Tour Operators
The Intrepid Effect: Using storytelling to show travellers the impact of their trips
Intrepid Travel has launched a new global purpose platform that’s all about storytelling and real-world examples to help travellers understand the positive effects of their trips amid tightening regulations on corporate impact communications and marketing. Featuring a hero film and updated website messaging, the new platform centres on The Intrepid Effect, built on the premise of showing impact rather than stating it. Developed by Intrepid’s Impact team in close collaboration with its local teams around the world, it brings together tangible examples from real...
Tauck Bridges Expands 2027 Family Portfolio with New Croatia Cruise
Tauck has opened bookings for its full 2027 Tauck Bridges collection of guided family itineraries, headlined by a new small ship cruise, sailing the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia aboard a 34-guest yacht custom-designed to explore Croatia's coastal gems. Croatian Coast: Family Voyage explores a stretch of Adriatic coastline where calm waters, short island crossings, walkable port towns and built-in mix of beach time and discovery make it a natural fit for travellers of every age. The eight-day itinerary offers sailings June through August (from $6,790 per...
TTC Tour Brands unveils 2027 Early Booking Advantage offer
TTC Tour Brands has announced its Early Booking Advantage offers on select 2027 dates. Now through Sept. 30, 2026, travel advisors can offer clients additional savings to secure their spot for 2027 early and get ahead of demand. Joe Robinson, SVP of Sales, North America, TTC Tour Brands, said that: “The Early Booking Advantage is about giving travel advisors a reason to start next year's travel conversations today.” Robinson continued: “Advisors can use this offer to reconnect with past guests, engage new travelers and help clients secure the experience that best fits their...
Demand for Jordan Tours growing for Exodus Adventure Travels
Exodus Adventure Travels has restarted bookings for its collection of tours to Jordan from July 2026, following the recent relaxation of travel advice from the Foreign Office. Its current popularity reflects the strong demand that was seen from customers prior to the restrictions being put in place. At the end of February, bookings to the destination were up 18% year-on-year. The company offers a total of six tours to the region, including Signature Jordan: Stars and Desert Sands from its newest Signature collection, as well as A Week in Jordan, Petri and Wadi...
Air Canada Vacations celebrates advisors with “Kickoff to Takeoff” contest
Air Canada Vacations has launched “Kickoff to Takeoff,” a new contest for travel advisors combing the excitement of the world’s biggest football tournament with the thrill of travel. Created to celebrate and reward travel advisors across Canada, this interactive contest gives eligible travel advisors the chance to score exciting prizes simply by booking air-inclusive vacation packages to one of the qualifying countries participating in the football tournament during the contest period. And the excitement doesn’t stop there; travel advisors can earn even more entries as...
Travellers can save with Westjet Vacations’ EBB on winter getaways
Travel advisors can help clients lock in value for Winter 2026–2027 with WestJet Vacations’ limited-time Early Booking Bonus on select all-inclusive vacation packages. Guests can save up to $1,000 per couple on featured sun destinations, secure reduced deposits of just $100 per person, and receive added perks when booking early for travel between Nov. 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027, while agents earn a 3% bonus commission on every eligible winter package booking made during the promotional period. The Early Booking Bonus is valid on new bookings made between June 15 and June 28,...
Cosentino named Head of Product Development at Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has named Rose Cosentino as the Head of Product Development. In this role, Cosentino will lead Air Canada Vacations product strategy and partner portfolio, guiding the continued evolution of our offerings and strengthening the relationships that are central to our shared success. With her extensive leadership experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Cosentino brings a strong track record of driving growth, developing innovative strategies, and building meaningful partnerships across international markets. Her collaborative approach and deep industry...
Wonderful, Complex, Rich: Goway showcases Asia
Goway's first forum devoted entirely to Asia enabled travel agents to be updated on the likes of pandas, pagodas and pachyderms. The tour operator -- which previously held similar events showcasing Africa and the Middle East -- held its June 9 Asia Forum 2026 in Toronto, enabling hoteliers, tour companies and Goway itself to brief agents on what their clients can expect when visiting that continent. "We hope it's going to become an annual event … Asia is wonderful, it's complex, it's rich...," Moira Smith, who oversees Goway's Asia program, told the crowded event. "We love...