Tour Operators
More reasons for clients to escape to the sun with Sunwing Vacations
Sunwing Vacations is offering agents’ clients more reasons to escape to the sun with the reopening of two newly renovated RIU Hotels & Resorts properties. RIU Palace Peninsula in Cancun, Mexico, and RIU Palace Aruba in Palm Beach, Aruba, have welcomed guests back with refreshed accommodations, new dining concepts and enhanced amenities designed for families, couples and guests looking for an elevated all-inclusive getaway. At RIU Palace Peninsula, guests can now experience new Elite Club by RIU rooms and services, offering an elevated stay with exclusive benefits. The...
Goway, Air New Zealand celebrate 25th anniversary of annual cricket match
For two and a half decades, the annual Goway and Air New Zealand cricket match has become a late summer celebration of both sport and partnership. For Goway and Air New Zealand it was a way to celebrate their partnership as they faced off in a friendly game of one of the South Pacific’s favourite sports. So, it was quite the celebration as the teams gathered once again at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club for the 25th anniversary match, followed by a reception with both Goway and Air New Zealand team members. Anthony Saba, VP, South Pacific at Goway, proud...
Lights, action, Intrepid Travel is back at TIFF and celebrating advisors
Intrepid Travel is back at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as a presenting sponsor and it is celebrating Canadian travel advisors who help travellers discover the world with the launch of the Intrepid x TIFF VIP Experience -- an exclusive advisor incentive offering one selected Canadian travel advisor the chance to experience the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. For the third consecutive year as a presenting sponsor, Intrepid Travel will once again support the festival’s Centrepiece program, a showcase of bold international cinema and stories...
A little flex appeal from G Adventures with Stay Flexy Adventure Plans
G Adventures is making it clear that it has travellers’ backs when plans change, with the launch of its new Stay Flexy Adventure Plans. The new three-tier flexible booking options are designed to make it easier for travellers to commit to the adventure of a lifetime, without the nagging voice in their head asking: “But what if something comes up?” It is the latest move from G Adventures to remove barriers to booking and give travellers the confidence and peace of mind to say yes to travel. Because life happens. Plans change. Work gets busy. Best friends get engaged. Or,...
BST Vacations unveils 2027 Peterborough departure collection
BST Vacations (Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd.) has unveiled its 2027 Peterborough Departure Collection, featuring six unique vacations departing directly from Peterborough Airport – including an exciting first for the longstanding charter program: Nassau, Bahamas. As BST Vacations continues to expand its Peterborough charter program, the 2027 collection reflects a growing focus on bringing more international destinations and distinctive travel experiences directly to local travellers. From the turquoise waters of The Bahamas to the unmistakably French culture of St. Pierre...
Intrepid Travel partners with Talaysay Tours, unveils new Indigenous tourism research
Intrepid Travel has announced a new long-term partnership with Talaysay Tours, an Indigenous-owned tourism company in British Columbia, along with the addition of a Huron-Wendat experience in Wendake. Together, these additions will bring Indigenous-led experiences to 75% of Intrepid's Canadian itineraries in 2027 and build on the company's CA$500,000 commitment over five years to support Indigenous tourism in Canada. As well, new research -- commissioned by Intrepid Travel and conducted by Angus Reid – found that over half (57%) of Canadians are interested in participating in an...
Intrepid names McLaren as North America head of sales
Intrepid Travel has appointed Brian McLaren as Head of Sales for North America, based in Toronto. McLaren brings more than 20 years of travel industry experience to the role, most recently serving as EVP & General Manager of Flight Centre Canada. Canada is Intrepid's fastest-growing market, and the U.S. is on track to become the company's largest market globally by 2030. McLaren will lead Intrepid's North American sales team and strategy as the company works to connect more travellers with its small-group, purpose-led adventure trips. McLaren has spent over two decades across...
Transat provides update and FAQ on dynamic pricing for ancillaries
Transat is advising travel advisors that to better meet the needs of their clients, ancillary products such as seat selection, baggage, Option Plus, and Option Flex (Standard and Extra) are now offered using dynamic pricing. By taking this approach, Transat says that it allows customers to access prices that are better aligned with booking conditions while providing more choice to personalize their trip according to their preferences and budget. And the company adds that this model is also aligned with common industry practices in the travel sector and enables Transat to remain...