Big Bugs’ sculpture exhibit that
recreates ants, dragonflies and other
insects on a large scale.
O The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum pays tribute to the 35th President
of the United States and his family, who
lived in Cape Cod before and during his
presidency. Exhibits include videos and
photographs spanning the years 19341963. Brand new is a special exhibit titled
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‘Cape Cod: the Heart and Home of the
Kennedy Family’, which provides an inside look at the Kennedy home through
film, images and decorate displays.
O One of the best beaches on the
Cape is Nauset Light Beach, located in
Eastham on Ocean View Drive. Stretching from Chatham all the way to Provincetown, the beach is both broad and
sandy and ideal for swimming, surfing
and body surfing.
O Gay Head Light is an historic
lighthouse located on the westernmost point of Martha’s Vineyard. It has
guided mariners and fishermen from
around the world since 1856. Standing just 46 feet from an eroding cliff,
it has been designated by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation as one
of America’s ’11 Most Endangered Historic Places’ and as such, geological experts advise it should be moved within
the next year. Visitors are encouraged
to visit before the move takes place —
the sight of such an iconic landmark
perched on a cliff overlooking the sea
is one that they won’t soon forget.
WHERE TO STAY
O Recently
renovated, the Cape
Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis is everything you imagine a Cape Cod resort
to look like – whitewashed walls, seashell décor and overstuffed furniture.
Cozy and comfortable, it offers 266
guestrooms and suites with free wireless Internet access, including two-level
suites. Guests will also find a full-service
spa, 16,000 square feet of meeting space
and an 8,200 square-foot indoor wave
pool, complete with two-foot waves,
water slides, waterfalls and 24-person
whirlpool. capecodderresort.com
O Situated along the cottage-lined
streets of North Falmouth on Old Silver Beach, about an hour from Logan
International Airport, is the Sea Crest
Beach Hotel. It offers 263 fully renovated guestrooms and suites, a new lobby
café, oceanview dining, a new restau-
rant and lounge, two pools (one indoor,
one outdoor) and a new poolside bar.
But more importantly, the Sea Crest offers guests the chance to step outside
their room and walk directly onto the
beach. seacrestbeachhotel.com
O Established in 1791 and rebuilt in
20013, the Mansion House in Martha’s
Vineyard is exactly that – a large, historic mansion situated on the corner
of the street. But despite its Old World
façade, it boasts all the modern-day
amenities one needs to be comfortable,
including soaking tubs, flatscreen TVs,
fireplaces, pool, spa and an incredible
rooftop patio where sunsets are best
viewed. And as an added bonus, the
ferry terminal that transports guests
back to Cape Cod is located across the
street. mvmansionhouse.com
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to Boston eight times per day, while Air
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service that runs from Memorial Day
through Labour Day.
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Insight Vacations
debuts new tours in
2015/16 USA &
Canada program
Insight Vacations celebrated Canada
Day earlier this month with the launch
of its 2015/16 USA & Canada including
Hawaii and Alaska program. Featuring
16 premium and nine Gold Luxury escorted journeys, the collection includes
two brand new itineraries this year plus
Insight’s exclusive Signature Experiences, which are now available across the
entire offering.
For those who love the great outdoors, the new ‘Canadian Rockies & the
Pacific Northwest’ itinerary is the perfect choice. Available as both a 14- or
21-day cultural journey, this tour travels
from Vancouver to Seattle and includes
fly fishing with the pros in Spokane and
an option to continue onto Alaska for a
cruise through majestic fjords.
Discover your own
backyard
If clients prefer to head south for the
summer, Insight’s new 22-day ‘America
the Beautiful’ trip spans 13 states from Los
Angeles in the West Coast to New York
in the east. Travellers will journey along
Route 66, learn to dance country westernstyle in Texas, visit Graceland Mansion in
Memphis and explore the Magnolia Plantation in South Carolina.
