Tour Operators
TravelBrands teams up with Intrepid to strengthen specialty tour offerings
TravelBrands has announced a new partnership with Intrepid Travel, strengthening its specialty tour offering through Exotik Journeys (a TravelBrands company) and bringing premium, small-group travel experiences to Canadian advisors. Intrepid’s itineraries are now available through the TravelBrands network, further expanding the range of experience-led travel options for advisors and their clients. Supported by dedicated training, onboarding, and booking resources, along with a competitive commission structure, the program is designed to help advisors confidently sell and grow within...
Avalon Waterways introduces new seasonal excursions
Avalon Waterways has introduced new seasonal excursions for 2027, designed to inspire travellers to consider where they go – and when. Created to take place exclusively during specific times of the year, these experiences – which span across spring, summer, fall and winter – are rooted in a simple idea that the season is part of the travel story. Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, said that: “Where you go matters. When you go can change the experience entirely,” “Our new seasonal excursions connect our guests more deeply – and authentically – to the places...
Frontiers North Adventures Wins Culinary and Agritourism Award
Frontiers North Adventures is celebrating after it received Culinary & Agritourism Award at the fourth annual Tourism Awards, presented by Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism in partnership with Travel Manitoba. The award recognizes Frontiers North's signature Dan’s Diner experience -- a seven-course meal set beneath the dancing northern lights in Churchill, Manitoba, showcasing locally and regionally sourced ingredients. The one-of-a-kind culinary offering is provided exclusively to all Frontiers North Adventures northern lights tour guests who travel from around the...
Goway continues to expand its Road Trips product line
Goway has expanded its road trip product line to offer more destinations, more customization, and more iconic experiences for globetrotters. Now with over 80 sample itineraries, Goway’s Road Trips product line offers the ideal starting point for travel advisors to customize authentic travel experiences for independent-minded travellers. Goway’s Road Trips capitalize on the freedom of the open road and the endless possibilities that await travellers in iconic destinations worldwide. Sample packages include a rental car, accommodation, and curated touring, but also the...
G Adventures spotlights how growing trees transforms lives
G Adventures is shining a light on a different kind of climate solution: one where tree growing does more than restore ecosystems, it helps rebuild livelihoods, strengthen communities and create long-term resilience for those living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. As the world marks Earth Day, G Adventures has expanded its global Trees for Days initiative with seven new community partners added over the past 18 months, growing its network to 22 communities across multiple continents and benefiting more than 200,000 local people. The expansion comes as the program approaches...
A Big Deal: Intrepid Travel acquires France’s Altaï Group
Intrepid Travel has acquired the French adventure travel company, Altaï Group, from the investment company of Julien Leclercq, Chairman of Decathlon, the global sporting goods retailer, and a key shareholder of Intrepid. It marks Intrepid’s largest acquisition ever and grows the company’s strategic footprint into France, one of the largest adventure travel markets in Europe, positioning it as the company’s fourth-largest market globally. The deal is the latest move in Intrepid’s expansion into non-English speaking markets, and a clear signal of intent to grow its...
Contiki expands its Southeast Asia portfolio
Contiki is expanding its Asia portfolio with the launch of two new small-group adventures: Ride Vietnam and Ride Cambodia. Moving beyond traditional coach tours, the new ride itineraries offer a more immersive way to experience Southeast Asia on the backs of Vespas, motorbikes, and tuk tuks, taking travellers through cities, coastlines, and countryside with expert local drivers and every detail handled along the way. Tom O'Hara, Head of Brand at Contiki, said that: “Young travellers are moving beyond the Instagram ‘greatest hits’ and looking for trips that connect and...
TTC unifies NA leadership for specialist and adventure division
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has unveiled details of a new unified North America leadership structure for its Specialist & Adventure (S&A) Division, bringing African Travel, Brendan Vacations and Lion World Travel under a single leadership model. TTC executive Guy Young has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Specialist & Adventure, North America for the division and will report to Alastair Campbell, Global CEO, TTC Specialist & Adventure. According to Young, this development comes at a time of unprecedented investment in product, technology and trade partnership...