Tour Operators
VisitScotland Ready For Responsible Recovery
As Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive, VisitScotland, sees it: “Domestic visitors have been driving the recovery following the impact of COVID-19, but the return of our international visitors is a major step towards the responsible recovery of Scottish tourism.” And that’s exactly what the recent Discover Scotland: Reconnect event was all about. Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2022 is part of VisitScotland’s activity to rebuild international tourism demand, as well as supporting the country’s ambitions to be a leading destination for responsible tourism. During that event,...
Sunwing Offering Free Room Upgrades
Sunwing is upping the ante with its new promotional offer with the bonus of a complimentary room upgrade when customers book their summer getaways by May 29, 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of Tour Operations for Sunwing, explained that: “With the start of warmer weather, our customers are inspired to book their summer getaway and we found a way to make their vacations better than ever.” And Dawson continued: “With the support of our amazing resort partners, we’re elevating our customers’ well-earned vacations in paradise by offering free room upgrades when they book an...
TTC Makes An Impact With Sustainability Report
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has released its first official Impact Report, detailing progress against its 11 sustainability goals launched in September 2020. How We Tread Right (HWTR), TTC’s current 5-year sustainability strategy, was built to ensure all 41 award-winning brands within TTC’s family of brands are advancing their shared ethos to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER. In the 15 months since the launch of its sustainability strategy, the global tour operator has been working tirelessly towards its 11 goals, which are anchored to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
Sunwing Travel Group Expands Resorts In Mexico
Sunwing Travel Group is gearing up for the opening of its newest all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico – the Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun which is slated to open Dec. 20, 2022. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said that: “For 11 years and counting, Sunwing’s resort division has continued to expand its portfolio and meet our customers in some of the most beloved sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.” Taylor continued: “We’re thrilled for Sunwing customers to experience the new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, the...
Discovering The Role That Travel Plays
In a new survey from Exodus Travels, the company found that international vacations can play a significant role in launching and building relationships of all kinds. According to the survey (commissioned through OnePoll), a full seventy-seven percent of Americans questioned have made lifelong friendships when traveling, while 23% met their spouse on a trip, one third (33%) reported a “vacation romance,” and a quarter (25%) currently claims a best friend encountered on the road. Some didn’t even need to make it to their destination to find romance—three in 10 have dated someone...
G Adventures Set To Top 1,000 Departures In June
G Adventures has announced its relaunch list for June 2022 and -- for the first time since the pandemic -- more than 1,000 departures are on the list, representing a return to 50% capacity when compared to 2019, which is the highest number of trips operating since the pandemic was declared. The operator is encouraging agents and industry members to take advantage of its agent and industry discount policy to receive up to 50% off one of the trips. The June departures list sees the return of Borneo, Cuba and Madagascar for the first time in two years, as well as the reopening of the...
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...