Tour Operators
Collette Extends Gift Card Incentive for Travel Advisors
Collette is extending its popular “Holiday Shopping on Us” initiative through Jan. 2, 2025, offering gift cards to advisors for every booking they make. Once qualified (make 2 deposited bookings), advisors will earn a $100 gift card for every booking they make through Jan. 2, 2025. Bookings made during Collette’s Black Friday Sale will count toward qualification, with the full incentive window running Nov. 18, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025. Christian Leibl-Cote, Collette’s Executive Vice President of Global Sales, said: “We loved seeing the impact this initiative had with our...
Travel advisors discover Costa del Sol on Exotik Journeys fam
Exotik Journeys recently hosted a group of travel agents on a FAM trip, showcasing the beauty and unique experiences of Costa del Sol, Spain. Designed to inspire and showcase the best of this charming destination, the experience blended luxurious accommodations, exclusive tours, and cultural immersion, leaving participants in awe. Hosted by Farole Kikkert, Manager, Business Development (Exotik Journeys and TravelBrands), and Marie-Christine Hebert, Senior Reservation Agent at Exotik Journeys, the FAM trip was elevated by outstanding hospitality and attention to detail. The group...
New Trafalgar campaign encourages travellers to ‘Tour Differently’
Trafalgar, has launched its latest marketing campaign encouraging travellers to ‘Tour Differently’ utilizing six unique travel personalities designed to help every traveller get the most out of their trip. The campaign comes off the heels of the brand’s latest Trafalgar Unlocked Awards as past guests shared over 14,000 stories of their Trafalgar travel experiences. The global traveller of 2025 is more complex than ever: seeking greater connection, but fewer crowds; searching for unique adventures while avoiding logistical stress; looking to make lifelong memories while...
Turkish Airlines, Voyzant team up on Sri Lanka fam trip
Turkish Airlines and Voyzant are celebrating the success of their recent familiarization (FAM) trip to Sri Lanka, on which they hosted 11 travel agents from across Canada. The trip included destinations such as Negombo, Kandy, and Yala National Park, blending Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders. Agents also experienced Istanbul, Turkiye, enjoying Turkish Airlines’ premium services, including business-class travel and renowned CIP Lounge at Istanbul Airport. Highlighting the trip's success, Fatih Durmaz, Turkish Airlines Vice President of Sales of North & South America...
Where to travel in 2025 – G Adventures has a list
G Adventures has dusted off its crystal ball, crunched its booking data, tracked the latest travel trends and scoped out the hottest upcoming events to serve up its annual ‘Where to Travel’ list, highlighting destinations that are - or should be - top of travellers’ wishlists for 2025. Having seen its bookings rocket through October and November, combined with over 200 new trips launching and number of exciting new destinations joining the G Adventures product offering, it’s clear that 2025 is going to be a big year for travel. In line with the global small-group adventure...
African Travel Inc. unveils new escorted tours
African Travel, Inc. (ATI) has released details of new 2025 escorted tour style, Concierge Safaris, elevating client’s travel experience by offering a dedicated travelling concierge, who will accompany the group throughout their entire journey. From the moment guests arrive in Africa to their final farewell, the expert concierge handles all the trip logistics, addresses any requests, and ensures a seamless and unforgettable adventure. To celebrate the launch, African Travel is offering travel advisors a $300 digital gift card incentive for every couple booked on their escorted...
Goway revamps Brazil product line with 20 new packages
Goway has dramatically improved its tailor-made travel offerings to Brazil with the introduction of 20 brand-new packages. The operator’s new trips to Brazil offer a wide range of experiences and price points for travellers with all manner of interests. Travellers can enjoy tailor-made service and make unforgettable memories at the world-famous landmarks in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, and the Amazon rainforest. As well, they can venture off the beaten path to experience the pristine beaches of Buzios or soak up the Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador. Nature lovers will...
Sunwing Vacations offering Cyber savings all week long
Sunwing Vacations is upgrading Cyber Monday to Cyber Week and along with offering their clients big savings, the tour company is offering travel advisors 3X STAR points as part of the initiative. For a limited time, travel advisors can book their clients daily door crasher deals dropping each day between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8, 2024, plus save them up to 40% off on some of their favourite destinations in paradise. Advisors are also able to cash in on 3X STAR Points when they book the featured daily deal. From jungle exploration in Puerto Plata to the culinary delights of Mazatlán,...