Tour Operators
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...
Goway Launches Qatar Product Line
Goway is expanding its Middle East travel options with the launch of travel products in Qatar. The operator has been a long-time supporter of Qatar Airways and is excited to extend its offerings to include vacation packages throughout Qatar. Goway is ready to help travellers explore this oasis on the gulf with a range of travel products, including city tours of the rapidly-growing capital, Doha, which combines historic charm with man-made islands and towering skyscrapers that befit a rising star of the 21st century. Travellers can go dune bashing through the desert and visit the...
Return To South America With Collette
Collette is offering savings of up to 10% off in destinations throughout South America for travel in early 2023. The savings are available to travellers who book select small group tours to South America for January through April 2023 travel. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and Chief Brand Officer of Collette, said: “We have a variety of tours to choose from in Peru, Patagonia, as well as the Galapagos. Now’s the time for your clients to start thinking about travel to South America in early 2023.” Collette notes that its small group Peru tour, clients can explore mysterious...