Tour Operators
Sunwing Back In London In 2021-2022
Sunwing will be returning to London International Airport for the 2021-2022 season, beginning Dec. 15, 2021 until April 20, 2022, with weekly flights to Cancun, Punta Cana and Varadero. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to London International Airport for the 15th year. Now more than ever, our customers value the ease and convenience of being able to depart from their regional airport, and we’re pleased to be offering London residents frictionless vacation experiences under our wing.” The flight...
“Suite” Sailing with Avalon Waterways
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend an exciting webinar with Avalon Waterways and Baxter Media next Thursday (April 29) at 2 p.m. (EST). Through this exclusive webinar, get inspired with insight into new and exciting Suite Ship sailings plus one in a million, once-a-decade cruises created for your clients and for travel’s big comeback. Interested in turning the page on the classic cruise? Transport yourself through time and tales with revered raconteurs on Avalon Waterways’ new Storyteller Series of Suite Ship sailings. Add to the storytelling tapestry of...
Globus Unveils The Lighthouse Project
To mark Earth Day 2021, the Globus family of brands has unveiled the Lighthouse Project: An illuminating initiative created to help travellers come together to reduce their footprint and give generously for the globe’s greater good. The Lighthouse Project’s mission is to nurture a culture of care and sustainability that extends to guests and operations partners by investing in and raising awareness of projects, causes and experiences that support a better tomorrow. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, said: “For nearly a century, the Globus...
Video Report: TTC Takes Action On Earth Day 2021
Talk is one thing. Action is quite another. To mark Earth Day 2021, The Travel Corporation is ramping up its efforts with the launch of a five-step Climate Action Plan that is designed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030; investment in two developing carbon removal projects; and the launch of a sustainability Impact Hub. So what's it all about? Well, Press Today's Bob Mowat sits down with Shannon Guihan, Chief TreadRight & Sustainability Officer of The Travel Corporation, to find out more about the ambitious plan. Check out the video below...
Expedia Sets Off In A Brand New Direction
As it prepares for the return of travel demand, Expedia is setting out in a new direction, launching a new global positioning grounded in the understanding that who you travel with matters. Expedia’s renewed commitment to travellers comes on the heels of what has arguably been one of the toughest years for the travel industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. After months of conducting deep customer research to understand and address critical traveller pain points, the new positioning marks a pivotal moment for the brand as it looks to overhaul its business to better cater to...
Get Ready To Meet With Ireland
Tourism Ireland, in partnership with sister agencies, Failte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, is welcoming operators to a virtual travel trade fair this week. The annual event provides a platform for Irish tourism operators to meet new contacts and to create new business opportunities and partners. This week, from April 20 to April 22, industry partners are attending the virtual workshops, with pre-arranged scheduled appointments between Irish trade partners and overseas buyers. These events are among the most important in the Irish tourism event calendar, allowing industry on...
Sunwing Set To Take Off From Thunder Bay
For the 16th consecutive year, Sunwing will be back offering vacation packages to Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic from Thunder Bay in 2021. Flights begin in December 2021 and will run weekly until the middle of April 2022. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “Supporting regional airports and providing Canadians across the country with more convenient ways to head to the tropics has always been important to us here at Sunwing.” Dawson continued: “Our seasonal flight service from Thunder Bay has been consistently popular over the years and...
Winners Are Golden With Goway
Okay, it has been a challenging year, but Goway continues to find reasons to celebrate with its travel advisor partners with its Golden Ticket draw for its 50+ Anniversary. 2020 marked Goway’s 50th Anniversary, and it ran a promotion where any travel professional in Canada and the United States who booked a tailor-made group to any of Goway’s destination regions, including Asia, Africa & the Middle East, Central & South America, Downunder, Idyllic Islands, and the UK & Europe, from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 was automatically entered into a draw to win a...