Search Travel Market Report

mainlogo
www.travelmarketreport.com
U.S.A.
English
Canada
English
Canada Quebec
Français
  • News
  • Packaged Travel
  • Cruise
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Destinations
  • Retail Strategies
  • Air
  • Training & Resources

Air Canada Vacations Ready for Winter with New Destinations and Incentives

by Bruce Parkinson  June 13, 2025
Air Canada Vacations Ready for Winter with New Destinations and Incentives

Air Canada Vacations is launching new non-stop routes to sunny destinations next winter, bringing back its Winter Early Booking Bonus, and incentivizing travel professionals with more ACV & Me points. 

Travel professionals can earn limited-time bonus ACV&ME points on bookings that include a new route and qualify for the promotion. 

“As we look to the season ahead, it’s all about more choice, more value, and more support for our travel partners,” said ACV VP Nino Montagnese. 

Air Canada Vacations VP Nino Montagnese.

“With new non-stop routes, exceptional savings for early bookers, and a bonus commission incentive, we’re making it easier than ever to turn winter vacation dreams into reality, for both travellers and travel professionals.” 

New Non-Stop Routes for Winter 2025/26 

Air Canada Vacations is expanding its winter offering with a series of new and additional non- stop flights to sunny destinations, now available for booking. 

Travellers can now fly directly from Quebec City to Fort-de-France, Martinique, and enjoy new non-stop service from Halifax and Ottawa to Nassau, The Bahamas. Sunseekers departing from Montreal can discover Guatemala City, while Toronto will also benefit from new routes to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe and Guadalajara, Mexico. Vancouver adds a non-stop flight to Huatulco, Mexico. 

Rounding out the list are new sun routes from Ottawa to Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting December 7, and from Halifax to Montego Bay, starting December 4. With connections available from more than 50 Canadian gateways, Canadians have more access than ever to their ideal winter escape. 

Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: Air Canada Vacations
Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: Air Canada Vacations

Spotlight on Cartagena, Colombia 

Air Canada Vacations is bringing back Cartagena for Winter 2025/26, now with non-stop flights from Montreal and Toronto. This vibrant destination offers the perfect blend of historic charm and Caribbean coastline, with colourful streets, rich culture, and oceanfront relaxation. With more hotels and all-inclusive options now available, it’s easier than ever for travellers to plan their ideal getaway. Cartagena is the perfect choice for those looking to combine sun, culture, and beachside beauty, all in one unforgettable vacation. 

More ACV&ME points for Travel Professionals 

Air Canada Vacations is rewarding travel professionals with 4X ACV&ME points on winter vacation packages featuring new non-stop routes. Book between now and June 29, for travel between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026. To learn more about the offer, please visit your ACV&ME account. 

There’s Still Time to Enjoy Early Booking Savings

The Air Canada Vacations’ Winter Early Booking Bonus is available until June 29. Travellers can save $1,000 per family of 4 or $250 per person on select vacation packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America, as well as on select Flight & Hotel packages to Hawaii. This offer is valid for travel between November 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, and also applies to Group bookings. 

Plus, your clients can enjoy added peace of mind with a CareFlex travel protection plan, starting at $79 per person. Travellers can also save $250 per pair (applicable to 1st and 2nd guest only) on the flight portion of select Flight & Cruise packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii for the same travel period. 

  
  
Related Articles
Air Canada Vacations Adds Avalon Waterways to Growing Cruise Portfolio
Air Canada Vacations Academy Sets Sail in 2027 with Norwegian Cruise Line
TTAND Named to Air Canada Circle of Excellence Platinum Level for 3rd Straight Year
Biggest-Ever Expansion to Air Canada’s Intercontinental Network for Summer 2027
Guatemala Tourism Institute Names Duval Communications as Canadian Representative
Advocates Applaud Air Canada’s New Policy for Customers Who Travel with Mobility Aids
Air Traffic Controllers Allegedly Clocked-Out Early Before Fatal Air Canada Crash at LGA
Aerial Communications to Represent Tenerife’s Spring Hotels in Canada
Air Canada Offers 10X ‘Air Canada & Me’ Tokens for Domestic Flights Through Year-End
Air Canada Adds Weekly Toronto–Guatemala City Service for Winter 2026–27
Top Stories
RIT Vacations 2027 Brochure Features 10 New Tours of the UK & Ireland
RIT Vacations 2027 Brochure Features 10 New Tours of the UK & Ireland

The expanded 2027 collection includes seven new First Class Coach Tours, two Small Group Tours and one Sightseeing Tour, giving travellers more ways to explore the destinations.

 CIE Tours Launches Fan Favourites Sale with Savings up to $1,200 Per Couple
 CIE Tours Launches Fan Favourites Sale with Savings up to $1,200 Per Couple

The limited-time offer includes savings of up to $1,200 per couple on qualifying 2027 vacations across Ireland, Scotland, England, and Italy.

Air Canada Vacations Unveils Advisor Connect, Its New Travel Advisor Hub
Air Canada Vacations Unveils Advisor Connect, Its New Travel Advisor Hub

The portal provides easy access to marketing assets, flyers, training resources, business tools and important updates, all in one convenient location. 

New Collette University Module Helps Advisors Match Clients & Travel Styles
New Collette University Module Helps Advisors Match Clients & Travel Styles

The new training provides practical guidance on identifying whether your client is best suited for a premium guided tour or an FIT experience. 

Flair Airlines & Flair Vacations Work to Support Child Trafficking Awareness and Prevention 
Flair Airlines & Flair Vacations Work to Support Child Trafficking Awareness and Prevention 

Flair Airlines and Flair Vacations partnered with Driving For Change as a sponsor of its Fourth-Annual Charity Golf Tournament, which raised $140,000.

Deana Murphy to Retire From Sunwing Vacations Group After Stellar 40-Year Travel Career
Deana Murphy to Retire From Sunwing Vacations Group After Stellar 40-Year Travel Career

Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for travel advisors and has developed longstanding relationships with agency partners and industry colleagues.

TMR Subscription

Don’t miss out! Sign up for our free daily newsletter and get the latest Canadian travel industry news and event coverage delivered straight to your inbox. No spam — just what matters.

Subscribe to TMR

TMR OUTLOOKS, WHITE PAPERS & DESTINATION GUIDES
View All
Advertiser's Voice
VIDEO Talking Cruise: Ian Patterson with MSC Cruises on La Romana, Fly & Cruise, and What’s Ahead
About Travel Market Report Mission Meet the Team Advisory Board Advertise Syndication Guidelines
TMR Resources Calendar of Events Outlook/Whitepapers Previous Sponsored Articles Previous This Week Articles
Subscribe to TMR
Select Language
Do You Have an Idea Email
Editor@travelmarketreport.ca
Give Us a Call
647 255 8990
Drop Us a Note
Travel Market Report Canada Inc.
3080 Yonge St. Suite 6060 Toronto, ON M4N 3N1
© 2005 - 2026 Travel Market Report, an American Marketing Group Inc. Company All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Manage cookie preferences