Tour Operators
Intrepid Group Posts Gains In 2019
Intrepid has posted some big gains in 2019, reporting 21% growth in Total Transaction Value (TTV), with the B Corp certified travel company turned over AUD $488-million. As well, the multi-brand company delivered an EBIT result of AUD $22.6-million, a 56% growth in profitability. This is the fourth consecutive year of record growth in revenue and operating profit for Intrepid Group. Headquartered in Melbourne, Intrepid Group has more than 2,300 staff and leaders. More than AUD $4.5-million will be paid out to staff in bonuses. Intrepid Group CEO James Thornton says the...
Goway Celebrates 50 With Agent Incentives
Goway Travel has big plans for its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2020 and it is making sure that travel agents will be part of the festivities. Over 50 years, Goway has evolved with its globetrotters and travel industry partners to become a leader in global travel. From one office in Toronto, Goway has grown to operate offices in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Manila. Bruce Hodge, Goway’s president, owner, and founder, observed: “Not many travel companies get to turn 50 and see so many changes in our industry. What hasn’t changed is Goway’s commitment to integrity,...
Serving Up A Taste Of Louisiana
Here's some food for thought for those who enjoy culinary tourism – there's far more to Louisiana cuisine than its best-known dish, reports Press Today's Ian Stalker. A Louisiana tourism delegation held a cooking class in Toronto Monday that had participants preparing several Louisiana dishes. And Doug Bourgeois, Louisiana's assistant secretary of the department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, told the gathering the dishes prepared would underscore the varied nature of Louisiana food. “We not only are gumbo,” he told the gathering. “You know us for our...
Air Canada Vacations Is Ready For Summer
Air Canada Vacations is bringing back its popular Buy One, Get One at 50% offer for agents' clients looking for summer travel deals. New this year, Air Canada Vacations boosts the offer by introducing Europe vacation packages and European Cruises to the list of destinations. Dana Gain, senior director of sales, groups & partnerships at Air Canada Vacations, said: “Booking in advance provides your clients with the best product at the best price possible. We’re delighted to bring back this great promotion for the summer booking season with even more choices available for your...
Exotik Journeys Rewards, Savings
Through Feb. 28, TravelBrands is rewarding travel agents and their clients who book Exotik Journeys' products. Those who book any destination, with the exception of Europe, will receive exclusive rewards and savings. TravelBrands will reduce clients’ prices by 2% and will also reward travel agents with 5,000 bonus Loyalty Rewards points. To qualify, travellers must spend $1,000 per person before taxes on their getaway. “TravelBrands Specialty, by Exotik Journeys specializes in providing experiences rich in culture and value to unique destinations all over the world,” says...
‘Learn, Earn and WIN’ with Sunwing, Palladium
Throughout February, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Palladium Hotels & Resorts. Through Feb. 29, agents can earn 3X the STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Palladium Hotels & Resorts and TRS Hotels for departures by Dec. 15. Agents can also learn all about these luxury resorts with Sunwing-hosted webinars throughout the month. With locations across the Caribbean and Mexico, Palladium Hotels & Resorts offers luxurious getaways in picturesque tropical settings. To help agents secure their bookings,...
The Travel Corporation Sharing Memorable Moments
The Travel Corporation (TTC), the leading family owned and run travel group of 42 award-winning brands, is celebrating its first 100th Year Anniversary by sharing memorable moments throughout 2020 with its family, team members, guests and partners across the globe. Beginning in August 1920, its roots can be traced back to a small South African fishing village, Paternoster, where TTC chairman and guiding visionary, Stanley Tollman’s father – Solomon Tollman – owned a charming small hotel which still exists today. This significant place is where their exceptional family business...
TICO on Coronavirus Responsibilities
Responding to enquiries from both registrants and consumers about the Coronavirus and the Canadian government's travel advisory for the province of Hubei in China -- including the cities of Wuhan, Huanggang and Ezhou – TICO has issued an advisory to help registrants understand what their responsibilities are under theTravel Industry Act, 2002 (the Act) and Ontario Regulation 26/05 (the Regulation). In its advisory, TICO notes that registrants are required to warn customers of the reports of Coronavirus. Prior to reserving travel services for a customer, a travel agent shall bring to...