Tour Operators
VisitBritain Gears Up For ExploreGB Virtual
More than 330 global buyers will connect online and do business with 370 tourism industry suppliers and destinations from across the UK at ExploreGB Virtual 2022. The five-day program of virtual events provides destinations and suppliers with the opportunity to promote their tourism products and services to top global buyers and forge valuable business connections. Travel industry buyers from more than 20 countries, including Canada, are joining the event. Over 10,000 pre-scheduled one-to-one virtual business meetings will take place during the event. Commenting on the event,...
TravelBrands Encore Cruises Launches Europe Extravaganza
TravelBrands Encore Cruises wants travellers to embark on an adventure with the return of its annual Europe Extravaganza. From now (March 7) until March 19, travel agents can earn 5x Loyalty Rewards points on any seven-night Europe sailing in a balcony stateroom or above in 2022 or 2023. Plus, travellers can sail away with exclusive offers, including onboard credits and prepaid gratuities. The exclusive offers include: Amadeus River Cruises: up to $2598 in savings AmaWaterways: $150USD Onboard Credit Atlas Ocean Voyages: $400USD Onboard Credit Avalon Waterways:...
TravelBrands Responds To Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
TravelBrands is committing its support to the humanitarian efforts to help those impacted both in Ukraine and in surrounding countries in response to the ongoing crisis there. The company said that it believes this is a critical time for the industry to stand together in unity with the global community. To set this in motion, TravelBrands is donating $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross – Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis. In addition, the company will also be donating $5 of every booking made and is calling upon Canadian tour operators to take similar actions now. Frank DeMarinis,...
Air Transat Takes Off For Summer 2022
Air Transat has announced the relaunch of a significant number of its routes for the summer season. The company is consolidating its position in the transatlantic market and continuing to develop its services in the United States, in addition to offering flights to the South and within Canada. At the height of the summer season, it will operate more than 250 direct weekly flights on 69 direct routes. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat, said: “The numbers tell us clearly that with the gradual lifting of travel restrictions worldwide, people are more ready...
Collette Foundation Steps Up With Support For Ukraine
The Collette Foundation has pledged $200,000 to support humanitarian organizations on the ground in Ukraine following its decision to cease operating tours in Russia and to withdraw from all other business interests. The $200,000 pledge will aid specific organizations on the ground to assist refugees and persons impacted by the crisis in Ukraine. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, president of Collette, said: “The commitment to making the world a better place through travel has always been Collette’s core purpose. Providing this level of support is at the forefront of why our family chose to...
Tauck Drops St. Petersburg
Tauck advises that it has removed St. Petersburg, Russia as a port on its St. Petersburg & Baltic Sea itinerary. The company has already reached out to travel advisors and their clients to advise them of the changes. As well, the operator has also updated the Travel Updates pages of its website to reflect the change. Go to https://www.tauck.ca/travel-and-health/travel-updates for...
Take A Wander With Insight On IWD 2022
To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8), Insight Vacations is launching a new 10-day itinerary, Inspiring Iceland, A Women’s-Only Tour as part of its Wander Women series of journeys created for women, by women. The trip will take place in July 2023 offering immersive experiences curated to the interests of female clients through unique Insight Experiences and encountering MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences. Guests will discover Iceland’s incredible natural beauty and traditions. They will journey across the land of fire and ice from the vibrant capital of Reykjavik to...
Breaking The Bias On International Women’s Day 2022
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Air Canada, G Adventures, Trafalgar, Contiki, Intrepid and Skål International are among just a few of the companies and organizations in the travel and tourism industry stepping up to break the bias on International Women’s Day 2022. Read on to find out what they’re doing: Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), observes that the United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2022 was particularly apt as COVID-19 wanes in the region because of the special role played by women...