Tour Operators
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...
Go Behind-The-Scenes In Europe With Collette
Perched on a terraced vineyard overlooking the Douro Valley in Portugal, the view of all views has left your client speechless. And for this stunning vista at a unique luxurious winery hotel, the river meanders below as the wine terraces cling to the hillside. A moment earlier, your client walked out of their hotel room, right into a vineyard ready for a dazzling dining experience that combines wine pairings in a carefully curated experience, all of which, tailored by Collette’s entrepreneurial design team led by Paul Vieira, the company’s senior global contracting...
Air Canada Vacations puts winter 2024-2025 on show
Air Canada Vacations has unveiled its winter 2024-2025 vacation line-up which features more than 100 daily departures to 37 sun destinations, offering travellers more choices for their next getaway. The 2024-2025 line-up sees Air Canada Vacations returning to popular sun spots and increasing frequency and capacity to Bermuda, Fort-de-France, Cancun, Los Cabos, Tulum, Punta Cana, Saint Martin/ Sint Maarten, Turks and Caicos, and San José, Costa Rica. Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, explained that: “With the addition of Air Canada’s new non-stop routes and...