Tour Operators
It’s A Game Changer
Over 900 travel agency owners, managers and supplier partners filled the main ballroom at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate this week for the presentation of the Ensemble Travel Group's Circle of Excellence Awards. The large gathering of travel professionals were taking a well-dressed and well-deserved break from three days of conference networking and education organized by the travel consortium. They were on hand to witness a parade of award winners, and to participate if they were chosen for recognition. For instance, the top 10 earning agencies from both the US and Canada...
Hop On, Hop Off With Busabout
With the launch of their new 2016 Europe program, freestyle travel experts Busabout, HAGGiS and Shamrocker are inviting travellers to build their own European adventures. New additions to the “Hop On-Hop Off” network include the East Loop which connects Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia. 2016 will also see Busabout ramp up its already extensive festival packages to include trips to Ultra in Split, Sonar in Barcelona, Sziget in Budapest and BBK in Bilbao, or travel to the highly anticipated Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. “Busabout’s Hop...
Sunquest, Visit Orlando Offer Savings
Sunquest and Visit Orlando have teamed up to offer travellers savings on a selection of Orlando packages. With the promotion, vacationers can benefit from many added value features and reductions. Choose one or all of the following: purchase a 2-Day Pass at Universal Orlando and get the 3rd day free! Buy one get one free ticket at SeaWorld Orlando and get a five-day base theme park ticket for the price of three at Walt Disney World Resort; With Dollar Car Rental, get one free day when you reserve a seven-day rental; Earn discounts in more than 50 restaurants when you purchase the $29...
Magic of Africa Tour Includes a Floating African Safari
Goway AfricaExperts has enhanced its “Magic of Africa” itinerary which now includes two nights onboard the Zambezi Queen, giving guests a unique and luxurious way to enjoy Chobe. Clients on the Africa Holiday of a Lifetime will experience the thrill of an African safari from a private suite aboard the 45-metre boutique floating hotel. The Zambezi Queen features 10 suites and four master suites, all including en-suite, private balconies and fans, full length sliding shutters, sliding mosquito net doors and the finest finishes. The ship has three levels and an air-conditioned...
Intrepid, Ryerson Partner On Learning Trip to Cuba
Earlier this month, Ryerson University teamed up with Intrepid Travel to take a group of students from the Hospitality & Tourism Management program on an eight-day trip to Cuba. The course is an experiential learning trip designed to give students exposure to the tourism industry outside of the classroom. Ryerson's Dr. Rachel Dodds chose the destination based on its significance and relevancy in the current tourism landscape. “With the United States set to open their doors to Cuba a lot is changing in this country,” said Dodds. “This is the perfect time to educate...
Goway Travellers Can Make a Difference in Nepal
Travel with a purpose... Goway Travel is offering globetrotters a chance to experience Nepal while assisting first-hand and playing an active role in the country’s post-earthquake recovery. Having been in the travel business for more than 40 years, Goway officials are well aware of the positive effect tourism can have on the recovery of a region affected by natural disaster. Flying to Kathmandu, volunteers on the Rebuild Nepal trip will stay five nights in Gorkha, one of the country’s hardest-hit communities, where they will help to rebuild a family home. No technical skills are...
On The Move
TravelBrands Inc. is making a move in Vancouver. The company is relocating its Vancouver office from Suite 900 – 333 Seymour St. to 2200 – 1050 West Pender St., Vancouver, V6E 3S7, effective Oct. 26. The phone number will remain the same at...
ACV Debuts Dubai Packages
Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations (ACV) have put Dubai on their radar with the tour operator introducing four vacation packages to the Middle East city to complement Air Canada’s new route from Toronto that takes flight beginning Nov. 3. The featured packages are: Adventure Emirates, eight days, seven nights; Sun, Sea & Culture, eight days, seven nights; Dubai Stop Over - City Stay, five nights, six days; and Dubai Stop Over - City Stay, three nights, four days. The core highlights for all packages include a historical half-day city tour of Dubai; a guided safari tour and...