Destinations
Trafalgar: 100% Definite Departures for Europe, Britain
Trafalgar has announced 100% “definite departures” on Europe and Britain trips for the 2019 summer season. “We know it’s been a challenging sales year for our agent partners with high consumer interest yet a later booking window, so as part of our #AgentsFirst commitment, we are going 100% definite to help our valued partners close the sale and reassure their clients that now is the best time to book,” says Gavin Tollman, Trafalgar’s Global CEO. He added, “Travellers globally are craving reassurance, which they will always get with Trafalgar. With our existing deposit...
G Adventures Marks International Women’s Day
G Adventures is celebrating International Women’s Day with the addition of four new ‘G For Good’ projects, dedicated to supporting women and youth across Africa. Joining the existing 70 G For Good projects supported by the operator and its non-profit partner, Planeterra, the new initiatives were selected based on the impact potential of G Adventures’ traveller market on communities in each of the destinations visited, and are a reflection of the increase in travellers seen by G Adventures across Africa over the past 12 months. With 20 initiatives solely committed to...
Ten Places Every Introvert Should Visit
There are many misconceptions about introverts – whether they’re deemed shy, scared to socialize or even unhappy. Many introverts just enjoy their personal space and like to keep their thoughts private, prompting comparethemarket.com to research the best locations for introverts to visit using metrics such as population, number of small B&Bs or guesthouses, number of parks and the cost of a meal. Russia takes the number one spot for the most introvert-friendly holiday destination, while Scandinavia has ranked as the best region overall, with three countries appearing in the top...
Agents Invited to Quebec Breakfast, Marketplace
Toronto-area agents are invited to a March 26 Quebec breakfast that will feature a presentation and open marketplace. The event, which will include Quebec destination experts and local specialists, is being held from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Broadview Hotel (106 Broadview Ave., Toronto). Destination experts and specialists attending include: Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism; AML Cruises; Charlevoix Tourism; Club Med Canada; Excellence Coaches; Fairmont Hotels; Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu; Montréal Marriott Chateau Champlain; Laval Tourism; Québec Authentique; Québec Maritime;...
Saint Lucia Celebrates With Special Travel Deals
Saint Lucia is celebrating its 40th Anniversary of Independence with a robust calendar of on-island events throughout the year and special offers up to 40% off for travellers visiting from global destinations. In honour of the anniversary, Saint Lucia hotels and resorts have created promotions and packages that include discounts on future stays, spa treatments, activities and other amenities. All details can be found on the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority website at https://www.stlucia.org/specials. Offers are available at 20 properties, including: family friendly favourites: Bay...
WestJet Launches Calgary-Atlanta Service
WestJet has launched new Calgary-Atlanta service, with the Georgia city being the airline's 65th destination served non-stop from Calgary. “Today's flight between Calgary and Atlanta marks another significant milestone in WestJet's continued investment into Alberta while supporting strong business and tourism ties,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet's chief commercial officer. “We are thrilled to offer our guests this service, along with access to 111 unique routes between Atlanta and points across North America served by both WestJet and our codeshare partner,...
Royal Scenic Releases New ‘Asia/World’ Brochure
Royal Scenic has released its 2019/20 Asia & The World brochure, highlighted by more than 100 of the hottest Asia destinations while also meeting the demands of bucket list tours in the Middle East, South America and South Pacific. Royal Scenic has six product lines to choose from, starting with the Royal Value Collection, Royal Cityscapes, Royal Soft Adventure, Royal Prestige Collection, AsiaRibbean and Royal Romance. The tours are crafted to meet every budget for every occasion, from white-sand beaches, city escapes, lovers getaways, best value collections to high-end luxury...
Take A Listen To Voices of Travel
Winter skiing, dude ranches, exceptional golf and scenic vistas which will fill your iPhone or camera photo space. In this week's issue of CTP, Voices of Travel host, Ron Pradinuk will take listeners on a tour of the Grand County region of Colorado – the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. At over three thousand metres, it's the breaking point of the Continental Divide from where the watersheds either flow west to the Pacific Ocean or East to the Atlantic. In addition to Winter Park Resort – the closest major ski area to Denver – it is a summer destination for whitewater...