Tour Operators
Globus Names Schonewille BDM In BC
The Globus family of brands has hired Fiona Schonewille for a contract role as Business Development Manager (BDM) in British Columbia to cover a parental leave. The Vancouver-based position is responsible for building and maintaining travel partner relationships and regional sales goals for Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways. Carla Brake, director of business development for the Globus family of brands, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Fiona to our team. She brings with her more than two decades of travel industry experience, including spending the last six years...
The Responsible Thing To Do
Travellers taking international trips with any of the Globus family of brands’ companies will need to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The company – which includes Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms – introduced important updates this week to its pre-trip Health & Safety Protocols, including requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to join the company’s upcoming international tours, river cruises and independent vacation packages. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, said that: “As part of...
Transat Reports Q2, Prepares To Resume Operations
Newly secured financing – after a quarter without revenues – has Transat A.T. Inc. preparing to ‘gradually’ resume its operations at the end of July. In reporting its second quarter results (for the period ending April 30, 2021), Transat’s president and CEO, Annick Guérard said that: “Following a quarter without revenues, progress made on vaccinations allows us to plan for a gradual resumption starting July 30.” Guérard continued: “We hope that a safe travel recovery plan can be deployed as soon as possible and will lead to a lifting of restrictions in the near...
Mission Critical
With their members struggling, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and Association des Tours Opérateurs du Québec (ATOQ) are seeking urgent action and financial support; pointing out, as well, that it is mission critical that they receive clear federal guidelines and timelines ahead of international travel resuming. To that end, the two associations are requesting to receive full government support with the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) at the current level until at least Dec. 31, 2021. And to underline the significant contribution those...
Steal The Deal With Sunwing
There’s lots of pent-up demand out there and not surprisingly, Sunwing is reporting that it is seeing its sales increase for the 2021-2022 winter season. And in response to that demand, Sunwing is offering savings of up to 35% on its vacation packages as part of its Steal of a Deal Sale. Travellers can access the savings by booking select packages booked between now and June 11, 2021 for travel between Nov. 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel as our customers start...
Intrepid Launches New Agent Certification Program
Intrepid Travel has launched a new training program in North America to certify advisors as Intrepid Travel Specialists, which comes complete with certification and exclusive access to promotions, incentives and more. In order to become a Specialist, advisors must complete five half-hour trainings that outline various components about Intrepid Travel as a business and brand, beyond the traditional trips it offers. Training topics include subjects such as responsible travel and why Intrepid became a B-Corp. Each participant will receive a custom email signature, certificate and logo...
Food For Thought From Trafalgar
There’s having a taste for travel and satisfying that taste for travel and new research from Trafalgar reveals the top food trends that inspired Canadians to dream about their ‘bucket list’ travel destinations during the lockdown. The data-driven campaign used over 50,000 search queries related to food and travel and offers a insights into how the world satisfied its hunger for travel experiences in a year of closed borders. Diving deep into the culinary behaviours, pulling global and Canada-level Google search demand data to unveil the true breadth of food desires. And the...
Tauck Set To Re-Start Europe, Africa Operations
Tauck has announced the official restart of its operations in Europe and Africa, indicating that the company plans to reopen in stages, beginning with selected departures of its Iceland and Treasures of the Aegean small ship ocean cruises in June and July. Also, scheduled for July is the resumption of its cruises in the Galapagos Islands as well as its Tauck Bridges family adventure in Costa Rica. In August, Tauck’s guided safaris in eastern and southern Africa will resume, as will its land tours in Spain, France and Portugal. European river cruises -- with departures...