Tour Operators
G Adventures, National Geographic Launch Family Program
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are strengthening their partnership with the launch of “National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures.” The new program of 12 trips goes on sale May 7 and will feature unique National Geographic experiences for children and adults, to connect through travel on departures in 2020. G Adventures and National Geographic first joined forces in 2015 with the launch of National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, a program of small group adventures which has grown to include 89 trips in 53 countries. The success of National...
Goway Releases 2019/20 Asia Brochure
Goway has announced the arrival of its new 2019/20 Asia brochure, highlighted by more than 230 independent and escorted touring ideas all across Asia. The new brochure offers a variety of travel options including private fully guided trips, “go as you please” independent city breaks, relaxing beach getaways, or unique stays for the Globetrotter at heart. Goway notes that many of its expert staff have lived in destination countries such as China, Thailand, Japan, and India, in addition to having travelled extensively in the region. Two new additions to the team grew up in the...
Uniworld Joins TTC Agent Academy
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and its new brand, U by Uniworld – aimed at a new generation of river cruisers, has moved its Uniworld University advisor education content to the TTC Agent Academy. According to officials, this will be the single source e-learning platform for all brands under The Travel Corporation umbrella, including Trafalgar, Contiki and Insight Vacations. Uniworld SVP of Global Sales Kristian Anderson said the move was designed to simplify and enhance agent education, offering a single sign-on to access all TTC brands and more engaging content including...
Trafalgar Celebrates 10 Years of ‘Be My Guest’
Trafalgar has launched a campaign to honour a monumental 10 years of its exclusive “Be My Guest” experiences. Exclusively available to Trafalgar clients on every trip, officials say “Be My Guest” has become synonymous with what it means to get truly local, born from the knowledge that at the heart of a unique travel experience is people and human connections. Since 2009, the program has grown from one to more than 100-plus one-of-a-kind included experiences that see passionate hosts opening up their homes and businesses exclusively for Trafalgar’s guests to toast,...
Earn 5X ACV&ME Points With Velas Resorts
From now (Feb. 18) to March 3, 2019, Air Canada Vacations is offering travel agents the opportunity to earn 5X ACV&ME points when they book a package or a group to any Velas Resorts for travel until April 30, 2019. The offer includes: 5X 600 points per room for flight-inclusive packages of 7 nights or more 5X 400 points per room for flight-inclusive packages of 3 to 6 nights 5X 300 points for every passenger of a group Resorts participating in the offer include: Grand Velas Riviera Maya Grand Velas Riviera Maya Grand Class Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Grand...
Trafalgar Captures The Fragrance Of Travel
Love isn't the only thing in the air this month... so is travel. In partnership with French perfumery, Fragonard, Trafalgar has developed La Belle Vie, described as the world’s first travel fragrance. “When one travels, all five of our senses are used, but for me, the sense that stands out the most is smell,” says Gavin Tollman, Trafalgar’s CEO. “It instantly transports us back to moments in time, connects us to places and reignites special memories. Trafalgar wanted to celebrate this core connection.” Named after Trafalgar’s brand philosophy, La Belle Vie is...
Israel Where Else
The Israel Ministry of Tourism welcomed 80 of the top wholesalers and agents from around the world to the 8th annual Israel Where Else conference, the official annual tourism conference for the world travel industry. During mid-February, conference attendees had a chance to experience Israels diverse offerings and tourist hot spots including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, The Negev Desert, Sea of Galilee, Caesarea and more. Tourism Ministry Director-General Amir Halevi said that: “The Israel conference is taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing high-level...
New Dreamliner Shines For WestJet
WestJet took the travel trade in Western Canada behind-the-scenes last week to show off its brand, new 787 Dreamliner. The carrier's agency partners were also able to chat with WestJet's top executives, including Ed Sims, president and chief executive officer; Arved von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer; Jeff Martin, chief operating officer; Louis Saint-Cyr, vice president guest experience and in-flight operations and Richard Bartrem, vice president of marketing communications. Along with those conversations, WestJet's valued agency and corporate partners were able to walk...