Tour Operators
New Collette Tour Puts Spotlight on ‘Imperial Russia’
Collette’s new ‘Imperial Russia’ tour is now on sale. The tour allows history and culture aficionados to experience everything Russia has to offer over eight days, in two of the world’s most dynamic cities – Moscow and St Petersburg. Travellers will get to take their time and dive deep into the complex, rich history and culture of these destinations. Beginning at the heart of Moscow, the Kremlin and the Red Square (UNESCO world heritage sites), guests will indulge in Russia’s traditional food and culture scene with a local guide. The journey then continues as...
Transat has Cuba covered
Cuba is the island Canadians have strongly supported for decades. We love the beaches, the people, and the quality of their all-inclusive properties. We also appreciate the fact that we have access to Cuba’s multiple tourist destinations from most major Canadian gates. And Transat has been the acknowledged leader in taking Canadians from these gateways to locations, in no small part because of the many quality options they offer. Travelling with family? Transat has so many programs children love, with care options for the youngest and fun opportunities for the older...
GLP Introduces Innovative New Yoga and Fitness Tours
GLP Worldwide has introduced two new innovative wellness programs, Thailand Yoga Wellness Retreat and FUNctional Fitness Retreat in Costa Rica for 2020. “We are thrilled to introduce these two wellness focused programs for travellers as there is a real void in the marketplace in offering authentic, curated wellness programs,” said Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing. “GLP is known for its commitment to provide travellers with experiences reflecting local culture, nature, cuisine and now wellness.” Global Wellness Institute reports more than 830 million...
Trafalgar Appointment
Trafalgar has appointed Xenia Slosarcikova as sales manager for British Columbia & Yukon. In her new position, Slosarcikova will be covering a six-month paternity leave for Oben Sert. With more than eight years of international work experience focusing on marketing and sales in travel, tourism and hospitality, Slosarcikova brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her extensive experience varies from working for a luxury tour operator in the United Kingdom, through travel retailers in Europe and Canada, luxury resorts in Mexico and most recently working as a sales and...
Sunwing Introduces Quebec City-Mazatlán Service
The Pacific coast of Mexico will be a little closer to residents of Quebec City and the surrounding region with the introduction of Sunwing's new weekly direct flight service to Mazatlán. Sunwing is launching the first-ever flight service from Quebec City Tuesdays starting Dec. 17 until April 14, 2020 (inclusive). Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” Mazatlán is famous for its picturesque coastal landscapes and neoclassical architecture. Travellers can spend their days strolling down the cobblestone streets of Old Mazatlán or climbing the lighthouse for unrivalled Pacific...
Sunwing Returns to London, Ont. For 14th Season
Sunwing is bringing two of its most popular vacation destinations a little closer to its customers in the London, Ont. area this coming winter. The travel company is returning to London International Airport for a 14th consecutive season and introducing weekly flight services to Cayo Santa Maria (weekly flights from Dec. 17 to April 7, 2020) and Punta Cana (with weekly flights from Dec. 18 to April 1, 2020). In addition, travellers can look forward to returning weekly flights to Montego Bay and Varadero. President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, Andrew Dawson, welcomed the news,...
World Expeditions: Everest Dates Now Guaranteed
In a move to offer trekkers maximum flexibility and allow them to travel on their preferred dates, World Expeditions has announced that all departure dates on the popular Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar itinerary are guaranteed to run in the upcoming 2019-20 season. One of the most iconic treks in the world, the trail to the base of Mount Everest leads through classic Sherpa villages such as Namche and Khumjung, offering spectacular mountain vistas throughout. Participants can see where expeditions prepare each spring, in the pre-monsoon season, to ascend the world’s highest peak...
Agents Can Win With Sunwing, Blue Diamond Resorts
For the month of August, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Blue Diamond Resorts. Agents can earn 4X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash on all new bookings to Royalton Luxury Resorts including Hideaway at Royalton Luxury Resorts, Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, Grand Memories Resorts & Spa, Starfish Jolly Beach Resort, Starfish Halcyon Cove, Starfish Saint Lucia, CHIC Punta Cana, Grand Lido Negril Au Naturel All Suite Resort, Mystique Blue Boutique Suites and Mystique Royal St Lucia for travel by April 30, 2020. Blue Diamond Resorts...