Tour Operators
Globus’ Geske to Retire
The Globus family of brands has announced that Patrice Geske, director of marketing and a 10-year employee, has decided to retire at the end of June. “Patrice will definitely be missed, not only by our team here in Canada and around the world, but by the many travel retailers and suppliers she has dealt with over the years,” said Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands in Canada. “Her talents and dedication have made significant contributions to our brand building and our success. We all wish her the very best in her retirement and many ‘bons...
Happy Travel Agent Day!
Well, it may not be your birthday, but it's certainly YOUR DAY and suppliers across Canada want the first day of May 2019 to be all about Travel Agents. Certainly, here at Baxter Media, we know just how important agents are – not to mention have been and will be – to the distribution of travel in this country and around the world. In fact, this week we've just released the first combined issue of Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier and each and every page in that issue is for our travel agent partners – you've made us the most trusted Canadian travel trade publication in...
G Adventures On Sri Lanka
“Following the attacks in Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, G Adventures can confirm all our travellers and staff in the country are safe and accounted for. All trips have been rerouted to avoid Colombo and our groups have been advised to exercise caution,” the company said in a statement. As a result of elevated travel warnings in a number of countries, the tour company has made the decision to cancel all departures in Sri Lanka up to and including April 30, 2019. Travellers have the option to transfer to an alternative tour, or to cancel their tour and receive a full refund. Our...
The Dream Makers
These days travellers are looking for more from their vacations than simply seeing the sights. They want to be authentically immersed in the destination through experiences and local interactions. At the core, it's the people they encounter along the way who help shape their trip. In the same way, cultivating personal relationships is also key to the success of travel agents. Rather than a business transaction, it's about getting to know clients and being part of milestone moments like honeymoons and birthday celebrations or plans for a much-needed break from their day-to-day...
Just You Unveils More For Solo Travellers
Just You is offering solo travellers more choice, unveiling 41 new tours in its latest brochure. Nick Roberti, national sales manager for Just You, said: “We are excited to offer solo travellers 41 new tours, with brand new destinations and a whole new continent to explore. By popular demand, our brochure will now show airport codes, maximum group sizes on each tour, and more freedom to choose the experiences that are right for you.” Just You's new tours span six continents around the world, including Europe, Asia and South America. Roberti noted that: “As we follow the...
Good Works By Hurtigruten Foundation
In 2018, Hurtigruten Foundation awarded funding for projects that included everything from preserving the shores of South Georgia; recycling plastic in the Philippines; growing fresh vegetables in the High Arctic; to rescue dogs, local initiatives and conserving the polar bear population. For years, the Hurtigruten's guests have contributed to the local communities and areas Hurtigruten operates. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam observed: “We established Hurtigruten Foundation to ensure that our guests of tomorrow can enjoy the same unique experiences as our guests of today....
ACV Offers 15% On Hawaii Bookings
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations is offering agents 15% commission when they book their clients on any Hawaii package. Bookings are valid between April 23 and May 6, 2019 for travel between April 23, 2019 and Dec. 31, 2020. Clients can take advantage of up to 25% off until May 19, 2019 for travel from April 19 and Dec. 31, 2019. From tons of outdoor activities in Kauai, busy Waikiki Beach Honolulu, foodies' experiences in Maui or discovering Kona, dubbed as 'coffee country,' Air Canada vacations offers tailored Hawaii vacation packages to agents' clients, no matter their...
Canadians Can Save In The Cayman Islands
After a record-breaking year for Canadian visitation, the Cayman Islands is offering savings of up to 40% through its Summer Only In Cayman campaign. Clearly Canadians have found lots of reasons to visit with 4,567 travelling to the Cayman Islands in February 2019 – making it the best month on record. Whether that's because of the Cayman Islands' reputation as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean or the fact that it's just a flight away, it's clear that Canadian travellers have found something to like about the destination. Now the Cayman Islands is wooing summer visitors with...