Tour Operators
Exodus Adventure Travels extends its sale
Exodus Adventure Travels has extended its biggest sale of the year through October 31, giving travellers more time to save up to 20% off – or more than $1,900 – on small-group adventures across the globe. The limited-time offer applies to departures through December 2026, featuring adventures in culture, trekking, cycling and wildlife encounters. Some examples of what’s on offer include: Gorillas and Maasai Mara Camping, Cycling in Japan; and Classic Patagonia Treks. To qualify, customers simply need to quote the offer code LEADTHEWAY26 at the time of booking. Terms...
Aeroplan members can use points for Air Canada Vacations’ cruises
Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan Members can now redeem Aeroplan points online at www.aircanadavacations.com on its entire cruise portfolio of over 100 cruise itineraries in key ports including Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, Mexico, Barcelona, Venice, Athens, Rome, Lisbon, London and Nice, as well as new destinations such as Naples, and river cruises in Porto and Prague. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to bring Aeroplan Members one step closer to their next cruise vacation. This is just one of the many perks that...
Voyzant brings industry together as it lights up Vancouver at Diwali celebration
Over 200 travel professionals from across Western Canada were on hand as Voyzant lit up Vancouver with a lively Diwali celebration. The event welcomed airline partners, government representatives, and travel advisors, all joining to celebrate community and strengthen industry connections. The Honourable Mr. Masakui Rungsung, Consul General of India in Vancouver, attended the evening, highlighting the growing cultural and business ties between Canada and India. Haroon Ghaffar, representing the Office of the Premier of British Columbia, presented Voyzant with a formal Letter of...
Globus strengthens Western Canada team
The Globus family of brands (GFOB) is expanding its commitment to Canadian travel advisors with two powerhouse additions to the Western Canada team -- Paula Rizos and Shauna Carter, joining as Business Development Managers (BDMs). Together, Rizos and Carter bring over 75 years of combined travel industry experience – further reinforcing GFOB’s promise to deliver stronger partnerships, smarter support and shared success. Billy Stewart, national trade sales manager – Canada for Globus family of brands, said: “At the Globus family of brands, we believe in the power of U + US...
Intrepid adds new Chile DMC as it expands Latin America presence
Intrepid Travel has launched a new operational hub in Santiago, Chile, marking a significant expansion of its global footprint. The new Destination Management Company (DMC) will oversee operations in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, enabling Intrepid to strengthen local partnerships, and scale up operations in one of its in one of its fastest growing regions. Gary Cohen, Regional General Manager for the Americas at Intrepid, said that: “This is a key milestone on our journey to becoming tour operator of choice across Latin America by 2030. With a stronger local presence, we...
Air Canada Vacations Redefines Group Travel
Air Canada Vacations has launched a new has initiative for the travel trade called ACV Groups Excellence Loyalty Program. The program has been designed to reward its valued travel partners for their ongoing support and success in selling groups. Effective Oct. 20, 2025, and running until Aug. 31, 2026, all group bookings made with Air Canada Vacations that travel between Dec. 15, 2025, and Oct. 31, 2026, will automatically start qualifying for the Groups Excellence Loyalty Program. This brand-new loyalty framework recognizes travel advisors and agencies through a tiered rewards...
G Adventures set to wrap up landmark 2025 FAM year
G Adventures is preparing to mark the close of its 2025 educational travel program, and it’s celebrating a year of highly-anticipated familiarization (FAM) trips that, at the time of completion, will have hosted over 150 Canadian travel advisors across six continents. The 2025 fam program -- which will officially conclude in December -- saw agents exploring some of the operator’s most iconic routes, including destinations like Japan, Peru, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand, Jordan, South Africa, the Galapagos, Costa Rica, and Thailand. The extensive annual program was designed not...
TTC Tour Brands to feature Grand Egyptian Museum on Egypt itineraries
TTC Tour Brands will be featuring the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on all Trafalgar and Insight Vacations Egypt itineraries; and it will be available as an optional experience with Costsaver once the museum fully opens this November. The GEM will be the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization and shines a spotlight on Egypt as a must-sell destination for 2026 It will showcase over 5,000 treasures from Tutankhamun’s collection together for the first time, along with an iconic Grand Staircase, an 83-ton Ramses II statue in the Grand Hall and cutting-edge...