Tour Operators
Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty with Kensington
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent visit to Morocco included key experiences that Kensington Tours exclusively offers clients. The High Atlas Mountains was a central stop for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their official three-day visit to the North African country, and it’s a must-see on Kensington Tours’ exclusive Morocco Highlights & High Atlas Mountains trip. The towering cliffs of the natural wonder provide immaculate views of Marrakech and are the ideal setting for a private-guided off road adventure and intimate picnic. The itinerary also offers a visit to...
Trafalgar Appointment
Trafalgar has appointed Lora Hamre sales manager for Southwestern Ontario. Hamre began her career in the travel industry over 16 years ago on the retail travel side. Most recently, she transitioned to the role in business development and territory management, specializing in ocean and river cruising, as well as guided vacations. In her new role, Hamre will be responsible for overseeing sales as well as nurturing relationships with agents and agencies from across Southwestern Ontario. She can be reached at [email protected] or by calling 1-800-834-5677, ext....
A World Of Difference With Collette
In 2020, Collette’s newly relaunched small-group travel style, Explorations, is going to feature impact moments for travellers to make a difference as they discover and explore the world. These moments include supporting social enterprises and non-profits, such as the Sheroes’ Hangout, a cafe in India staffed by women who were victims of acid attacks. “We’ll go there and guests are still getting a Collette experience, they’re still getting something immersive, they’re still getting a delicious meal, but then on the other side of it, just by utilizing a vendor like that,...
Take The Train, Get Two Free Nights in Cape Town
Goway is offering two free nights in Cape Town for customers travelling on the Shongololo Express on the March 2020 departure. “This train experience is one of our most popular travel concepts,” says Moira Smith, general manager for Goway Africa. Likened to a “cruise on wheels,” it is an ideal way to explore South Africa. Guests sleep on the train and sightsee during the day. Breakfast and dinners are included. The 15-day train journey covers many of South Africa’s highlights including the Garden Route, Zululand, Kruger National Park and the Drakensberg Mountains. The...
Sunworld Tours Hosts Israel, Jordan Fam
Calgary's Sunworld Tours is inviting travel agents and their companions to take part in an Israel and Jordan fam, Jan. 19-28, 2020. The tour will visit the highlight sites of Israel and Jordan, including Ceasarea, Meggido, Mount Carmel, Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, Jerusalem, Eilat and Petra. The cost is US$1,490 for agents (US$2,249 for companions) and includes airfare out of Toronto, accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, guided tour and deluxe bus transportation. There is also an optional Petra tour that costs US$460. Seat are limited. For further details, contact...
Free Webinar: Adventure Canada Expedition Cruising
Agents are invited to attend a free Adventure Canada webinar Wednesday (March 13) at 1 p.m. (EST). Agents attending the full duration of the webinar will be given a chance to win a custom Adventure Canada expedition jacket. And, Clients will love Adventure Canada’s immersive, educational voyages to some of the world’s most storied destinations. Their award-winning expedition cruises to the Arctic, Atlantic Canada and Europe have delighted travellers for more than 30 years. They offer a wide range of incentives and promotions to help their valued agent partners sell their...
Making Travel Matter
The TreadRight Foundation has unveiled a new study, released ahead of International Women's Day, that explores the potential power the travel and tourism industry can have to help forge a positive and empowered future for women in the developing world. The artisan industry, which includes those who craft souvenirs that clients purchase while abroad, is one of the few tangible opportunities many women in developing countries have to participate in the economy. According to UN Women – http://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/economic-empowerment/facts-and-figures – over “2.7 billion...
Celebrating Women In Travel On IWD 2019
Their contributions have changed and continue to change the nature of travel and tourism in Canada and around the world. They are movers and shakers, who have taken risks and found their own path to success. Since March 2017, Canadian Travel Press has been telling their remarkable stories in its monthly Women in Travel series. In honour of International Women's Day 2019, the series continues in this week's issue of CTP with an in-depth profile of Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Best Western Hotels & Resorts. As well, if you go to...