MONTREAL — Air Canada Vacations has debuted its brand new ‘Dream of Sun’ interactive digital brochure, showcasing the tour operator’s complete 2023-2024 Sun Collection portfolio.
The digital brochure can be viewed here: agents.dreamofsun.aircanadavacations.com
This winter ACV will offer 1,000+ hotels and resorts, primarily all-inclusive, across 45 destinations. This year there are 63 new-to-ACV properties, and 25 semi-exclusive resorts. Dream of Sun also has 100+ cruise itineraries, family-friendly vacations at close to 100 Play Collection resorts and 25 Play hotels in the U.S.
Says Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations: “We want to spark Canadians’ travel imaginations as soon as they lay their eyes upon our newest Sun Collection. Curated under the theme of ‘a vacation for every traveller,’ we’re proud to present this new collection via digital brochure, offering more choices, more programs and of course, more vacation inspiration for your customers. Air Canada Vacations has the largest selection of hotels, making us the largest vacation wholesaler in Canada.”
He adds that the digital brochure reinforces ACV’s commitment to the environment by allowing travellers to search for hotels and resorts that declare their commitment to one or more eco-labels (endorsed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council). Dream of Sun also highlights LGBTQ2+ vacation spots and hotels that proudly welcome everyone under the sun and guarantee an inclusive environment for all.
2023 #ACVDREAMMAKERS ON TOUR
Air Canada Vacations’ annual Dream Makers product launch is a must for travel professionals, and this year the shows kick off in Halifax on Sept. 6, crossing the country and wrapping up Sept. 21 in Toronto. All events will take place 5:30 – 9 p.m. with an evening of cocktails, prizes, and live entertainment, as well as a presentation from ACV’s senior executives highlighting the 2023/2024 collection.
“We’re looking forward to showcasing our new Sun Collection to our trusted travel partners and help them make their customers’ travel dreams a reality,” said Ana Paula De Souza, ACV’s Director of Sales. “This tour is a celebration, thanking our outstanding trade partners for their continued support.”
Here’s the schedule and registration links …
- Sept. 6 – Halifax – Cedar Event Centre
- Sept. 14 – Edmonton – Marriott Hotel
- Sept. 12 – Vancouver – Marriott Hotel
- Sept. 19 – Montreal – Congress Montreal
- Sept. 21 – Toronto – Universal Events
ACV’s SUN: TRAVEL AGENT TOOLKIT COMING SEPT. 6
The second edition of ACV’s Travel Agent Toolkit will be available starting Sept. 6. This toolkit includes relevant information to help agents book their clients’ next vacation including a step-by-step guide to using the digital brochure, flight schedule, an overview of available hotels and cruises and more, plus ACV promotions and offers.
EARLY BOOKING BONUS SAVINGS
Families can save $400 (for a family of 4 or $100 per person) when booking their 2023/2024 winter holiday early. Early planners who book their 2023/2024 winter vacation package to Mexico and the Caribbean, and Flight & Hotel packages to Hawaii at least four months in advance, get significant savings with ACV’s Early Booking Bonus.
CAREFLEX & CAREFREE
Agents can earn up to 20% commission and give clients peace of mind with ACV’s CareFree and CareFlex plans. Starting from $69 (Canada & U.S.) and $99 (Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America & Europe) per person, the CareFlex travel protection plan allows travellers to transfer their package, change their departure date, destination or hotel, and cancel with a full refund up to 21 days prior to departure, or cancel with an in-house credit up to 3 days prior to departure. Starting at $69, CareFree travel protection plan includes free seat selection, and a Price Drop Guarantee.
