Tour Operators
Israel Gears Up For 2020
Not to put too fine a point on it, but Israel is on a roll these days. In fact, Eyal Carlin, tourism commissioner for North America for the Israel Ministry of Tourism, is quick to note that the last three years have been very good for the destination overall out of North America and, more specifically, out of the Canadian market; praising the Canadian team of Gal Hana, Jerry Adler and Ellen Melman for their efforts. Carlin, who was in Canada this week to meet with agents and operators in Toronto, also hinted at a major, new marketing deal with a Canadian tour operator that is expected...
Trafalgar Celebrates With Special Savings
With parent company The Travel Corporation (TTC) celebrating 100 years in business, Trafalgar is getting in the fun by releasing 100 of its most loved worldwide trips at 15% off. The offer is valid through Feb. 27. Clients can enjoy Trafalgar exclusives such as meeting the Muhoberac family in rural Osojnik and learning how to prepare a “Be My Guest” dinner on an open fire using local ingredients and fresh Mediterranean herbs. Additionally, clients can “Dive Into Culture” and learn how to cook the Parisian way with a local chef. Lastly, while travelling to the Centre for...
Killeen Joins RIT Sales Team
Orla Killeen has been promoted from the reservations department at Royal Irish Tours (RIT) to the position of sales executive. Killeen grew up in the rural west of Ireland and has worked at many tourist attractions and hotels in her home county, Co. Clare, including three years at the iconic Cliffs of Moher. She emigrated to Canada in 2018. She can be reached at [email protected] or by calling...
Goway Invites Travellers to Spend a Night on the Reef
Goway is inviting travellers to enjoy Australia’s first underwater accommodation, on the incomparable Great Barrier Reef. Guests will have the unique opportunity to stay overnight at Reefworld, overlooking part of the world’s largest underwater eco system, for the ultimate reef encounter. Moored at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach on the Central Queensland coast, Reefworld is a popular option with reef-bound day-trippers from the Whitsundays. Once the day-trippers return to the shore however, a fortunate few will remain for an on-deck Reefsleep experience, or an...
Goway Sees Support For ‘Plastics’ Initiative
Hotel partners of Goway Travel in South America have joined the travel company’s bid to reduce the impact of single-use plastics across the continent. Goway recently announced steps the company is taking to have a positive impact in South America, with its initiative to help rid South and Central America of single-use plastic bottles. “While many people travel with a reusable bottle already, they will still fill up said bottle using complimentary plastic water bottles at hotels, or purchased bottles from local stores which defeats the whole point,” says Don Forster, product...
Celebrating North America’s Culture, Diversity
Kensington Tours has introduced a new collection of tailor-made journeys through the United States and Canada designed to celebrate the culture, diversity and natural beauty of North America. The customizable itineraries offer travellers the opportunity to view North America’s iconic destinations through a new lens. Savour California’s wine country on a private yacht cruise on the Napa River. See Alaska by land on a journey through the Matanuska River Valley. Marvel over some of Manhattan’s most infamous residents on a tour focusing on scandals of the Upper East Side. Or...
Contiki Savings
With the new year and new decade upon us, Contiki is inviting travellers to make 2020 a year to remember with savings of up to 20% off worldwide trips when booked by Feb. 27. “A new year and a new decade brings a fresh start, new opportunities and renewed goals and dreams,” says Sheralyn Berry, president of Contiki Canada. “With this worldwide offer, Contiki is enabling agent partners to secure bookings early, while helping clients cross off their travel bucket lists one continent at a time so they can make 2020 a year they’ll remember forever.” Whether it’s testing...
CATO Makes The Case For Consumer-Pay Model
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) made its case for the need to reform the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund during consultations on Bill 159: “Rebuilding Protection for Consumers Act” this week. In a presentation to a group of two dozen MPPs and Ministry officials, CATO chair, Brett Walker offered a concise argument of why changes are needed and what those changes should be. During his presentation, Walker made the following points: CATO’s position is that there can be no rebuilding of consumer confidence without a properly funded Compensation...