Book and win with Occidental

Occidental Hotels & Resorts has launched a book and win promotion for agents. The "Win with Occidental" promotion rewards agents with the gift of travel to one of Occidental's qualifying resorts. Every new booking confirmed with any Canadian tour operator or wholesaler at a participating Occidental resort qualify for a chance to win one of five vacation stays for two. Participating hotels include Allegro Puerto

Sunquest extends groups deal

Originally set to expire on July 21, Sunquest's groups deal where every eighth adult travels free has now been extended until July 30. Valid on new group bookings with a minimum of 10 adults made through July 30, for travel between Nov. 1 and Oct. 31, 2011 (applicable dates vary by hotel), the offer applies to over 30 of the company's resorts. These include the Gran Melia Cancun, Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya, Ocean

ACV unveils 2010-2011 Sun Collection

Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has released its 2010-2011 Sun Collection, with the full-colour brochure boasting such familiar features as the Vacation Planner, Flying at a Glance, Hotels at a Glance and more. In addition, 34 pages of editorial content and a world map identifying everywhere Air Canada flies, and ACV offers packages, is available to help travellers plan future vacations. The brochure showcases more than

Transat guarantees winter prices

Transat Holidays is offering a "Best Price Guarantee" and "Free Upgrade" promotion on select resorts for the 2010/2011 winter season. The Best Price Guarantee offers peace of mind to clients who book their winter holiday prior to Sept. 30 for departures Nov. 1 through April 30, 2011. Travellers can be reassured that in the event the package becomes available at a lower price than the one they paid, they will be

American Express to reward Vacation.com members $50,000

Vacation.com has a new promotional campaign with American Express, called "It Only Takes a Minute." Through the contest, Vacation.com members can win a $15,000 grand prize, along with monthly giveaways, for booking any Vacation.com preferred cruise and tour operator between through Nov. 15 and paying with any American Express card. By the end of the campaign American Express will have paid out $50,000 in gift cards to

Sunquest extends Pay No Tax promotion

Sunquest has extended its Pay No Tax promotion for another week. The promotion now runs until Sept. 7 and applies to new bookings for travel between Nov. 1 and April 30. It applies to all Sunquest gateways across Canada and to adults and children. Those capitalizing on the promotion will receive a free upgrade to Sunquest's new Silver Service for all Thomas Cook Canada flights operated by Jazz Air, and clients'

Club Med launches ‘Wow Sale’ event

For a fourth consecutive year, Club Med has launched its "Wow Sale" for the months of July and August. The summer promotion is available for new reservations made between June 29 and Aug. 30 for travel between July 3 and Feb. 18, 2011. Seven-night, all-inclusive escapes are available from $799 for adults and $320 for children (15 years old and under) at the following resorts: Sandpiper Bay (Florida), Punta Cana (Dominican

Kids pay $99 with Transat Holidays, Nolitours

Transat Holidays and Nolitours are making family travel to Mexico and the Caribbean more affordable this summer. Kids fly, stay, eat and play for $99 per child, plus applicable taxes and fees, when travelling with two paying adults. The offer is valid at select resorts on most flights for travel July 1 to Aug. 31. Agents are advised to book soon as this is a limited time offer.

Sunwing ‘BOGO’ sale

For a limited time, Sunwing is offering a "Buy One, Get One" at 50% off sale for new reservations through April 27 on select flights. Buy one roundtrip seat, get the second seat for 50% off. Applicable routes include Sunwing's recently introduced domestic and Amsterdam programs; Toronto to St. John's and Gander (Tuesday and Friday travel between June 25 - Sept. 7) and Toronto to Amsterdam (Tuesday and Thursday

South Africa on sale

South African Airways Vacations has introduced a special, limited time offer to South Africa, for $1,899, plus $300 in fuel surcharges and $140 in taxes. The package includes roundtrip, economy-class airfare on South African Airways from either New York (JFK) or Washington DC (Dulles), domestic flights within South Africa, a meet and greet by a South African Airways Vacations representative upon arrival, four night's accommodation