Tour Operators
Faith-Based Travel On The Rise
Whether it’s a trip to the Holy Land or a pilgrimage to Ireland, faith-based travel is up with Globus and Cosmos, and thanks to growing interest, the company is introducing a new destination – Mexico. Value-focused brand Cosmos has unveiled two new faith-based vacations for 2016 – the six-day Mexico & Our Lady of Guadalupe, priced from $1,849, and the eight-day Protestant Classic Israel priced from $1,711 (airfare not included). In addition to these new tours, Cosmos is launching “Get Out and Give Back” volunteer opportunities for travellers. Two itineraries – Holy...
Sunwing Offers ‘One-Stop’ Cruise Shopping Experience
Sunwing Vacations has launched its 2015/2016 cruise brochure, offering agents and their clients a “one-stop” cruise shopping experience where they can select from a range of seven-, eight-, 10- or 11-night fly/cruise itineraries across the Caribbean, Mexico, Cuba and Florida, or opt for a two-week cruise and stay package. Itineraries also include return flights with Sunwing Airlines from up to five Canadian gateways (Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa and new for this season, Winnipeg). Other little extras to ensure customers’ time on board is hassle free include prepaid...
Insight Into Peru
Insight Vacations is celebrating the launch of its first foray into South America with the addition of the new “Luxury Gold” itinerary entitled, Treasures of the Incas – a Peruvian journey into the mysterious world of the Inca. Ranked as one of the top destinations in 2014 by TripAdvisor, Peru has long been a dream destination for many seasoned travellers. “I am thrilled to introduce Peru as as our newest Insight destination with the launch of our ‘Luxury Gold’ and classic premium escorted journeys collection which takes your clients by road, rail and cruise,” says...
TUI Group, Intrepid to Part Ways
TUI Group and the founders of Intrepid Travel have announced that they are ending their PEAK Adventure Travel Group (PEAK) strategic venture. The mutually agreed decision to end their four-year partnership will allow each group to best serve their respective adventure market segments. Under the new arrangement, Intrepid Travel co-founders Darrell Wade and Geoff Manchester will take back full ownership of the original adventure travel brand they founded in 1989, as well as a portfolio of leading brands that will make up the Intrepid Group. Darrell Wade (pictured, in the centre)...
Goway Expands Sales Team
Goway Travel has announced the appointment of several business development managers in various key markets throughout North America. Soran Prasad, has been appointed to the position of business development manager for British Columbia. Based in Vancouver, she brings 20 years of experience in the travel industry and will be responsible for key partner engagement in BC and working with the trade to grow business to Downunder (Australia and New Zealand), the World’s Most Idyllic Islands, Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Also joining Goway’s North American field sales...
Last Chance to Win Luxury Mexico Holiday
It's your last chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to the five-star Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive, by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico from Transat. The prize includes roundtrip airfare to Cancun on Air Transat, hotel tansfers, and a one-week stay. The Azul Fives, a Gourmet Inclusive, by Karisma is perfect for the traveller who wants the most amazing culinary offerings on their vacation. The “Gourmet Inclusive” designation signifies an elevated culinary and service experience with food choices ranging from beachfront barbecues to Italian, Asian and everything in between...
Trafalgar Unveils Its Largest Americas Program Ever
Trafalgar has released its most comprehensive Americas program to date, with the 2016 The Americas brochure showcasing its USA, Canada, Central and South America itineraries in one singular brochure. Building on the brand’s promise to provide industry partners with the best tools they need to be able to sell guided vacations with more confidence and ease, this valuable reference guide has been specially created with “time-poor” agents in mind. Offering even more choice when it comes to experiencing the Americas like a local, Trafalgar is showcasing over 60 itineraries, more than...
Transat Reverses Trend, Adds Capacity
Increased capacity across the board, new destinations and new gateways will mark the upcoming winter Sun season for Transat Holidays, reports the tour operator. And while bigger and better is often the mantra at launch time, Transat really means it, Annick Guérard, general manager for Transat Tours Canada, told a group of retail VIPs in Toronto Thursday. “This is big for us,” Guérard said, referring specifically to the capacity increase; she noted that Transat had decreased capacity the past two years as it adjusted costs and efficiencies. “Now we're back on track, and happy...