Tour Operators
Sunwing Vacations expands 2026 portfolio
Sunwing Vacations is kicking off 2026 with an expanded portfolio with five new and renovated all-inclusive resorts across Mexico and the Dominican Republic, offering travel advisors new options for clients seeking family vacations, adult-only escapes or elevated beachfront relaxation. Riui Jalisco, Nuevo Vallarta -- Fresh from a multi-million-dollar renovation completed in December 2025, Riu Jalisco in Nuevo Vallarta now delivers an enhanced family-centric experience. The resort features 820 newly renovated rooms, including innovative family suites that accommodate up to six...
TICO implementing targeted inflationary fee increase for some registrants
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) is introducing a targeted, inflationary adjustment to renewal fees for registrants with sales exceeding $10 million. For payments due on or after April 1, 2026, TICO will implement a 2.4% inflationary increase on renewal fees, which only applies to registrants with Ontario gross sales greater than $10 million. This adjustment affects about 10% of TICO’s registrant base. There are no other fee changes being introduced, including for the Compensation Fund. For 90% of registrants, fee rates will be maintained at the levels set in April...
G Adventures picks Cambodia as new location for GX 2026
G Adventures has revealed that Cambodia will be the new host for its 2026 GX Summit, taking place in September 2026. Having originally been set to take place in Morocco, the decision to change location reflects GX’s core mission to use travel as a force for good by supporting destinations where community tourism can have the greatest positive impact. Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, explained that: “GX is so much more than a conference. It’s about celebrating the power of travel done right, in destinations where our global community can help drive real, positive...
Globus responds to new and growing demand for guided travel
In research from MMGY Travel Intelligence it was found that nearly three in four Gen X travellers (74%) and more than seven in 10 Younger Boomers (71%) say guided vacations appeal to them – a clear signal that touring has entered the mainstream for the next generation of leisure travellers. Those findings make it clear that the decades-old view that guided travel was something that travellers “aged into” later in life is not just outdated, but also wildly off base. Perhaps even more notable, the broader guided travel ecosystem – including tour operators and tourism guidance...
Air Canada Vacations rolls out enhanced 2026 agent toolkit
Air Canada Vacations has launched its Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America and Beyond, 2026 Travel Agent Toolkit. The 2026 edition is a first for the company, bringing together Europe, a multitude of continents and Cruises, into one comprehensive toolkit. Designed to streamline trip planning and support travel advisors as they prepare for the year ahead. The toolkit introduces enhanced features and practical tools aimed at simplifying the booking process and improving day-to-day usability. Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said: “We are excited to present...
Intrepid Travel, ITAC sign landmark partnership deal
Intrepid Travel has signed a landmark partnership agreement with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) that will see it committing CA$500,000 over the next five years to support the growth and promotion of Indigenous tourism across Canada. Intrepid will increase the number of Indigenous-led experiences across its Canadian itineraries, co-develop community-led products and co-create new signature Indigenous-centered adventures through the partnership. The operator said that by the of 2026, 75% of its Canadian tours will include at least one Indigenous experience with a...
TravelBrands Launches FlexAir by Encore
To help Canadian travel agents protect and close more cruise bookings with confidence, TravelBrands Encore Cruises has launched FlexAir by Encore. The new air booking solution allows advisors to hold qualifying flights with $0 due at time of booking, giving them more time to finalize their clients’ cruise plans without risking today’s airfare or losing momentum on the sale. Key benefits of FlexAir by Encore include: $0 due at time of booking* Hold flights for up to 30 days prior to departure* Protect today’s pricing* Sell with confidence, not pressure FlexAir...
Roadtrips reports: Sport travel is having a moment
If you’re wondering what the most requested sporting events for 2026 and beyond are, will Roadtrips has the answer. Dave Guenther, President and Founder of Roadtrips, observed that: “Sports travel is really having a moment,” before continuing: “While sports has always enjoyed a strong following, we’re seeing a heightened level of interest as people combine their love of travel with their passion for sports.” Guenther pointed out that: “With the World Cup and the next Summer Games taking place right here in our backyard, there is a tremendous opportunity for travel...