Tour Operators
Transat launches its 2025-2026 winter season e-brochures
Transat has launched its electronic brochures for the 2025-2026 winter season, featuring a wide variety of packages and tours for all types of travellers. From Mexico to the Caribbean, through Central and South America, North Africa, Florida and Europe, the options are varied. Easy to consult, these brochures make it possible to discover stays that combine simplicity, comfort and peace of mind in just a few clicks. Joseph Adamo, Transat's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, observed that: “Our electronic brochures reflect the dynamism of our winter offering. Adding the Long Stay...
Big steps, bold moves, incredible impact for G Adventures in 2025
Not to put too fine a point on it, G Adventure 2025 financial year didn’t simply see the business grow, it made history. Entering its 35th year of changing lives through travel, and doing it with a community that’s stronger, and more united, than ever, the operator reports that it “smashed our sales targets repeatedly,” with 20% overall growth in global sales, ending the year in spectacular fashion with a 40% growth in sales in July. But, G Adventures makes clear, “it wasn’t just about growing the business, it was about growing forward, as a community.” A snapshot...
Globus giving travellers the flexibility of choice
Globus is reimagining its tours with an innovative new offering: Globus Choice Excursions. On nearly 80% of itineraries across Europe and North America, travellers can now turn a traditional tour day into a choose-your-own adventure experience, with included options ranging from food tours and bike rides to cultural deep-dives and scenic cruises. Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands, explained that: “Globus Choice Excursions are a bold new chapter in guided travel. Research is pointing to flexibility to choose from included excursions as a major...
Aeroplan Members earn more points on select Air Canada Vacations Packages
Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan Members can now earn more Aeroplan points on select vacation packages and tours to over 64 destinations across the globe. Aeroplan Members will now earn extra Aeroplan points on both the flight and vacation portions of select travel packages with Air Canada Vacations for travel between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. Members can earn more points than ever before, with up to 20,000 extra Aeroplan points per Aeroplan Member on a minimum 7-night stay from a wide selection of packages to Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America, as well...
TravelBrands’ Alberta & Saskatchewan BDM, Farole Kikkert retiring
TravelBrands’ Business Development Manager for Alberta and Saskatchewan, Farole Kikkert is retiring, following a career of over 25 years in the travel industry. Kikkert will officially retire on Oct. 31, 2025, concluding a remarkable career defined by leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to the industry. She rejoined TravelBrands in February 2024 bringing with her extensive expertise and long-standing connections to the company. Her history with TravelBrands dates back to the Fun Sun Vacations era, where she spent nine years in the same role supporting the Alberta...
UPDATE: TravelBrands’ 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic: A Record-Setting Celebration of 10 Years of Giving
Not to put too fine a point on it, but TravelBrands 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic was a resounding success, raising a record-breaking $620,887.82 to support SickKids Foundation. The milestone event, held Sept. 4 at the Eagles Nest Golf Club in Milton, Ontario, welcomed an incredible turnout of vendors, suppliers, partners, agents, and employees – all united by a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families. And in this respect, TravelBrands gratefully recognizes the FDC Foundation for serving as this year’s corporate match partner and helping...
Choosing a tour is all about choosing freedom
Globus has a simple and straightforward message for agents: when their clients go guided, they come back changed. In fact, the operator says that that’s the difference a Globus tour makes for today’s travellers, pointing out that more than ever, wayfarers and wanderers crave vacations that move them beyond logistics and into life-changing moments. They don’t just want to see the world – they want to feel it. They want deeper connections, effortless ease and experiences they’d never find on their own. Touring delivers all of that – and more. Steve Born, chief marketing...
Air Canada Vacations adds CroisiEurope to its cruise portfolio
Air Canada Vacations has added CroisiEurope to its growing cruise portfolio. Renowned for its French elegance, sustainable practices, and immersive cultural experiences, CroisiEurope is a family-owned, fully integrated operator that oversees every aspect of the travel experience, from shipbuilding to onboard service. Beyond river itineraries, the company also offers coastal, canal and barge cruises, further enhancing the diversity of experiences available to Canadian travellers. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “The addition of CroisiEurope to our...