Tour Operators
Insight Celebrating Europe And Britain In 2020
Insight Vacations will be getting its clients up close and personal with the launch of its new 2020 Europe and Britain collection with over 100 journeys -- including 5 brand new trips. As well, new in 2020 is Insight Choice, where guests can choose their own adventures. On the majority of this year’s European guided journeys, Insight’s Travel Directors will offer clients the choice of two included experiences. Guests can choose experiences reflecting their varied interests from art, fashion, food, local traditions and nature excursions. In addition, they will enjoy new Insight...
A Cricket Match To Remember
Goway is on the go. The tour operator's cricket team defeated an Air New Zealand team 115 to 75 Tuesday in the annual Toronto match the two firms hold, with yesterday's game being the 16th such competition. Cricket is a popular sport in New Zealand and many of Goway's employees are from countries where the game is hugely popular. “This is one of those fun events that I look forward to every year,” said Goway's Sam Cottar, who would have had a lot of exposure to cricket growing up in India. “Everybody gets to play. “It's not about winning or losing. It's all about...
Grenada: It’s The Talk Of The Travel Trade
There's lots of competition out there, isn't there? Be it from other destinations, tour operators, hotels, you name it, everyone is looking to get travel agents to sell their products and services. And while that's pretty much always been the case, in a world where information flows as rapidly as the waters cascading over Niagara Falls, it has become increasingly tough for smaller destinations to get their message heard. Yet talking to the Grenada Tourism Authority's marketing manager, Francine Stewart and its director of sales, Canada, Sekou Stroude it seems that hard work and...
Enriching The Experience
A new national tour operator is striving to enrich the experience of travellers through a select group of premium inbound destination land operators. The first-year company, 5 Continents, has dubbed itself as a “worldwide inbound embassy,” and has just completed a road trip mission to meet travel sellers across Canada. Its rapid cross-country trade mission took in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver in mid-September, making its final stop in Vancouver on Sept. 19 at the Best Western Plus Chateau Granville. In doing so, it introduced agents to some of the inbound specialists...
Kissimmee: Your Home Away From Home
Experience Kissimmee and partners held a “home-away-from-home” trade event last night in Toronto showcasing all the Florida “Vacation Home Capital of the World” has to offer. Kissimmee is home to more than 22,000 rentals, ranging from two-bedroom condos to 15-bedroom mansions, offering visitors all of the area’s attractions and the comforts of home. Home rentals are ideal for multi-generational family or friends and family travel. Juliana Leveroni of Experience Kissimmee spoke with PressToday and said visitor numbers are up and that Canada remains the destination’s top...
Flight Centre Encourages Travellers to ‘Be Unbordered’
Flight Centre Canada has launched a new brand campaign encouraging travellers to escape the monotony of routine travel. The integrated marketing campaign, “Be Unbordered” is a first for the company in Canada and will serve to build consumer awareness about Flight Centre’s specialty in working with clients to create unique travel experiences. “We’ve found that the mentality of travellers is changing – people are seeking more unique and authentic experiences instead of the traditional bucket list but are reluctant to trust booking to anyone but themselves,” says VP of...
Thomas Cook Collapses
After 178 years, Thomas Cook has closed its doors. A terse message on the travel company's web site informed travellers that: “Thomas Cook UK Plc and associated UK entities have entered Compulsory Liquidation and are now under the control of the Official Receiver. The UK business has ceased trading with immediate effect and all future flights and holidays are cancelled. A dedicated support service is being provided by The Civil Aviation Authority to assist customers currently overseas and those in the UK with future bookings.” On a special web site, the UK Civil Aviation...
Fly Free in New Zealand With Goway
Goway Travel is inviting globetrotters to explore New Zealand with three new air-inclusive vacation packages, each one including free domestic flights in New Zealand. According to officials, travellers with a taste for the great outdoors will want to Discover Auckland and Queenstown. This streamlined 10-day package features volcanic islands, Waiheke Island and Queenstown. The package also includes a food and beverage credit, hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour in Auckland and a buffet lunch. Priced from $1,899 (save $520 per person). The New Zealand North Island Highlights is a 10-day...