Tour Operators
TICO Waiving Registrant Fees For Third Year
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to surge through the community and worldwide, there is an ongoing, significant financial impact to Ontario’s travel agencies and wholesalers. To assist the industry through this hardship, the Ontario government will provide funding to the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), allowing TICO to waive registrant fees for a third year. This temporary funding arrangement allows TICO to continue its operations in support of consumer protection. Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, said: “Our government is doing...
G Adventures Taps 10 Travel Trends For 2022
G Adventures has dug into its data to reveal what travellers are looking for as the world opens up again. While there is still some uncertainty in terms of changing requirements for travel in the face of the global pandemic, one thing is clearer than ever - travellers have changed. In identifying the top 10 travel trends for 2022, G Adventures was assisted by its panel of avid travellers. Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures, says the trends clearly reveal the pandemic has produced a more conscious traveller and has presented operators with a huge opportunity for...
Exodus Travel Talks Trends In 2022
Exodus Travels is taking a look ahead in 2022, offering some ideas on what’s on the itinerary for travel in the coming 12 months. Fall back in love with travel by visiting the faraway lands you’ve long dreamt about, discover the peace and beauty of wide-open, pristine places, expand your mind and your horizons, nurture the familial while discovering the unfamiliar, and master the art of going with the flow. Here are 10 trends and tips that will help every type of traveler find their way in 2022: Breathe And Go with the Flow -- Let’s be real—travel isn’t as worry free...
Transat Cuts 30% Of Its Flights Through Feb. 25
Citing the lingering effects of the Omicron variant and the restrictive measures put in place by the federal government on Dec. 15, Transat has advised that it is cancelling close to 30% of its flights. The cancellations apply to departures scheduled from Jan. 6 to Feb. 25, 2022 and Transat notes that “these cancellations affected some of our flights where profitability was affected by low load factors.” The company said that it was closely monitoring the situation and “depending on how it evolves, we will determine if further adjustments will be necessary on the rest of our...
G Adventures Rewards Travel Heroes With G-Normous
G Adventures is kicking off 2022 with the return of G-Normous, its biggest annual agent incentive. Now in its ninth consecutive year, G-Normous is back bigger than ever before with $75,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs across the U.S. and Canada to thank travel agent partners for their support, and for being such heroes, this past year. From Jan. 1 to April 30, 2022 agents have the opportunity to win cash and prizes each month, to compete in fun community challenges, and to vie for the $5,000 grand prize for the overall G-Normous top seller in Canada. The more lives...
ACV Temporarily Suspending Service To 14 Sun Destinations
In a message to its partners, Air Canada Vacations’ vice-president, Nino Montagnese is advising that the company will be temporarily suspending service to a number of its sun destinations. Montagnese writes: “At first glance, 2022 can be mistaken for its predecessor. Omicron ushered in a wave of renewed uncertainty that coincided with the holidays and impacted our industry yet again. But unlike the heavy restrictions that kicked off 2021, this setback is a molehill, not a mountain. And this year is nothing like the last. We’re stronger, wiser and well-prepared to manage the...
Maple Leaf Adventures Sailing In 2022-2023
At a time when nature vacations, reconciliation, and travelling with responsibility are dominating the thoughts of travellers, Maple Leaf Adventures has unveiled its 2022-23 trip schedule. The boutique expedition cruise operator, owned and operated by coastal people, has been dedicated to regenerative travel experiences on Canada and Alaska’s west coast for decades. Those regions abound with islands, natural coastlines, and wildlife that are far off the well-travelled routes and are home to many Indigenous cultures. Maple Leaf’s 2022-23 trips deliver: Off the beaten...
TravelBrands Gives Back
TravelBrands has donated $5,000 to Food Banks Canada as part of its commitment to help fight food insecurity. The company donation was matched by a personal donation by Frank DeMarinis, CEO of H.I.S-Red Label Vacations Inc. DeMarinis observed that: “Giving back is one of our company pillars. With the increased difficulties that the past two years have brought, more than ever, we have to stand by these values with concrete action. The seeds we sow today are what help pave the way to a better tomorrow, and we are proud to support an organization like Food Banks Canada. Their...