As an added bonus, Insight Vacations
is offering an Early Payment Discount
of up to 10% off selected 2015/16 USA
and Canada tours when travellers book
and pay in full by Nov. 20, 2014.
insightvacations.com
Trafalgar unveils its
most innovative USA
& Canada program
Trafalgar’s 2015 USA & Canada program is its most innovative to date,
featuring 47 different itineraries, five
of which are brand new, and over 100
Insider Experiences that allow travellers
to really immerse themselves into local
cultures. Guided holidays range from
seven to 27 days and encompass a variety of trip styles, including Regional,
Discovery, At Leisure and Family.
“In listening to our industry partners,
we became aware of the need to enhance the USA & Canada portfolio to
provide even more choice for Canadian
travellers,” said Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. “For 2015,
we’re delighted to deliver our most ap-
pealing proposition so far, offering 113
authentic experiences including 23 of
our signature Be My Guest dining experiences, giving travellers the chance
to dine as a local with the locals, all of
which are exclusive to Trafalgar. We’d
like to thank the industry for their ongoing support and assure them we are
the real deal when it comes to our unrelenting commitment to delivering exceptional quality experiences.”
New for 2015 is the 11-day ‘Newfoundland & Labrador’ journey that highlights
Canada’s less-explored corners. Highlights
include a visit to the only kosher winery in
Canada and learning from a Local Expert
about the significance of Signal Hill in St.
John’s where Marconi’s first transatlantic
wireless signal was recorded.
For those with more time to spare,
the new 27-day ‘Trans-American Grand
Adventure’ is a great choice. Travellers will meet a Local Expert in various
locations, including Yellowstone, the
world’s first National Park, as well as
Gettysburg, where they’ll hear about
the pivotal turning point in the Civil
War. Other highlights include a Be My
Guest lunch at Winterest, and a stay at
the nation’s oldest continually operating hotel, The Palmer House in Chicago.
There’s still time to take advantage of
an Early Payment Discount. Travellers
who book before July 17 will receive a
7.5% discount off the cost of any Trafalgar USA and Canada 2014-2015 trip.
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Middle East
Dubai
Dubai sets its sights on attracting 20
million visitors by 2020
by Cindy Sosroutomo
Like its world famous skyscrapers,
Dubai’s tourism goals know no bounds.
One year into the delivery of its ‘Tourism Vision for 2020’, the ultra-luxe
destination has taken its first steps to
achieve the target of attracting 20 million annual visitors by 2020.
If the city maintains its growth rate
of 2013 — 10.6% year-on-year increase
equating to 11 million hotel guests — it
will achieve its target of becoming the
world’s most visited city.
Speaking ahead of Arabian Travel
Market (ATM) where the Tourism Vision for 2020 was announced, Helal
Saeed Almarri, Director-General of
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and
Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said: “…
the UAE has won the right to host Expo
2020 in Dubai, the first phase of our second international airport has opened at
Dubai World Central and a substantial
number of new hotels, attractions and
events have opened, taken place or
been announced. Further, in addition to
UAE federal pre-entry visa regulations
on European Union member states being lifted, major legislative changes have
been made, which will directly and positively impact the tourism sector and
enable us to attract more business and
leisure travellers.”
A key focus of the past year for
DTCM has been the creation of a new
marketing blueprint that will enhance
Dubai’s status as a top destination and
maintain the rate of growth in guests.
The approach is based on research into
the needs, requirements and wants of
leisure and business travellers and a
comprehensive review of both how the
emirate’s destination offering compares
to other leading global cities.
“Due to our landmark projects and
unprecedented developments, Dubai is
known around the world as a ‘must-see’
city. One of our objectives is to adapt
this narrative so it becomes known as a
city that ‘must be experienced’. It’s a subtle shift but one that supports the reality
of what the destination has to offer — a
breadth and depth of remarkable experiences that deliver beyond the expected,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of the newly
formed Dubai Corporation of Tourism
and Commerce and Marketing.
Kazim identified shopping as a major
draw for leisure travellers and praised
Dubai for offering one of the widest selections of retail brands in the world.
