Lawrence Elliott, Group Vice President of Business & Corporate Affairs and Susan Oland, Director of Programme and Promotional Development received the award from Paul Strachan Director, Canada of the Bahamas Tourist Office and Ellison Thompson, Deputy Director General for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
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TORONTO, ON-- - Sunwing Vacations was named 'International Tour Operator of the Year' at the 16th
annual Cacique Awards in Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday January 24, 2015.
One of the most prestigious events on the Islands of the Bahamas'
calendar, the awards serve as an opportunity for the Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism to pay tribute to both companies and individuals who have made
significant contributions to the country's tourism and hospitality
industries.
Lawrence Elliott, Group Vice President of Business
& Corporate Affairs and Susan Oland, Director of Programme and
Promotional Development received the award from Paul Strachan Director,
Canada of the Bahamas Tourist Office and Ellison Thompson, Deputy
Director General for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
Lawrence
Elliott thanked the Bahamas Tourist Office for their hospitality
commenting, "We are delighted to be invited to the Bahamas to celebrate
the successes of the country's flourishing tourism industry. This is the
first time that Sunwing Vacations received an accolade at this
important event. Since we first started operating in the Bahamas in 2011
our programme has grown significantly. Blessed with a perennially mild
and sunny climate, abundance of land and water sports together with a
wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes the Bahamas have much to
offer our customers. With the introduction of flight services from
Vancouver and Calgary to Grand Bahama this winter, we now offer direct
connections to Grand Bahama from eight Canadian gateways in addition to
our popular Nassau route."
Sunwing
offers a number of different resorts in the Bahamas. Part of the tour
operator's exclusive Family Collection™ of resorts handpicked for their
exceptional family-friendly amenities, Memories Grand Bahama Beach &
Casino Resort is set on the white sands and calm turquoise waters of
Lucayan Beach. Boasting an on-site splash park, the Memories Fun Club
featuring famous characters Toopy & Binoo® and the Berenstain Bears™
and teen lounge there's plenty to keep younger guests busy.
New for
this April, the resort will be hosting two themed Marvel® Super Hero Weeks
from April 10 - 24, 2015 where children can meet Iron Man and
Spider-Man. They'll also enjoy nightly Marvel® movie showings under the
stars, take part in "Super Hero 101" workshops and dress up as their
favourite super hero for costume parties.