Tour Operators
Globus Puts the Spotlight on Off-Season Europe
The Globus family of brands is inviting travellers to discover the “other” sun this winter with an array of vacation packages in Southern Europe. Best of all, note officials, the “slow” season in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece combine daytime average temperatures in the mid-teens Celsius, off-season savings and fewer crowds. To this end, Globus has introduced its Escapes programs, offering a selection of 45 tours throughout Europe from under $130 per day (airfare not included). Eight of the tours feature Italy – including one dedicated to Sicily – while five others...
G Adventures Names New Global Purpose Specialist
G Adventures has announced the appointment of Billy Stewart to the position of Global Purpose Specialist, Southern BC & The Island. He joins the company from Topdeck Travel where he spent eight years supporting agency sales. Based in Vancouver, Stewart is responsible for growing G Adventures’ presence in British Columbia and building and fostering relationships with agent partners in the market. No stranger to adventure travel, Stewart has visited 65 countries and counts Barcelona, New York City and Mexico City as his favourite cites. Stewart joins a team of seven Global...
Charges Laid By TICO
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged CA Tour International Inc. with one (1) count of operating as a travel agent without being registered. TICO has also charged Ms. Ping Chen with one (1) count of operating as a travel agent without being registered, and one (1) count of being an Officer and Director of a Corporation and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the Corporation from committing an offence, in this case, for operating without TICO registration. It is alleged that Ms. Chen continued to operate CA Tour International Inc. after the company’s TICO...
Vacation Better With Sunwing
Canadians can Vacation Better this winter with Sunwing’s EPIC (Exceptional Pricing Incredible Choices) sale. From now until Oct. 25, 2019, sun-seekers can enjoy EPIC savings on select all inclusive vacation packages to top-rated resorts across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. This limited time offer of exceptional prices and incredible choices won’t last long – the most popular resorts sell out early, so vacationers will want to book soon to secure their dream getaway at an unbeatable price. Plus, travellers can book with confidence thanks to Sunwing’s Best...
Contiki Launches Global TikTok Challenge
Combining the hottest social network to burst on to the global stage, and a drive to further connect the emotion of music and travel, Contiki is launching a worldwide competition to find its 2020 TikTok creator through the power of “friendship.” The launch of Contiki’s TikTok channel, @ContikiTravel, is being celebrated with the ultimate competition for young fans of the platform with a passion for travel. The prize is a year-long content creator ambassadorship with Contiki, travelling to some of its most popular destinations to capture content bespoke to TikTok that shows the...
Goway Recognized At Switzerland Travel Mart
Goway Travel was one of the big winners at Switzerland Tourism’s Gold Flower Award ceremony, held in Lucerne last night (Oct. 20) ahead of the opening ceremony for Switzerland Travel Mart. The awards, which take place every two years in conjunction with Switzerland Tourism’s most important travel trade event, recognize the efforts of top tour operators offering innovative and notable itineraries to the European destination. “Goway has launched numerous new Switzerland itineraries including the Grand Tour of Switzerland by electric cars and by scenic trains,” said Pascal...
Discover The Undiscovered Med With Globus
In 2020, as part of its new “Undiscovered Mediterranean” series of tours, the Globus family of brands is inviting travellers to discover off-the-beaten-path destinations along the Mediterranean, including some of the world’s most picturesque places. Here are 6 “Undiscovered” places throughout Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Slovenia to discover – and overnight in – on tour with Globus and its value-brand sister company Cosmos. These are secluded seaside towns worth a deep dive: Itea, Greece -- 14-day Southern Italy & Greece (new) Paros, Greece -- 8-Day Greek...
Intrepid Introduces Antarctica Savings
Intrepid Travel is offering discounts of up to 50% on select 2019/2020 Antarctica departures, on bookings made by 6 p.m. PT on Oct. 22. Because Antarctica is usually a once-in-a-lifetime, big ticket trip, a discount this deep makes the remote continent much more accessible for travellers. “Those who are in search of a sustainable way to explore the 'Great White Continent' can feel comfortable booking a trip with the B-Corp-certified, carbon neutral company,” Intrepid says. Intrepid Travel offsets every trip it offers on behalf of every traveller, and the company has also made...