Departures for 2018 and 2019 holidays went on sale from June 4 with diverse flight inclusive package and land only options available to book through Funway Holidays’ reservations team who have been fully trained in the build-up to the launch. A dedicated telephone number is available for travel agents to call to speak to an expert advisor. Online booking is planned for later this year.
The launch will be backed by extensive sales and marketing activity, including consumer focused campaigns jointly with selected travel agent and destination partners, the production of tactical offer brochures and a forthcoming full dedicated brochure available for all Funway Holidays’ travel agent partners.
Melissa Tilling, Managing Director of Funway Holidays states: “We are delighted to be partnering with Air Canada Vacations, a natural progression for Funway Holidays as we further build on our North America specialist credentials. The teams at Air Canada Vacations in Montreal and Funway Holidays have been working very closely and I’m thrilled we can offer this fantastic product to our valued travel agents.”
George Plantanitis, Director of Canada and Inbound Strategy of Air Canada Vacations comments: “We’re proud and excited to be able to diversify our market reach through such a well-respected tour operator in Funway Holidays, bringing our great value and diverse Canada travel packages to customers in the UK. This is our first partnership as part of our ongoing focus to expand our product offering in overseas markets, which continues to position Air Canada Vacations as a leader in Canadian vacation experiences.”
Melissa Tilling added: “Flying Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge from four airports around the UK to over 60 destinations throughout Canada, and myriad beyond points, offers incredible flexibility and choice to our customers.”
The Air Canada Vacations available through Funway will provide a wealth of experiential travel options including skiing in Banff, whale watching in Vancouver, epic train voyages across Canada, exploring the European-inspired streets of Montreal to planning an urban getaway to Toronto, the 2018 & 2019 collection offers over 28 escorted, rail or fly-drive package options with flights, transport and hotel accommodation included. Plus of course flight and hotel packages from city breaks to complex flexible multi-destination holidays, combined with the USA, Mexico and Caribbean too.
Melissa Tilling added: “Having closely assessed the market we believe we have some really key benefits that our travel agent partners will find really beneficial with Air Canada Vacations by Funway, where we will stand out from the competition.”
- Really good availability remaining for our escorted tours departing in 2018, where we have found many others are already fully booked
- Our 2019 programme, up to October 31 is already up for sale including Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge seats from London meaning we’re on sale up to five months early with guaranteed availability and prices. This is an incredible USP given the demand to plan dream holidays beyond system range
- Exclusive UK access through Funway to the carefully crafted Air Canada Vacations Go Canada programme often with unique product and very competitively priced
- Funway’s HMRC approved Moneycard incentive programme where registered travel agent members of the scheme will receive tax free cash when they booked
Funway Holidays are targeting 5,000 passenger bookings for the Air Canada Vacations programme by the end of 2019.
Travel agents can book by contacting Air Canada Vacations by Funway on 020 8290 9755.
