Tour Operators
Canadians Put Vacations On Their Wish List
Sunwing, in newly released research that it commissioned, found that there’s a growing number of Canadians who’d like to receive the gift of a vacation this Christmas. The survey revealed that over half (55%) of Canadians would like to receive the gift of a future vacation or travel certificate this holiday season. And what’s more, of those respondents, nine-in-ten (89%) indicated they would be interested in being gifted an all-inclusive getaway. The survey was conducted by Sunwing among members of the Angus Reid Forum between Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2020, with a representative...
Sunwing Takes Off From The West
Sunwing is set to take off from three Western Canada gateways. Initially, Sunwing will operate from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary and servicing selected destinations for the winter season using a combination of seats contracted from third party carriers as well as Sunwing Airlines. Flights will depart from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton to Cancun on Saturdays starting Jan. 9, 2021, with additional flight service from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán on Saturdays starting Dec. 26, 2020. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We are...
Dateless Departures From Exodus
Exodus Travels is offering travellers the chance to be among the first to visit one of 20 newly-reopened destination with its first-ever Dateless 1st Departures voucher. And what’s more, the first 100 people to book a voucher will receive a $300 rebate on their deposit. The innovative new initiative is designed to give would-be globetrotters something to look forward to -- after all, studies show that half the fun of an adventure lies in the anticipation. And Dateless 1st Departures are all about finding a sense of calm in the zen gardens of Japan, roaming the rainforests...
Attention Appreciated, But More Needed: Sunwing
Sunwing has reacted to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, observing that: “Since March, when Sunwing halted flight service and made dramatic changes to our workforce in response to the pandemic, we have continued to tirelessly advocate for the interests of our industry and the thousands of Canadians it employs.” And the company says that: “We appreciate the attention that has been provided to this matter from senior Government of Canada officials, as well as a range of important and necessary business supports, including the Canada Emergency Wage...
New 2021 Brochures From G Adventures
G Adventures has launched three new brochures for 2021, all now available for agents to digitally download. The brochures feature bold new cover imagery and two are themed in line with the small group adventure operator’s ‘18-to-Thirtysomethings’ and ‘National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures’ (featuring Journeys and Family Journeys) programs. The third brochure, Earth, incorporates the Active, Classic, Family, Local Living, Marine, Rail and Wellness travel styles. Many of the trips featured in the new 18-to-Thirtysomethings and Earth brochures are also available...
Canada Extends Its Travel Restrictions
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair and Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu announced that Canada is extending the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all travellers seeking entry into Canada from a country other than the US, until Jan. 21, 2021. Travel restrictions for US citizens and foreign nationals arriving from the US remain in place until Dec. 21, 2020 and may be extended at that time. Minister Blair commented: “Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is my most important responsibility. We have introduced a...
Sunwing Takes Off With Orange Friday Sale
Sunwing is turning Black Friday orange with its 50% off Orange Friday Sale which runs from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29. Samantha Taylor, chief marketing officer of Sunwing Travel Group, said of the sale: “We’re helping Canadians book the getaway of their dreams at an incredible price this Black Friday. With winter right around the corner, plenty of Canadians are eager to head back to paradise safely and responsibly, and we’re helping them get there under our wing. We secured savings on some of the most popular vacation packages; from luxurious adults only resorts to charming beachfront...
Reaching The Summit
In his keynote address to the virtual audience at ACTA’s Travel Industry Summit held in mid-November, G Adventures founder, Bruce Poon Tip said that COVID-19 has presented an opportunity for both the travel industry and the planet. Who would have thought we’d be where we are today, Poon Tip asked, noting that back in the spring, he never imagined that the industry would have been closed down for so long. And he pointed out that right now, the industry is under a lot of pressure because it simply is not clear “where we’re going.” However, he told his audience that G...