Tour Operators
G Adventures Unveils New Active Adventures
Cultural trekking in Bhutan, a first-of-its-kind multi-sport trip in Japan, cycling through rice fields in China, and rafting and cycling in Patagonia, Argentina, are all new experiences in store for travellers with the launch of G Adventures’ 2016 Active brochure. In addition, the small group adventure operator, which is the largest on the Inca Trail, has experienced an increase in demand for the Lares Trek as an alternative option to the Inca Trail in Peru, and is now offering the Lares Trek on all of its trips taking travellers to Machu Picchu. Each new Active trip includes a...
Signature Adds New Riu Reggae to Jamaica lineup
Signature Vacations reports the newest addition to RIU Hotels & Resorts, the five-star Riu Reggae in Montego Bay, Jamaica will open in November. According to officials, the adults only (18+) resort combines “a cutting-edge, fashion forward décor with an idyllic setting encircled by lush, tropical gardens.” When it opens in November 2016, the resort is expected to offer both a serene setting for couples and newlyweds, as well as an attractive base for singles and groups looking to combine beach relaxation with excursions of the island. The resort will featuring three...
Contiki Introduces New ‘Freedom Guarantee’
Contiki Holidays has introduced a new “Freedom Guarantee,” designed to represent the brand’s appreciation for its clientele's appetite for flexibility. The Guarantee is made up of two components – Zero Change Fees and the FlexDeposit. Passengers booked on any Contiki trip now have the flexibility to change their chosen trip or departure with no associated fees to worry about. This means that a passenger booked to travel with Contiki has the flexibility to change their chosen trip, departure date or even the region in which they want to travel at no additional cost. If the...
Goway Back in Britain
Goway Travel has an England program fit for a king. The company outlined its Britain program to Toronto travel agents Tuesday night, with Goway's Moira Smith noting that Goway accommodation offerings in Britain range from bed-and-breakfasts to actual castles. And she added that a tour operator perhaps best associated with the South Pacific has long ties with Europe. “Goway and Europe have been partners for a long time,” Smith said. “It's only in the last year though we took it to the next level.” Goway has 461 European options for its clients, 63 of them in Britain,...
Insight Takes Flight With European Air Promotions
Insight Vacations has introduced two exclusive limited-time air promotions, including one where a second guest flies free to Europe for travel this spring and summer. Through April 30, travellers who book with Insight Vacations on a selection of its 50 most popular itineraries from their Premium and Luxury Gold 2016 Europe and Britain collection, will receive free airfare for the second traveller. As well, there are seven other itineraries available where a second guest will be able to fly for $399. These include: Best of Morocco, Gems of Britain, The Best of Germany, Easy Pace...
Air Canada’s ‘Wanderluxe’ Now Live
Air Canada’s “Wanderluxe” online travel auction site is now live at http://www.wanderluxeauction.com with proceeds going to benefit The Herbie Fund at SickKids and the Air Canada Foundation. Through April 7, Canadians can put their vacation dollars to good use by supporting children in need as 20 Air Canada Vacations' packages to sun destinations will be on the virtual auction block. As an added bonus, every package will include Air Canada Altitude Elite 35K status for the year, giving winning bidders a number of additional benefits any time they travel with Air Canada and Air...
UPDATED: NewLeaf Applauds CTA Ruling
NewLeaf Travel is applauding the Canadian Transportation Agency's decision that the company is not required to hold an air licence because it is a "reseller," with company officials indicating that with this decision, they believes the stage is now set to “turn over a new leaf” in the Canadian travel industry. Jim Young, CEO of NewLeaf Travel Company, commented: “We’ve read through the determination by the Canadian Transportation Agency and we are pleased that it has fulfilled its mandate to bring regulatory clarity to the marketplace – this is a victory for Canadian...
Cost Of Doing Business
It's likely going to cost a little bit more to do business in travel in Ontario this year, but regulatory officials are quick to point out that a proposed fee hike in Compensation Fund contribution rates will still only take retailers and wholesalers back to 2004 levels, reports managing editor, Michael Baginski in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario's (TICO) board of directors approved a rate increase from $0.15 to $0.25 per thousand dollars of Ontario travel sales, which will go into effect July 1 if approved by Ontario's...