Tour Operators
Canadians Ready To Travel Again
So, what’s the future hold? A new survey of Canadian travellers by itravel2000 may help shed a little light on some of the travel trends, destination preferences and new customer needs. Dianne Jackson, vice president of retail, Red Label Vacations, said: “Now more than ever, travel brands must adapt to the changing market and rethink the way we sell vacations to consumers.” Jackson pointed out that: “Having these first-hand results shows that Canadians are willing to travel again as long as themselves and their vacation plans are protected. The travel industry has to work...
When Will The Domestic Travel Recovery Begin?
In Canada, we have now completed our fifth month of fighting COVID-19, while we wait on a possible vaccine and try to establish the “new normal.” Our border to the US remains understandably closed, while our federal government takes no progressive action in opening our air borders to “safe” countries such as the EU Schengen countries, and most of us in the travel industry are trying to stay optimistic about the future, despite all the obvious encumbrances. For Canadian hoteliers, we have all been hoping for a resumption of domestic short haul travel as most of the country...
Collette Launches Advanced Commission Program
Collette has introduced a new Advanced Commission Program for travel advisors to start earning commission as soon as the deposits are received. “At Collette, we feel a strong sense of responsibility for helping the travel & tourism industry get back on its feet, and our travel advisor partners truly are the heartbeat of this industry,” Jeff Roy, Executive Vice President for Collette, tells PressToday. “As such, Collette announced that effective on September 9th, we will begin offering advanced commission payments to travel advisors for newly deposited retail bookings created...
In Touring, We Trust
Globus and Cosmos have always invited travellers to say “hello” to the world’s most fascinating places with unmatched intrigue, curiosity and wonder -- to offer travellers over-the moon-experiences without overthinking. And that’s an idea – and a promise – that couldn’t be more prevalent, more welcomed and more needed today for those driven by wanderlust on their journey back to travel. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands, observed that: “When travellers choose a Globus or Cosmos tour, they can say ‘goodbye’ to worry” Bishop...
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...