Tour Operators
TreadRight Names Céline Cousteau as Ambassador
The TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative supported by The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, has named Céline Cousteau as TreadRight Ambassador. A leading environmentalist, adventurer and explorer, officials say Cousteau is the ideal ambassador, one who truly embodies the TreadRight philosophy. As a documentary filmmaker and gifted storyteller, Cousteau has travelled the world working to help amplify the voices of the amazing individuals who are working to protect ecosystems, wildlife and people. “I am truly honoured to have been named TreadRight Ambassador...
Globus Wants to Play T.A.G. With Agents
Agents keeping the 88-page Globus family of brands’ Travel Agent Guide and Group Planner close at hand can earn themselves treats from Tim Hortons. Globus secret shoppers will be visiting and phoning agencies between June 15 and July 31 this year. If they visit an office and ask an agent if he or she has a copy of the Guide handy, the lucky agent will instantly receive a $10 Tim Hortons gift card. Or, if a secret shopper calls and asks a simple question in reference to the Guide, a quick correct answer will earn the agent a gift card which will be sent to them. The Globus guide is...
Be A Force For Change On Intrepid Charity Trek
Have you ever had a client that's wanted to “give back” to the destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is encouraging travellers to sign up to one of its Charity Treks in Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest or Kokoda this year and be a real force for change. In joining one of these three Charity Treks, travellers are committing to fundraise $1,500 for NGOs and community projects supported by The Intrepid Foundation – from providing funding to train teachers and healthcare workers along the Kokoda Track to remote communities in the Nepalese Himalayas and an education project in...
Sunquest, Holiday House Extend ‘Perfect Fit’ Events
Sunquest is extending its spring campaign with Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Resorts. The “Perfect Fit” event’ rewards customers with up to $1,700 in bonus inclusions. The offer now expires on June 30 and is valid for travel any time, out of any gateway, for any duration. As well, Sunquest is upgrading the offer to include a US$100 excursion credit, redeemable with Island Routes Caribbean Adventures. Meanwhile, agents reap the benefits too with 10X Loyalty Points on every booking. Holiday House has also extended its Perfect Fit event until June...
Canadian Chef to Lead Culinary Tour of Peru
James Walt, renowned chef of Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, BC, will be leading a culinary tour of Peru this September. The 11-day tour has been designed to explore Peru's flavours and culture in Lima, Arequipa and Cusco. Participants will visit local specialty markets with leading Peruvian chefs to purchase local ingredients, followed by hands-on cooking experiences. Guests will also visit top restaurants such as Sibaris, Central, Chicha Arequipa and Astrid & Gaston. In Cusco, guests will visit Machu Picchu for a hands-on cooking demonstration by Chef Walt in the Sacred...
Goway Waives Single Supplement at Elephant Hills
Goway is offering a special deal for solo travellers to Thailand with no single supplement at Elephant Hills. The savings is $450 for travel by Oct. 31. There are two packages to choose from – one being the three-day Elephant Hills Jungle Safari Experience which allows travellers to enjoy a unique elephant experience, boat exploration of Cheow Larn Lake, canoe safari and jungle trekking all set in the tropical rainforest. Or, travellers can experience another part of the rainforest with the Elephant Hills Beach and Rainforest Nature Safari. Explore the rivers of the rainforest...
G Adventures Surpasses $200K for Nepal Earthquake Relief
G Adventures surpassed the $200,000 mark in the aid appeal launched in response to the earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, devastating Kathmandu, Nepal and surrounding areas. The adventure tour operator increased its initial target from $75,000 to $100,000 on April 27 after meeting it within 48 hours, and matched an additional $25,000 to encourage continued donations. “We are thrilled with the response to our appeal. Thank you to every person who has contributed and helped spread the word, and continues to do so,” says Bruce Poon Tip, founder, G Adventures. G Adventures...
A First For Cuba
Warming relations between the Cuban and American governments have reached Cuba's annual tourism show, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The one-time Cold War antagonists have announced that they plan to restore diplomatic relations and an improving relationship meant this year saw an American tour operator presence at Cuba's annual tourism show FitCuba, a first for the show. Cuban tourism minister Manuel Marrero told the show's opening gathering on the island of Cayo Coco about the presence of the tour operators, which drew immediate applause from...