Tour Operators
Kensington is cooking with new culinary, cultural offerings
Kensington is creating more itineraries designed to take travellers off the well-worn tourist path and into the kitchens, vineyards, and markets that define a destination as demand for food and culture-led travel continues to surge. Built around firsthand experience from the company's global network of Destination Experts, the journeys span Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Morocco, Peru, Italy, and Japan. Helen Giontsis, President, Kensington, explained that: “Food is one of the most authentic ways to understand a place because it reflects history, geography, traditions, and community...
G Adventures returns to Jordan after travel advisories eased
G Adventures is resuming operations in Jordan after the relaxation of Canadian travel advisories to the region. The community tourism pioneer had paused its operations due to the conflict in the Middle East, but will now recommence departures from August 1, 2026, allowing travellers to once again explore iconic destinations including Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and the ancient city of Jerash. Michelle Hudema, Chief Operating Officer for G Adventures, said: “We’ve always been quick to return to destinations as soon as it is safe to do so, because we’ve seen time and again...
CIE Tours adds new Northern Spain & Portugal Tour
CIE Tours is expanding its portfolio with the debut of Northern Spain & Portugal, a new itinerary for 2027. Available on departures from February through December 2027, the 11- or 12-day itinerary travels through Spain, from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, before crossing into Portugal, from Porto to Lisbon. Select departures will operate as small-group tours, limited to just 26 guests. Stephen Cotter, managing director of CIE Tours, said that: “For more than 90 years, CIE Tours has focused on helping travellers experience the local culture, traditions, and food that...
Sunwing launches Canada’s Next Top Creators Season
Sunwing Vacations is bringing back Canada’s Next Top Creators for a second season, offering Canadian content creators the opportunity to turn their passion for storytelling into the opportunity of a lifetime. This year, 10 selected creators will receive two fully funded all-inclusive travel experiences, creator training, exclusive perks and the chance to compete for a $10,000 grand prize. Stephanie Ng, VP, Marketing at WestJet Group, explained that: “After an incredible response to our first season, we knew Canada’s Next Top Creators had to come back. Season 1 showed us just...
TTC Tour Brands launches Tour Fest advisor incentive for 2026 bookings
Business is brisk these days, with TTC Tour Brands reporting strong continued momentum in last-minute travel demand, with July revenue up 47% year over year and August revenue up 101% year over year. The company indicates that the increase reflects strong traveller demand for guided vacations across late summer, fall, and the holidays, creating a timely opportunity for travel advisors to convert demand into bookings. To reward and sustain momentum, TTC Tour Brands is launching Tour Fest, a limited-time advisor incentive designed to support bookings and make it easier for advisors to...
Intrepid Travel introduces new premium trips as travellers seek new experiences
Intrepid Travel has expanded its Premium range, launching three new trips in Greenland, Norway and Costa Rica, alongside more than 50 new signature experiences across its Premium portfolio. Led by Intrepid’s most experienced local leaders, Premium is the company’s most comfortable travel style, offering handpicked feature stays, exceptional included experiences and enhanced service throughout the trip. This launch comes amid growing demand for elevated, hassle-free travel. Recent Intrepid research of more than 8,000 travellers across Australia, Canada, the UK and U.S....
Kensington Cares partners with Royal Geographical Society on new initiative
Kensington Cares, the social impact program of Kensington – has launched the Kensington Fieldwork Grant, a new annual funding initiative established in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society. The grants will help support ambitious geographical exploration, field-based research and storytelling projects with the potential to create meaningful positive impact around the world. Funded through the support of Jeff Willner, Founder and CEO of Kensington, the program will provide four annual grants of £25,000 (US$34,000) each to experienced individuals or teams of any...
Intrepid Travel launches travel advisor booking incentive
Intrepid Travel Today has launched a limited-time booking incentive for travel advisors in Canada and the U.S. that’s designed to help them grow private group business around select 2026 Eastern Europe departures, including popular destinations such as Greece and Croatia. From now through July 31, 2026, advisors who book five travellers on eligible Tailor-Made Eastern Europe itineraries will receive a sixth booking free, creating an opportunity to increase commission earnings or add value for clients. A full list of eligible departures is available through Intrepid Travel’s Agent...