Tour Operators
Spotlight On Ireland
Tourism Ireland is back to in-person sales missions, kicking off its efforts in Toronto and then heading to western Canada to showcase the island of Ireland to travel agents in Alberta and British Columbia. A delegation of 15 tourism enterprises from Ireland and 3 Canadian partners are taking part in the targeted sales mission focusing on the cities of Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, highlighting the direct gateways from Canada to Ireland. The events are designed to help advisors sell Ireland by targeting key consumer passion points of adventure and experiences,...
Transformative Experiences That Are Travel Agent-Friendly
Paul Melhus makes it clear that ToursByLocals has been working with travel agents from the start and recognizes them as an integral part of its business. In fact, says ToursByLocals founder and CEO, agents bring top quality clients in search of truly unique travel products. And he also makes it clear that: “When it comes to the return of travel, I have no doubts. People want to travel. They have never stopped wanting to travel. Once the barriers are lifted and once people feel safe, we’ll all be out there again.” For the full story, check out CANADIAN TRAVEL PRESS. In the...
Sunwing Celebrates The Good Times
Sunwing is offering its customers a chance to celebrate the good times in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the Eastern Caribbean with its Celebrate Good Times Sale. The sale offers savings of up to $1,400 per couple on all-inclusive vacation packages when bookings are made by May 8, 2022. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said that: “With so much to be excited about, we’re thrilled to offer our customers more opportunities to head to paradise and celebrate big moments in style at the price that’s right for them,” “With inbound restrictions lifted,...
Soak Up the Savings With Club Med
Club Med is helping Canadian travellers save this summer with an exclusive offer on packages at a variety of the brand’s fan favourite resorts including Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda, Club Med Punta Cana, Club Med Cancún Yucatan, Club Med Turkoise and the newly opened, Club Med Québec Charlevoix. From now until July 5, those who book vacations at the featured resorts for vacation dates between July and August will save up to 45%. Club Med’s sale includes perks for all travellers, making this the best time to plan a summer escape. Kids under the age of four can stay,...
Globus Shines A Light
One year ago on Earth Day, the Globus family of brands unveiled the Lighthouse Project: An illuminating initiative created to help travellers come together to give generously for the globe’s greater good. And, as part of its goal to cast a light on a sea of needs, the Lighthouse Project is now partnering with the Pathways Project. The Pathways Project is a coalition of leading travel organizations dedicated to broadening access to career paths in travel that lack diversity, from tour guides to entrepreneurship. Through this partnership, Globus will help the Pathways Project...
Air Canada Sets Its Course As Travel Returns
Air Canada welcomed a group of about 180 travel trade executives and VIPs to an in-person event in downtown Toronto last night (May 5) to mark the industry's return to travel, as well as to celebrate travel agent appreciation month. Hosted by Air Canada’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Lucie Guillemette the event provide an opportunity for the travel trade executives to meet, network and learn where Air Canada is headed in the future. Guillemette told the crowd that there are “no words to express how pleased we are to welcome you here tonight – we’ve...
Collette Resumes Paid Employee Volunteer Program
Dan Sullivan, CEO of Collette, announced the resumption of the company’s employee volunteer program to assist local nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. Prior to the pandemic, Collette employees volunteered approximately 4,500 hours of service annually to more than 25 nonprofit organizations throughout Toronto, Canada and in Rhode Island where Collette is headquartered. Sullivan said that: “Since the early days of Collette, one of our core philosophies has been to positively impact the communities where we work, live and travel.” And Sullivan observed: “It...
Share Your Travel Moment With Collette
Collette has launched a “Share Your Travel Moment” giveaway for travel advisors, in honour of travel advisor appreciation month. The giveaway, which is open to all travel advisors, can be accessed through Collette’s Travel Agent Network page on Facebook. Once a travel advisor joins the page and posts their favourite travel moment, they will be entered to win a $1,000 travel voucher. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and Chief Brand Officer of Collette, said: “Joining the Travel Agent Network on Facebook is a great opportunity to learn and share all the latest information...