Tour Operators
Scotland Reconnects With Overseas Markets
Not to put too fine a point on it, Discover Scotland: Reconnect – held earlier this month – was a big success. Scottish tourism businesses were able to engage directly with tour operators, travel advisors and Destination Management Companies representing key global markets to drive bookings from visitors from abroad once again. 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. In all, 324 Scottish businesses...
Travel On The Rebound
Travel is finally rebounding after two years and an estimated 208 million North American Adults (81%) expected to travel for Summer 2022. Intrepid Travel, the B Corp certified tour operator that has been a leader in decarbonizing the tourism industry, has put together a list of insights on the most sustainable ways to get from point A to point B for travellers interested in a climate-conscious adventure. “Travellers are re-evaluating how they travel,” says Dr. Susanne Etti, Intrepid Travel’s Global Environmental Impact Manager, and one of Adweek's 12 Sustainability...
Travel Set To Recover As Europe Reopens
Europe is back as consumer-led growth continues to drive travel recovery into 2022, with consumers keen to spend the savings accumulated throughout the pandemic. That’s the message found in the most recent edition of the 'European Tourism Trends & Prospects' quarterly report as the ETC continues to monitor the COVID-19 impact on the sector, examining how travel activity is rebounding as the world learns to live with COVID-19. Canada has now significantly relaxed its entry requirements and the EU recommends to European nations that vaccinated travellers should be allowed to...
Collette Springs Into Travel
Collette is springing into travel with savings up to 20%, equivalent to $1,000 per person on 2022-2023 tour dates booked through May 6. Agents’ clients have the choice to book the right tour for them, with many options throughout the world. Offer code SPRINGSAVE must be used at time of booking. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and Chief Brand Officer of Collette, said that: “Now is the time for your clients to save big in some of our favourite destinations. From the Umbrian countryside of Tuscany to the wonders of the South Pacific, there truly is something for everyone in this...
Australia Says Welcome Back
Some of the strictest COVID-19 lockdown measures in the world were recently reduced in Australia, where international tourists – double vaccinated – are once again being welcomed, reports Press Today’s Ted Davis. The border reopened to visa-holders with vaccination certificates on Feb. 21, marking the end of almost two years of travel barriers to block the spread of the virus that started in March 2020. A recent travel industry mission to Vancouver made it clear that the country is back in the tourism business. A contingent of Australia travel suppliers and regional reps met...
Tourism In A Time Of Climate Crisis
Today is Earth Day and it seemed only appropriate to highlight some of the stories from companies in this industry who are taking steps to protect the world we live in. And it’s no surprise that the adventure travel industry has proven a singularly perfect platform through which to bridge the intersection between personal choice, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility. So, here’s three stories – that have been shared by the innovators themselves, the far-flung communities through which they travel, or by the heartfelt guests who’ve joined their journeys...
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...