Tour Operators
Aurora Expeditions appoints Stephanie Roles as sales director, Canada
Aurora Expeditions has announced the appointment of Stephanie Roles as sales director, Canada. In this role, Roles will be responsible for driving revenue growth and assisting with the development of the region’s sales strategy in the Canadian market. As an accomplished sales leader, Roles brings an impressive career spanning North American and international markets, with extensive expertise in travel sales and marketing, and a strong network of industry relationships to Aurora’s North American sales team. “I’m thrilled to be joining a company that matches my love for...
Agents can win a spot on Anderson Vacations’ Maritime Mosaic departures
Anderson Vacations is kicking off the new year with its most exciting travel agent incentive to date: the chance to win a free seat on one of their 2025 Guaranteed Maritime Mosaic Departures, valued at $11,000! This exclusive prize offers the ultimate exploration of Canada’s stunning Atlantic provinces, featuring breathtaking coastal landscapes, charming towns, and warm maritime hospitality. How to participate Book More, Win More: Every passenger booked on a 2025 small group tour equals one contest entry. Top Competitor Wins: The travel advisor with the most bookings between...
Sunwing introduces Cuba Collections to support travel advisor bookings
Sunwing has recently undertaken important work to ensure its Cuba product offering is as transparent and seamless as possible. Doubling down on the importance of ensuring each client finds the right vacation for them, Sunwing has implemented a tier system for the all-inclusive Cuba resorts in its portfolio to better distinguish the types of properties and experiences customers can expect while in destination. About the new Cuba Collections Its new Cuba Collections includes three all inclusive resort tiers highlighting minimum standards and criteria, making it simple for travel...
G Adventures launches 25 new active trips; adds Pakistan tours
G Adventures has launched 25 new and exciting active adventures for 2025. Joining their active travel style, which grew more than 16 per cent in 2024, the new trips will take travellers to new, lesser-explored regions in destinations including Japan, South Africa, Pakistan, the Balkans, Morocco, the Galapagos and Peru, with a strong focus on supporting local communities in the regions travellers visit. Each trip highlights G Adventures’ commitment to providing the very best active experiences, taking travellers deeper into destinations, in the most immersive yet thrilling ways, from...
National Geographic Expeditions returns to South Africa in 2026
National Geographic Expeditions will return to Southern Africa in 2026 with a brand-new itinerary – Southern Africa: Living History and Legendary Species. This newest addition to the company's Signature Land portfolio will explore South Africa and Zambia, welcoming travellers into the wonders of the region with an expertly planned itinerary focused on connecting with the beauty of each destination. This carefully crafted exploration of Southern Africa brings to life the vast history, culture and wildlife of the region through the authentic storytelling of National...
ACV adds guided tour packages to Brazil
Air Canada Vacations has launched new guided tour packages to Brazil, further expanding its offering of unforgettable travel experiences to one of South America's most vibrant and diverse destinations. Packages are now available for booking, with tours departing from Toronto and Montreal to São Paulo (GRU). With connecting flights from more than 50 Canadian airports, travellers can easily reach Brazil, thanks to Air Canada’s comprehensive network. “Air Canada Vacations is proud to offer Canadians the opportunity to explore the magic of Brazil through our new guided tour...
Just You teams up with Planeterra & Reforest on trade booking offer
Just You has launched a new project in collaboration with Planeterra and Reforest. For every new trade booking made until February 28, the tour operator will plant a tree in partnership with Planeterra across two sites in Guatemala and Morocco. There is no cost to the travel agent. Agents will receive an email at the end of the peaks period (Jan. 1 – Feb 28, 2025), detailing information about the tree and its positive impact on the environment and local communities. “The concept of changing lives through travel represents more than just words for us; it’s inherent in our...
Contiki releases first sober-curious itineraries across Britain & Ireland
Contiki has released its first trips curated for the sober curious – including six departures across Britain and Ireland now open for booking for travel in August 2025. In Contiki’s 2024 Voice of a Generation Survey, 83 per cent of respondents aged 18-35 said they’d be interested in a completely sober travel experience. Contiki built its name on communal fun and social spontaneity and this new trip proves that travellers don’t need booze to bring the buzz. Travellers will enjoy events at Edinburgh Fringe with genuine late-night connections; immersive cultural experiences and...