Tour Operators
Meet The Velvet Collection
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is restructuring its Canadian sales force representing its premium and luxury brands under a single entity, The Velvet Collection. The Collection includes the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold and African Travel, Inc. The Velvet Collection sales team offers one comprehensive resource of knowledgeable, highly-skilled and cross-trained TTC Strategic Account Managers and Partner Services Co-ordinators across its premium and luxury brands to serve their loyal Travel Advisor community...
Embarking On A New Adventure
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the latest set of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels. The latest protocols for the global travel and tourism sector focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism, which should see an increase in popularity as travellers seek more unique experiences post COVID-19. In consultation with the industry,, the measures help to set clear expectations of what travellers can experience in the ‘new normal’ which offer safe environments as...
Livin’ La Vida Local
As many Canadians seek to explore closer to home, and ongoing restrictions make it virtually impossible for international travel to resume for Canadians for the foreseeable future, many in the travel industry are setting their sights on the world of domestic travel. But is selling Canada the answer to business woes? Hear from The Travel Corporation, Anderson Vacations, Guided Toronto and Guided North, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of going local. Although The Travel Corporation has been in business in Canada since 1968 with the opening of its Trafalgar office, the...
Zoom In On Israel
Israel, the land of inspiration, is hosting its first-ever Zoom in on Israel virtual roundtable for Canadian travel industry professionals. Set for Tues., Sept. 22 from 1 pm to 3 pm, travel advisors will have a chance to join some of Israel’s top travel industry professionals, who will share with advisors what’s new in Israel tourism and the diverse journeys that they can arrange for their clients – no matter what their tastes or budgets are. Israel’s tourism commissioner for North America, Eyal Carlin and its director and consul for Canada, Gal Hana will deliver opening...
Escape To The Canadian Rockies With Globus
From Calgary, Globus is inviting travellers to escape to the pristine wilds of Banff National Park and the ethereal glacier-fed lakes (the “Water of the Spirits”) nearby. Marking Globus’ first, official tour since March, this 5-day Canadian Rockies Escape will depart on Oct. 17, 2020 and is reserved exclusively for Canadian travellers. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, observes that: “After months of hitting the pause button on travel, we’re thrilled to push “play” and make our return to travel with fellow, Canadian wayfarers and...
ACV Launches COVID-19 Coverage, Assistance Plan
Air Canada Vacations is now offering a COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan, administered by Allianz Global Assistance. The new plan will be offered at no additional cost to customers booking with Air Canada Vacations and it’s designed to cover emergency medical and quarantine expenses if COVID-19 is contracted while travelling. Aimed at providing travellers with greater confidence to book their next dream vacation, this plan will be included in all flight and hotel Air Canada Vacations packages to select destinations in Mexico and in the Caribbean at no extra cost, as Air Canada...
Canada Extends International Travel Ban To Sept. 30
The Canadian government is extending the ban on international travel to Canada by another month. The announcement came this afternoon from Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and MP for Scarborough Southwest. Blair made the announcement of the extension on Twitter, stating: “Our government is extending the existing restrictions on international travel to Canada by one month - until September 30, 2020 - to limit the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in our communities.” And in a second tweet, Blair said that “Canadian citizens and permanent...
More Tours Suspended By G Adventures
G Adventures says it has taken the unfortunate, but necessary, decision to further suspend tours departing up to and including October 31, 2020, as well as the November and December, 2020 departures of its G Expedition ship due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. This is with the exception of a selection of October departures operating in Europe for travel that is possible between certain countries. Travellers can rebook their tour for a future date or book a different tour instead. All travellers booked and fully paid on a tour departing up to Oct. 31, 2020 will receive a 110%...