Tour Operators
Visit Anaheim, WestJet Vacations host Western travel advisors for deep dive fam of Anaheim
There was a little more urgency and focus on product during a recent fam trip to Anaheim, California by a group of western Canada travel advisors. The advisors were there as guests of Visit Anaheim and WestJet Vacations to experience the latest attractions and hotel developments in the Anaheim region – which is anchored by Disneyland and extends around Orange County. The Anaheim Resort, comprised of the Disneyland park property plus the surrounding cityscape of hotels and resorts, served as the home port for the group of top travel sales professionals. They all hailed from either BC...
Sunwing brings back free first checked bag for all-inclusive packages
Sunwing Vacations has brought back its free first checked baggage policy for travel departing Nov. 25, 2025, following feedback from travel partners and customers. All-inclusive vacation package bookings will now include one free checked bag and one carry-on bag per person. This applies to new and existing bookings, ensuring customers receive the complete all-inclusive experience they expect, regardless of when they book their getaway. Customers who have already paid for their first checked bag on existing bookings with Sunwing will be issued a $100 future travel voucher per...
Lots for advisors in TravelBrands Black Friday Week promotion
TravelBrands has kicked off Black Friday with a full week dedicated to giving travel agents even more reasons to celebrate. From Nov. 24 to Nov. 30, 2025, advisors can earn up to 5X Loyalty Rewards Points on new bookings across the TravelBrands’ product portfolio. For one week only, advisors can benefit from increased points in the following qualifying categories: Earn 5X Loyalty Rewards Points TravelGenie packages*, Hotel-only*, Add-ons (tours, attractions, transfers, and shore excursions), Car Rentals*, Sunquest packages*, Encore Cruises*, and Exotik Journeys* Earn 2X...
Can you hear it? Contiki unveils its annual Voice of a Generation survey
Contiki has released its Voice of a Generation 2025 survey, sharing insights from over 1,000 Canadians aged 18 to 35 on how they plan to travel in 2026. From a love of nostalgic travel to choosing extra vacation days over pay raises and placing a greater emphasis on sustainability, young travellers are redefining what matters most and Contiki is taking notice. Toni Ambler, Chief Customer Officer, explained that: “The Voice of a Generation survey is one of our favourite moments of the year because it gives us a direct window into what travellers want from their next...
Bursey to lead Project Expedition’s Canadian expansion
Project Expedition has named Nicole Bursey as its Head of Canada Agency Sales -- a newly created role designed to support and grow relationships within the Canadian travel industry. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Canada. With over a decade of success supporting travel advisors, Project Expedition is now making a dedicated investment in the Canadian market. Bursey will be responsible for building brand awareness and deepening engagement with Canadian travel advisors and agency partners, leveraging her extensive commercial experience...
Reimagine the future of travel at TravelPress Live! June 2026
Mark June 16 and June 17, 2026 on your calendars and get ready to experience a remarkable new event: TravelPress Live! – It’s about ideas. It’s about connections. It’s about creativity and innovation. And it’s perfectly tailored to meet the needs of Canada’s travel industry in the 21st century. Created and organized by Baxter Media – Canada’s most trusted travel trade publisher -- TravelPress Live! is a groundbreaking gathering that’s a festival of ideas, learning and collaboration that will bring together travel advisors, suppliers and industry leaders at Toronto’s...
Princess Hotels & Resorts celebrates Grand Sunset Princess reopening
Princess Hotels & Resorts has just reopened one Mexican Caribbean resort and temporarily closed an adjoining one without skipping a beat. The Spanish company, which has 4 properties on the Mexican Caribbean, closed its Playa del Carmen-area Grand Sunset Princess in May for a renovation, then reopened it Nov. 1 ahead of schedule, reports Manuel Serrano, Princess' commercial director for the Caribbean. And Nov. 1 also saw Princess close the Grand Sunset Princess-bordering Grand Riviera Princess for a renovation project slated to wrap up this coming May, he added during a Wednesday...
Sheenco Travel launches its style of luxury in Canada
Sheenco Travel formally launched its Canadian expansion during the Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Canada that was led by Minister Peter Burke, Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment. Company Founder & CEO, Genevieve Sheehan observed: “This expansion feels deeply personal. To launch Sheenco Canada while honouring my family’s legacy of Canadian service — and to do so under the banner of Irish entrepreneurship -- is a moment I’ll never forget.” And Sheehan added: “We’re here to serve Canadian clients with unforgettable luxury travel...