Back on the Air Canada vacation star in Porto and northern Portugal

From June 4 to 10, Air Canada Holidays (VAC) organized an immersive familiarization trip to Porto and in the north of Portugalin order to allow travel professionals to directly discover the cultural, gastronomic and tourist attractions of the region.

In partnership with thePorto Tourist Office and Northern Portugalthe tour operator welcomed ten high -performance travel advisers, accompanied by Suzanne MorganMain account manager of VAC.

Classified sites and high -end experiences

The route included the visit of sites listed as World HeritageUNESCOas Guimarãesthe Valley is not Doro et Bom Jesus do Monte.

Participants took part in gourmet meals and wine tastings in renowned establishments, including the Santa Clara Lincea 5 -star hotel, the Quinta de Santa Juliaan area overlooking the Douro valley, and Pousada de Viana do Castelo.

Advisers have stayed in emblematic establishments such as the Vila Galé Collection Ponte de Limathe Tivoli Kopke Puerto Gaia and the Porto Palace Hotel.

Recall that Vac has recently launched circuits to Porto, with direct flights from Montréal–Trudeau (YUL).

Strengthen links with advisers

VAC mentions that other familiarization trips to international destinations with high potential are in development.

“International familiarization trips are an integral part of our expansion plan for our global portfolio,” comments Nino MontagneseVice-President of Vac.

“These experiences allow us to strengthen our relationships with our partner travel agents and give them the means to better present Canada travelers our expanding destinations offers,” he adds.

“This initiative reflects our broader commitment to increase the international Air Canada vacation offer while investing in practical and significant learning for our partners,” said Erminia GallinaDirector of Vac sales.

“As one of our advisers said,”Air Canada holidays eliminates travel planning work. With their vast repertoire of destinations, it is a carefree trip to its best”. This is exactly the type of confidence and inspiration that we want to encourage,” she concludes.