Tour Operators
NĀRAT Hosting Ultimate Kenya Fam
NĀRAT is hosting an April 13-22, 2018 fam to Kenya. Participating agents will learn and discover destination selling highlights of Kenya's legendary Maasai Mara, home of the Big 5 and the famous Masai Tribes. In addition to other well-known locations, agents will be introduced to Amboseli National Park in the vicinity of Mt. Kilimanjaro, regarded as the best place in the world to view free ranging African elephants, and Nakuru National Park, renown in addition to its rhinoceros, as Africa's Ornithological Paradise for its plethora of African bird species including its sea...
Exodus Travels Launches Tailormade Adventures
Exodus Travels has unveiled Tailormade Adventures – private and customized trips designed for travellers who desire choice and flexibility while on tour of any of Exodus’ 100-plus destinations. Ideal for those who don’t care to join a group, want to travel at their own pace or simply have more freedom, Exodus’ Tailormade Adventures offer a personalized alternative to small-group trips. Almost any of Exodus' 600-plus itineraries can be customized to suit travellers’ individual style, schedule and budget for two people or as many as 20-plus. Exodus takes care of all the...
Canvin Joins Goway
Industry veteran Craig Canvin has joined Goway Travel, taking on the new position of vice-president, UK-Europe. Goway president Bruce Hodge told PressToday that Canvin will start his new role on Nov. 27 with the goal of bringing the Europe division to the same prominence as the company's South Pacific division within the next three years. “We have been searching for six months for the right person,” said Hodge. “In the process, we came to realize the potential for UK-Europe to be as big as our Australia & South Pacific program.” Canvin is a veteran travel executive with...
On Tour With Cosmos
Cosmos is making travel more appealing than ever in 2018 with tours taking Canadians to more places, more affordably than ever before. Whether clients are interested in exploring Ireland, discovering Italy or experiencing the exotic mystique of Morocco, Cosmos has a tour for them – for under $1,000. The dollar-stretching tours – seven in all – range from a week to 10 days and all include a tried-and-tested itinerary, central accommodation with daily breakfast, a host of sightseeing inclusions, the services of a knowledgeable Cosmos tour escort and free WiFi on Cosmos’ modern...
TTC Agent Academy Launches Parent Company Course
TTC Agent Academy has introduced a TTC course that features five fun and interactive e-learning modules highlighting The Travel Corporation's (TTC) diversity of immersive travel experiences to travel agent partners. The academy training consists of four TTC brands – The Trafalgar Academy, Contiki U, Insight Specialist and Uniworld River Cruise Specialist. By completing these new e-learning courses, agents “will achieve satisfied clients, repeat business, increase their earning potential and greater profitability with TTC’s industry leading commissions.” Loyal agents will also...
Air Transat Cancels Puerto Rico Flights
In the light of the latest information on the situation in the Caribbean, Air Transat has announced it is cancelling flights to Puerto Rico for the 2017-2018 winter season. In order to meet the needs of its customers, the airline will expand service to Mexico. Air Transat will resume operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 2018-2019 winter season. Customers who had a reservation for Puerto Rico will be able to change it for any other Air Transat destination or obtain a full...
Rejuvenating Influence
The Caribbean Tourism Organization's secretary general Hugh Riley believes travel agents are a growing force in booking travel to the region, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. “Travel agents are major influencers in booking travel to the Caribbean and getting more so than before,” he tells Canadian Travel Press. Riley continued: “I saw a statistic recently that in North America the section of the population that is the fastest growing user of travel agents are millennials. Who knew? So yes, travel agents are...
Intrepid Group Appointments
The Intrepid Group has announced the addition of two senior executive roles to its global leadership team. Effective Jan. 1, Michael Edwards will move into the role of Chief Growth Officer, while Leigh Barnes will formally move into the newly created role of Chief Purpose Officer on July 1. It has been two years since the Intrepid Group returned to independent ownership and since then has seen record growth of 20% per year across all of its brands. Aligned with the company’s long term vision, CEO James Thornton created the roles to focus on sustained growth in both purpose and...