Tour Operators
Crawford Gets Cooking at Sunwing
It took a couple of weeks, but Sunwing staff at the company's Toronto airport area headquarters finally got a chance to see what all the fuss was about. During the last week of October, Sunwing unveiled its new Sunwing Café on board menu developed in partnership with Food Network Canada celebrity chef Lynn Crawford and yesterday (Nov. 16) Crawford was on hand at the office to meet company staff, pose for photos, and, more importantly, oversee a reception where one of her now Sunwing signature dishes was served. Crawford touted the fresh ingredients, locally sourced in Canada, used in...
Busabout Adds Portugal to 2017 Europe Program
Busabout, HAGGiS and Shamrocker Adventures have unveiled their new 2017 Europe program designed to offer clients more flexibility on their next European adventure, as well as the introduction of a new unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off pass. Furthering its dedication to its unique freestyle form of travel, Busabout will expand its Hop On – Hop Off network into Portugal. For die-hard music festival fans, Busabout’s new four-day Lollapalooza Berlin itinerary will be a “can’t miss” affair. For a limited time, clients who book by Nov. 30 can save 10% on all 2017 summer...
Transat Takes On Growth in Europe
Despite facing terrorist attacks and a low Canadian dollar, 2016 proved to be a successful year for travel to Europe with Air Transat. “This summer was a huge challenge because of what’s happened in Europe – mainly in France and Belgium – it was a real challenge,” says Gilles Ringwald, vice-president, commercial for Air Transat. “But because we did so good during the summer 2016, we will increase much more during the next summer.” Looking ahead to the Europe program for 2017, Air Transat will once again operate direct flights to 27 destinations in 13 countries from five...
A Sea Change Of Adventure
In what it describes as a “sea change on sustainability,” Peregrine Adventures has introduced a new range of carbon-offset adventure cruises. The 10 new small ship itineraries will visit small ports that the big ships can’t get to, allowing travellers to explore little-known towns and villages in some of the world’s hottest travel destinations, including Croatia, Cuba, Iceland, Portugal, Panama, and the Greek Islands. Peregrine Adventures, as most will know, is the Intrepid Group’s premium adventure operator. While Intrepid Group may be the largest company in the...
Beyond The Sun
Sunquest is counting on Canadian travellers who are on the quest for holidays that go beyond the typical sun vacations, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. From a 10th century Moorish castle to luxury over-the-water suites in Jamaica or a 5-star hotel room overlooking the Colosseum in Rome, TravelBrands announced the launch of the new premium Experiences by Sunquest program, which features eight niche collection styles including Cruise, Amazing Views, Historic, Luxury and Incredible Rooms. “Travellers this year will spend more money on...
ACV Amps Up Winter Service From The West
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added more frequencies and increased capacity from Western Canada to popular destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. The latest additions include a larger aircraft and added frequency on the Vancouver-Cancun and Vancouver-Puerto Vallarta routes. Extra capacity has also been added to service between Vancouver-Ixtapa and Vancouver-Los Cabos – all operated by Air Canada Rouge. ACV’s 2016-2017 flight schedule to Mexico and the Caribbean also includes service between Winnipeg-Montego Bay and Cancun, and Calgary-Cancun and Puerto Vallarta onboard Air...
GLP Worldwide: Built for travellers
GLP Worldwide is sporting a new tagline, Travel for Travellers, and it's all about appealing to those seeking the road – or in many cases ship – less travelled, reports Ann Ruppenstein in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. “The whole concept for Travel for Travellers is to appeal to well-travelled Canadians. Somebody who has already done the tourist circuit, and now they want to do something different and spend a little bit more time in the heart of the destination. That's the kind of stuff we're looking for – really off-the-beaten track,” says Alan Law, director...
Butterfield & Robinson, Canada Goose Partner
Premier active travel company Butterfield & Robinson has partnered with Arctic luxury apparel company Canada Goose to launch Canada Goose Adventure Trips. Beginning in 2017, the intimate group voyages will provide travellers with the opportunity to explore destinations while sporting apparel from the Canada Goose Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer collections. “The world is a magical place and these fantastic adventures will make it easy for people to experience what’s great out there,” says Kevin Spreekmeester, Chief Brand Officer, Canada Goose. “Guests will experience Canada...