Tour Operators
Trafalgar Appointment
Trafalgar has appointed Xenia Slosarcikova as sales manager for British Columbia & Yukon. In her new position, Slosarcikova will be covering a six-month paternity leave for Oben Sert. With more than eight years of international work experience focusing on marketing and sales in travel, tourism and hospitality, Slosarcikova brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her extensive experience varies from working for a luxury tour operator in the United Kingdom, through travel retailers in Europe and Canada, luxury resorts in Mexico and most recently working as a sales and...
Sunwing Introduces Quebec City-Mazatlán Service
The Pacific coast of Mexico will be a little closer to residents of Quebec City and the surrounding region with the introduction of Sunwing's new weekly direct flight service to Mazatlán. Sunwing is launching the first-ever flight service from Quebec City Tuesdays starting Dec. 17 until April 14, 2020 (inclusive). Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” Mazatlán is famous for its picturesque coastal landscapes and neoclassical architecture. Travellers can spend their days strolling down the cobblestone streets of Old Mazatlán or climbing the lighthouse for unrivalled Pacific...
Sunwing Returns to London, Ont. For 14th Season
Sunwing is bringing two of its most popular vacation destinations a little closer to its customers in the London, Ont. area this coming winter. The travel company is returning to London International Airport for a 14th consecutive season and introducing weekly flight services to Cayo Santa Maria (weekly flights from Dec. 17 to April 7, 2020) and Punta Cana (with weekly flights from Dec. 18 to April 1, 2020). In addition, travellers can look forward to returning weekly flights to Montego Bay and Varadero. President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, Andrew Dawson, welcomed the news,...
World Expeditions: Everest Dates Now Guaranteed
In a move to offer trekkers maximum flexibility and allow them to travel on their preferred dates, World Expeditions has announced that all departure dates on the popular Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar itinerary are guaranteed to run in the upcoming 2019-20 season. One of the most iconic treks in the world, the trail to the base of Mount Everest leads through classic Sherpa villages such as Namche and Khumjung, offering spectacular mountain vistas throughout. Participants can see where expeditions prepare each spring, in the pre-monsoon season, to ascend the world’s highest peak...
Agents Can Win With Sunwing, Blue Diamond Resorts
For the month of August, Sunwing is encouraging agents to “Learn, Earn and WIN” with Blue Diamond Resorts. Agents can earn 4X STAR Agent Reward Points that convert to cash on all new bookings to Royalton Luxury Resorts including Hideaway at Royalton Luxury Resorts, Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, Grand Memories Resorts & Spa, Starfish Jolly Beach Resort, Starfish Halcyon Cove, Starfish Saint Lucia, CHIC Punta Cana, Grand Lido Negril Au Naturel All Suite Resort, Mystique Blue Boutique Suites and Mystique Royal St Lucia for travel by April 30, 2020. Blue Diamond Resorts...
G Adventures Introduces New Galápagos Yacht
G Adventures has introduced a sixth yacht to its fleet of vessels for touring the Galápagos Islands. According to officials, the custom-built catamaran (rendering pictured above) will be among the most comfortable passenger touring vessels of its size in the Galápagos and will reflect the company’s commitment to responsible tourism. The 103-foot Reina Silvia Voyager catamaran will cruise the Galápagos Islands as a high-end touring vessel, accommodating up to 16 passengers in 10 cabins on two decks. Eight of those cabins are designed for twin/double stays, and two are dedicated...
Insight Into Europe’s Yuletide Magic
Insight Vacations is inviting travellers to plan for their Yuletide celebrations by experiencing one of its “Christmas Market” journeys. Full of storybook itineraries, Insight’s 2019-2020 Seasons collection includes seven magical journeys taking guests to Christmas wonderlands. With departures beginning in November, clients can live their festive fantasies by booking journeys to Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland and Russia. Each journey offers one-of-a-kind Insight Experiences, Deliciously Authentic Dining, hand-picked hotels in ideal locations,...
Goway Brings Africa to Canada
Goway Travel’s annual Africa Roadshow will return to Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary in September, with 24 suppliers from 12 different countries in attendance. “This is the 10th year we’re hosting this popular event,” said Moira Smith, general manager of Goway Africa. “It continues to be a unique event in the diversity of products and destinations represented.” A few changes have been made to the format for 2019. This year’s Africa Roadshow will be for agents only. Suppliers will present to the attending agents in a theatre style. This will be followed by a free-flow...