Tour Operators
I Travel For …
It's the question that everybody is asking: “Why do you travel?” Well, Visit Britain isn't asking anymore, instead it has been listening to the answers that Canadians have been giving to that question and the result is its new marketing campaign – “I Travel For ...” – that it launched to a select group of travel trade types in Toronto last night. “Canada is an important inbound tourism market for VisitBritain,” observed the tourism agency's executive vice-president, Americas, Gavin Landry during the evening presentation. “Our new campaign aims to build on the...
Go Your Own Way With Exodus
Exodus Travels has added more than 85 new self-guided itineraries to its adventure portfolio this year, ideal for active travellers who love to explore independently, but simply don't have the time to plan their route, search for the best hotels and ensure they make the most out of the destination's history, culture, cuisine and great outdoors. “Over the last year, we've noticed a rise in the demand for self-guided adventures and have launched more trips for independent travellers to explore Europe's most classic trails and lesser known paths,” says Robin Brooks, marketing and PR...
Globus Family Rewards Agents Who Book Online
The Globus family of brands has brought back its “Online Booking Bonanza” incentive, making it even more tempting for agents to book online. For every booking made online between Feb. 1 and April 28, the invoice number will be put into a weekly draw for a $150 gift card. Plus, clients will receive a $25 discount per person when the agent quotes ORS25. Additionally, the agent who has made the most online bookings by April 28 will win a seven-day Avalon Waterways European river cruise of their choice for two people (based on availability). The second place winner will receive a...
Goway Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Goway president Bruce Hodge has announced the appointment of John Feenaghty to the newly created position of chief operating officer, starting early in 2018. Feenaghty will focus on the development of a long-term plan which includes the gradual exit (retirement) of Hodge. He is tasked with growth in all areas of the company (spear-headed by an anticipated surge in UK-Europe), and the ultimate development of a North American program. The latter will mean Goway offers “the world” and includes plans to open wholesale offices in Australia and the UK. Feenaghty will also oversee the...
Discover Egypt With Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions has announced its return to Egypt with the 13-day journey, Passage Through Egypt. The adventure combines explorations of Cairo and stays at the Nile Ritz-Carlton and the historic Mena House, with a six-night cruise on the Nile aboard the 42-guest Oberoi Philae. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, sites along the Nile including Abu Simbel and Giza are included. Participants will travel via private aircraft for all internal flights, and be accompanied by Egyptologist guides versed in culture, art, history, and archaeology. Many who have worked with Lindblad for...
TravelBrands Shows Agents The Love
Travel agents’ bookings are about to get sweeter with TravelBrands’ two new Valentine’s Day promotions, the “Sweet 2% Bonus Commission” or “50 Shades of Cruising.” The offers are valid on all new reservations made between Feb. 1-18 and apply to travel anytime. Agents will receive 2% bonus commission on any Travelgenie packages, hotel only, car only, add-ons and specialty products. Additionally, agents who book any five cruises, in any category through Encore Cruises will receive $50 bonus commission per booking. For every fifth cruise booking made, $50 Bonus Commission...
Contiki Set To Host Agents Around the World
Peru, Germany or Thailand? Contiki has announced it will host four unique, open age fam trips for travel agents this year. Showcasing the breadth of its global offering, Contiki will be hosting agents who have completed the mandatory “short, snackable” size training modules on its Contiki U E-learning Training courses, through three separate continents. The first fam will be held in Peru May 12-18, with the company's “Germany Slovenia & Croatia Sailing” trip taking place simultaneously (May 13-19); followed by a “Thailand FAM” Sept. 23-29 and ending 2018 with its...
Transat Picks Solé
Transat has named Jordi Solé as president of its new hotel division. His appointment is effective Feb. 20 and he will lead Transat's entire hotel development operations in the Caribbean and Mexico – two markets where the international tourism company has been active for 30 years. In making the announcement, Transat's president and CEO, Jean-Marc Eustache said, “We are delighted to be associated with a tourism and resort industry professional who has extensive experience in operations, sales, marketing and staff management at all-inclusive resorts at Sun destinations.” And...