“Where else in the world can you take
a break from shopping to ski down an
indoor mountain or swim with sharks?”
he added. “Our malls are destinations in
their own right and when you combine
this with the offers and events of the
shopping festivals, shopping in the souks
and in the growing selection of independent boutiques throughout the city,
the experience is unrivalled. We need to
ensure we are communicating this ef-
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continue to enhance that experience.”
The new marketing approach will
include a preview of a new digital ecosystem that will be launched later this
year. This is comprised of a website, app
and social media platforms, which have
been designed to attract and inform
visitors and help them plan their trip.
Gateways
International can
fully customize tours
to suit any interest
in Israel
Known for its fully customized packages, Gateways International Tailor-made
Tours continues to offer unique itineraries to Israel for families, luxury travellers and adventurers. According to the
company, many clients are repeat visitors and groups in search of thematic
journeys that focus on Israel’s agriculture, food, wine and serenity. And as
small as Israel is, it’s jam-packed with
over 200 museums that focus on everything from archaeology and geology to
religion and marine observation.
“Israel’s rich archeological and religious history can truly only be found
there. But it is important people know
when speaking with your clients that Is-
rael has much more to offer,” says Talia
May, Director of Marketing and Operations, Gateways international, Tailormade Tours.
Those with special interests and hobbies can book tours that highlight Israel’s contrasting landscapes, flora and
fauna, historical sites and religious history. The country is a hiker’s paradise,
filled with nature reserves and parks
and the Israel National Trail that crosses
from one end of the country to another.
Israel is also known for its extraordinary
beaches, food and wine, and is home to
over 300 wineries .
Gateways International Tailor-made
Tours can put together FITs and group
packages specific to clients’ interests
and hobbies.
gateways-international.com
Starwood pushes for
major growth in
Middle East
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,
Inc., continues to strengthen its presence in the Middle East with several
new developments and conversions.
Earlier this year, the company marked
its entry into the Emirate of Ajman with
the opening of Ajman Saray, a Luxury
Collection Resort, plus it will open a
new Sheraton hotel on Sheikh Zayed
Road in Dubai this September, marking
Starwood’s 15th hotel in the city. The
UAE is the largest growth market for
the company in the Middle East, where
it has plans to have more than 30 Starwood hotels by 2017.
In Saudi Arabia where 10 Starwood
hotels currently stand, another eight
properties are in the pipeline, including three in Makkah (Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton).
These will add nearly 1,500 rooms to
the Holy City. The Aloft brand will
also debut in Saudi Arabia with Aloft
Riyadh in 2015.
Continuing to leverage its first-mover
advantage with the Sheraton brand,
Starwood will re-enter Iraq after two
decades with the milestone opening of
Sheraton Dohuk in October. The company will also open three hotels in Erbil under its Sheraton, Aloft and Four
Points by Sheraton brands by 2017.
In terms of conversions, the company will unveil three new conversions
this year, including The Westin Bahrain
City Centre and Le Méridien Bahrain
City Centre in July. Grand Hills, a Luxury
Collection Resort, Broumana will be the
first Luxury Collection hotel in Lebanon
when it opens in November after an extensive renovation.
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travel to Mongolia and improve access
to the country’s many unique tourism
experiences, leveraging their nomadic
cultural heritage, especially through the
peak summer travel season with the July
Naadam festival.”
He added that the airline clearly understands the needs and demands for
travellers to this exotic destination and
how important travel agents are to determining the best way to fly into Mongolia for both holidays as well as better
serving the business traveller for flights
to the region.
Earlier this year, Mongolian Airlines
rebranded the airline as Hunnu Air.
Along with a bright new livery and colour scheme, the airline has increased
its international presence by launching
flights between Paris and Mongolia.
The route network now includes six
domestic destinations within Mongolia
and excellent connections to international points in France, Russia, China
and Hong Kong.
