Tour Operators
Intrepid Launches Dollar Deposits
In an effort to help New Year's resolutions stick, Intrepid Travel is offering $1 deposits on 1,000-plus trips to 120-plus countries Jan. 13-30. “Commit to accomplishing your 2020 goals before the all-too-common resolution failure occurs in mid-February with a $1 deposit on trips departing between Feb. 15 and Dec. 31,” the tour operator says. Intrepid is offering travel solutions for 2020's most common resolutions, which include: Exercise More - “Costa Rica (pictured): Raft, Surf & Kayak” Eat Healthier - “Italy Vegan Food Adventure” Reduce Stress -...
NTA Picks Anderson’s Warren As New Chairman
Anderson Vacations' Jim Warren has been named chair of the National Tour Association (NTA) for 2020. The NTA made the announcement during the recent Travel Exchange in Fort Worth, Texas when it introduced its new board of directors at the recent Travel Exchange in Fort Worth, Texas. The board is composed of newly elected directors plus those who continue to serve terms started in previous years. Joining Warren on the association's executive committee are: Chase Poffenberger, Academic Travel Abroad, who will serve as vice chair; and Debra Asberry, Women Traveling Together, will serve...
Tanious, Lattavo Earn Promotions At RLV
A big congratulation to Red Label Vacations Inc's Nathalie Tanious and Diane Lattavo who have both earned promotions. Tanious is now officially RLV’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), while Lattavo has been promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP). Both are respected members of the travel community, and the two leaders bring years of experience and expertise to their new roles. Frank DeMarinis, CEO, RLV, commented: “Nathalie and Diane have been incredible assets to our organization over the years. Their wealth of knowledge and background made them the best possible candidates for...
Support Australia
“All across the world, people stand in solidarity with Australians in the midst of the heartbreaking bushfires that have spread across parts of the country,” Goway Travel said in a statement updating the bushfire situation in Australia. The operator's statement continues: “At Goway, we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and communities affected. We hope for an end to the fires and a speedy recovery for the impacted townships and natural landscapes. We also commend the fearless efforts of first responders who are combating the fires and working to restore their...
Intrepid Foundation Helping Out In Australia
The Intrepid Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, has a new campaign to support the Red Cross Bushfire Emergency Appeal. Australia’s bushfires have already burned over 6 million hectares of land, taking the lives of millions of animals and over two dozen people. The scale of the crisis is unprecedented, and as a result, Intrepid pledged to match all donations up to AU$100,000, doubling donors' impact. After massive support from the Intrepid community, the company increased the target to AU$200,000 since the previous goal was hit in the first few days. To date,...
The Celebration Continues
As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, The Travel Corporation is advising that both Insight Vacations and Uniworld have extended their anniversary offers. Insight Vacations is celebrating with an Anniversary Sale and up to 20% of savings for clients. The offer consists of 22 European Discovery journeys including Flavours of Europe, European Rhapsody and European Flair as well as Spain, Portugal and Morocco journeys such as Easy Pace Spain, Best of Morocco and Country Roads of Portugal. If booked between December 30, 2019 to January 10, 2020, past guests save 20%, while new guests...
Collette Launches 2020 Agent Incentive
Collette is putting its money where their mouth is during travel agents' busiest time of the year. For every 10 bookings, agents will earn $1,000. Bookings made from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2020 for travel through April 30, 2021 are eligible for these fantastic earnings. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, president of Collette, said of the initiative: “We’re dedicated to our travel agent partners and want to recognize them for their efforts during the busiest time of the year. We’re excited for this 2020 agent incentive to support our agents in their growth.” Agent Incentive is valid on new...
Sunwing Launches Beach Blowout Sale
To celebrate the start of the new decade, Sunwing has launched its Million Dollar Beach Blowout Sale. To kick off the New Year, the tour operator has negotiated millions of dollars in savings on all-inclusive vacation packages to a grand selection of resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Canadian travellerrs can take advantage of these unbeatable deals when they book their winter getaway by Jan. 10, 2020. Savings this big won’t last long and winter departures are in high demand – vacationers will want to book now to secure their preferred package. For a limited...