Tour Operators
The Travel Corporation Invests In The Planet
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is embracing this year’s Earth Day theme of “Invest in Our Planet” with a formal commitment to science-based targets. A vital next step on its net zero journey, TTC’s targets are currently under review by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will be shared later this year. The company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets will tackle business and trip greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by its family of 40 travel brands. This commitment follows the launch of TTC’s 5-point Climate Action Plan in 2021, and 5-year sustainability strategy...
Goway Marks Significant Growth In Maldives Product
Goway is reporting that it has marked significant growth in its Maldives travel product line during this period. The operator has seen 75% growth in its passenger numbers on vacations to the Maldives compared to 2019, the last full year prior to the pandemic. This growth demonstrates Goway’s expertise in and continued commitment to providing idyllic retreats in sunny and warm destinations such as the Maldives. The Maldives has been an ideal destination to visit since it reopened its borders to international travellers in July 2020. Each resort is located on its own private...
Travel Agent-Friendly Experiences From ToursByLocals
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. Melhus explains that ToursByLocals was created by travellers for travellers, saying that: “The idea was born on the Great Wall of China in 2006. My partner Dave and I met two local women who offered to help us explore the history of the wall. After a great tour followed by confusion around payment, we wanted to be...
Avalon Waterways Sets A Course To Sustainability
There is no doubt that the world’s rivers are a benefit of river cruising and Avalon Waterways is dedicated to preserving those precious environments with the Lighthouse Project, an illuminating initiative created to help travellers come together to reduce our footprint and give generously for the globe’s greater good. With a mission of nurturing a culture of care and sustainability that extends to guests, the Lighthouse Project is focused on three, give-back categories: Planet: Conserve and preserve in each destination visited. To protect waterways and wildlife and shine a...
Great Canadian Trails Offers Quite The Collection
Great Canadian Trails has launched its Can Geo Adventures collection of unique cultural active holidays in Canada, which are included in the select group of Designated Travel Partners for the new Canadian Geographic Adventures. The exclusive trips are specially designed with a strong focus on sustainability and the celebration of people and place. The inaugural trips of this collection will depart in the summer and fall of 2022 and include trips to Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Alberta and British Columbia. Great Canadian Trails is expanding its...
Intrepid Relaunches Real Food Adventures
Intrepid Travel has relaunched its Real Food Adventures tour range. The 21 tours have been revamped to include a new plant-based experience on every itinerary, as part of the company’s commitment to decarbonize its business and inform a more climate-conscious future for travel. Susanne Etti, Global Environmental Impact Manager for Intrepid, explained that: “Plant-based diets are a major opportunity for mitigating and adapting to climate change.” Etti continued: “Plant-based foods generally have a much lower carbon footprint than animal-based foods. As Intrepid continues...
ACV Offering New Ways To Shop With Softvoyage
Air Canada Vacations has unveiled a streamlined travel agent shopping experience with Europe and Canada Tours now available for booking in Softvoyage (SIREV, SABRE and GALILEO) under the same Tour Operator Link (VAC) as the SUN Products under the TOURS section. The company will also offer travel agents a 2% bonus commission when booking their clients’ Europe Tours through GDS. Nino Montagnese, Vice-President, Air Canada Vacations, explained that: “By offering our travel agent partners the option to reserve our most popular European and Canadian tours through SIREV, we are...
Exodus Travels Elevates Off The Beaten Path Experience
With demand for off-the-beaten path trips growing, Exodus Travels has taken its 48-years of experience designing and operating trips around the world for avid adventurers and put it into this new take on classic adventure travel. Now, travellers can walk the ancient trails of Cappadocia, Turkey in the day, and stay at the Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel at night, in rooms dating back to the 5th century. Think oozing atmosphere, ancient history, and modern thread counts. They can spend their days being guided by Expert Leader and Poet Semih Eser, practicing calligraphy or on safari through a...