Transat’s External Environment – June 2, 2016 Newsletter

PROMOTIONAL UPDATES 

Updates for Sun Destinations    Icone_Avion        

  • Transat – Sunsational Summer Deals! Book a selected package and save up to 60%.
  • Sunwing – Book, Pack & Go! Book last minute vacation by June 3 and get up to 60% off; valid from selected gateways.
  • Signature Vacations – The ZERO deposit Event. Book a vacation with zero deposit and the price drop guarantee by July 13 for departures between Dec. 21 and Oct. 31, 2017.
  • Sunquest. Book a stay at one of the IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts by July 31 and save up to $3,440 per couple, per week; valid for travel between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2017.
  • Sunquest. Book a stay at the IBEROSTAR Laguna Azul in Varadero or at the IBEROSTAR Playa Pilar in Cayo Coco by June 7 and receive a free sea view upgrade; valid for travel until Oct. 31.
  • Air Canada. Book groups for travel within North America by June 30 on Tango, flex, Latitude, Premium Economy or Business class and travel agents earn 5% cash reward.
  • WestJet Vacations. Book a minimum 7-night vacation package at selected hotels in Mazatlan, in Mexico and save $200 per room, per week; valid for travel until Oct. 22 (except blackout dates) and the offer is limited to the first 100 rooms booked.
  • WestJet Vacations. Book a minimum 5-night vacation package at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun by July 31 and save up to $450 per room, for; valid for travel between July 1 to Aug. 31.
  • WestJet Vacations. Book a vacation package at Grand Bahia Principe Resorts in Mexico and in the Caribbean by Oct. 24, and the 1st child stay free; valid for a travel with two adults between May 1 and Oct.31.
  • WestJet Vacations. Book a minimum 7-night vacation package at the IBEROSTAR Tucan in Mexico by June 15 and save up to $840 per room; valid for travel between May 2 and Oct. 31.
  • Disney Cruise Line. Book a selected seven-night Caribbean cruises departing from Port Canaveral on July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 and save up to 20%; special offer for Canadian residents.

Previously presented and still valid. Promotions that have appeared for over 2 weeks are withdrawn.

  • Transat – Super Early Booking Promotion. Book a package by June 30 with a deposit of only $100, and get the Price Drop Guarantee, the best prices of the season, the option to modify travel dates up to three hours before departure, a $50 future travel voucher and an upgrade to Option Plus with a Luxury or Distinction Collection package; valid for travel from Nov. 1 to April 30, 2017. Travel agents will benefit from this promotion by earning 10X Bonbon rewards per individual booking.
  • Sunwing. Buy one seat between Vancouver, Toronto, Gander, Stephenville, and St. John’s by June 3 and get 2nd at 30% off; valid for travel between May 26 and June 23.
  • Sunwing – Guarantee your spot in the sun! Book a vacation package by July 13 and enjoy Zero Deposit as well as Price Drop Guarantee; valid for departures between Dec. 21 and Oct. 31, 2017.
  • Sunwing. Book a 7-night package at a Couples Resort in Jamaica by June 30 and save $300 per couple; valid for travel until Oct. 31, 2017.
  • Sunwing. Book a weekend getaway or a « mini break » during the week and save up to 65%; valid from various gateways.
  • Sunwing. Book a 5-star Surprise Escape hotel in Punta Cana for a family vacation and save up to $440 per couple; valid from Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
  • Signature Vacations. EXTENDED. Book a package at RIU Hotels in Jamaica by June 3 and save up to 40%; valid from selected gateways.
  • Signature Vacations. EXTENDED. Book a selected 5-star resort for a summer stay by June 3 and save up to 40%; valid from selected gateways.
  • Signature Vacations. Book a stay at one of the Emerald Collection resorts of Krystal Hotels & Resorts and save up to 30%; valid from selected gateways.
  • Air Canada Vacations. Book a package to Mexico and the Caribbean by June 5 and save the equivalent of the tax and surcharges up to $950 per couple; valid from selected gateways for travel until Oct. 31.
  • Air Canada Vacations. Book a winter package to Mexico and the Caribbean by Aug. 31 and save $800 per family; valid from selected gateways for travel between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2017.
  • Air Canada Vacations. Buy a package to Canada, United States, Mexico, Caribbean by June 22 and earn 7,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per couple; valid for travel between June 1 and Dec. 31.
  • Air Canada Vacations. EXTENDED. Book a package to Las Vegas by June 12 and save $300 per couple; valid for travel until Oct. 31.
  • Westjet Vacations. Book a minimum 2-night package vacation at selected hotels in Las Vegasand by Sept. 1 and save up to 40% off room rates plus receive daily breakfast credit for two; valid for travel until Jan. 1, 2017.
  • Westjet Vacations. Book a minimum 4-night vacation package at selected Paradisus resorts in Mexico by Dec. 15 and receive up to $1,500 resort credit; valid for travel until Dec. 22.
  • Westjet Vacations. Book a vacation package at Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach in Honolulu by Dec. 16 and save up to $450 per room and free breakfast; valid for travel between June 1 and Dec. 23.
  • WestJet Vacations. Book a vacation package at Grotto Bay Beach Resort in Bermuda by June 30 and receive every 4th night free; valid for travel until Sept. 30.
  • WestJet Vacations. Book a minimum 3-night vacation package at selected Sandos Hotels & Resorts in Mexico and kids stay free.
  • TravelBrands. Travel agents will earn double the loyalty points when booking via TravelBrands Access by June 17.