Hunnu Air is available in major GDS
platforms. Ticketing and special requests
may also be also be done through the
Hunnu Air Ticketing Office by contacting
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More than 160
Preferred Hotel Group
properties offer new
discounts for certified
travel agents
CHICAGO — Understanding the important role first-hand experience plays
during the recommendation process,
Preferred Hotel Group is introducing its
first-ever Travel Agent Rate.
Open for immediate bookings via
Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
exclusively, this program presents a
discount up to 50% on the best available rate or a flat fee of US$100 per
night at more than 160 Preferred Hotel Group hotels and resorts across
the globe, making it easier – and less
expensive – for travel advisors to
book their trips, pack their bags, and
jet off to familiarize themselves with
some of the finest independent hotels
in the world.
Highlights include with the US$100
Flat Rate: Quinta Real Aguascalientes
(Aguascalientes, Mexico); Sarova Stanley (Nairobi, Kenya); The Terrace Hotel
(Lakeland, Florida); The Hotel at Kirkwood Center (Cedar Rapids, Iowa);
Somerset Inn (Troy, Michigan), Quinta
Real Villahermosa (Mexico); Grand Excelsior Hotel Al Barsha (Dubai, United
Arab Emirates); and Fiesta Royale Hotel
(Accra, Ghana).
Up to 50% discount on Best Available Rate: The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
(Tokyo, Japan); Hotel Metropole (Brussels, Belgium); The Wellesley (London,
England); Royal Palm Plaza Resort
Campinas (Campinas, Brazil); Windsor
Court Hotel (New Orleans).
To view the complete list of participating hotels and resorts, visit
PreferredHotelGroup.com/TArate.
All agents will be required to show
IATA and personal identification at the
time of check-in. Some restrictions apply.
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Jet Airways
upgrades flight on
Toronto- BrusselsToronto route with
Boeing 777-300
MUMBAI — Jet Airways is now employing its new long-haul Boeing
777-300 aircraft on the Toronto-Brussels-Toronto route.
The wide body Boeing 777-300, with
its three-class configuration, including
the airline’s First Class service, will significantly enrich the inflight experience
of Jet Airways’ guests.
The airline has been operating Airbus
330-300 aircraft on this route, which
was introduced on this sector in February this year.
Effective July 1, 2014 Jet Airways has
upgraded from an Airbus A300-300
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to a Boeing 777-300 service six times a
week following an increased demand
on this sector. Jet Airways’ guests
to Toronto may now enjoy luxury,
privacy and comfort in the air with
eight First Class suites. These first
class suites possess the world’s longest airline beds, private closets, dining tables for two and 23-inch flat
screens.
The Boeing 777s will have a capacity
of 346 passengers – eight in First Class,
30 in Business class and 308 in Economy
class.
Flight 9W 230 will depart Brussels at
10:15 a.m. and arrive Toronto at 12:35
p.m. On the return leg, 9W 229 will
depart Toronto at 6:30 p.m. and arrive
Brussels at 7:50 a.m. the next day.
notes
New 12%
commission
Sparkling Voyages is increasing its
base commission on land packages
and hotels only to 12%, up from 11%.
The higher commission applies to
bookings made from July 2 onward
on all of the travel company’s destinations including Maldives, Belize, South
Pacific, Hawaii and Costa Rica plus
more than 20 islands in the Caribbean. Sparkling Voyages is a TICO-registered, fully-Canadian travel wholesaler
that works exclusively through travel
agents and specializes in unique, often hard-to-plan sun destinations,
says the company’s Yuliya Antonov.
“We offer complex custom itineraries
with hand-picked inclusions, such as
private transfers, tours and helicopter
pick-ups, and we partner with hundreds of luxury four-star and five-star
hotels and resorts, and offer competitive rates with higher commissions. We
are very fast in returning a quote and
will be your concierge to help address
your clients’ questions or concerns,”
she adds. See sparklingvoyages.com.
