Tour Operators
Merit Partners With WaterAid Canada
The Merit Travel Group is continuing its support of WaterAid Canada and their efforts to bring clean water to select communities lacking access. The second annual campaign is aimed at raising awareness in support of their project in Tanzania. Through a three-month fundraising initiative, which commences this month, the goal is to help improve water and sanitation at health clinics in this East African country. The decision to support the Tanzania: Deliver Life Program follows a successful 2016 effort, which saw more than $100,000 raised for Ethiopia’s Clean Water for Schools...
ACV, Sandals Winners Named
Earlier this year, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) and Sandals and Beaches Resorts gave travel agents the opportunity to win their very own Sandals or Beaches getaway – and the winners have been announced. The draw for four pairs of tickets is now complete, and the winners are Rosie DiMartino from Polo Travel Ltd. in Concord, Ont.; France Benard from CAA Travel in Quebec, Que.; Rosanne Sevilla from WD World Travel in Vancouver; and Marcy Kenny from Executive Travel in St. John’s, Nfld. Their prizes include a four-night Air, Hotel & Transfer package for two to any Sandals or...
Jordan Is Simply Amazing
Visit Jordan says people shouldn't assume that Jordan's unsafe because of what happens outside its borders. Visit Jordan Canadian representative Avril Matthews says violence is a common occurrence in bordering countries but not in Jordan itself. “The people of Jordan literally say they have noisy neighbours,” she told a Wednesday Toronto gathering. Jordan in turn is “like a peaceful oasis,” she added. Matthews, who visited Jordan this year, said its capital is a “real blend of old and new,” with Amman attractions including a Roman ampitheatre. The archeological...
The Adventure Continues In Ireland
This week PressToday's Ann Ruppenstein is on the road in Ireland as a group of Canadian travel agents and tour operators learn more about the tourism offer in the island nation on an annual FAM put on by Tourism Ireland in Canada, Tourism Northern Ireland and Failte Ireland. Along with taking in some stunning sights and attractions across the country, such as the cliffside shores of Arranmore Island on the Wild Atlantic Way, an interactive demonstration on seaweed by Dr. Prannie Rhattigan of Irish Seaweed Kitchen in Stranhill beach — a company offering tours where visitors can...
Contiki Unveils Expanded Summer Europe Program
Contiki has unveiled its highly anticipated Europe Summer 2018/19 program, highlighted by an increased emphasis on its culinary offerings through its partnership with social eating platform VizEat, 26 new trips and its first foray into river cruising with the launch of U by Uniworld. Summer in Europe for 2018 will also see the unveiling of a new travel style that will be called, Independent Insider. The new type of travel has been designed for freedom and replaces the current “Easy Pace” style. In addition, the youth travel brand continues with its Limited Edition Series trips,...
Globus Offers Britain, Ireland Savings
Globus is offering 10% savings (land only) on Europe bookings made by Nov. 28, including its England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales programs. “Our tours are a wonderful way to explore – every itinerary is hand-crafted, we include front-of-the-line admission to such popular sites as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, and the House of Waterford Crystal, and you can leave the driving to someone else. Best of all, you get to travel with new friends from around the world,” says Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands. Globus is inviting Canadians to heed the call of...
Goway Expands 2018 Central, South America Program
Goway Travel has released its 2018 Central and South America Travel Planner highlighted by new destinations and a variety of products. Officials say it’s a comprehensive selling tool for agents when it comes to South and Central America and the Polar regions. Goway’s travel module allows travellers formula to combine city stopovers with South America’s big-name attractions and boutique travel ideas, from Mexico to Patagonia and beyond. Itinerary choices are from three- to five-star level. New additions include: Norwegian Cruise Line sailings around South America; and...
TRAVELBESTJOBS.COM REIMAGINED
For over 15 years Travelbestjobs.com, along with the Travel Best Jobs section of Travel Courier magazine, has been a renowned market resource for careers, professional services, and business opportunities. Now, the successful travel industry job board has been completely redesigned to be more responsive, more user friendly, and shareable via social media. Job seekers can now create a personalized user dashboard with job alerts and bookmarks, and they can now upload their resume directly to the site. For employers looking to hire qualified candidates in the travel and tourism...