Tour Operators
Hosted Safari Will Help Save Rhinos
There is still time to sign up for a South Africa safari experience hosted by Vancouver-based safari expert Christine Boecker, to Kruger National Park. She will direct this eye-opening and life-changing journey for a maximum of 30 travellers in May 2019. In doing so, guests will be contributing to the conservation of endangered rhinos for future generations. Boecker will partner with the five-star Singita Lebombo Lodge for the four-day exclusive safari in Kruger to raise funds for the Black Rhino Guardianship Program. Bookings close Aug. 30. The Kruger National Park’s Black...
Collette Names New Head of Sales in Canada
Collette has announced the appointment of George Christakis as head of sales in Canada. In this role, Christakis is responsible for the training, development, mentoring and management of the business development managers (BDM's) for Canada. He will held accountable for maintaining strong communication with business development managers, communication amongst internal Collette leaders and will monitor the success of members of Collette’s sales team throughout the region. “We’re thrilled to welcome George Christakis to Collette and to witness his ability to lead his team to...
Goway Bringing Africa to Canada
Goway’s popular Africa event is coming to Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver in September, featuring 26 suppliers from 11 countries. “This is our ninth year hosting this event,” said Moira Smith, general manager of Goway Africa. “What’s unique about it is the sheer diversity of products and destinations represented.” The format has been tweaked from past events. This year, it will be for agents only and will be held in the evening. After a general Africa presentation, each attendee will have the opportunity to meet with suppliers. Refreshments will be served. The evening...
ACV Brings Back ‘Fly Free’ Offer
For a limited time, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering an exclusive “fly for free” offer in conjunction with Royal Caribbean International bookings. Until Aug. 26, travellers get a free round-trip flight to San Juan when booking balcony category stateroom or higher on select Freedom of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas cruises sailing from San Juan. The promotion is based on economy class service with a maximum savings of $380 per person from Toronto or Montreal. Guest are responsible for paying the taxes which are approximately $150 per person. Guests departing from other...
Goway, AMA Team Up To Offer Magical Christmas Cruise
Goway Travel has expanded its European offerings with the addition of a special Christmas Market tour that includes an AMA river cruise. The “Austria, Germany and a Magic Christmas Cruise” package includes a city stay in Vienna complete with a city tour and waltzing classes prior to the cruise. It also includes a post-cruise stay in Nuremberg, with a tour to explore the city as well as a cooking class that’ll teach travellers how to make their very own Nuremberg sausages. According to Goway officials, the tour operator has gone with one departure date for the current market...
Save On Adventure With Exodus
Exodus Travels is encouraging fellow responsible travellers to embark on the journey of a lifetime and save on wanderlust-worthy classics that sell out months in advance. For a limited time only, Exodus Travels is offering adventurers CDN$270 off 2019 Inca Trail journeys and CDN$180 off ALL Nepal and India adventures running from September 2018 through April 2019. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more, go to www.exodustravels.com/ca/special-offers...
For The Love Of The Game
As part of its recently launched Flying Start initiative, Sunwing Foundation has partnered with not-for-profit organization, Sisters Keeper Elite Basketball, to help 100 kids in Jamaica develop their love of basketball and get ready for the school year. Along with their participation in this year's Caribbean Hoop Fest taking place in Montego Bay Aug.17 to Aug. 22, the Sisters Keeper team – which includes athletes from the Canada Elite Ontario Basketball women's team – will also be taking time off the court to give back. On August 18, they'll host a basketball camp in partnership...
Trafalgar Picks Skulski
Trafalgar has appointed Kaylyn Skulski sales manager for Alberta. Skulski joins Trafalgar with many years of experience in sales and marketing, and has been in the travel industry for the past two years, working on a cruise ship followed by a travel agency. She has a great passion for travel and for the Trafalgar brand. In her new role with Trafalgar, Skulski will be responsible for strengthening relationships and developing and implementing sales and marketing plans in Alberta. “Sharing my passion for travel for with Trafalgar is a dream come true,” said Skulski. “I knew that...