Tour Operators
ETC, CATO unlock an unexpected upgrade for travel advisors
The European Travel Commission (ETC) and the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) teamed up once again to offer travel advisors a different look at what Europe has to offer their clients. And that different look started with the venue – the funky Hotel Ocho in downtown Toronto this week – where representatives from seven European tourist boards – Tourism Ireland, Visit Flanders, the Tourist Office of Spain, ENIT Italy, Czech Tourism, Switzerland Tourism and Tourism Portugal – and eight tour companies – Goway, Collette, Globus, Royal Irish Tours, The Travel...
G Adventures’ Change Makers Is Back
G Adventures’ ‘Change Makers’ global incentive program that celebrates agents’ potential to make a meaningful impact around the globe is back. This year will see 15 Canadian agents earning their way to the fourth annual GX Summit in Morocco in September, joining 75 Change Makers from around the world for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the shared impact of community tourism. Live now and running up to May 31, 2026, Change Makers rewards agents for doing what they do best: connecting travellers with meaningful adventures that give back. Every booking equals one...
Contiki rolls out Black Friday savings
Contiki has launched its biggest Black Friday Sale ever, allowing travellers savings on over 150 itineraries and the opportunity to take advantage of limited-time “drops” featuring select trips and departure dates at 50% off. Those who sign up and book during Early Access will have the chance to win their trip for free during the exclusive access period from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11, 2025 before the main sale opens to all travellers from Nov. 12 to Dec. 4, 2025. Toni Ambler, Chief Customer Officer at Contiki, said: “Our Black Friday Sale is the biggest moment of the year and the...
On location in Ecuador for TTC Tour Week 2.0 with Contiki
This month 400+ travel advisors are taking part in simultaneous FAM trips around the world as TTC Tour Week 2.0 officially gets underway. Joining a group of travel advisors from Canada, the U.S. and Australia, Baxter Media is currently in Quito taking part in the adventure-packed Ecuador in a Week itinerary. “This TTC Tour Week we are running nine FAM trips across the world, and across our touring brands,” shared TTC Tour Brands’ Jenni Berg, director, strategic accounts. “Destinations featured include Peru, India, Egypt, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the Czech...
Travel advisors, tour operators get a preview of Scenic Group’s Scenic Ikon
Scenic Group gave a select group of tour operators and travel advisors in Toronto a preview of the Scenic Ikon, which is set to join the Scenic Discovery Yacht fleet for its inaugural season from April 2028. The 100 or so travel trade types on hand for yesterday’s (Nov. 3) preview event, were welcomed by Scenic Group Founder, Glen Moroney and a trio of senior executives – Tom Goetter, Vice President, Hotel Operations; Jason Flesher, Director of Discovery Operations; and James Griffiths, General Manager, Ocean Operations – who demonstrated just exactly what their clients could...
Kensington strengthens its leadership team with two appointments
Kensington has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Grossman as Vice President, Partnership Marketing, and Daniel Shanahan as Director, Partnership Marketing. Together, they will spearhead the expansion of Kensington’s partnership marketing initiatives, deepening relationships across tourism boards, travel suppliers, and global brands that align with Kensington’s reputation for creating the world’s most personalized travel experiences. Grossman brings more than a decade of marketing leadership experience to Kensington with roles at organizations where she led initiatives to...
G Adventures unveils Black Friday savings of up to 30%
G Adventures has unveiled its 2025 Black Friday sale, offering as much as 30% off on solo travel, family travel, celebratory travel, push-your-limits travel and more. From now through Nov. 30, 2025, over 400 trips are on sale with departures before April 30, 2026. And, for those looking to nail down their summer travel plans, there are over 500 trips on sale with savings of 10% for travel between May 1 and Aug. 30, 2026. Trips included in this year’s Black Friday sale span both the globe and the community tourism pioneer’s wide range of travel styles, including Classic, Active,...
TTC Tour Brands rolls out Black Friday deals and more for 2025
TTC Tour Brands has launched its 2025 Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Tuesday sales, including new trips that will be announced weekly for buy one, get one 50% off plus additional savings of up to 15% off throughout the sale. Travel advisors and past guests can get early access starting Oct. 31, 2025, with the full sale offered from Nov. 3 to Dec. 4, 2025. Melissa DaSilva, Chief Sales Officer and Deputy CEO of TTC Tour Brands, said that: “This holiday season, we are giving our travel advisor partners the tools to deliver even greater value to their clients, with opportunities for...