Tour Operators
Discover Asia With Trafalgar
Trafalgar has launched its new 2019-2020 Asia program, which offers 27 handcrafted trips – including 10 new trips for 2019 – to 44 cities across Japan, India, Nepal, China and South East Asia, clients will truly immerse themselves in the diversity of the real Asia and connect to “The Good Life.” Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar and Costsaver Canada, commented: “We are very excited to launch our immersive and in-depth Trafalgar 2019 Asia program. With over 27 handcrafted trips, we know our loyal Canadian travel agents will connect clients with the soul of Asia like never...
Sunwing Adds Miami
Sunwing has added Miami to its list of vacation options this winter, offering up to 10 direct flights a week from four gateways – Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. From Toronto, Saturday, Sunday and Thursday departures will start Dec. 1. Montreal residents can take advantage of flights on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting Dec. 1. Convenient Saturday and Sunday departures will also be available from Quebec City beginning on Dec. 8, while weekly flights from Ottawa will depart Saturdays starting Dec. 15. Vice-president of USA and Cruises, Reg Mendes,...
Travelling With Faith
Trafalgar has launched its 2019-2020 Travel with Faith program, featuring eight specially handcrafted trips to 19 countries, that offer clients a chance to reaffirm their faith through enlightening travel to some of the world's most spiritual and uplifting destinations – including Oberammergau 2020. Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada, said of the new program: “We are very pleased to offer our loyal Canadian agents these truly enlightening travels including the once a decade experience of Oberammergau in 2020 which will definitely spark heightened interest with their...
50 Degrees North Expanding Canadian Operations
After just 18 months of operation here, Scandinavian travel specialist, 50 Degrees North is expanding its Canadian office in response to increased demand from North Americans seeking to travel to Scandinavia. Natalie Lauzon, 50 Degrees North's Vancouver sales and office manager, notes that: “Our small team has been working diligently to increase our visibility across Canada and the US and we are already above our sales projection for 2018.” The expansion includes the addition of Titta Teräs to the company's North America team. Teräs has extensive experience and in-depth...
A Big Mazatlan Welcome For Sunwing
Sunwing received a royal welcome yesterday (Oct. 11) as it marked its return to Mazatlan, Mexico, hosting nearly 160 agents on a four-day fam. New for Sunwing this year is direct service from Montreal to Mazatlan, along with seasonal weekly flights from Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon. It was also the first time Sunwing flew its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the destination. In the top photo: Pictured following a ceremonial ribbon cutting upon arrival is Andrew Dawson (r), chief operating officer for the Sunwing Travel Group, along with Julio Birrueta (l), director,...
The Art Of Travelling With Insight
With the launch of its 2019 Europe and Britian collection, Insight Vacations is planning to show travellers “the insights and not just the sights” on 96 journeys, including 3 brand new trips to Scandinavia and Greece. As well, Insight has further enhanced several itineraries including its Jordan Experience with a meaningful visit to the Iraq Al-Amir Women's Cooperative, an Insight Cares and TreadRight project; its Israel Discovery with a new Dine-at-Home lunch experience; and the Easy Pace Malta itinerary with memorable visits to Valetta and Mdina. Insight Vacations has also...
G Adventures Launches New ‘Wellness’ Travel Style
G Adventures has launched a collection of tours dedicated to wellness and adventure. The small group tour operator's new “Wellness” travel style features a program of trips in 10 destinations, all designed to help travellers slow down, find their balance and reconnect with the world, as well as with themselves. With over 80 departures planned in 2019, in destinations including Nepal, Costa Rica, Iceland, Patagonia, Tuscany and Peru, the new Wellness trips range from seven to 13 days in duration, and balance must-see highlights with a slower pace of travel. Regular yoga sessions,...
Toronto On BA’s ‘Must-See’ List
British Airways has unveiled its “must-see” destinations for 2019, along with some highly anticipated events and new routes that it will be operating. Hotspots include Las Vegas, Osaka and the Seychelles, plus Durban, South Africa is on BA's “must-see” list in 2019. Other destinations on the list include Cologne and Kos as British Airway's is set to launch direct flights to both of those destinations. Claire Bentley, managing director of British Airways Holidays, observed, “Holiday-makers are always looking for top tips to explore the latest and coolest destinations....