Tour Operators
ACV celebrates return of its travel advisory board
Air Canada Vacations is welcoming the return of its Travel Advisory Board (TAB), hosting the group of travel partners at an event held in mid-June. The gathering marked the first of its kind since the pandemic and it included representatives from chains, consortia, and independent agencies. It was also a significant milestone for Air Canada Vacations as it reconnected with its valued travel partners to share insights and gather feedback. Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations, observed: “It’s always inspiring when we meet with our travel industry peers....
TICO provides progress report on response to OAGO recommendations
In early May, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) shared a Public Action Plan detailing how the organization will address the recommendations from the Auditor General of Ontario’s (OAGO) December 2023 value-for-money audit report, which reflected TICO’s progress as of March 31, 2024. TICO has just released a quarterly update on its progress, capturing key accomplishments up to May 31, 2024. TICO has now completed five action items associated with the nine recommendations directed solely at TICO. TICO will continue to provide quarterly updates on the plan’s...
Air Transat launches non-stops from Montreal, Quebec City to Tulum
Air Transat has announced the launch of two non-stop routes to Tulum, Mexico, from Montreal and Quebec City. From Montreal, this seasonal service will operate from Dec. 19, 2024, to April 27, 2025, with three departures per week on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. From Quebec City, flights will be offered every Saturday from Dec. 21, 2024, to April 26, 2025. Tulum joins four other destinations in Mexico served by Air Transat: Acapulco, Cancún, Cozumel and Puerto Vallarta. Sebastian Ponce, Transat's Chief Revenue Officer, said: “This new service to Tulum is an important step...
Abercrombie & Kent joins TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s OnLocation program
With travellers looking for personalized experiences, TRAVELSAVERS Canada is expanding its OnLocation Program to stay ahead of that demand. To that end, Abercrombie & Kent has been accepted into the OnLocation Program to provide unique encounters to clients of agencies affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS Canada and The Affluent Traveler Collection. TRAVELSAVERS Canada’s OnLocation Program was created to meet growing traveller requests for bespoke experiences around the globe. A recent survey of advisors affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS Canada found that bucket-list travel, personalized...
Sunwing, Aston Hotels team on special offer in Cuba
In celebration of July’s Partner of the Month, Sunwing Vacations and Aston Hotels are offering travel advisors and their clients the best offers on all-inclusive getaways to their preferred Cuban paradise. With complimentary upgrades and rate reductions, clients can save more and get more on their vacation in the tropics while advisors can earn 3X STAR Points on packages booked before July 31, 2024. When advisors book their clients an all-inclusive vacation package at Aston properties in Cuba by July 31, 2024 for travel by Oct. 31, 2025, they can earn 3X STAR Points on every...
Apollo Funds to Acquire The Travel Corporation
Apollo and The Travel Corporation (TTC) announced today that they’ve entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) to acquire TTC, which has been privately owned and operated for more than a century. The transaction is comprised of 18 leading brands, including Trafalgar, a leading escorted tour operator; Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, a luxury all-inclusive river cruise line; Contiki, youth travel specialist tour company; premium guided vacation company, Insight Vacations; as well as other global travel brands and supporting business...
African Travel celebrates ‘wild about wildlife’ month
African Travel, Inc. (ATI) is inviting clients to discover the allure of Africa’s green season -- which may be more appealing than the peak travel times of May through October when the crowds are larger – to celebrate “Wild About Wildlife” month. Every July, various organizations raise awareness about the protection of wildlife across the globe through conservation initiatives and education. ATI is committed to supporting wildlife protection which is integrated into its tailor-made adventures and its immersive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences. The luxury operator is offering...
Tourcan named North American GSA for Palace on Wheels
Tourcan Vacations has been appointed North American GSA for India's luxury Palace on Wheels train. “We are honoured to represent this majestic train that has been operating in Rajasthan (in collaboration with the Rajasthan "Tourism Development Corporation) since 1982. The train took 2nd place in the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards in 2023 as one of the Best Train Trips in the World," the company said. The train operates between September and April. The train's 14 coaches are each named after a former princely region of Rajputana. There are 39 Deluxe Cabins and 2 Super Deluxe...