Tour Operators
Tourcan Joins Virtuoso’s Exclusive Portfolio
Tourcan Vacations has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Vivek Khanna (pictured, right), president of Tourcan Vacations, inclusion as a Virtuoso preferred partner for Canada will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the region’s luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell more than US$30 billion annually, making the network a significant player in luxury travel. “Virtuoso’s acceptance process...
Insight Launches Enhanced Agent Portal
Insight Vacations has relaunched its Agent Portal, acting as an informative and resourceful platform for all travel agents and consortia partners. To streamline the booking process and support agents in boosting sales, the new Agent Portal contains a wealth of information, new enhancements and features. New additions include a Featured Insights section showcasing current offers, an Agent Library offering marketing collateral and an Agent Resources hub with background information on Insight’s journeys and the benefits of selling its trips. “Our focus is to provide our loyal...
Win a Spot on TravelBrands’ Cruise Fam
TravelBrands is giving travel agents a chance to win one of two spots on an upcoming Ovation of the Seas fam with Royal Caribbean. Agents who book qualifying products will earn entries for the giveaway. Members of TravelBrands’ Facebook group will have extra chances for entries. “Travel agents who book any Royal Caribbean International sailing during the giveaway period will get a chance to be entered in this interactive giveaway,” says Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands. “In addition for their chance to win this fam, we are also giving agents 2x Loyalty Rewards points on...
G Premieres New Nat Geo Agent Specialist Program
G Adventures has launched a new National Geographic Journeys Agent Specialist Program for Canadian travel agents. It is designed to enhance knowledge and boost sales of small group trips offered in partnership with National Geographic Expeditions and is open for registration, with special incentives for agents who complete the course by the end of February. The one-hour course, which is organized into four, learning modules, can be accessed from any desktop or mobile device at any time. It includes videos, quizzes and a final test that will help agents boost their product knowledge,...
Have You Voted Yet?
Baxter Media is calling on all Canadian travel agents to vote in the annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey. Because no one knows travel better than travel agents. The survey asks agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, brands, and services in more than 40 categories. All those who vote will be entered into a draw to win one of these five fantastic prizes: A delightful discovery tour through the sights, sounds, and tastes of 'The Big Easy' on Collette's six-day Spotlight to New Orleans tour for two. A $250 Visa gift card from Manulife. Uncover Roman...
Trafalgar, ‘1,000 Places’ Author Host Exclusive Trip
Trafalgar has introduced an exclusive one departure trip with Global Brand Ambassador and Author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, Patricia Schultz. Taking place July 1-12, the 12-day Italy and Sicily with Patricia Schultz custom guided vacation will have clients exploring Italy and Sicily like never before. With limited spots up for grabs, agents are encouraged to secure their clients’ spots quickly. “Italy and Sicily have always had a special place in my heart and this itinerary was specifically curated to connect with not only the...
G Adventures Names New Global Purpose Specialist
G Adventures has appointed Ana Santa Maria as its new Global Purpose Specialist, Alberta. She joins the company from Flight Centre where she spent three years as a travel agent. Based in Calgary, Santa Maria is responsible for growing G Adventures’ presence in Alberta, supporting agent partners in the market, and working with the community to create new business opportunities. Santa Maria said: “I am immensely excited for this new chapter with such an incredible and inspiring team, and I am so proud to be working with a Canadian company that thrives on changing people’s lives...
Luxury Gold Picks Its Top Experiences For 2020
Luxury Gold has released its collection of the Top 10 2020 exclusive experiences, all part of its 2020 worldwide collection of immersive journeys. From VIP encounters, to exceptional dining, small group travel and its Chairman’s Collection, travellers can expect to “explore distinctive destinations in luxury on journeys beyond the ordinary.” For a limited time, guests can also take advantage of the second tier of the Early Payment Discount with savings of 7.5% when booking and paying in full by Feb. 27. “Always in the pursuit of excellence, the experiences we curate are...