Tour Operators
Air Canada Vacations hosts executive retreat in Jamaica
Air Canada Vacations, partnering with Sandals Resorts, recently hosted its annual Executive Retreat from June 10 to 13, 2025, at the Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica. The four-day event brought together key national account partners, Air Canada Vacations’ executives, and valued VIP guests for a unique blend of strategic collaboration, relaxation, and philanthropic engagement. The 2025 Retreat group included: Richard Vanderlubbe – TripCentral Zeina Gedeon – Trevello Travel Group Steve Elliott-Pepin – Voyage à Rabais Richard Villeneuve – Voyage En Direct ...
The Travel Corporation set to grow touring & cruise divisions
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced a globally aligned strategic growth plan that marks the exciting next chapter for touring and cruise divisions. The plan is designed to strengthen brand and product leadership, unlock scale, and better support trade partners through enhanced investment and global capability. For tour brands, all global sales functions will now report to a newly appointed Chief Sales Officer & Deputy CEO, Melissa DaSilva, creating a centralized structure while maintaining local sales support and engagement. DaSilva is uniquely positioned for this new challenge...
ACV hosting 50th anniversary celebration in Cancun this November
Air Canada Vacations, in partnership with Quintana Roo’s Consejo de Promoción Turística (CPTQ), is marking its golden anniversary of 50 years with a special destination celebration in Cancún, Mexico, from November 4 to 7, 2025. This exclusive event will bring together valued travel professionals from across Canada for an inspiring few days of connection, learning, and celebration in one of our most beloved sun destinations. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean Sea, the celebration’s highlights include: • Three nights of accommodation at selected...
Intrepid launches 20% sale off Canada trips
Intrepid just launched a 20% off sale on all Canada trips, exclusively for Canadian travellers. The offer is valid on departures from June 16 through Dec. 14, 2025, for last-minute summer bookings and fall getaways. This sale comes as Intrepid sees a 5% year-over-year increase in domestic travel within Canada, with Canadian trips breaking into the top 10 best-selling destinations of choice for Canadian travellers across the company’s global portfolio in May. International demand for Canadian adventures is also growing – with bookings from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa up...
Contiki expands Africa portfolio; adds four new destinations
Contiki is expanding its Africa portfolio with the launch of four new trips in Africa. Designed to make bucket-list safaris more accessible to younger audiences, each new itinerary, across Kenya, Tanzania and Eswatini and South Africa, delivers the classic safari experience with added adrenaline and cultural immersion, without the premium price tag. “One of the standout features of these trips is that the entire group travels together in a single custom safari vehicle, which adds to the game viewing experience, helping travellers see over the long grass for full views. More than that,...
Sunwing adds Samaná to its winter destination lineup
Canadian customers can get a jump start on their winter vacations with the introduction of Samaná to Sunwing Vacations’ destination portfolio, one of the Dominican Republic’s best-kept secrets. Located on the island’s northeastern peninsula, this peaceful, off-the-beaten-path destination is a desirable destination for families, groups and couples with a penchant for all inclusive comfort and the Dominican’s unique blend of eco-experiences and unforgettable moments. Samaná offers the ultimate combination of adventure and serenity, including: A variety of landscapes...
Kensington hosts immersive FAM to Finland
Kensington recently hosted five top-tier travel advisors on a FAM trip to Finland, showcasing the many benefits of partnering with the leading provider of private guided luxury travel. What sets a Kensington FAM apart is the way each itinerary is meticulously crafted by a Destination Expert, ensuring that the experience mirrors what clients receive: seamless logistics, immersive cultural access, and personalized private guided touring. The curated journey began in Helsinki, introducing the group to Finland’s vibrant capital and setting the stage for a thoughtfully designed...
Virgin Voyages’ 17-city roadshow draws 1,000 North American advisors
Virgin Voyages has wrapped its most expansive and high-energy First Mate Appreciation Month to date, capping off a 17-city roadshow with a dazzling grand finale in Los Angeles featuring a surprise appearance by Sir Richard Branson. With more than 1,000 travel advisors – known as First Mates – attending events across North America, the fifth annual celebration underscored the cruise line’s deep commitment to the advisor community that has been instrumental in fueling its momentum since launch. From Miami and Toronto to Seattle and Chicago, each roadshow stop offered a high-touch...