Tour Operators
Goway Introduces New Women’s Only Itineraries
While certain destinations aren’t ideal for solo travel, Goway is reporting that its women’s-only small group travel has become increasingly popular for travel to Africa and the Middle East. According to officials, with Goway, women travellers can join like-minded individuals on small-group trips that “offer security, savings and the chance to bond with new friends in foreign lands.” Furthermore, a small group tour still allows travellers the freedom that comes with exploring on your own, but with the added benefit of a general group itinerary. Women can expect to share a room...
Insight, Luxury Gold Preview 2021 Programs
Sneak peek... Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold have released their 2021 “Preview Collection,” earlier than ever before due to client demand. Travellers are being provided a special offer only available for a limited time for travel to Europe and beyond in 2021 at 2020 prices. And, agents can book their clients and pay a deposit starting at $200 to take advantage of the Preview Price Guarantee on a wide selection of journeys and departures. Insight Vacations’ Preview destinations include Europe, the Ancient Civilizations and USA & Canada, while Luxury Gold’s Preview...
Intrepid Launches New Women’s-Only Expeditions
Intrepid Travel has launched women’s-only expeditions to Pakistan and Israel and The Palestinian Territories in the company’s third release of destinations to coincide with International Women’s Day. The two new destinations add to the existing portfolio of Women’s Expeditions, which includes Iran, Jordan, Nepal, Kenya, Morocco, Turkey and India, with customer numbers on the women’s only expedition range growing 116% in 2019. This emphasis is in line with Intrepid's new gender equality goals. Last year, the travel company met its target of doubling female tour leaders, to...
Operators Scramble To Get Cayo Largo Passengers Home
A damaged runway has forced the temporary closure of Cayo Largo airport in Cuba and has several Canadian tour operators scrambling to get passengers home. Both Transat and Sunwing have clients on the island and are finding alternative ways to get them home. “Due to the damaged runway at Cayo Largo airport, we had to work with the Cuban authorities to put in place a plan to bring our clients home,” Transat's Marie-Christine Pouliot told PressToday. “[On Feb. 19] 160 passengers were transferred to the city of Batabanó on board a ferry that can accommodate up to 300 passengers....
Sunwing MSC’s Partner of the Year
Sunwing has been named MSC Cruises’ “Tour Operator Partner of the Year” for 2019. It is the third time that Sunwing has received the award. Ian Patterson, country manager, Canada for MSC Cruises, commented, “Since Sunwing started their cruise program in 2009, the tour operator has been a valued partner of MSC Cruises. Their convenient cruise package options from a host of gateways across Canada make it easier than ever for vacationers to set sail on board MSC Cruises. We look forward to continuing and growing our relationship with Sunwing in the years to...
Where To Travel In 2020 With Collette
If there’s one thing Collette has learned during its 102-year tenure as a travel provider, it’s that bigger isn’t necessarily better, writes Assistant Editor Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier. That’s why a key focus for the Pawtucket, Rhode Island headquartered company is its small group Explorations product, where trip sizes range from 14-24 travellers, opening the door to more intimate opportunities in a destination. Collette president Jaclyn Leibl-Cote says being able to cater to experiential experiences gives travel agents the potential to grow their client...
TravelBrands Launches Price Match Policy for Cruises
TravelBrands is making cruise bookings a little less worry-free with its new price match policy. Now, TravelBrands will price match any Canadian tour operator. “Our goal is to provide the best travel options possible for both agents and their clients,” says Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands. “By offering this new automatic price match policy, it is just another way to get the best deals possible for a cruise getaway. The steps to claim the price match are so simple and our team will automatically adjust the booking.” To take advantage of this new policy, agents can...
Tour East Group Launches New Division, TE-active
Tour East Group has announced the creation of a new division, TE-active, as part of the company’s expansion into the Process Management Business. TE-active will operate out of a new contact centre in Montreal’s fashionable Alexis Nihon Plaza and its staff of 70 will offer full bilingual travel fulfillment services to many well-known loyalty brands, including Aimia Loyalty Solutions, a leading full-service global loyalty provider. In partnering with Aimia, Tour East will deliver high-touch customer service to members of Aimia’s client loyalty programs. “The creation of...