Tour Operators
UPDATED: Glitz, Glamour and Buzz as Air Canada Vacations hosts “The Greatest Celebration”
Air Canada Vacations welcomed a sold-out crowd to its “The Greatest Celebration” launch event in Toronto as it wrapped up its cross-country tour of Canada during which it unveiled a massive new line-up of destinations, new and enhanced service options and a whole lot more for the 2025-2026 winter season. There was a lot of energy and a lot of buzz in the room as 1,500 travel advisors arrived at the Universal Events Space in Vaughan, Ontario, where they had a chance to talk to some 100 of Air Canada Vacations’ suppliers participating in the trade show that took place before the...
Huntington Travel Group: Empowering Agents, Evolving the Journey
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to discover what’s new with one of Canada’s most trusted travel consolidators on Tuesday, September 23 at 1p.m.(EST). For over 50 years, Huntington Travel Group has been a leading B2B wholesale consolidator, proudly supporting travel agents across Canada. Now, Huntington Travel Group is inviting you to an exciting webinar where you'll hear first-hand about its latest developments, including the launch of a brand-new small-ship cruise division and the recently upgraded My Escapades website. Meet Huntington’s new VPs and learn how...
RIT celebrates 25th, teams up with Tourism Ireland on special sales mission
Light the candles. Start the celebrations. RIT Vacations, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, is embarking on a special Sales Mission to mark its 25th anniversary. The three-day series of celebratory events will take place in London on Oct. 6, Hamilton on Oct. 7, and Oshawa on Oct. 8, 2025. The milestone Sales Mission is designed to empower Canadian travel agents to sell Ireland with confidence. It will bring together industry leaders, special guests, and 12 top Industry of Island partners -- including leading hoteliers, attractions, and experience providers. The events will...
Intrepid flies under-the-radar with 2026 Not Hot List
Intrepid Travel is showcasing 10 lesser-known destinations ready to welcome more visitors in its 2026 Not Hot List. The list is designed to direct curious, conscientious travellers towards regions where their presence can have an outsized positive impact. All the destinations on the list currently attract relatively few international visitors but with new investments, experiences and improved infrastructure being introduced or announced this year, they’re ready – and deserving – of more travellers. Along with the release of its 2026 Not Hot List, Intrepid has introduced...
Globus Continues to Expand Its Small Group Discovery Tours for 2026
With more travellers looking for smaller groups, Globus continues to expand its all-new Small Group Discover tours. The tours are designed from the ground-up for intimacy, access and authentic encounters and are proving popular. In fact, in 2026, Globus is adding even more ways to go small in a great, big way – with three new Europe itineraries, bringing the total to 61 Small Group Discovery tours worldwide. Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands, said that: “Smaller groups mean more freedom, more flexibility and more unforgettable moments. With...
G Adventures announces speakers for the GX World Community Tourism Summit
G Adventures and its non-profit partner Planeterra have announced the speakers for the third annual GX World Community Tourism Summit. Taking place in Amman, Jordan on Sept. 27, 2025, World Tourism Day, 700 change-makers from around the globe will gather to hear from world-renowned thought leaders about travel's power to change lives. Speakers include world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, Lonely Planet co-founder, Tony Wheeler, National Geographic Explorer, Nora Shawki, sustainable tourism leader, Judy Kepher Gona, senior vice president and general manager,...
Sunwing Vacations launches 2025-2026 Flynancial Universe campaign
Sunwing Vacations is reinforcing its commitment to the travel advisor community with the launch of the 2025-2026 winter campaign. Last year, the tour operator launched the Flynancial Advisor campaign, inspired by the expertise and value that advisors bring their clients. This year, Sunwing doubles down on that commitment by featuring real travel advisors in the campaign creative to emphasize how advisors are the true vacation heroes. Deana Murphy, Vice President of Trade Sales and Business Development at Sunwing Vacations, said: “Travel advisors are central to our success,...
A Perfect score for Contiki’s new trips on NPS
Contiki is celebrating a milestone as its newest trips have earned a perfect 100 Net Promoter Score (NPS) on their first departures. With new trips across Europe, Asia, and South America, these results reinforce Contiki’s reputation for delivering innovative and immersive itineraries that resonate with today’s Gen Z and Millennial travellers. NPS is a globally recognized measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction, used by leading brands like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Results are calculated based on a feedback questionnaire with ratings of 0 to 10, and Contiki’s perfect...