Tour Operators
African Travel Inc. invites agents to win a $30,000 safari
Travel advisors have an opportunity to turn their bookings with African Travel Inc. into winning an adventure of a lifetime on the World’s Greatest Show & Safari itinerary. For every booking made by April 30, 2025, advisors will earn a chance to win a $30,000 USD luxury safari to Kenya and Tanzania for themselves and their chosen guest.* The more they book, the greater their chances of winning this unforgettable journey, including exploring renowned wildlife reserves, stays at stylish Elewana camps, all meals, and round-trip international airfare from JFK airport to...
TDC recognizes agencies & members of 2024 Bravo Excellence Club
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) is recognizing 25 of its franchised and affiliated agencies for their outstanding sales performance in the past fiscal year. TDC is pleased to congratulate owners of its Marlin Travel, TravelPlus, Affiliated, Club Voyages and Voyages en Liberté agencies who have earned a place in TDC's prestigious Bravo Excellence Club, either through the highest passenger volumes or the greatest growth. These agency owners from across Canada and their companions will take part in a reward trip to Peru in May 2025, an epic destination they will reach by flying from...
Sunwing reports strong operational performance for December 2024
During the month of December, Sunwing Vacations brought more than 368,000 customers across Canada on board 2,246 Sunwing Airlines flights to dozens of popular sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. “Our winter season has been off to a strong start, with a record number of Sunwing Vacations customers travelling with us in December and over the busy holiday season. The travel advisor community has been integral to our success this season, and we thank them and our mutual customers for trusting Sunwing as their vacation provider of choice,” said Andrew Dawson,...
Collette launches new agent tool to boost safari bookings
With a continued focus of providing advisors with 360-degree support, Collette has launched a new tool advisors can use to sell their small group African safaris. The new interactive e-guide is full of destination insights, including audio and video, from Collette’s in-destination product development teams. "I have used this beautifully illustrated product to send personalized catalogs to my past Collette travellers,” said Suzie Housley, owner of Yes! Go Travel. “Additionally, I distribute them to my local chamber of commerce. They are a big hit with my quarterly area Travel...
Rocky Mountaineer announces big savings on select 2025 trips
Rocky Mountaineer recently announced their limited-time Explore in 2025 Promotion (running through Feb. 6), where guests can save up to $1,500 CAD per couple (or $750 CAD per person) on select 2025 travel dates and packages. Available packages Packages eligible for the promotion include (but aren’t limited to): Rockies to Red Rocks Denver Return Journey An 8-day experience starting and ending in Denver, showcasing the American Southwest. The package includes four days aboard Rocky Mountaineer, traveling through dramatic canyons, deserts, and hoodoos. Overnight stays in Denver,...
Contiki launches ‘Run Club’ style trips for active travellers
Contiki has launched a series of Run Club travel style trips designed for fitness enthusiasts and social adventurers. The two new itineraries allow young travellers to explore Europe’s most iconic destinations while connecting with like-minded runners. From a scenic jog around the crystal-clear waters of Lake Lucerne to local parks in Amsterdam and Florence and the picturesque vineyards of the Beaujolais wine region, each route offers a unique blend of fitness, exploration, and cultural immersion. This innovative offering taps into the booming trend of fitness as a social connector....
Air Canada Vacations launches 2025 Europe travel agent toolkit
Air Canada Vacations has launched its 2025 Europe Travel Agent Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to equip travel professionals with the tools, incentives, and support needed to deliver exceptional European travel experiences. As Canada’s largest tour operator, Air Canada Vacations remains committed to empowering its trade partners while celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary of creating unforgettable journeys. “We’re thrilled to unveil our 2025 Europe Travel Agent Toolkit as we celebrate five decades of excellence,” said Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales at...
Star Clippers celebrates Wave Season with air & beverage credits
This wave season, Star Clippers is celebrating 2025 by offering guests air credits and complimentary onboard beverage credits on all three of their tall ships when booking a cabin in categories two through six, as follows: Guests booking a three- to six-night sailing will receive $150 air credit per person and $150 beverage credit per cabin; Guests booking a seven- to nine- night sailing will receive $200 air credit per person and $200 beverage credit per cabin; Guests booking a sailing of ten or more nights will receive $250 air credit per person and $250 beverage credit per...