Tour Operators
New Leadership At Frontiers North Adventures
The company that's synonymous with popularizing Churchill's polar bears in leisure travel markets all over the world and sharing with these travellers northern Canada's wildlife, culture and history is moving confidently into the future under a new generation of leadership. John Gunter was recently appointed president and CEO of Frontiers North Adventures. "We work hard building world-class travel programs and our goal is to continue to share Canada's North with more people all over the world," said John Gunter, who has taken over the company from his parents and founders, Lynda and...
Lights, Camera, Action
Tourism Ireland has launched a series of four new online films featuring Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield. Prospective holidaymakers from Canada and around the world are encouraged to visit Ireland and follow in the famous spaceman's footsteps. Earlier this year, Tourism Ireland enlisted Hadfield's help when he visited Ireland -- filming the Canadian as he spent several days as a "tourist," visiting some of Ireland's top attractions and experiences. The resulting four short videos are called "An Astronaut's Guide to the Island of Ireland." The short films feature Donegal and the...
AMResorts Launches Giveaway For Canadian Agents
To reinforce its investment in the Canadian travel agent community, AMResorts, with Air Canada Vacations, is launching a special giveaway for agents booking at Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa or Sunscape Sabor Cozumel. Every package booking (air and hotel) made earns the travel agent a chance to win 100,000 Air Canada Aeroplan miles. Additionally, every package booking will also enter the agent for a chance to win one of two 7-night stays at Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa or Sunscape Sabor Cozumel. To qualify, agents must register their Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa and Sunscape...
Signature Release
Signature Vacations has released its National 2014/15 winter brochure showcasing exclusive collections of leading hotels and resorts, including RIU-topia, the Crown Collection of Palace Resorts, the Celebrity Collection of Hard Rock Hotels along with a hand-picked selection of classic luxury all-inclusive resorts. With its collection, Signature has the best of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean covered. The new brochure will be available in travel agencies nationally this month, or can be downloaded from Signature Vacations’ web site. The English and French editions of the...
Globus Group Offers, Incentives
When it comes to group travel, the Globus family of brands is ready and waiting with a generous array of incentives for agents and their clients. Book and deposit a 2015 group of 16+ with any of the four brands (Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways or Monograms) between March 9 and June 24 and your agency will receive a $500 bonus as soon as the group has departed. And book 10 clients on select Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways itineraries by June 24 and receive one free passenger (up to four comps). Even better, Globus, Cosmos or Monograms’ groups are eligible for the...
Sunquest Savings
Sunquest has introduced an exclusive, limited time sale – offering travellers savings of $200 per couple at all Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas in the Caribbean and Mexico. The sale applies to the first 100 bookings only, for any duration, any gateway, and at any Dreams, Now or Sunscape resort for departures anytime between May and November. The offer expires on March 23, or while supplies...
G Adventures Launches New Yolo Trips
Witnessing the feeding of orangutans in Sumatra, savouring local specialties on a street food crawl in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and learning about Aboriginal Dreamtime in Australia are just some of the experiences travellers will enjoy on G Adventures’ expanded range of more than 125 Yolo trips this year. Designed for younger, budget-minded travellers, Yolo trips maximize time and money by covering a lot of ground while delivering must-see highlights with other high-energy explorers. Small groups, insider access and personal freedom define this travel style -- one of seven that G...
World Expeditions Unveils New ‘Canadian Trails’ Division
Adventure travel company World Expeditions has launched a new division in its distinctive “paths less travelled” style -- Great Canadian Trails catering to travellers seeking unique remote active holidays in Canada. With operations based out of Ottawa, Great Canadian Trails offers a selection of both guided and supported self-guided hiking and cycling adventures that include accommodation, luggage transfers, bike rentals, and comprehensive maps and route notes. Great Canadian Trails allows travellers to cycle across Prince Edward Island at their own pace with all of the...