Tour Operators
Uncovering The Timeless Wonders Of Turkey
Set up in Ayvalik, a scenic seaside town on Turkey’s northwestern Aegean coast, Tara Hopkins has found a way to impact the lives of women in the community by putting garbage to good use, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's Travel Courier. Hopkins runs a co-op for women who have never worked for salary before, creating one-of-a-kind accessories out of recycled materials like bottle caps and discontinued packaging for tea and ketchup. Translating to the garbage ladies, çöp(m)adam addresses issues of women’s employment in Turkey and the importance of...
TDC Takes A Ride With Collette
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) gave 14 of its travel professionals the opportunity to discover the many facets of the Emerald Isle with Collette, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 6. The travel professionals had the chance to “Ride Along” with a group of regular passengers, to enjoy the trip like a non-agent, and to better present the experience to consumers. Sandra Wesson, director of product and industry relations for TDC, accompanied the group and stated “this was such an amazing opportunity for our travel professionals to experience the Collette service firsthand. From their door-to-door...
Costsavers’ 2020 Top Achievers Trip Is Back
Costsavers' Top Achievers trip to Asia was a big success this year, and it's back again for a second year, with plans to make it even bigger and better. In 2020 the trip will see Costsaver’s top selling agents switch to relaxation mode as they experience the sandy shores, lush jungles and volcanos of Costa Rica. When deciding on the destination for 2020’s Top Achievers trip, now labelled Crew, the eco-tourism hotspot of Costa Rica was a natural fit to showcase what the brand stands for; Essentials by us, Tailored by you. Top agents will have the chance to witness the...
ACV And GVQ Canada Launch New Initiative
Air Canada Vacations and GVQ Canada have signed a major partnership to offer tourism professionals outside of Canada a complete and diversified range of vacation packages in Canada. Since Oct. 1, 2019, GVQ Canada has been the official and exclusive DMC agency for the marketing of travel packages in Canada under the Air Canada Vacations banner. The new strategic alliance will provide travellers with better access to all Canadian provinces, with many packages being added to the range already offered by GVQ Canada for individuals or groups seeking organized tours or tailor-made...
ACTA Tracks The Trends At Summit
ACTA welcomed about 100 of its members to Toronto's St. Regis Hotel for its day-long Travel Industry Leadership Summit. Along with updating those attending on ACTA's activities and priorities the event featured keynote addresses by association president, Wendy Paradis; disruption strategist, Shawn Kanungo; and Boeing's regional director of product marketing, Christine Walsh. As well, there were sessions on “NDC and One Order: Is Modernizing Distribution Evolution or Revolution?; and Navigating the Multi-Level Distribution Strategies of Air, Land And Sea and Everything in...
Transat Takes It To The Next Level
Transat A.T. Inc. has earned Performance + attestation from the ICI on recycle + program for a three-year period. Created in 2003 by RECYC-QUÉBEC, this official Quebec government recognition acknowledges initiatives by industries, businesses and institutions that have implemented responsible waste management measures. Performance +, the third of four levels, means that Transat has demonstrated excellent waste reclamation performance. Annick Guérard, Transat’s chief operating officer, said: “We are very proud to receive this honour, which we owe to the commitment of our...
Ana Vazquez Joins Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has appointed Ana Vazquez as its new area sales manager for British Columbia. Vazquez's territory will cover Vancouver west and downtown, Richmond, Ladner, the North Shore, Okanagan, Northern British Columbia, and the Yukon. Based in the Vancouver office, she will be reporting directly to Marigold Frontuna, general manager sales – Western Canada for ACV. Vazquez has spent the last 6 years in retail travel, most recently at Flight Centre Travel Group, and at Odenza Vacations for several years prior to that. Frontuna observed: “Ana’s strength in customer...
Journey Of A Lifetime From Goway
Goway is inviting agents' clients to join its general manager for Central & South America, Don Forster, and special guest guide, Peter Frost , on an epic journey through South America celebrating Goway’s 50th anniversary. The Natural Selection: In the Footsteps of Legends in Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands is a 32-day luxury adventure across Ecuador and Peru that features the best five-star accommodations and unforgettable encounters with history and nature. Not only does it demonstrate Goway’s expertise in providing the best trips for exclusive travellers in South...