Tour Operators
I Like You Just As You Are
Those vacationing in the Central American country can expect the hot, tropical weather sun-seekers want, and Ana Garcia of the Nicaraguan Tourism Board told a gathering in Toronto earlier this week that Canadian interest in her homeland is soaring, with visitations reaching 62,000 in 2017, up from 35,000 the previous year. Overall, 1.8 million people visited Nicaragua last year, an 18% increase from the previous year. Garcia's visit coincided with the launch of a new Nicaraguan destination campaign titled, “I Like You Just As You Are.” “Nicaragua is not looking for massive...
Boomerang, Exotik Merge To Form ‘Exotik Journeys’
TravelBrands has announced the amalgamation of two brands, Boomerang Tours and Exotik Tours, to create Exotik Journeys. This updated branding will be effective as of this month. According to officials, Exotik Tours is a leading force in its field while Boomerang Tours’ expertise is focus on travel within the South Pacific. Combined together, Exotik Journeys will be experts in specialty travel right across the globe. “The creation of Exotik Journeys is something we believe will be a strong asset in the Canadian travel industry,” says Nathalie Tanious, vice-president,...
Spain Your Way With ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is putting the spotlight on Spain, which is describes as “passionate, sophisticated and devoted to living the good life.” Travellers are invited to journey to Spain and discover Madrid, the vibrant capital city with historical gems such as Toledo, Avila and Segovia or the Royal Palace. Or, set by the Mediterranean and graced with unrivalled world-famous architecture and rich with Catalan history and culture is Barcelona. Both Madrid and Barcelona are featured in ACV's Urban Getaway program where travellers have the option of exploring some of the...
Rise Up, Rise Up
These are exciting times for female empowerment and 2018 is already shaping up to be a big year as the impact of the #MeToo movement and the increasing focus on equality in the workplace continue to reverberate around the world. In that spirit, Exodus Travels has launched all-female departures – experiences focused on championing and inspiring women in adventure travel. Whether exploring the strong cultural traditions of Iran or cycling through Central America's tropical scenery, these adventures are sure to motivate women of all ages and interests to be as daring as history's...
Encouraging Empowerment
Intrepid Travel has developed women-only expeditions in Morocco, Iran and Jordan, encouraging female empowerment and showcasing the traditions and routines of local women in each destination. The limited-edition tours are available to book now (as of March 8), recognized globally as International Women’s Day. The itineraries, each guided by female tour leaders, will break the barriers of traditional tourism in these locales, offering a deeper understanding of female culture in each Middle Eastern nation. The trips will expose female travellers to local women – young, old,...
Saluting Inspiration
There's lots of excitement at Trafalgar today as it celebrates “the incredible women they are proud to be associated with” on International Women's Day. Since 1908, this day has been the celebration of the economic, social and cultural achievements of women. Now, more than ever, clients have the opportunity to see firsthand and interact with the inspirational women of Trafalgar and experience how the transformative power of tourism across the globe can promote sustainable initiatives and economic empowerment. According to a previous World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and UN...
Collette Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Platform
Collette has launched its first formal Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform with a focus on four key pillars – people, community, product and environment. With social responsibility already a company value and a strong philanthropic record that includes a robust volunteer program and a global hunger initiative, the company is dedicated to developing a more holistic approach to responsibility that goes beyond philanthropy and corporate giving. “For more than 20 years, Collette has developed nonprofit relationships and helped communities where we work and where we travel...
TravelBrands Launches ‘Booking Bingo’ for Agents
It is time to play Bingo with TravelBrands. Through April 29, travel agents who book various TravelBrands' products will be eligible to play Bingo for a chance to win Loyalty Rewards points. “We launched Bingo as a way to connect with our trusted agents and have fun while doing so,” says TravelBrands president Frank DeMarinis. “Our Booking Bingo showcases the wide array of products and offerings TravelBrands has on its Access platform, while giving back to our agents as a gesture of gratitude for all of their hard work.” Certain Bingo squares include air, car rentals,...