Tour Operators
Goway Offers East Africa Safari Savings
For a limited time, Goway is offering savings of up to $900 on East Africa safaris in April and May. Earlier this year, Goway launched the East Africa Sampler small-group safari series that covers natural highlights in Kenya and Tanzania. “We recognized the need for a more affordable safari option that covers all the must-see highlights in East Africa,” says Moira Smith, general manager of Goway Africa. The Sampler series primarily uses Sopa Lodges, one of the oldest and most-established lodge groups in East Africa. Key to the success of this program is the fact that the...
Exotik Journeys Now Available on Access by TravelBrands
Travel agents can now book unique destinations offered by Exotik Journeys through the online platform Access by TravelBrands. A select number of the brand’s itineraries are bookable online, with plans to release more products online in the future. “Our goal is always to help agents work smarter, not harder,” says Nathalie Tanious, vice-president, TravelBrands. “Now that these products are available online, travel agents can enjoy immediate confirmation and no delays. Soon, more of Exotik Journeys’ products will be available online for agents to book.” Exotik Journeys...
Fill Your Heart With Ireland
Top officials from Tourism Ireland were in Toronto last night (Jan. 30) to introduce travel trade VIPs to the destinations new marketing campaign – Fill Your Heart With Ireland. Tourism Ireland's CEO, Niall Gibbons; vice president North America and Australia, Alison Metcalfe and Canadian manager, Dana Welch explained the strategy of the destination's launch of its first new advertising campaign in seven years. The trio told the audience of about 60 that the new campaign is all about extending the season and expanding tourism offerings into new regions of Ireland. They also noted...
Get Cruising With Goway
Cruises are a great way to see the world, offering several attractions on one journey and combining the comforts of a hotel with the adventure of an excursion. Goway Travel has cruises that take travellers across oceans, down rivers and over some of the world’s greatest lakes and fjords. According to officials, its cruises favour small ships or boutique cruise vessels, giving travellers more personalized service. On the five-night Rangiroa Dream cruise, for example, travellers board a boutique catamaran for a journey that takes them to Tiputa Pass, Mahanahana, Otepipi and Motu...
Win With TravelBrands, Encore
Through Feb. 10, travel agents can win big through TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises in partnership with Celebrity Cruises. Agents have a chance to win prizes based on bookings made between Jan. 28 and Feb. 10. The prizing includes two spots on the Celebrity Jet Set FAM, departing April 12 and $50 in Loyalty Rewards points. Agents will receive one ballot for every Celebrity Cruises booking made by phone and two ballots for every booking made online during the contest period. Members of the “Your TravelBrands BDM” Facebook group will earn double ballots. Agents who answer...
NĀRAT Hosting Deluxe Tunisia Fam
NĀRAT has a 13-day educational Ultimate Tunisia Deluxe FAM taking place May 1-13. From captivating old town Tunis, the blue and white houses of the Mediterranean city of Sidi Bou Said, ancient castles, riding camels in the desert, historic Carthage, the cave dwellings of Matmata, the setting where scenes from the movie Star Wars were filmed, and a luxury tented camping in a Sahara Oasis, travel agents get a chance to experience a country filled with mystery and adventure. A visit to Tunisia incorporates one amazing site after another, including some of the best UNESCO Roman...
Contiki to Host ‘Budapest and Croatia Sailing’ Fam
Contiki is kicking off 2019 by announcing that it will be hosting an open age trade fam for agents this year. Showcasing the best Contiki offers with both land and sea experiences in Budapest and Croatia, the youth adventure travel company will be hosting agents who have completed the mandatory short snackable size training modules on its Contiki U E-learning Training courses. Beginning in Budapest on May 12 and ending in Split on May 18, Contiki’s first fam announcement for 2019 will feature a week of “world class cities, stunning islands, amazing eats such as goulash and...
Agents Can Get Intrepid With 2019 FAMs
The Intrepid Group, the multi-brand adventure travel company including the brands Intrepid Travel, Peregrine Adventures and Urban Adventures, is now taking applications for four travel agent FAM trips to Mexico, Kenya, Indonesia and a soon-to-be-revealed mystery destination. This year, agents can take to the streets of Mexico City on a taco crawl to experience the country’s culinary heritage dating back thousands of years, stay in the world-famous Maasai Mara to experience wildlife viewing and the fascinating culture of the Maasai tribespeople, or cruise through quaint waters in...