Tour Operators
Intrepid brings Urban Adventures under its U.S. brand portfolio
Intrepid Travel has officially brought Urban Adventures, its popular city tour brand in the U.S., under its own North American DMC. This transition completes a successful 15-year partnership with WeVenture, who helped create and operate the US based trips. Intrepid Travel serves more customers in the U.S. than in any other destination within its DMC network, with 75 per cent of Urban Adventures (UA) travellers coming from the U.S. In 2025, Intrepid is set to host over 40,000 UA travellers across the country, supported by six dedicated city managers and more than 80 exceptional tour...
Abercrombie & Kent opens new DMC in Mexico
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has opened its newest Destination Management Company (DMC) in Mexico, with offices in Mexico City and Merida. This strategic expansion reinforces A&K’s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences in the region and aligns with the company’s plans to open a property in Mexico this year. “Mexico is a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and warm hospitality,” said Graeme Bull, A&K veteran and General Manager of the Mexico DMC. “Our team is eager to leverage our expertise and passion for...
Aurora Expeditions appoints Stephanie Roles as sales director, Canada
Aurora Expeditions has announced the appointment of Stephanie Roles as sales director, Canada. In this role, Roles will be responsible for driving revenue growth and assisting with the development of the region’s sales strategy in the Canadian market. As an accomplished sales leader, Roles brings an impressive career spanning North American and international markets, with extensive expertise in travel sales and marketing, and a strong network of industry relationships to Aurora’s North American sales team. “I’m thrilled to be joining a company that matches my love for...
Agents can win a spot on Anderson Vacations’ Maritime Mosaic departures
Anderson Vacations is kicking off the new year with its most exciting travel agent incentive to date: the chance to win a free seat on one of their 2025 Guaranteed Maritime Mosaic Departures, valued at $11,000! This exclusive prize offers the ultimate exploration of Canada’s stunning Atlantic provinces, featuring breathtaking coastal landscapes, charming towns, and warm maritime hospitality. How to participate Book More, Win More: Every passenger booked on a 2025 small group tour equals one contest entry. Top Competitor Wins: The travel advisor with the most bookings between...
Sunwing introduces Cuba Collections to support travel advisor bookings
Sunwing has recently undertaken important work to ensure its Cuba product offering is as transparent and seamless as possible. Doubling down on the importance of ensuring each client finds the right vacation for them, Sunwing has implemented a tier system for the all-inclusive Cuba resorts in its portfolio to better distinguish the types of properties and experiences customers can expect while in destination. About the new Cuba Collections Its new Cuba Collections includes three all inclusive resort tiers highlighting minimum standards and criteria, making it simple for travel...
G Adventures launches 25 new active trips; adds Pakistan tours
G Adventures has launched 25 new and exciting active adventures for 2025. Joining their active travel style, which grew more than 16 per cent in 2024, the new trips will take travellers to new, lesser-explored regions in destinations including Japan, South Africa, Pakistan, the Balkans, Morocco, the Galapagos and Peru, with a strong focus on supporting local communities in the regions travellers visit. Each trip highlights G Adventures’ commitment to providing the very best active experiences, taking travellers deeper into destinations, in the most immersive yet thrilling ways, from...
National Geographic Expeditions returns to South Africa in 2026
National Geographic Expeditions will return to Southern Africa in 2026 with a brand-new itinerary – Southern Africa: Living History and Legendary Species. This newest addition to the company's Signature Land portfolio will explore South Africa and Zambia, welcoming travellers into the wonders of the region with an expertly planned itinerary focused on connecting with the beauty of each destination. This carefully crafted exploration of Southern Africa brings to life the vast history, culture and wildlife of the region through the authentic storytelling of National...
ACV adds guided tour packages to Brazil
Air Canada Vacations has launched new guided tour packages to Brazil, further expanding its offering of unforgettable travel experiences to one of South America's most vibrant and diverse destinations. Packages are now available for booking, with tours departing from Toronto and Montreal to São Paulo (GRU). With connecting flights from more than 50 Canadian airports, travellers can easily reach Brazil, thanks to Air Canada’s comprehensive network. “Air Canada Vacations is proud to offer Canadians the opportunity to explore the magic of Brazil through our new guided tour...