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Maher Jaber, Global
Sports charged
under Ontario Act
Maher Jaber and Global Sports Management Group Inc. (Global Sports) have
each been charged with one count of operating as a travel retailer without registration contrary to section 4(1)(a) of the
Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002. Jaber
and Global Sports offered travel services in
Toronto and elsewhere in Ontario. A court
appearance is scheduled for Aug. 28, 2014
at 9 a.m. at the Ontario Court of Justice, 70
Centre Avenue, Toronto, Courtroom C6.
people
the following day. All winning agents must
be IATA appointed and will be notified
by phone by a member of the Sunquest
sales team. For more information, visit
SunquestAgent.ca.
Nazimuddin Kazi plead guilty to seven
counts of operating as a travel agent without registration contrary to section 4(1)
(a) of the Ontario Travel Industry Act,
2002. He operated in Toronto and else-
where in Ontario. Prior to the sentencing
hearing, Kazi paid restitution to all but
one consumer. The following sentence
was imposed: 30 days imprisonment,
served intermittently, starting July 4, 2014;
probation for a period of six months, with
the following conditions: to report to the
probation officer, to pay restitution of
$3,325 to the consumer by Dec. 31, 2014,
not to sell travel services or otherwise be
employed in the travel industry, in any
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Collette
has named Elizabeth Simmons vice
president of sales and operations for all
of the United States and Canada. She will
be responsible for managing all regional
sales managers in the United States and
Canada and will oversee many aspects
of the sales model. Simmons has been
in the Collette organization for 19 years
and recently served as vice president
of national accounts. Prior to that she
served as director of national accounts,
regional sales manager and district sales
manager beginning in 1995.
Sunquest’s ‘Fantastic Fridays’ agent incentive is now well underway and now has its
first week of winners: Karen Muskens of
Mission Park Travel in Kelowna, BC won
10,000 Loyalty Points; Trina Dang Bordes
of Marlin Travel in Delta, BC won the digital
camera; Carmella Degrandpre of Voyages
Bergeron in Longueuil, QC won the camcorder; Cathy Cordy of South Beach Travel
in Winnipeg, MB won the $125 Best Buy
gift card; Dan Haidar of itravel2000.com in
Mississauga, ON won the DLSR camera. On
July 14, Sunquest will hold the grand prize
draw from all qualified bookings and those
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capacity whatsoever. Kazi has also been
charged with fraud under the Criminal
Code of Canada. Those charges are still
before the Court. This is the second conviction of Kazi under the Act. On July 19,
2006, he was convicted of seven counts
of failing to properly maintain a trust account and two counts of operating without registration. Kazi was sentenced to
pay a fine and restitution.
events
TravelOnly will hold its official 40th Anniversary Sell-A-Bration and Conference
in Las Vegas Dec. 7-8, 2014 at the luxurious Palazzo Hotel. All 600 plus TravelOnly
agents from across Canada are invited to
attend this event, which includes profit
boosting seminars, receptions, awards
and numerous networking opportunities
with key preferred suppliers and travel
specialists. Senior TravelOnly executives,
Patrick Luciani (TravelOnly Chairman)
and Gregory Luciani (CEO and President),
as well as Co-President, Ensemble Travel,
Lindsay Pearlman, will provide keynote
messages highlighting the Power of Selling Travel with Confidence.
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Compass Holidays
Nov. 1-9
Compass Holidays along with CNTO and
Delta Air Lines will be hosting a travel agent
FAM to China from Nov. 1 to Nov. 9, 2014
for $500 plus $475 taxes.
This 9-day education trip featuring a
theme of ‘Nostalgic China’ starts from
Beijing and ends in Shanghai.
The unique experience will be the visit
to Datong, Taiyuan and Pingyao in Shanxi
province where the highlights include the
Yungang Buddhist Caves, Huayan Monas-
tery and the spectacular Hanging Temple
in Datong, the Jinci Temple in Taiyuan and
UNESCO’s World Heritage - ancient city
Pingyao which is an exceptionally wellpreserved example of a traditional Han
Chinese city, founded in the 14th century.
