Tour Operators
Book And Save With CanaDream
RV rental operator, CanaDream is advising that those who want to hit the open road, won’t want to miss the opportunity to take advantage of some special offers, while securing their preferred vacation dates and the lowest early booking pricing. Kathryn Munro, VP Sales & Marketing, CanaDream, said: “With pickup locations across the country, it has never been easier or more-timely for Canadians to explore their magnificent backyard.” Munro continued: “With our competitive early booking rates guests can save money by reserving RV vacations months ahead of time, and enjoy a...
Contiki Announces Possible Bridgerton-Inspired Trip
Dearest readers, are you burning to follow in the footsteps of Daphne and the Duke of Hastings? After Contiki asked its community if they would be interested in a Bridgerton-themed trip, the holiday provider for 18 to 35-year-olds was met with an overwhelming response: Yes! Travel Courier caught up with Contiki Canada’s President Sheralyn Berry to talk about the proposed itinerary, findings from the latest “Voice of a Generation” survey and much more. Read on ... it's all in this week's issue of Travel...
Brand USA Set To Connect With The Trade
Brand USA will be hosting four days of One-to-One Business Meetings for tour operators in Canada and other key markets around the world beginning Mon., March 15 and continuing to Thurs., March 18, 2021. Over the four days, international tour operators and U.S. travel partners will have the opportunity to connect and leverage mutual opportunities to increase business through a series of match-made appointments as the travel trade industry adapts its strategies for recovery. As part of the virtual event, attendees will also have access to programs highlighting key market updates,...
Destination France Goes Virtual
In anticipation of international travel resuming in 2022, Atout France Canada is taking its annual trade show for tourism professionals, Destination France, online this week. “We’re pleased to present our trade show in spite of the pandemic,” said Mélanie Paul-Hus, director of the tourism development agency of France in Canada, during the opening event yesterday (Feb. 22). “Wow, wow, wow, for everything many of you have undertaken since last March. First of all, never giving up on your clients. Doubling the efforts to modernize your websites or spice up your social media pages...
Searching For Signs Of Life
In a typical year, the winter season is a busy time for travel advisors, fulfilling requests for clients who are eager to escape the cold and soak up the sun. However, this is anything but a typical year. With all flights south curtailed until the end of April and new quarantine measures in place in the midst of a global pandemic that has turned the industry upside down for the past 11 months – are any bookings happening or is it drier than the desert out there? Read this week's TRAVEL COURIER as travel advisors, agency owners and tour operators weigh in with their insights....
Behind The Scenes In Peru
What’s involved in getting a tour back up and running in the wake of a global pandemic? Ahead of bringing travellers back to experience one of the highlights of Peru — the four day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — G Adventures operated a pilot project to finalize heightened health and safety measures along the route. From Jan. 23 to 26, members of the G Adventures team joined local travel associations and local authorities who manage the trail, to see its health and safety protocols, which were created in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and in partnership with the Adventure...
Sunwing Takes Off With Freedom 21/22 Sale
Sunwing has launched an Early Booking Bonus on future vacation packages during its Freedom 21/22 Sale. The sale will give Canadians something to look forward to and features exclusive discounts and special perks on select vacation packages booked by March 31, 2021, for the freedom of travel between Nov. 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022. Dr. Peter Nord, acting Chief Medical Advisor for Sunwing Travel Group and Chief Medical Officer at Medcan, observed that: “Almost a year of quarantining and months of gloomy winter weather is starting to take its toll on Canadians.” Dr. Nord...
Insight For Agents From Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations has unveiled details of its new Business Building and Revenue Development Webinars – Spring Edition. Taking place bi-weekly from Feb. 23, 2021 until April 6, 2021, Canadian travel advisors are encouraged to reserve their spot as Insight Vacations explores The Art of Travelling in Style with an inspiring roster of guest speakers, including Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold CEO, Ulla Hefel Böhler, that are guaranteed to spark clients’ travel plans for 2021 and 2022. Each session will provide the Canadian travel advisor community the opportunity to gain...