Tour Operators
ACV celebrates 50 years with two weeks of savings event
Air Canada Vacations celebrates 50 years of making dreams travel, announcing two weeks of surprise savings to destinations across the globe. The initiative is just one of many planned to mark the occasion throughout the year. First launched back in the mid-1970s as Venturex, the tour operator quickly became recognized for offering total travel experiences which included Skifaris, motor holidays, rail, flight and hotel options. Focused on delivering quality, value and variety to its customers, the company continued to grow, changing its name to Touram in the 1980s, adding more than...
Intrepid launches booking incentive for travel agents
Intrepid is kicking off Q1 with Intrepid IN to WIN, a high-stakes, high-reward incentive program running now until the end of March 2025. Every booking brings exclusive perks for travel agent clients and BIG rewards for the agents themselves—including a guaranteed FAM spot, major B Corp giveaways, and even a free Intrepid trip worth up to $3,500. In January, the lucky winner claimed a spot on the Colombia FAM trip. How it works For every Intrepid SGA booking between February and March, clients receive one of three exclusive value-adds, while agents unlock a rotating monthly...
G Adventures unveils first-ever trips to Pakistan
G Adventures is offering travellers the opportunity to explore the landscapes, trails and villages of Pakistan, with the launch of its first trips in the destination. Two of the new trips sit within G Adventures Active travel style and centre around a hike in a remote and untouched region that stretches across the Thallay La Trail, a historic route that was the only link between the ancient kingdoms of Khaplu and Shigar for centuries. The new trips will be revolutionary for communities in this region, who have previously never had access to the tourism chain. G Adventures has worked with...
Ponant debuts new yacht sailing the French Riviera
In May 2026, Ponant Explorations will debut a brand-new eight-day itinerary along the Côte d’Azur aboard its iconic three-masted sailing yacht, Le Ponant. Beginning and ending in Nice, the elegant vessel — the world’s first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht — will chart an unforgettable course east to the colorful Italian fishing village of Portofino before gliding back along the French Riviera. Along the way, guests will discover coastal gems such as the citrus-hued port of Menton, the glamour-soaked shores of Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, and the charming, lesser-known...
Sunwing Vacations & Blue Diamond Resorts team up on Cuba offerings
Sunwing Vacations introduces Blue Diamond Resorts in Cuba as this year’s first Partner of the Month. Advisors who secure their clients a Blue Diamond Resorts vacation package in Cuba by February 28, 2025 for travel by October 31, 2025, will earn up to 3X STAR Points on every eligible booking, and get an automatic entry for their chance to win one of five stays to Starfish Cayo Largo, Starfish Guardalavaca, Starfish Cayo Guillermo, Resonance Musique Santa Maria or Resonance Musique Varadero. As well, advisors who secure group bookings during this period for travel between May 1...
Sunwing invites Canadians to save big until Feb. 16
Sunwing Vacations is currently offering a variety of highly-rated packages in top-selling destinations categorized under varying price points for ease of planning, including under $999, from $1,199 and from $1,999. This promotion is applicable to bookings made by February 16, 2025 for travel until May 5, 2025, A destination that’s always front and centre for its unbeatable value, advisors can secure their budget-friendly clients a vacation under $999 to Cuba without breaking the bank, and still experience meaningful adventures in paradise courtesy of Sunwing Excursions, with its...
Purpose and profit go hand in hand as Intrepid marks a milestone
Intrepid Travel has received a higher score from B Corps, which among other things rates companies for their environmental and social responsibility performance. A leader in responsible travel, Intrepid has achieved a record-breaking score of 102.5—leaping ahead from 91.2 in 2021. This milestone places Intrepid among an elite group of B Corps globally, joining brands like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s. With only 20% of B Corps over 1,000 employees scoring above 100, Intrepid is setting a bold new standard for environmental and social responsibility. “This isn’t just a badge,...
TTC Tour Brands shares single platform for bottom-line growth
TTC Tour Brands is kicking off the new year with the power of #ONE, an opportunity for partners to achieve significant financial growth. By booking just one couple a week across TTC Tour Brands’ portfolio of six unique brands including premium guided travel company Insight Vacations, Celtic travel experts Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Luxury Gold, youth travel specialist Contiki and Trafalgar, advisors can earn $75K in annual commissions. According to Whitney Ramirez, TTC Tour Brands SVP of sales, TTC Tour Brands is about empowering advisors with a single brand portfolio that...