Tour Operators
RIT Vacations marks Travel Agent Day with New Ireland FAM
In celebration of Travel Agent Day on May 7, RIT Vacations – www.ritvacations.com -- has unveiled details of a new FAM trip for travel agents, offering a firsthand experience of Ireland’s most iconic sights, hidden gems and legendary hospitality. The 2025 Ireland FAM Trip will take place Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 ($999 per person sharing, land only) and includes a carefully curated itinerary designed to showcase the very best of RIT’s guided touring experience. From Dublin’s vibrant streets and the panoramic Ring of Kerry to Cork’s rich history and Kilkenny’s medieval magic,...
Railbookers celebrates the return of Rail Week
With its biggest sale of the year and a first-ever trip giveaway on social media, Railbookers Group, home of Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations, is joining the global celebration of everything train travel - Rail Week. From May 4-10, travellers can also join the festivities when they book a rail vacation with Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations, with every trip and every destination on sale by up to $800 per couple, depending on trip length. Beyond that discount, the Rail Week sale will also include an extra savings on select luxury itineraries. Guests who book a 7-night or longer trip...
Goway donates $550,000 to agent community in celebration of 55th anniversary
In celebration of its 55th Anniversary, Goway, the leader in tailor-made travel, is giving away $550,000 to its travel advisor community. “At Goway, we know that the backbone of our business is our relationship with travel advisors,” says Renee Stanton-Defaria, Goway’s Director of Sales. “We’ve been leaders in tailor-made travel for globetrotters for 55 years because of the support and dedication of the North American travel advisor. Their contributions to our business have not gone unnoticed. This $550,000 gift offers a chance to support the broader Goway community and...
TravelBrands introduces WayGo! Car Rental as new Portugal partner
TravelBrands has announced a new partnership with WayGo! Car Rental, a leading car rental company in Lisbon, Portugal. To celebrate, travel agents can earn 5X Loyalty Rewards Points on all new WayGo! Car Rental bookings made between April 28 and May 31, 2025* available exclusively for rentals in Lisbon. Lisbon remains one of Europe’s most popular destinations and a top choice for Canadian travellers, thanks to its rich culture, coastal beauty, and year-round sunshine. Exploring by car allows travellers to experience it all at their own pace while uncovering hidden gems and...
TTC Tour Brands announces next ‘TTC Tour Week’
Following the success of TTC Tour Brands’ inaugural TTC Tour Week in March, the brand announces TTC Tour Week is returning this November, offering nine itineraries crafted by brands Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver. With more than 1,000 applicants and 500 advisors traveling on 13 immersive FAM trips across five brands around the globe, the industry-first inaugural TTC Tour Week made an exceptional impact, with participating advisors gaining firsthand experience with the award-winning brands they sell. “Tour Week is an invitation into the heart of the TTC...
Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kensington Tours partner on cruise/land offers
A new partnership agreement between Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kensington Tours makes it easier for travellers to expand their European holiday. The two companies made the partnership public with a travel industry event held in Vancouver at a top-rated restaurant. Attending travel advisors learned that customers who book a luxury European river cruise with Riverside will have more choices of pre- and/or post-cruise land programs with Kensington. “There is a great alignment between the brands,” said Caresse Peters, the Kensington director of sales for western Canada and the...
Registration now open for Sandals’ annual Masterclass training series
Registration is now open for Sandals’ annual Masterclass training series. Created exclusively for the Canadian market by Unique Vacations Canada, the sessions will answer a simple question….are Canadian travel advisors ready to get closer? Closer to Sandals and Beaches Resorts Closer to the Caribbean Closer to closing the sale Closer to financial success with higher commissions, repeat business and more Canadian advisors are invited to join Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada, for an informative and motivational Masterclass…to help...
Abercrombie & Kent releases new Small Group Journeys for fall
Abercrombie & Kent is introducing a collection of Small Group Journeys to some of the world’s most remote and culturally rich destinations. This new 2025 fall lineup delivers immersive adventures far from the crowds, from Norway’s Lofoten Islands to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats and Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, blending luxury, culture, and adventure in ways only A&K can. “We’re seeing a growing desire among travellers to go beyond the well-trodden path and truly immerse themselves in places that feel untouched and authentic,” says Suzanne Teng, Director of Global...