Its urban fabric shows the evolution of
architectural styles and town planning
in Imperial China over five centuries. Of
special interest are the imposing buildings
associated with banking, for which Pingyao was the major centre for the whole of
China in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The FAM price includes flight from Toronto to Beijing and return from Shanghai
via Delta Air Lines, first class train from
Beijing to Datong and domestic flight
between Taiyuan to Shanghai, first class
accommodations throughout based on
sharing, airport transfers, sightseeing tours
and all meals.
Spaces are limited and deadline of registration is Aug. 30, 2014.
For further information, call 1-800-3057638 or e-mail [email protected].
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The VIA Rail Canada Specialist Program leaves
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information required to book your customers –
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new developments for 2014.
Sell VIA Rail like a pro!
Register at travelweeklearningcentre.ca and complete this exciting
program to be eligible to win. Terms and conditions apply.
Agents that complete the program
will be entered to WIN A TRIP FOR 2
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one-way in a Sleeper Plus class cabin.
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Corporate Traveller has opportunities in
Ottawa, Oakville, Edmonton, Calgary,
Vancouver, Surrey & Montreal.
Corporate Traveller focuses on the
needs of small to medium enterprises
and is known for great service and
motivated travel experts. Our flexible
business model is shaped to match
the needs of our clients, enabling us to
better understand travel requirements,
offer tailored solutions and build
strong partnerships.
To qualify, you must have at least 1 year
of experience selling travel.
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growth of an organization that is going
places. With a focus on developing a
cohesive team culture with opportunities
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR CORPORATE
AGENTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Our continual growth necessitates the
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- Great Team Environment
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
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- Sabre preferred
- Bilingual is an asset but not a requirement
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234 King St. S., Waterloo, ON N2J 1 R3
We are looking for Travel Consultants in
the following centres:
OTTAWA, ON (Corporate)
SUDBURY, ON
BURLINGTON, ON
ST JOHN’S, NL (Corporate and Leisure)
We are searching for sales oriented team players with excellent communication skills
who enjoy exceeding customers’ expectations.The ideal candidates will have a
minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail travel with a good working knowledge in
Apollo, although applicants with Sabre experience are welcome to apply.
Maritime Travel has earned the designation as of one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed
Companies for 15 consecutive years, acheiving Platinum status the past 9 years.
Maritime Travel is committed to a dynamic team environment and prides itself in
providing a competitive salary, unlimited training opportunities as well as an industry
leading travel incentive program and benefits package.
If you would like to be part of this winning team,
please email your resume to:
[email protected]
Fax: 902-420-0447
Maritime Travel has been operating since 1949,
with over 100 locations nationwide
We thank all who apply and will contact those
we are interested in interviewing.
Travel Sales Consultants
(Seasonal)
Rocky Mountaineer provides unique
Canadian vacation packages across
British Columbia and Alberta. With
five distinctive rail routes, rich in
history and natural wonders, our
family-owned business has grown
into the largest, privately owned passenger rail service in North America.
We seek Travel Sales Consultants to
join our team. Based in Vancouver,
you will use your guest service skills
to sell our Rocky Mountaineer
experience to Travel Agents and
guests calling into the Sales Centre.
This seasonal, full-time position
offers the possibility of a permanent
extension. Encompassing a 40 hour
work week, it is ideally suited to
someone with a retail background.
You will have some sales experience,
in combination with a passion for
travel and knowledge of Canada’s
West.
If you have the drive to build a
successful career with us apply at
applyfirst.ca/job57842
Travel Sales Expert
The Travel Sales Expert will be the first point of contact with our customers and provide them with
excellent service and the best product options available on the market.
