Tour Operators
Explore Worldwide kicks off 2026 with annual Big Blue Sale
Explore Worldwide is offering up to 20% savings on over 2,000 trip departures all over the world. For those travelling solo, Explore is extending the same percentage discount on single room supplements. The offer is valid for booking now through Jan. 21, 2026, for select departures between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026, taking travellers from Vietnam to Tuscany, Turkey, Malta and beyond. The sale offers a diverse mix of experiences to trending destinations like Italy, Japan, and the Baltics alongside less-travelled routes. From Colombia’s high-energy cities to leisurely bike rides...
G Adventures’ G-Normous agent incentive is back
2026 is getting off to a good start as G Adventures has announced the return of it ‘G-Normous’ agent incentive – the four-month competition designed to supercharge advisor sales. Agents across the country will compete for the ultimate crown and the legendary ‘G Dollar’ grand prize worth $10K CAD, which can be used to book any G Adventures trip globally. In total, there are more than $45,000 in prizes to be won during the incentive period. Running live now through April 30, 2026, the 13th annual G-Normous is loaded with multiple pathways to victory, including weekly and...
Contiki puts the world on sale with 2026 deals
Contiki has launched its 2026 Worldwide Sale offering discounts of up to CAD$1100 off 200 select itineraries. Canadian travellers can unlock even more savings by staying tuned for weekly exclusive Flash Sales on featured destination itineraries throughout the sale period, which runs now through Feb. 4, 2026. Toni Ambler, Chief Customer Officer at Contiki, said that: “Contiki’s Worldwide Sale gives travellers and advisors the opportunity to lock in unforgettable 2026 adventures at a great value.” Ambler continued: “Whether it’s carving fresh powder on a ski trip in New...
Kensington reveals top trending destinations in 2026
Kensington has shared its list of the top trending destinations for 2026 based on internal data and insights from its team of experts. The findings reflect continued demand for the themes highlighted in its inaugural Trend Report, including the appeal of lesser-known destinations, a growing desire for personalized and exclusive experiences, a preference for more seamless travel, and the desire for more private, highly customized itineraries. Helen Giontsis, President of Kensington, observed that the trends emerging for 2026 reflect similar momentum outlined in both the...
Voyzant CEO reflects on 2025, looks ahead to 2026
The CEO and Co-Founder of Voyazant Group, Chitparan “Chippy” Jegathesan released a year-end message that highlights the company’s year of business expansion, innovation, and its deepening collaboration with partners across the globe. Jegathesan writes: “As 2025 comes to a close, the story of Voyzant is inseparable from the story of our partners. In a year when global travel demand continued to grow and international tourism pushed beyond pre-pandemic levels, our trusted partners stood with us revealing new opportunities for travellers around the world.” Over the past year,...
CATO looking for new members with launch of recruitment campaign
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) has launched a new membership recruitment campaign, inviting tour operators across Canada to join a unified national voice dedicated to advancing a strong, competitive, and sustainable travel industry. As the representative of Canada’s tour operator community, CATO provides members with advocacy, industry leadership, collaboration opportunities, and practical resources designed to support business growth in an evolving global travel landscape. Brett Walker, Chair of the CATO Board of Directors, said that: “Tour operators play a...
TTC Tour Brands brings back Tour Week program for advisors
TTC Tour Brands has announced the return of its successful Tour Week program for travel advisors. Following two sold-out editions and overwhelming demand from travel advisors across the region, TTC Tour Brands is again inviting advisors to join a dozen FAM trips around the world, highlighting top experiences from Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki. The trips are designed to be more than a traditional familiarization trip, with Tour Week blending immersive travel, expert-led training and sales empowerment into a single, high-impact experience that helps advisors...
Intrepid Travel opens applications for its largest agent FAM program in 2026
Intrepid Travel has opened applications for its 2026 Agent FAM Program, offering travel advisors across the U.S. and Canada the chance to experience some of the world’s most exciting destinations and trip styles firsthand. From March through December 2026, this expanded FAM program gives advisors hands-on access to Intrepid’s most in-demand destinations and trip styles, designed to turn firsthand experience into confident sales and long-term client trust. The 2026 FAM program includes opportunities across Central and South America, Europe, North Africa, and East Asia....