Tour Operators
CATO urges industry, government to support the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
In a statement, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has expressed its strong support for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and underscored the importance of sustained and stable funding for the organization and its initiatives. CATO points out that over the years, ITAC has played a critical role in advancing Indigenous tourism across Canada, fostering meaningful economic opportunities for Indigenous communities while enriching the Canadian tourism experience through authentic cultural engagement and reconciliation in action. In fact, the organization...
Beaches Turks & Caicos featured in new instant savings offer for Canadians
Beaches Turks & Caicos is featured in a new, limited time instant savings offer that’s available exclusively to Canadians. All new Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of five nights or longer) made now through June 14, 2026 – for travel through Oct. 31, 2026 – will enjoy instant savings of CAD$1,000. The offer is valid across all room categories with no blackout dates. Beaches Turks & Caicos Save CAD$1000 on any room category (Butler / Concierge / Luxury) Booking Dates: Now through June 14, 2026 Travel Dates: Now through October 31,...
Fresh Tracks Canada hosting webinar for travel advisor appreciation month
Fresh Tracks Canada is hosting a 30- minute webinar created exclusively for travel advisors on Wed., May 27, 2026. The special session gives advisors a behind-the-scenes look at how our Canadian Insiders work with the trade. Attendees also get access to an extended booking bonus! Held at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET, the complimentary session is part of the Vancouver-based company's Travel Advisor Appreciation Month celebration. Unlike consumer-facing webinars, this event is closed to clients and the public. It is designed entirely around the advisor experience, with practical takeaways...
Insight launches new small group tours collection
Insight Vacations has launched its new Small Group Tours collection featuring 35 itineraries spanning five continents, most capped at just 24 guests, with select Africa tours limited to 18. The new collection is now available to book for 2027 travel and is built for the traveller who values comfort, quality, access and meaningful connection to each destination. It also offers guests a more personal premium travel experience, including hand-selected hotels, elevated dining, luxury coaches with extra legroom, expert Travel Directors and Local Specialists, while maintaining the...
A bold new identity for travelbrands
Last week, travelbrands officially unveiled a bold new rebrand, reflecting the company’s continued transformation and setting the foundation for its next chapter of growth, innovation, and global connectivity across the travel industry. As the organization celebrates 145 years of combined travel history this May, travelbrands embraced the opportunity to evolve with intention. Built around its philosophy of Change & Create -- change with purpose, create with passion -- the rebrand reflects a modern, global, connected, and inspiring organization backed by the global strength and...
Brendan Vacations invites advisors on a Fam with a difference
Brendan Vacations is launching a new FIT (Flexible Independent Travel) FAM -- an exclusive trip to Ireland open to travel advisors across North America. Running Oct. 17 to Oct. 22, 2026, the first-of-its-kind program gives advisors the unique opportunity to experience three distinct Brendan travel styles in a single, immersive week. Whitney Ramirez, SVP Sales, Brendan Vacations North America, said that: “The best way to match a client with their perfect Celtic experience is to have lived it yourself, and Brendan Vacations' new FIT FAM is built to help advisors do exactly...
A first for G Adventures as it adds Dominica to its portfolio
G Adventures is launching trips to Dominica for the first time, opening up a new side of the Caribbean destination. Always looking for new ways to innovate and expand its offering, G Adventures is putting Dominica firmly on the adventure map, offering an alternative to traditional Caribbean fly-and-flop or beach holidays. Long associated with cruise tourism, the new trips shine a light on the island’s rich inland and marine experiences, revealing why Dominica is ideal for premium adventure travellers seeking active experiences and deeper cultural connections. From lush rainforests...
Milestones Remembered: TravelBrands celebrates 145 years of travel, unveils new brand image
Everyone loves a puzzle. And TravelBrands was only too happy to give its partners and guests attending its celebration of 145 years of travel something to puzzle over. Over 200 suppliers, travel advisors and friends were on hand at Toronto’s stylish Boulevard Club to learn the answer to that puzzle, to witness the unveiling of TravelBrands new brand image and, generally, to enjoy the company of friends and colleagues. As for the puzzle, if you consider the iconic brands that shelter under the TravelBrands’ umbrella, the answer presents itself in a flash. And Bruce Lidberg,...