Tour Operators
Collette adds 13 new tours for new season
Collette has launched its new travel season, adding 13 new tours to its global lineup, kicking off the company's 107th year of touring. "The new season brings new tours and new destinations into our lineup," said CEO Jaclyn Leibl-Cote said. "We've added Albania to The Balkans: Coastal Croatia and Legendary Greece tour; and launched brand new programs like a Namibia and South Africa tour as well as regional deep dives like Sequoia and Kings Canyon and Utah's Mighty Five." Collette's 2025-26 season features more than 170 tours worldwide to destinations like...
Goway’s VP of Americas Sean Hebert discusses new role, big plans for 2025
On Oct. 1, Goway appointed Sean Hebert to the role of VP of the Americas. A newly created position within the company, the move is aligned with Goway's ongoing commitment to innovation and reinvention, as the company gears up for its 55th anniversary in 2025. As VP of the Americas, Hebert will work directly with the Canadian travel trade, with a major focus on supporting the travel advisor community which, he notes, is a driving force behind the company's ongoing success. "I've long been an admirer of Goway's standout reputation with its advisor partners," Hebert said. "We have...
G Adventures reveals new “Solo-ish” tours
G Adventures recently launched its Solo-ish Adventures - G Adventures’ first travel style created exclusively for solo travellers. As part of the ‘G Appreciate You’ initiative’* G Adventures is offering a two per cent bonus commission on all bookings - including Solo-ish - all month long. From Oct. 1 - 31, agents will earn two per cent bonus commission on all bookings for travel taken by July 31, 2025. Solo-ish caters to travellers who have a desire to go at it alone, and are seeking personal growth, connection and safety as they travel. Available to book now, Solo-ish features 13...
TTC Tour Brands offering up to 10% off select 2025 tours
Global tour leader TTC Tour Brands is offering exclusive savings of 10 per cent off on select 2025 tours from Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold through Oct. 31, 2024. As part of TTC Tour Brands’ Travel Advisor Discount Program (TADP), this new offer – exclusively offered to guests booking with valued travel advisor partners – incentivizes guests to book now, ultimately supporting advisors’ annual sales goals. "Travel advisors work tirelessly to create unforgettable vacations for their clients, and they deserve the chance to enjoy their...
Goway shows off new look, appoints Sean Hebert VP of Americas
Last night (Oct. 3), Goway invited travel industry professionals to experience what the company is calling "the new Goway". Set on the rooftop of the TIFF Lightbox on King St. W., attendees were treated to an evening of live music, live watercolour painting demonstrations, and of course, great company, as the Goway team shared a series of updates following its recent marketing rebrand, including a refreshed website, new logo design and colour, and new travel advisor resources. "There are things that are at the core of who we are that will always define Goway and carry us into the...
Kensington realigns executive team, rebrands core business
Kensington has realigned its executive team and rebranded its core businesses. This strategic change also reflects the recent decentralization of its parent company, Navigatr Group, fulfilling its objective to enable each of its travel companies to operate independently. As part of this transformation, Kensington will be the main brand offering several sub-brands featuring a portfolio of luxury experiences. This includes Kensington Tours, Kensington Villas, Kensington Cruise, Kensington Air, and Kensington Private Jet, with plans to explore additional categories in luxury travel....
Tauck introduces new music tour from Nashville to New Orleans
Tauck is introducing a new tour that traces the roots of country music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, and more in Nashville, Memphis, the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans. Debuting in 2025, the new Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans tour will feature the insights of filmmaker Ken Burns, creator of the award-winning films Jazz and Country Music, as well as numerous other documentaries exploring various aspects of American history. The new nine-day Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans itinerary begins with two nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, followed by a...
GX community tourism summit wraps up in India with big announcements
Taking the stage on World Tourism Day during the GX summit in Jaipur, India, G Adventures’ founder Bruce Poon Tip talked about the power of community tourism and how the tour operator is committed to developing itineraries that give back to the people and the places their travellers visit. “What if we got to a place in the world where you can go on holidays and change the world? And that could be your form of giving back. You’ve seen it here — it is really possible and that’s what GX was formed to show,” he said. “It was designed to show people that tourism can absolutely...