Tour Operators
Take A Walk With Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel has created a new range of walking tours focusing on some of the most sought-after routes in Europe, as it responds to the growing demand for this type of tour. The operator’s “Great Walks of Europe” collection includes six iconic treks delivered in a sustainable and accessible way, each led by highly qualified and vaccinated local leaders. During the past year and a half, Intrepid has increased its portfolio of active trips, recognizing that they are some of the lowest carbon-output trip styles, while also being in high-demand as travellers seek outdoor...
Trends In European Touring In 2022
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend an informative webinar with the Globus family of brands on October 6 at 2 p.m. (EST). Are your clients missing the world and the adventures it promises? The world misses them too and specifically Canadians, driven by wanderlust. Now it’s finally time to plan that next great vacation, but where should your clients go in 2022? Join Globus to learn about the top trending European destinations for 2022 and tips on how to effectively showcase them to your clients. Attend the full duration of the webinar for your chance to win a...
Go Back To School With Club Med
Canadian travel agents can go back to school with Club Med which has launched its interactive e-learning tool, Club Med University -- a platform that it created to train, engage and reward travel advisors for becoming Club Med Specialists. With the travel industry beginning to recover, Club Med notes that Canadians are eager to explore the world again and Club Med University equips travel agents with the necessary tools to become experts on the brand and in turn help Canadians plan their long-awaited dream getaways. Advisors attending Club Med University are provided with extensive...
Globus Releases 2022 Guaranteed Departures
The Globus family of brands is reporting that early bookings for 2022 are on pace for a record, rebound year. And fueled by this growth, the company has now released a robust list of guaranteed departures for 2022, for both Globus and Cosmos, giving travel advisors and their clients added confidence to lead travel’s comeback. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, said that: “As we continue to facilitate travel’s comeback we are dedicated to providing our travel advisor partners – and their clients – confidence in every aspect of the...
Vaccinations Now Required On All Tauck Trips
Tauck is now requiring all guests ages 12 and over to present proof of being fully vaccinated at the start of their trip. The expanded vaccination requirement was instituted on Sept. 7, 2021 and applies to all of Tauck’s tours and cruises worldwide; expanding the policy that the company implemented earlier this year on its European tours and cruises. According to Jeremy Palmer, Tauck’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations, the move comes as entry requirements have been evolving rapidly around the world. Said Palmer: “We’re seeing a steady increase in restaurants,...
The Travel Corporation Extends Vaccination Policy
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has extended its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all adult guests travelling with its Trafalgar, Contiki, Insight Vacations, Costsaver, Brendan Vacations and Luxury Gold guided tour brands. The policy came into effect on Sept. 1, 2021 and will remain in effect until at least Dec. 31, 2022. TTC’s policy requires clients to show documented proof of having received two doses of approved COVID-19 vaccines from either Pfizer, Moderna, Astra Zeneca or one dose from Johnson & Johnson. The final dose of the vaccine must have been administered a...
Branching Out
The Globus family of brands’ Lighthouse Project – which was launched back in April of 2021 – is branching out with a new partnership with Trees4Travel. As part of the new partnership, Avalon Waterways will offset the carbon footprint of every guest’s cruise experience in 2022 by donating tens of thousands of trees to Trees4Travel. Through this initiative, the company is placing an emphasis on “Planet” – one of three (3) important pillars representing the Lighthouse Project. The Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project is focused on three, give-back categories: ...
Best Of The Best List From Sunwing
Sunwing has released its first annual Best of the Best List as part of its ongoing commitment to develop customer-centric content and offer seamless travel experiences. The new program will be unveiled every year in the fall and is based on a combination of guest reviews and travel expert recommendations. The inaugural list highlights a curated selection of the best resorts across the most popular sun destinations, the most luxurious room categories, the top beaches to explore and more. And to celebrate the first-ever Best of the Best List, Sunwing will be offering savings of up...