Tour Operators
TDC Adds Exoticca As New Preferred Partner
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has added Exoticca to its list of preferred partners. Founded in 2015, Exoticca offers affordable itineraries that are in between 100% escorted and a la carte tours. With over 300 exotic destinations tours available that meet the needs of small groups, private tours and solo travellers on every budget, Exoticca will appeal to a large number of travellers. Louise Fecteau, general manager of Transat Distribution Canada, said: “The current situation in the tourism industry reflects that many travellers want to be guided and accompanied to learn...
Agents Can Help Clients Escape With Sunwing
Sunwing has launched its Great Escape Sale, providing travel agents with an opportunity to help their clients getaway this winter. The Great Escape Sale deals are available until Feb. 28, 2022 and Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations at Sunwing, observes: “After two long years, more Canadians are in need of a much-deserved break and the benefits that a tropical vacation provides.” Dawson continued: “Sunwing is offering fantastic winter savings to a variety of sun destinations that offer something for every travel style. Plus, agents can help their customers book their...
Exotik Journeys Celebrates 45th
TravelBrands Exotik Journeys is celebrating its 45th anniversary with an all-new campaign designed to inspire travellers with journeys that broaden the mind, enrich the soul, and invigorate the spirit. The operator has released seven new brochures that include: The Exotik Explorer, Ocean Explorer, Self-drive Explorer: The best of USA, Self-drive Explorer: The best of Canada, Escorted Tours Explorer, Explorer Canada Holidays, and Explorer Winter Holidays. As well, Belize is being introduced as a new destination offered by Exotik Journeys. And, both travel agents and their clients...
New Tauck Itinerary Includes Passion Play
Tauck is introducing a new in-depth, eight-day exploration of the Swiss and Bavarian Alps that will immerse travellers in the region’s rich and fascinating culture, and be highlighted by a performance of the traditional Passion Play in the quaint alpine village of Oberammergau, Germany. Residents of Oberammergau have been staging the epic performance depicting the final days of Jesus Christ since 1634, when villagers vowed to perform the play each decade if they were spared from a plague ravaging Europe at the time. The 2020 staging of the play was postponed due to COVID-19, and is...
Hot Travel Trends 2022
It’s hard to predict what the future holds at a time when anything can change in an instant and the travel industry remains in a fluid state. But to get a sense of what’s in store for 2022, Travel Courier talked to a panel of travel industry professionals and tour operators and in this week’s issue it takes a look at six travel trends based on research and booking insights. At a time where the industry is changing daily and travellers have to deal with the reality of testing positive for COVID-19 in destination, Christian Wolters, CMO at TourRadar, says travel insurance is...
WestJet Vacations Takes Off With Swoop
WestJet Vacations has announced that Swoop flights are available for booking as part of a WestJet Vacations package. Only available for booking through travel trade partners, the addition of Swoop to WestJet Vacations packages brings more choice, affordability and increased flight options in primary and secondary markets for travel to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Dave Cecco, Director, WestJet Vacations, explained that: “As demand for leisure travel returns, we know that the addition of Swoop flights will provide enhanced travel options for price-sensitive travellers...
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...