TORONTO — Air Canada Vacations’ new Europe and Cruise brochure is finally here, featuring over 160 pages that highlight 10 destinations and eight travel categories.
Destinations include Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, England, Scotland, Ireland and Iceland, all of which have been segmented into the categories of Urban Getaways; Guided Tours; Fly & Drive Vacations; Fly & Rail Vacations; Island Hopping; French Riviera Escape; Amalfi Coast Escape; and Cruise Escapes.
“It’s here and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Nino Montagnese, Managing Director, Air Canada Vacations. “The new Europe and Cruise collection is something the ACV team has been working on diligently in order to provide exceptional itineraries and the most competitive rates for our clients. Many of our new programs align with Air Canada’s flights launching this summer including Montreal -Marseille; Toronto-Berlin; Vancouver-Frankfurt and Reykjavik, Iceland from Toronto and Montreal.”
Each vacation package in the new Europe collection includes flights, transfers, accommodations and suggested or pre-arranged excursions based on the destination. À la carte hotel options are also available.
With its new Europe collection, ACV is offering open jaw flight options that allow clients to land in one European city and return from another. Plus, there are exclusive offers on Europe car rentals, including a free upgrade from a Compact to Economy vehicle for all durations and free fuel and GPS (valid until June 30 for travel throughout 2017).
If clients are looking for unique accommodations, ACV has partnered with residence provider Citadines to offer hotel apartment options in eight properties throughout Paris, London, Berlin and Barcelona.
To further entice clients to book Europe this year, the tour operator is offering a number of exclusive offers. When booking a package to Europe by April 30, clients will save $300 per couple and enjoy a reduced deposit of $100 (originally $250), free seat selection and 4,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per couple (10,000 bonus Miles for Ireland).
Plus, clients will receive an additional $100 off when they book a minimum seven-night package with a travel agent. Click here for more details and to print the coupon (offer has been extended to April 30 for travel until Oct. 31).
With ACV’s CruiseAir BOGO offer, clients get 50% off the airfare for the second passenger on all Europe air and cruise bookings, representing an approximate $250 in savings. They’ll also receive free seat selection and 4,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per couple (valid until April 30).
Lastly, ACV has extended its Free Night in Europe promo until April 30. Clients will receive a free night stay when they book air and hotel packages with ACV. Flights from Toronto and Montreal with one free hotel night start at $699. This offer is valid on new bookings only for travel until Dec. 31.
ACV is also rewarding agents with an extra 5% commission offer on new Europe package bookings (valid until April 30). Plus, agents will receive up to 8% commission on the flight portion of all air and cruise bookings. A 5% commission will commence on May 1.