Tour Operators
Air Canada Vacations steps up to support Sandals Foundation Hurricane Relief Mission
Air Canada Vacations has launched Giving Tuesday to support the recovery of communities across Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The special humanitarian effort will see Air Canada Vacations donate $10 per paying passenger to the Sandals Foundation Hurricane Relief Mission for every vacation package booked on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, 2025 -- helping to provide much-needed aid and assistance to those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We are committed to standing with our partners during these challenging times. By working...
Beyond Ireland: CIE Tours Expands Its European Collection
Going beyond their Irish roots, CIE Tours now features an expanded collection of tours. Travel advisors are invited to join Diego Perez from CIE Tours, and Baxter Media on Wednesday, December 4 at 1:00 PM EST for a look at what’s new. The session will explore CIE Tours’ guided vacations across Britain, Italy, Spain, and Iceland, each designed with the tour operator’s signature all-inclusive value and the expertise of local guides. Advisors will also learn how these itineraries suit different travel styles, from scenic coach journeys to private driver experiences. Plus,...
Visit Anaheim, WestJet Vacations host Western travel advisors for deep dive fam of Anaheim
There was a little more urgency and focus on product during a recent fam trip to Anaheim, California by a group of western Canada travel advisors. The advisors were there as guests of Visit Anaheim and WestJet Vacations to experience the latest attractions and hotel developments in the Anaheim region – which is anchored by Disneyland and extends around Orange County. The Anaheim Resort, comprised of the Disneyland park property plus the surrounding cityscape of hotels and resorts, served as the home port for the group of top travel sales professionals. They all hailed from either BC...
Sunwing brings back free first checked bag for all-inclusive packages
Sunwing Vacations has brought back its free first checked baggage policy for travel departing Nov. 25, 2025, following feedback from travel partners and customers. All-inclusive vacation package bookings will now include one free checked bag and one carry-on bag per person. This applies to new and existing bookings, ensuring customers receive the complete all-inclusive experience they expect, regardless of when they book their getaway. Customers who have already paid for their first checked bag on existing bookings with Sunwing will be issued a $100 future travel voucher per...
Lots for advisors in TravelBrands Black Friday Week promotion
TravelBrands has kicked off Black Friday with a full week dedicated to giving travel agents even more reasons to celebrate. From Nov. 24 to Nov. 30, 2025, advisors can earn up to 5X Loyalty Rewards Points on new bookings across the TravelBrands’ product portfolio. For one week only, advisors can benefit from increased points in the following qualifying categories: Earn 5X Loyalty Rewards Points TravelGenie packages*, Hotel-only*, Add-ons (tours, attractions, transfers, and shore excursions), Car Rentals*, Sunquest packages*, Encore Cruises*, and Exotik Journeys* Earn 2X...
Can you hear it? Contiki unveils its annual Voice of a Generation survey
Contiki has released its Voice of a Generation 2025 survey, sharing insights from over 1,000 Canadians aged 18 to 35 on how they plan to travel in 2026. From a love of nostalgic travel to choosing extra vacation days over pay raises and placing a greater emphasis on sustainability, young travellers are redefining what matters most and Contiki is taking notice. Toni Ambler, Chief Customer Officer, explained that: “The Voice of a Generation survey is one of our favourite moments of the year because it gives us a direct window into what travellers want from their next...
Bursey to lead Project Expedition’s Canadian expansion
Project Expedition has named Nicole Bursey as its Head of Canada Agency Sales -- a newly created role designed to support and grow relationships within the Canadian travel industry. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Canada. With over a decade of success supporting travel advisors, Project Expedition is now making a dedicated investment in the Canadian market. Bursey will be responsible for building brand awareness and deepening engagement with Canadian travel advisors and agency partners, leveraging her extensive commercial experience...
Reimagine the future of travel at TravelPress Live! June 2026
Mark June 16 and June 17, 2026 on your calendars and get ready to experience a remarkable new event: TravelPress Live! – It’s about ideas. It’s about connections. It’s about creativity and innovation. And it’s perfectly tailored to meet the needs of Canada’s travel industry in the 21st century. Created and organized by Baxter Media – Canada’s most trusted travel trade publisher -- TravelPress Live! is a groundbreaking gathering that’s a festival of ideas, learning and collaboration that will bring together travel advisors, suppliers and industry leaders at Toronto’s...