Responsibilities:
• Responding to incoming travel requests in a timely manner
• Complete follow up calls for pending quotes
• Being organized and staying current with ongoing bookings
• Maintaining product familiarity and special promotions knowledge by participating in all specified training
• Meeting and exceeding departmental objectives with respect to key performance indicators
• Notifying the supervisor on trends that may require further investigation in order to facilitate an efficient process
Education/Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a travel agent
• Proficient on Sirev and Sabre
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong Selling Skills
• TICO certification
Skills/Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pleasant phone manner
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong, creative problem solving skills
• Strong communication and customer focused skills
• Works well with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including rotating weekends
• Self-motivated team player able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Fax: 905.238.6177
Email: [email protected]
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G Adventures adds Turkey, Cuba, GLP Worldwide’s website makes
BVI to sailing lineup for 2014/15
it easier to book for agents
TORONTO — G Adventures is adding new destinations to its
2014/15 sailing lineup – Cuba, Turkey and the British Virgin Islands.
“Small-ship sailing has become increasingly popular. Since
its launch in 2004, our sailing program has quadrupled in
size,” says Rich Heller, Marine Product Manager, G Adventures. “The new destinations offer our travellers even more
places to see and explore from the comfort and convenience
of our roster of yachts and catamarans.”
The operator has experienced a significant rise in demand for
small-ship sailing over the years, crediting its innovative and flexible itineraries, low cost high value experiences and fully licensed,
knowledgeable skippers as the primary reasons for its success. In
fact, G Adventures’ sailing program is among the itineraries that
receive the highest number of repeat travellers.
“Sailing uncovers parts of the world you wouldn’t otherwise
have access to on land,” adds Heller. “Guests appreciate the
convenience of having to unpack only once. Nights are relaxing
and boats anchor in the most beautiful bays and picturesque
harbours. During the day travellers can be active with snorkeling, swimming and kayaking. Plus there are plenty of opportunities to shop in local markets and savour local cuisine.”
Sailing in the British Virgin Islands marks the first Caribbean
tour for G Adventures. The operator also offers sailing trips
in the Greek Islands, Thailand and Croatia, a destination that
launched last year and nearly sold out. All itineraries range
in length between four and 15 days. Yachts and catamarans
carry a maximum of eight or 14 travellers.
Aspiring sailors can learn the ropes, receive some pointers
from the expert skippers and even take the wheel themselves.
The 2014/15 Marine brochure is available now. All trips are
guaranteed to depart. Itineraries include:
Sailing The British Virgin Islands – Tortola to Tortola for seven days and priced from $1,799; Sailing Turkey – Bodrum to
Fethiye for 10 days and priced from $1,614; Sailing Cuba – Havana to Havana for eight days and priced from $1,999.
For more information, visit gadventures.com/travel-styles/
cruising/sailing.
TORONTO — GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours,
which represents a complete range of cruise and land products, has redesigned its website – glpworldwide.com.
“Agents and consumers want information on itineraries, ships,
prices and destinations where it is easy to navigate and with only
a couple of mouse clicks,” said Alan Law, director of sales and
marketing for GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours.
“We have put considerable effort in fine tuning our website
so agents immediately have the information to make it easier
to close the sale whether their clients are on the phone or right
in front of them. Agents expect and should be able to access
information quickly and without any difficulty,” added Law.
In the travel agent only section of the website the dropdown menu has sections on Exclusive Offers, Fam Trips, GLP
Events for agents and a Learning Centre. There are other sections on Specials, Products (the Cruise Lines), Media Section,
News and MICE section. Agents can also keep up to date on
special commissions, overrides and fam trips available to them.
Agents should visit the site often as it will be updated with
the current specials and sales being offered on various cruises
from 2-for-1 specials, up to 40% off pricing, early booking discounts and more.
Detailed itineraries, pricing, terms and conditions, ship and destination details and descriptions are all available on the website.
A time-saving advantage for agents is you have all the different cruise lines and their itineraries all under one website.
For clients wanting to book and find out pricing and cruise
schedule, agents can just plug in the month of travel and
destination and it will instantly pull up the cruises available.
The whole website was designed to reduce time researching
and visiting many cruise line sites. Visit glpworldwide.com
and you have instant access to everything needed to book
a cruise. The pricing is in Canadian dollars and a Canadian
based reservations team is ready to complete the booking.
GLP Worldwide has also added and enhanced its social media presence and ways to communicate with it with a YouTube channel, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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