Air Canada vacation presents “takeaways” from its 2023 product launch, where the tour operator celebrated brand new collections that it says will “enable customers to take their dreams on a journey one trip at a time.”

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The annual series of pan-Canadian product launches #VACDreamCreators the VAC ended last week with a total participation of more than 2,500 travel agents as well as representatives from tourism offices, hoteliers and cruise partners.

Including the title sponsors Sandals & Beaches And Bahia Principe Hotels and Resortsthe interactive sponsor Inclusive collection, part of the World of Hyattand entertainment sponsor Norwegian cruise line.

The 2023-2024 roadshows took place for the first time in Halifax, Vancouver and Edmonton as well as in Montreal and Toronto. There will also be a series of regional trainings taking place across Canada until the end of the month.

2nd edition of Travel agency toolkit »

VAC said it was committed to working with consultants and presented the second edition of the “ Travel agency toolkit “. This essential resource contains relevant information to help professionals book their clients’ next vacation – including step-by-step instructions on how to use the interactive digital brochure Sun dreams.

It also includes the winter schedule, an overview of cruises and hotels on offer, a preview of the instant quote tool for ACV groups (coming soon), a new feature to improve the destination travel experience, and ACV promotions and offers.

Numerous recognition awards

To recognize its partners, ACV also presented a number of recognition awards at each event. Here is the full list:

National travel agency partner

• Network partner of the year 2023 – Transat Distribution Canada
• Best diversification partner 2023 – Live Travel
• Partner agency of the Home Services Network 2023 – The travel agency next door
• Online partner travel agency 2023 – Red label vacation

Regional travel agency partner

• Best Agency – Vancouver 2023 – Escapes.ca
• Diversification Award – Vancouver 2023 – The best travel bets
• Best Agency – Edmonton 2023 –
  New West Journeys
• Diversification Award – Edmonton 2023 – AMA trips
• Best Agency – Ontario 2023 –
  Trip Central
• Diversification Award – Ontario 2023 – Blowes & Stewart tour group
• Best Agency – Quebec 2023 –
  Discount travel
• Best Agency – Atlantic Canada 2023 – Maritime Travel Inc.
• Diversification Award – Atlantic Canada 2023 – Expedia Cruises St. John’s

Hotel partner

• Award for Excellence – Sandals & Beaches
• Prestigious Partner of the Year – Bahia Principe Hotels and Resorts
• Most Recognized and Fastest Growing Partner –
  Inclusive collection, part of the World of Hyatt
• Innovative marketing – Norwegian cruise line
• Rising star – MGM Muthu Hotels

Realizing customers’ desire to dream bigger

Nino MontagneseVice President of VAC, emphasizes that the tour operator is pleased to have shared the enthusiasm for all collections with its business partners.

“In addition to the confidence and convenience of flying on boardAir CanadaWe are proud to offer a wide range of options including hotel accommodation, excursions, exciting cruises and convenient car rentals around the world to suit the needs of all travelers. Our mutual customers can start dreaming bigger and exploring the world with confidence. »

Overflowing in the same direction, Ana Paula De SouzaSales Manager of VAC, adds that this tour was intentional “ a celebration to thank our remarkable business partners for their continued support. »

“We are pleased to have introduced all of our collections to our trusted travel partners to help them realize their customers’ desire to dream bigger and explore the world,” said Ana Paula De Souza, Sales Manager, Air Canada Vacations. This tour is

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