Tour Operators
Red Label Adds Hanna To Its Team
H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations Inc. (RLV) has named Rod Hanna as its new Director of Branding, Independent Program, and Related Projects. Hanna assumed responsibilities on Oct. 4, 2021and he will guide the organization in its mission to foster dynamic customer-centric service while providing an innovative framework that allows independent travel consultants to grow and succeed. He brings a wealth of knowledge with a firm understanding of the Canadian travel industry, including over 15 years of leadership experience and proficiency in growing and maintaining excellent industry...
Intrepid Marks Milestone In Vaccine Equity Campaign
Intrepid Travel has reached its fundraising goal to help fund the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations in lower-income destinations, less than two months after it launched the global vaccine equity campaign. Now Intrepid is increasing its ambition to raise more funds to help end the pandemic. Originally, through The Intrepid Foundation, the tour operator had committed to raise AUD$100,000 for UNICEF’s Vaccinaid: Give The World A Shot appeal. To date, the fundraising campaign has raised over AUD$105,000. These much-needed funds help UNICEF to deliver vaccines in...
Audiences Challenged To Rethink How They Travel
Agents and travel industry members in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton have a chance to among the first in the world to view a new documentary designed to challenge consumers to make better holiday choices following the global pandemic. The Last Tourist is an independent documentary created by G Adventures, directed by filmmaker Tyson Sadler, and executive produced by Bruce Poon Tip. And the film has just been awarded with the ‘Special Jury Prize for Social Impact’ by the Canadian documentary jury at the Calgary International Film Festival. Tickets are now on sale for the...
Rebuilding Tourism Through Sustainable Products
Trafalgar and Costsaver are increasing their sustainable travel and tourism initiatives in celebration of World Tourism Day. The brands will offer a minimum of one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience on every land tour by 2023, furthering their commitment to responsible tourism as the tourism industry looks to rebuild in a post-pandemic world. Since the launch of MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences in 2020, both brands have been contributing directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) by offering guests rich, meaningful travel opportunities that have a positive impact...
Goway Goes Interactive With New Brochure
Your Next Journey: The Best of Goway Travel is the operator’s newly launched interactive digital brochure and marks the first time ever, travel ideas from across all of Goway’s destination regions are included in one brochure with a brand new design and simplified presentation. For over 50 years, Goway has provided tailor-made travel for globetrotters and Your Next Journey is a bold first step into the next 50 years, offering curated insight and inspiration for world travellers. Your Next Journey: The Best of Goway Travel features over 450 travel ideas curated by Goway’s team...
ACV Unveils New 2021/2022 Sun Collection
Air Canada Vacations unveiled its 2021-2022 Sun Collection to travel professionals from across Canada recently, with its new brochure featuring a product lineup guaranteed to get customers excited about creating their perfect vacation. The new collection features packages in 42 destinations with over 550 mostly all-inclusive hotels to choose from, including 35 new additions, 3 resorts exclusive to Air Canada Vacations and 35 semi-exclusive resorts. For those looking to set sail again, the ACV offers over 100 cruises, including the addition of the Silversea Cruises. As well, the...
We’re Full Of Ships
TravelBrands Encore Cruises has launched We’re Full of Ships -- a new cruise campaign featuring significant offers from 17 of the top cruise lines. In addition to this, there are two travel agent incentives, showing continued support for the travel industry in new and engaging ways. The campaign is running from Sept. 20 until Oct. 1, 2021. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We are thankful for our amazing cruise line partners offering great benefits for those eager to plan their next cruise vacation.” Tanious continued: “By collaborating, we are building...
G Adventures Debuts Europe Christmas Market Tours
G Adventures is hoping to make the upcoming festive season a little extra-special with the launch of its first Christmas market trips in Europe. The new tours feature Christmas markets in Germany and Austria and were built as a result of the increased interest Canadians are showing for travel to Europe, when compared to pre-pandemic booking levels. A sure way to get in the holiday spirit, the new itinerary visits some of Central Europe’s most famous markets, including Hellbrunner Christmas Market in Salzburg - home to more than 700 beautifully-decorated Christmas trees - and...