Tour Operators
Reps4Rent Is Ready To Serve
Spotting a void in the Canadian travel business, well-known industry veteran Dianne Jackson has launched Reps4Rent – a company that will provide short-term or project-based representation, consultation and other services geared to the needs of tour operators, tourist boards, hoteliers, cruise lines, airlines and retail travel agencies. Jackson, who has over 35 years in senior management roles in the Canadian travel industry, observed: “As we come out of the pandemic, it has become so clear that our industry can no longer sustain the larger sales teams of yesterday.” And she...
Sunwing Introduces Worry Free Plus Option
Sunwing is updating its Worry Free insurance offerings effective Sept. 19 and is introducing Worry Free Plus, a new coverage option to further meet the travel needs of customers and ensure they can vacation in paradise with confidence. In making the announcement, Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said that: “Demand for winter and holiday travel is at its peak and, as Canadians gear up for their upcoming getaways, we want to meet customers where they are and provide them with more travel coverage options to suit their specific needs.” Dawson continued:...
Goway Picks A Winner In Elephant Naming Contest
Goway, in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Services, has announced the name of its sponsored Kenyan elephant -- Tumaini, which means in Swahili. For the past two months, Goway has been sponsoring a contest to get travel agents to suggest names for the elephant. Every travel professional who made a booking to Africa with Goway over that time was invited to help name the sponsored elephant. All the suggestions were collected and voted on by a select panel of individuals, which included Bruce Hodge, Founder and President of Goway and Betty Ichan, Acting Director Marketing Support...
Sunwing Goes Galactic, Adds Melbourne, Florida
Sunwing has added Melbourne, Florida – a new destination for the operator on the Sunshine State’s Space Coast. The tour operator will also be returning to two beloved destinations in the United States this winter with multiple direct flights from Toronto and Montréal, including Orlando and Miami. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said that: “This winter, we’re thrilled to be returning to Florida with Melbourne as our newest destination offering for Sunwing customers.” Dawson continued: “In addition to the desirable destinations of...
Intrepid Acquires JOOB
Intrepid Travel has acquired a majority shareholding in Australian adventure tourism business and destination management company (DMC) JOOB (Jump Out Of Bed). This is the latest in a series of recent acquisitions, aimed at fuelling growth and further strengthening Intrepid’s global operational capability and DMC network. Perth-based JOOB runs trips in every Australian state and territory (except Australian Capital Territory) with depots in locations such as Perth, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Hobart and Melbourne, among others. It also operates seasonally out of Darwin and...
Evan Evans Unveils Fully Electric Zero Emission Coach
Evan Evans Tours has announced its first fully electric zero-emission motor coach on select itineraries, an industry first by a major sightseeing tour operator in London on fully guided day tours. Guests can travel in comfort with the coach’s enhanced features include complimentary WI-FI, USB charging onboard and fully air- conditioned, all the while producing zero-emissions from transportation. Also, the vehicle is PSVAR compliant (The Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations) which enables guests who are fully confined to a wheelchair, can travel onboard, as it is fitted...
Industry Shows Its Heart At TravelBrands Golf Classic
The travel industry certainly showed it has heart as it turned out in full force to support the SickKids Foundation at TravelBrands 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic. After a two-year pause, the tournament was back, raising $283,515 for the Labatt Family Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children. Held at Eagles Nest Golf Club on Sept. 8, the event saw a sizeable cheque presented to a SickKids representative and SickKids patient alumni at the end of the evening. This cheque symbolizes hope for the heartbreaking battles that so many children and families are facing. Frank...
Air Transat Unveils Winter 2022-2023 Program
Air Transat is gradually launching its 2022-2023 winter program to the South, featuring 26 destinations, including the Caribbean, the Pacific coast of Mexico, the Antilles, Latin America and Florida. Joseph Adamo, Transat's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said: “We are pleased to kickstart the winter season with such a strong program. Continuously attuned to the needs of our clientele, we’ve noticed a significant interest in adult-only properties and in the beautiful city of Havana. We are therefore quite proud to present these two additions ….” Adamo continued: “We've...