Tour Operators
Support The Cleanup With Globus
The Globus family of brands -- Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways -- is advising travel agents that their clients can help support The Ocean Cleanup, an environmental initiative founded to rid the world of the ocean’s plastics. Each time a client opts for e-docs, rather than paper travel documents, the Globus family will make a contribution to The Ocean Cleanup. Founded in 2013 by 18 year old Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, The Ocean Cleanup has three main initiatives: to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; to place interceptors into rivers to prevent from more garbage...
TravelBrands Shares The Love With Agents
Clearly, TravelBrands loves travel agents. It's an easy conclusion to draw seeing that the tour company is offering it retail partners a chance to earn 15% commission on sales of a variety of its products for the whole month of February. Now that will make agents' Valentine's a little bit sweeter. Nathalie Tanious, COO for TravelBrands, said of the offer:”TravelBrands would simply not exist without the dedicated support of travel agents across the nation. We thought the month of Valentine’s would be a great time to show our appreciation by offering higher commissions. We thank...
Tourism Ireland Takes The West By Storm
Tourism Ireland is in western Canada this week, showcasing the island of Ireland to travel agents in British Columbia and Alberta. A delegation of tourism enterprises from Ireland and Canadian partners are taking part in the targeted sales mission focusing on the cities of Vancouver, Langley, Edmonton and Calgary. The workshops involve partner organizations meeting, educating, and doing business with more than 250 travel agents in the region. The sales mission is a valuable opportunity for Tourism Ireland to highlight new and existing offerings on the island of Ireland to travel...
Intrepid Group Posts Gains In 2019
Intrepid has posted some big gains in 2019, reporting 21% growth in Total Transaction Value (TTV), with the B Corp certified travel company turned over AUD $488-million. As well, the multi-brand company delivered an EBIT result of AUD $22.6-million, a 56% growth in profitability. This is the fourth consecutive year of record growth in revenue and operating profit for Intrepid Group. Headquartered in Melbourne, Intrepid Group has more than 2,300 staff and leaders. More than AUD $4.5-million will be paid out to staff in bonuses. Intrepid Group CEO James Thornton says the...
Goway Celebrates 50 With Agent Incentives
Goway Travel has big plans for its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2020 and it is making sure that travel agents will be part of the festivities. Over 50 years, Goway has evolved with its globetrotters and travel industry partners to become a leader in global travel. From one office in Toronto, Goway has grown to operate offices in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Manila. Bruce Hodge, Goway’s president, owner, and founder, observed: “Not many travel companies get to turn 50 and see so many changes in our industry. What hasn’t changed is Goway’s commitment to integrity,...
Serving Up A Taste Of Louisiana
Here's some food for thought for those who enjoy culinary tourism – there's far more to Louisiana cuisine than its best-known dish, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker. A Louisiana tourism delegation held a cooking class in Toronto Monday that had participants preparing several Louisiana dishes. And Doug Bourgeois, Louisiana's assistant secretary of the department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, told the gathering the dishes prepared would underscore the varied nature of Louisiana food. “We not only are gumbo,” he told the gathering. “You know us for our...
Air Canada Vacations Is Ready For Summer
Air Canada Vacations is bringing back its popular Buy One, Get One at 50% offer for agents' clients looking for summer travel deals. New this year, Air Canada Vacations boosts the offer by introducing Europe vacation packages and European Cruises to the list of destinations. Dana Gain, senior director of sales, groups & partnerships at Air Canada Vacations, said: “Booking in advance provides your clients with the best product at the best price possible. We’re delighted to bring back this great promotion for the summer booking season with even more choices available for your...
Exotik Journeys Rewards, Savings
Through Feb. 28, TravelBrands is rewarding travel agents and their clients who book Exotik Journeys' products. Those who book any destination, with the exception of Europe, will receive exclusive rewards and savings. TravelBrands will reduce clients’ prices by 2% and will also reward travel agents with 5,000 bonus Loyalty Rewards points. To qualify, travellers must spend $1,000 per person before taxes on their getaway. “TravelBrands Specialty, by Exotik Journeys specializes in providing experiences rich in culture and value to unique destinations all over the world,” says...