Tour Operators
Lista Joins Arts And Leisure Tours Canada
Pat Lista has joined the management team of Arts and Leisure Tours Canada as its Director of Product & Growth. Lista will be responsible for the expansion of all luxury product worldwide including villas, private jets, and yachts. He will help A&L Tours increase the breadth, scope, and destinations, enabling us to offer more product to complement our extensive hotels and curated experiences portfolio. Lista brings 35 years of experience in global destination and multiple source markets to his new role. Over the years, Lista has proven to be adept at growing businesses...
Journey Into The History Of US Civil Rights With Trafalgar
To mark the beginning of Black History Month in North America, Trafalgar is launching Journey Along the Civil Rights Trail -- a new itinerary for 2021/2022 which brings to life the struggles and triumphs, music and milestones, legends and heroes of the US Civil Rights Movement. Trafalgar’s new itinerary highlights the significant events and acknowledges the people and icons involved in the ongoing fight for equality and freedom while enjoying the music, art and hospitality synonymous with America’s Southern states. The trip focuses on the pioneers of the period, particularly...
Future Growth Secured
G Adventures reports that it has closed a growth capital investment from Certares to position it for accelerated growth after the global pandemic. The company’s founder, Bruce Poon Tip, who remains the controlling shareholder of the business, says the investment enables the company to accelerate its pursuit of merger and acquisition opportunities, investments in shared services platform upgrades, and to execute its mission of changing people’s lives through travel. Poon Tip said: “Our mission at G Adventures has always been to use travel as a vehicle to change people’s...
G Adventures Sets Sail With A Nautical Theme
G Adventures is setting sail with a nautical theme, launching an initiative that features 15% off marine trips booked throughout February; a training webinar to support partners when selling water-based adventures; and the opportunity for one lucky agent to win a space on a Sailing St Lucia & the Grenadines sailing itinerary. And to provide even more incentive to get onboard, the small group adventure operator is also offering agents a bonus 2% commission on all new bookings made during the month of February as part of its G-Normous agent incentive. Itineraries with 15% off include...
Making The Pivot
As VISIT FLORIDA gears up to host its first virtual Florida Huddle this week, its president and CEO, Dana Young sat down with Canadian Travel Press to talk about how the Sunshine State has been talk about the path the tourism organization has been travelling during the global pandemic. At one point during the conversation, Young told CTP that: “The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our industry like never before, but Florida tourism is no stranger to crisis. From hurricanes, to red tide, to oil spills, to terrorist attacks, we’ve seen it all, and it’s only made us stronger. We are a...
Globus Makes Vaccine Checks, COVID Tests Mandatory
Beginning in April, the Globus family of brands will require its travellers to have proof of COVID-19 vaccines, a negative test result or virus immunity in order to join its tours, river cruises and independent vacation packages in North America and abroad. “The health and safety of our travellers is our No. 1 priority,” said Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands – which includes Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms. Bishop continued: “In addition to unveiling new pre-trip requirements today, we have continued to enhance on-trip safety...
Time To Register For Destination France
Atout France Canada is gearing up for its annual trade show for tourism professionals, Destination France which will be held from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. Along with its partners, Atout France is looking forward to meeting with travel agents and tour operators during this 100% virtual event, that will feature an engaging, beneficial and convivial program, focused on a safe return to international travel in 2022. Mélanie Paul-Hus, director of the tourism development agency of France in Canada, observed: “It is essential to keep in touch, remind ourselves of the many wonders of France...
Kensington Growing Its Resort Collection
Kensington Tours has expanded its global Resort Collection offering with new itineraries in the Maldives, Mauritius, and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, as well as in the Bahamas. Travellers now have more ways to combine some of the world’s most exquisite resort destinations with once-in-a-lifetime local experiences that are personally tailored to them. And agents have even more ways to deliver a unique getaway to their clients with the 24/7, single-point-of-contact support for which Kensington Tours is renowned for. The Resort Collection is designed for travellers who want to...