Updates for EuropeIcone_Europe

  • Transat – Book a Royal Caribbean cruise sailing in the Mediterranean by June 6 and receive 60% off the cruise fare for the 2nd guest and 30% off the cruise fare for 3rd and 4th guests; valid for travel after June 2.

Previously presented and still valid. Promotions that have appeared for over 2 weeks are withdrawn.

  • Transat – Live the Mediterranean! Book a Mediterranean Vacation Package and save up to $600 per couple.
  • Air Canada Vacations. Buy a package by June 22 and earn 7,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per couple; valid for travel between June 1 and Dec. 31.

General sale Fares for this week

  • Transat – Early Birds Fly South promotion. Book a package by June 20 and get reduced rates on flights to the South, Florida and Europe departing between Nov. 1, and April 30, 2017.
  • Sunquest. Book a selected IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts by June 7 and get a free room upgrade; valid for travel between June 1 and Oct. 31.
  • WestJet Vacations – 10th Anniversary Sale. Book a package by June 2 and get discounts from more than 80 hotel partners within the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean; valid for travel in until Oct31.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Program, Product and Service UpdatesIcone_Avion

  • Transat has presented its enriched winter 2016-17 program with new additions to its South collections, its new one-stop cruise package formula and popular seaside holidays in In an effort to consolidate its entire program under the Transat brand, the tour operator will no longer be commercializing the TMR Holidays and Nolitours brands as of June 1. From now on, the winter 2016-17 program will be presented as a unified, simplified, fuss-free formula. Transat press release
  • Eligible WestJet passengers departing from U.S. airports will now be able to receive the TSA PreCheck designation using web, mobile and kiosk check-in, which offers a less-intrusive search WestJet will also be able to issue electronic boarding passes for guests departing from any Canadian airports, with the exception of Calgary, to any U.S. or international destination served by WestJet. PAX News
  • Delta Vacations is expanding its offerings to Dominican Republic by adding 10 properties to its Punta Cana line up, two in the capital city–the JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo and the Sheraton Santo Domingo–and the Luxury Bahia Principe Don Pablo Collection in the Samaná peninsula. Travel Pulse
  • Iberostar Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in the United States with the opening of two new hotels in New York City and Miami as part of the company’s commitment to expanding its reach to the U.S. market. The IBEROSTAR Berkeley, located in the Art Deco district of South Beach in Miami, will open in December. Caribbean news digital
  • Princess Cruises will launch a new 14-day Circle Caribbean itinerary out of Fort Lauderdale that will include stops in Martinique, Barbados, Trinidad, Aruba, Curacao, Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Kitts and a stop at the line’s private beach resort, Princess Cays. Caribbean Journal
  • Club Med has changed its marketing structure for the corporate groups and business meeting. Meetings & Events by Club Med, formerly Club Med Business, will permit to improve the guest experience. A new adaptive website and a new mobile application will be offer as of mid june. PAX Nouvelles

Strategies and Movements within the IndustryIcone_Baggages

  • Transat’s Toronto call centre will close on Sept. 12 (eliminating 66 jobs), and 63 cruise agent positions in the Montreal call centre will be converted to ‘hybrid agents’ handling B2B and B2C inquiries. PAX News
  • Transat has announced a gift of $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help relief efforts in the Fort McMurray region affected by the forest fires. Transat press release
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises has signed on for a fifth Oasis-class ship for Royal Caribbean, scheduled for delivery in Spring 2021, and two additional Edge-class ships for Celebrity Cruises, scheduled for delivery in Fall 2021 and 2022. Travel Week
  • The Association of Independent Tour Operators has appointed an executive to handle its digital marketing and PR. TravelMole