Tour Operators
Discover the ‘lesser known’ in 2027 with Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is responding to the growing demand for lesser-known destinations and closer-to-home travel experiences, unveiling more than 80 new trips for 2027 across its Walking & Trekking, Cycling, Wildlife, Explorer, Expedition, Short Breaks, Family and 18-35s categories. The itineraries are designed around different ages, interests and travel styles, with the trips including over 50 new destinations that provide travellers with new experiences while helping to spread the benefits of tourism across local communities. For example, Thailand’s Mae Hong Son region has...
Sunwing Vacations Group focuses on strategy, guest experience at Amplify event
Sunwing Vacations Group set the stage for the upcoming winter season during its annual Amplify leadership summit this week, outlining its “enhanced strategic roadmap designed to drive partner success.” Amplify brought together leadership across Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations, Vacation Express, and retail partners, and focussed on strengthening cross-brand collaboration, maximizing WestJet Rewards utility, and reinforcing operational excellence for the peak winter months. Marek Andryszak, President of Sunwing Vacations Group, observed that: “As we gear up for the winter...
Chantal Gouveia joins RIT Vacations as Groups & Sales Manager
Chantal Gouveia is joining RIT Vacations as Groups & Sales Manager -- strengthening the company's sales team as it continues to expand its UK and Ireland portfolio and grow its customized group travel business. Gouveia brings over 18 years of travel industry experience, joining RIT Vacations with extensive expertise in developing tailor-made itineraries, group programs and unique travel experiences. Most recently with AC Group, and previously serving as Product Manager for Western Europe at Kensington Tours, she brings valuable destination knowledge, strong industry...
Adventure Canada Unveils Expanded 2028 Expedition Collection
Adventure Canada is expanding its expedition portfolio for 2028 with new journeys through the Canadian Arctic, Northern Europe, and Antarctica. The expanded collection introduces a new eastern gateway voyage to the Northwest Passage, a North Atlantic expedition linking Iceland and the Faroe Islands, and a new Antarctica Peninsula voyage, alongside the return of many favourites. The 2028 program builds on Adventure Canada’s focus on small-ship expedition travel, with voyages designed around wildlife, history, culture, and community connections. Cedar Swan, CEO of Adventure...
Trafalgar’s gives advisors more ways to search, compare and book
Trafalgar’s expanded 2027 travel portfolio is now live on Travel Advisor Portal (TAP), giving Canadian travel advisors a streamlined way to discover and book journeys across new travel categories and value tiers. The updated TAP experience is now fully searchable and bookable, with Trafalgar’s saver, classic and premium offerings available alongside enhanced search functionality and redesigned trip pages. Melissa DaSilva, Deputy CEO and Chief Sales Officer, TTC Tour Brands, observed that: “Since the announcement of the New Era of Trafalgar, advisors have spent the last month...
Sunwing’s STAR program is back and better than ever
Sunwing Vacations’ STAR Program is officially back and introducing an updated payment experience with new provider Berkeley Payments. STAR Program redemptions have been temporarily paused since the spring as Sunwing moved to a new provider to offer an enhanced experience. And to celebrate the relaunch, Sunwing is launching its STAR Party Promo, where travel advisors can earn up to 10X STAR Points at more than 100 participating resorts for bookings made between Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, 2026. New STAR Program registrations are also now open. Advisors who were unable to register while...
Flair Vacations ready to make magic moments for advisors and their clients
The newest entrant in this country's tour operator field is on the verge of beginning to accommodate people eager to bask in some tropical sunshine. Flair Vacations -- a division of Flair Airlines -- will begin carrying people south on Nov. 1, with the tour operator's network featuring Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Montego Bay. Departures will be available from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. "We hear this market is ready for a new competitor," Nicole Bursey, who oversees Flair Vacations, told a Tuesday Toronto gathering. Flair...
Canadians more likely to book all-inclusive when they know the cost upfront
Newly released research by Sunwing Vacations on Canadians’ fall and winter travel preferences -- among those who typically consider vacationing in the fall/winter (70%) -- has revealed that more than half of respondents say knowing the total cost of their vacation upfront would make them more likely to book an all-inclusive package. In fact, 36% of respondents point to better overall value as a factor in choosing an all-inclusive, rather than booking separately. That number rises to 68% of families who say knowing the total cost upfront would make them more likely to book. And...