Tour Operators
Just You Growing Strong
Just You says its potential clientele is just growing. In fact, says the tour operator's Nick Roberti, the solo travel specialist that provides each passenger with a room on its group tours and doesn't charge single supplements, has a large potential audience for its tours, with 2016 Statistics Canada figures showing that 52% of Canadians that year were either single, separated, divorced, or widowed. As well, 40% of global baby boomers took a solo trip in 2015. And Roberti told a recent Toronto gathering that that's translating into rapid growth for his company, which is based in...
‘Learn, Earn and WIN’ With Sunwing
Throughout October, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Huatulco in Pacific Mexico. Until Oct. 31, agents can earn 3X the STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash on all new bookings to select resorts in Huatulco for travel between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2020. Home to picturesque bays and sandy beaches, with the Sierra Madre Mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, Huatulco offers visitors plenty of opportunities for adventure, from Families planning a Mexican getaway may choose to stay at Barceló Huatulco, which features a program of...
Trafalgar Unveils Europe, Britain 2020 Trips
Trafalgar has released its 2020 Europe & Britain itineraries featuring 118 trips across 49 countries, including eight new trips and six new destinations. The brand has also announced a 10% Early Payment Discount for travellers who haven’t yet locked in their 2020 Europe and Britain travels. In addition to longtime favourites like Italy, France and the United Kingdom, Trafalgar is introducing trips to some of the hottest emerging destinations in Eastern Europe, such as Macedonia, Georgia, Armenia, Serbia and Albania and Montenegro. As with all of Trafalgar’s itineraries,...
Jamaica Takes Canada By Storm
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, accompanied by the organization's director of tourism, Donovan White and the Jamaica Tourist Board's (JTB) regional manager Canada, Angella Bennett were making the rounds in Toronto yesterday, talking to key suppliers to get a feel for where things are headed as the 2020 winter season fast approaches. The island's director of tourism, Donovan White told PressToday that the high powered tourism trio were talking with their partners here in Canada to make sure that everything was running smoothly and let them know how much they appreciated...
New Wonders From Collette
Collette has launched its Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders featuring a 4-Night Cruise tour. Guests will delve deep into the ancient cultures at Machu Picchu- the fabled lost city. Explore UNESCO-designated Spanish Colonial cities and stand between two hemispheres at the Equatorial Line. Experience the Galapagos archipelago, encounter hidden wonders in Peru, and see ethereal wildlife on a cruise along Eden-like islands. Diana Ditto, director of product design, said of the tour: “The 4-night cruise of the Galapagos Island with a naturalist guide is truly an unbelievable...
Explore From The Cape To Cairo With Goway
Goway will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style with the creation of a Journey of a Lifetime from the Cape to Cairo. The exclusive, luxury vacation will take a maximum of 14 travellers on a 30-day journey across the whole of Africa, providing the perfect option for luxury clients who want to see the wonders of this glorious continent in one convenient itinerary. The Cape to Cairo takes travellers to nine countries and features many of the world’s greatest natural wonders. It also features the best luxury accommodations such as the Silo Hotel in Cape Town, Cottar’s 1920...
G Adventures Partners With Tokyo Tourism
G Adventures and Tokyo Tourism have launched a campaign to encourage Canadians to visit Tokyo and consider the city as a year-round holiday destination rather than a simple pit stop. The multi-channel program launches Oct. 7 and runs through to November. “Tokyo is a bucket list destination for so many people. It’s the largest city in the world and Tokyo’s culture, lights, architecture, food, cherry blossoms, and history attract travellers from all over the world, including many Canadians,” says Aizaz Sheikh, G Adventures’ Canadian marketing director. “In fact, sales of...
TravelBrands Annual SeaU Sets Sail
TravelBrands is hosting its sixth annual SeaU this week aboard the Norwegian Bliss, which is sailing from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president, TravelBrands, said: “This week is looking to be our most memorable SeaU adventure yet. I can’t wait to be joined by fellow TravelBrands employees, suppliers, travel agents and our top cruise partners. Plus, we have some great activities set up during our ports of call. Who does not love a city tour with 200 participants?” This year, TravelBrands’ SeaU plans to stop at three ports of call. In attendance,...