Tour Operators
Kensington Managing Testing For Clients
Kensington Tours says it will manage in-destination COVID-19 testing for all clients in order to help them meet government requirements for a negative test before returning to the United States or Canada. It indicate that it will now arrange for an in-destination PCR test for all clients, to determine whether or not the COVID-19 virus is present. This will help them satisfy current government policies in both the U.S. and Canada that require a negative test result before boarding an aircraft for return to that country. For itineraries that include two or more countries that may...
Atout France Ramps Up Support Of Canadian Market
Travel to France from Canada may have come to a standstill for now, but Atout France is not slowing down its efforts to support the Canadian market. With a growing team, a specialist program in the pipeline and active trade engagement, Mélanie Paul-Hus, director of the tourism development agency of France in Canada, says the team is working hard to ensure the destination will be top of mind when international travel resumes. “We want Atout France to remain the main contact to create a network between our suppliers and our members. We have over 1,300 members from our industry in...
Linblad Acquires Duvine, Of The Beaten Path
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. has acquired majority stakes in DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and Off the Beaten Path LLC. The acquisitions further broaden and deepen Lindblad’s platform of high-quality experiential product offerings in robust adventure travel sectors, including the rapidly growing cycling tourism and domestic expedition market. Similar to the acquisition of Natural Habitat, Inc., Lindblad will leverage its experience and resources to accelerate the growth of these unique and profitable businesses and capitalize on the growing demand for authentic and...
TICO Inviting Nominations For Its Board
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is inviting nominations for one elected RETAIL, WHOLESALE OR MARKETING GROUP position on its Board of Directors. The term of office of the Director who is elected will be for two (2) years commencing at the Annual General Meeting to be held on June 29, 2021 and ending at the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2023. Nominations must be received at the following address no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on April 16, 2021: Travel Industry Council of Ontario 55 Standish Court, Suite 460 Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 4B2 TICO...
Plan Now, Travel Later With ACV
Air Canada Vacations has unveiled its Early Booking Bonus Offer, featuring savings of up to $400 per family, reduced deposits, and a fully comprehensive travel protection plan.And the savings have been coupled with free Travel Protection. ACV’s combined CareFlexPlus and CareFree protection plans let customers cancel with a full refund up to 25 days prior to departure. The operator’s Travel Protection also includes seat selection, price drop guarantee, StormGuard, and a fee waiver. Plus, the program offers travellers more flexibility with the ability to change their departure...
Hello, Travel My Old Friend
Travel has the power to transform us, to move us, to change our point of view and expand our understanding of other cultures and ways of life. Travel allows us to grow and gain a deeper sense of appreciation for life back home. Some of the best moments in travel are unscripted and raw. While it’s true that people around the world miss travelling, for those in the industry, that void may feel even bigger after a year of being grounded. After all, connecting with locals, the excitement of exploration and experiencing the wonders of a destination were integral to being in this...
Visit Central Florida Launches Specialist Academy
Visit Central Florida (Polk County, FL) is inviting travel advisors and tour operators to sign up for its free Visit Central Florida Travel Specialist Academy. Once completed, advisors and tour operators will receive a Visit Central Florida Specialist Certificate, exclusive discounts and upgraded benefits within the destination. Before advisors and tour operators start the training program, they are invited to watch a virtual familiarization video where travel industry sales representative Joni Allen takes them on a 20-minute whistle stop tour of what’s known as “Florida’s...
VisitScotland Counts Down To The Reconnect
Tour operators, wholesalers, destination management companies and travel agents around the globe will have the chance to connect and do business with Scottish tourism businesses when VisitScotland’s Scotland Reconnect 2021 digital trade workshop event opens for registrations on March 8. Scotland’s National Tourism Organization is expecting about 7,500 business meetings over the three days, from April 27 to April 29. As a result of the ongoing travel constraints, VisitScotland will deliver the Scotland Reconnect 2021 digital event in place of the VisitScotland Expo live...