Sun’s Up! Air Canada Vacations Launches its 2025/2026 Digital Sun Brochure
by Bruce Parkinson
Air Canada Vacations says the new edition of its Digital Sun Brochure is packed with exciting highlights, including more hotels, more destinations, and more cruise options than ever before.
“With our 2025/2026 Sun Collection, we’re proud to bring even more choice, flexibility, and value to travellers,” said Vice President Nino Montagnese.
“From exciting new destinations and exclusive perks to an expanded cruise portfolio, this collection reflects our ongoing commitment to making dream vacations a reality for Canadians.”
This year’s Sun Collection delivers a lineup of new features, including:
- Travellers can now choose from over 620 hotels in total, including 41 brand-new Sun properties and 32 new additions across the United States.
- The collection expands to 64 destinations worldwide, with five exciting newcomers: Cartagena in Colombia, Miches in the Dominican Republic, Palm Springs and Napa Valley in California, and San Juan in Puerto Rico.
- Enhancing the collection even further, Air Canada Vacations is unveiling new cruise itineraries with Virgin Voyages, giving travellers the chance to enjoy stylish, modern cruising while exploring even more of the world by sea.
- Beginning this September, CroisiEurope joins the lineup with a wider selection of European river cruises.
- Coming soon, Avalon Waterways and Seabourn Cruise Line will further enrich the portfolio with premium, one-of-a-kind experiences.
Alongside these exciting additions, Air Canada Vacations continues to feature leading cruise partners including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Princess Cruises.
ACV says the new winter offering has something for everyone, from family- friendly getaways and adults-only retreats to cruise vacations and 2SLGBTQIA+ spots that proudly celebrate inclusivity under the sun.
The Play Collection continues to expand with more than 100 resorts across Sun and USA programs, featuring family perks such as Kids Eat, Play and Stay FREE, pre-boarding, supervised kids’ clubs, and dedicated pool areas.
Travellers can also take advantage of Exclusive Perks available at 208 Sun hotels, including early check-in, preferred room locations, extra à la carte dining, in-room amenities, service discounts, or welcome drinks, elevating every vacation experience.
2025 #ACVDREAMMAKERS 50th Anniversary
The ACV Dream Makers tour returns this fall with events across Canada celebrating the launch of the 2025/2026 collection.
“Each year, Air Canada Vacations showcases its global collections, including the new Sun Collection, to our valued travel partners,” said Director of Sales Erminia Gallina.
“This event is not only about presenting our offerings but also about expressing our gratitude for their continued support. Our goal is to help them make their customers’ travel dreams a reality.”
Events will run throughout September from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., featuring cocktails, prizes, live entertainment, and a presentation by senior executives.
Tour dates and locations:
- Halifax – September 3, 2025 | Cedar Event Centre, 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax,
NS B3M 1M3
- Edmonton – September 9, 2025 | JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District, 10344 102
Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 0K9
- Vancouver – September 11, 2025 | Sheraton Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
- Montreal – September 16, 2025 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Jean Paul
Riopelle Place, Montreal, QC H2Z 1H5
- Toronto – September 18, 2025 | Universal Event Space, 6250 Highway 7, Vaughan,
ON L4H 4G3
Travel Agent Sun Toolkit
To continue to equip travel professionals with all the resources they need, a Travel Agent Toolkit will be distributed during the #ACVDreamMakers events. It includes helpful information to help you book your customers’ next vacation including a step-by-step guide to using the digital brochure, the most recent winter flight schedule, an overview of available hotels and cruises, as well as upcoming promotions and Air Canada Vacations offers.
