Tour Operators
Sell Florida Like A Pro
VISIT FLORIDA has launched its newest program for Canadian travel trade professionals – Florida Travel Pro. This e-learning platform is designed to help travel professionals nationwide discover the best the state has to offer and sell Florida like a pro. Florida Travel Pro is a collaborative online learning program that boost travel agents' skill sets covering five main categories, from the basics and the beaches to attractions and nightlife. The modules are fun and interactive, far from standard textbook exercises, with each taking approximately 12 to 15 minutes to complete. The...
TDC Agents Are Special
G Adventures hosted 30 Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) owners and agents from across Canada to its interactive training program “Special Agent G” at its Toronto headquarters last weekend. The program is intended to cultivate adventure specialists and to help break down any barriers that prevent agents from selling adventure travel. Bruce PoonTip, CEO, G Adventures, said: “TDC has been one of our greatest partners in Canada. Their commitment to providing opportunities for their members to grow through programs like our special agent G reinforces our joint...
Masters Of Kauai
TravelBrands, along with Kauai Visitor Bureau, recently hosted 13 travel agents on a Kauai Master Specialist FAM – the first Canadian group to experience a Kauai Master Specialist FAM. Along with staying at and doing inspections at some of the Islands most popular hotels and resorts, the group was able to experience many wonderful excursions and sites during the week. Some of these included a mountain tubing excursion, a spectacular helicopter tour, the Waimea Canyon bike tour, a zipline tour, a visit to a Chocolate Farm as well as other cultural activities and information...
Escape to the Maldives With Goway
Goway Travel has introduced a range of Maldives escapes, ideal for travellers in search of an unforgettable island vacation. “The Maldives stand out among the most idyllic, romantic and upscale destinations in the world,” says Mike Bertoia, product manager for Goway Idyllic Islands. “The Maldives is a perfect vacation recommendation for your luxury clientele, or those looking to for a relaxing beach get away from daily life.” This Indian Ocean country consists of nearly 2,000 coral islands where travellers will discover over-water bungalows, suites with private plunge pools,...
Goway’s Skippy Gets Festive
Christmas' approach means the public appearance of Goway Travel's merry marsupial at seasonal events. Goway's kangaroo mascot Skippy made a guest appearance in the Orangeville (Ont.) Santa Claus Parade last week. The 'roo was there with Xhale Travel owner Susan Hudson, a member of The Travel Agent Next Door. Skippy weathered bitterly cold temperatures (of course where he comes from 20 degrees C is considered cold) and made “heaps of new friends along the...
G Adventures Founder Honoured
G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs for 2018 by Waterstone Human Capital, a leading cultural talent management firm. This national program recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations and CEOs for fostering corporate cultures that enhance performance and help sustain a competitive advantage. Poon Tip is the winner in the new Social Entrepreneurship category which recognizes a leader who has made an outstanding contribution to social impact, as well as corporate culture, over the course of their career. “It’s a huge honour...
Go Wild With GLP Worldwide’s Safari Tours
GLP Worldwide has introduced three special experiential Kenya safari tours that will take travellers up close to the amazing wildlife, scenic landscapes and distinct local tribal communities. “These tours have been curated to provide a more personalized safari experience with many of the safaris on private conservancy land where the mass market safaris aren’t allowed on,” said Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing. “Travellers get closer and learn more about the land, wildlife and the people of Kenya and we have carefully selected luxury safari lodges, hotels...
Trafalgar Launches 2019 Family Experiences Program
Trafalgar has launched its 2019 Family Experiences program featuring activities ranging from becoming a gladiator to making pizza with a pizzaiolo in Rome, or just wandering the open spaces of a cattle ranch, cowboy style. Trafalgar’s program highlights nine immersive itineraries to 52 cities. According to officials, agents' clients will “unlock special moments with their loved ones and are free to be in the moment and feel pure joy anywhere they choose to explore. They will also learn about making a difference with the extensive JoinTrafalgar program powered by TreadRight, The...