Tour Operators
G Adventures Says Easing Of Restrictions Is Good News
David Green, managing director for G Adventures in Canada says the federal government’s announcement that it was easing testing and other travel restrictions is good news for this country’s travel industry. Green said that: “The Canadian travel industry can breathe a collective sigh of relief today as it gets set to join other key tourism markets in loosening the border restrictions and requirements that have made international travel more difficult in the wake of Omicron.” He continued: “While many people have continued to travel since the non-essential advisory was...
Bulsara Joins My Escapades
Huntington Travel Group has appointed Firdosh Bulsara as Director of My Escapades. Bulsara will be looking after the management and business growth of the tour unit Escapades by Huntington a boutique luxury tour operator offering customized privately guided experiences to the world’s most popular destinations. He has over 30 years of travel industry experience, and has specialized in curating high-end luxury tour programs, product distribution and operations. He has previously worked with such brands as Sunquest, Alba Tours, Goway, and most recently with Vic Tours...
CIE Tours Celebrating 90th In 2022
CIE Tours is celebrating its 90th anniversary -- a milestone that few companies in the travel industry have achieved. The company started operating in Ireland in 1932 as part of the Great Southern Railway; and it was among the first to share the magic and history of their country. By 1958, when Aer Lingus started transatlantic service from New York to Dublin, CIE Tours was firmly established as the destination leader for U.S. travellers to Ireland. In the years that followed, CIE Tours added more destinations including England, Scotland, Wales, Italy and Iceland to its portfolio...
Exodus Travels Celebrates Singles Awareness Day
Exodus Travels is celebrating Singles Awareness Day today (Feb. 15), which shouldn’t be surprising considering that on average 67% of all travellers on its tours are traveling solo. And the tour company is making it easier for solo travellers to celebrate themselves this Singles Awareness Day. By using the promo code Catch22$350 on any booking before Feb.18, travellers can save $350 on any 2022 departure, or if they're unsure of which itinerary is pulling at their hearts this Feb. 15, they can sign up and receive a $200 gift card to use in the next two months. Go to...
TravelBrands Sets Sail With Tradewind Voyages
TravelBrands Encore Cruises has added Tradewind Voyages as a new cruise line partner. Tradewind Voyages is a cruise line like no other, offering adventure seekers a sailing experience that allows guests to connect with the elements of the natural world. It’s a sustainable cruise line using its sails without using the main propulsion engines. The Captain will plot courses using local winds and currents, giving guests an authentic sailing experience. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We’re always looking for new ways to provide agents with a wide variety of options for...
Insight Vacations Launches New Specialist Course
Insight Vacations has launched its new and improved Insight Specialist eLearning course that’s specifically designed to help travel advisors sell the premium guided tour brand. The enhanced training will increase travel advisors’ earning potential by ensuring they have the online tools to close their sales. The course is now streamlined into one learning path with three modules and advisors can choose to complete the modules in the order most relevant to their needs. Whether a novice or an Insight Vacations Specialist, they will benefit with better sales from learning about the...
Book More, Earn More With Collette
Collette is reminding travel advisors that its “Book More, Earn More” incentive program is set to expire at the end of the month. Agents have the opportunity to earn up to $1,500 in the program. As part of Collette’s advanced commission program, travel advisors will also receive a portion of the full commission amount based on type of booking. Collette will not recall the advanced commission payments if a client chooses to cancel. Agents qualify for the “Book More, Earn More” program by securing five new bookings with a minimum of one being an Oberammergau Passion Play...
Finding New Opportunities In A Challenging Environment
Richard Smart admits that: “While there will certainly be challenges ahead, I believe there is also reason to be optimistic.” In the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press, the president & CEO of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s (TICO) observed that: “We’ve seen that consumers are eager to travel and that consumer protection can be a competitive advantage to leverage.” Smart told CTP that: “It’s hard to believe that we are coming up to the two-year anniversary of the pandemic. This past fall, there were glimmers of hope that the beginning of the recovery...