Tour Operators
Explore Canada, USA With Collette And Save
Collette is offering travel advisors an opportunity to save their clients up to 15% on its tours in North America, featuring programs in both Canada and the United States. The offer is valid on new retail bookings only made 1/26/2022 -- 2/04/2022 for travel 2/1/2022 -- 12/31/2022. And the offer code EXPLORE22 must be used at time of booking for savings. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette, said: “We’re so excited to give your clients the chance to explore close to home while putting advanced commission payments into your pocket, it’s an opportunity you’ll all want...
Eliminate Barriers And Open Canada For Business
In a letter to Canada’s Minister of Tourism & Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, the Chair of the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO), Brett Walker makes it clear that it is time to open Canada for business. Walker writes: “I write to you on behalf of the Canadian Association of Tour Operators. CATO represents tour operators across Canada including many of the biggest brands and employers. Our members offer tour programs and travel packages originating from Canada to international destinations as well as inbound to Canada, intra-Canada and...
Intrepid Travel Acquires Wildland Trekking
Intrepid Travel has acquired Wildland Trekking -- an environmentally-conscious U.S.-based tour operator focused on active and outdoor adventures. The acquisition builds on Intrepid’s operational capability in the United States, providing more diverse and robust outdoor adventure-based options for both domestic and international travelers. It also marks the next step in Intrepid’s investment and growth within the United States, which was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic as interest for unique domestic travel options in the country spiked following international border...
Goway Celebrates Australia Day
Goway marked Australia Day 2022 by rededicating itself to sharing Australia with the wider world. Over the past 22 months, Goway has continued to support its Australian partners and worked to foster excitement for travellers who are dreaming about visiting Australia in the near future. To this end, Goway has reimagined its travel packages to Australia and polished its collection of best-selling vacations. It has also tapped into emerging travel trends by focusing more on small-group touring, which offers a more intimate experience and personal touch on vacation, while still...
Sun Lovers Sale From Sunwing
Sunwing has launched its Sun Lovers Sale, which, for a limited time, offers last-minute deals, including deals available for the popular March Break period. The sale is available through Jan. 30, 2022 on applicable all-inclusive vacation packages with flights on board Sunwing Airlines, for departures between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2022. Sunwing also provides customers with the flexibility to change their plans anytime with no fees up to seven days before departure, in addition to offering comprehensive travel insurance options starting as low as $49 per day, and emergency COVID-19...
What Will The Industry Look Like After The Pandemic
So just what will the travel industry look like once the coronavirus pandemic is well and truly behind us? Well, that depends upon who you ask, with some predicting that, for instance, familiar travel industry faces will be commonplace for those who ride out the pandemic, while others suggest the pandemic’s lingering nature may mean there will be plenty of permanent industry personnel departures. Dallyce Macas, Canadian representative for South American resort company explora, says the travel industry has already seen many leave for good. “Tourism has in the past two years...
Get Fit With TruTravels
TruTravels has launched FitVentures, a collection of wellness-focused tours, with departures from May 2022; and with its current Great Escape Sale, agents can secure their clients a great deal with up to 40% off to help them stick to their fitness goals and have fun travelling at the same time. Capitalizing on the health and wellness trends that emerged in 2021, the new fitness-centred breaks bring the best of adventure and wellbeing to young travellers looking to exercise -- and socialize -- on their next escape. Each tour itinerary comes with a ‘workout schedule’ and with Muay...
Atout France Set To Go With Three Shows In 2022
Atout France is gearing up for a busy 2022. It advises that in order to bring together French professionals and international tour operators under the best possible conditions, Atout France and its partners on the Destination Montagnes - Grand Ski steering committee have decided to postpone the mountain tourism trade show by a few weeks. Originally scheduled for Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in Chambéry, it will now take place from March 1 to March 2, 2022. Rendez-vous in France - 2022 is the first international tradeshow for French tourism organized in partnership with Air France, the...