Tour Operators
RIT Vacations says 2026 is the Year of the Irish Road Trip
With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations sparking renewed interest in travel to Ireland, a growing number of travellers are discovering that the best way to explore the Emerald Isle is by hitting the open road. In fact, according to RIT Vacations (ritvacations.com), self-drive holidays are becoming one of the fastest growing ways to experience Ireland, giving travellers the freedom to explore beyond major cities and discover the country’s most scenic regions. This year also marks a special milestone for the company, as RIT Vacations celebrates 25 years of creating unforgettable...
TTC Tours Brands set to make 2026 the best of summers
TTC Tour Brands – with brands that include Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver – has unveiled its Best of Summer Sale with select discounted departures on every itinerary across the portfolio offering savings on the best of iconic destinations and experiences during the summer months for a seamless summer vacation. Advisors can take advantage of the sale now through April 16, 2026, for travel June 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, aligning peak-season demand with a strong selection of definite departures and confirmed availability. Whitney Ramirez, Senior Vice President of Sales,...
Visit Portugal, Transat team up to turn the spotlight on Portugal
It was a relaxed evening of conversation and good food shared with good friends as Visit Portugal teamed up with Transat to showcase what both Portugal and Transat had to offer to Canadian travel advisors’ clients all year round. Visit Portugal’s Director Canada, Ines Almeida Garrett and Transat’s Commercial Director, Julie Sareault and her team hosted the evening, welcoming a small group of VIP travel advisors to Chiado in Toronto’s Little Portugal this week. While Portugal has always been on the radar of Canadian travellers, it has become increasingly popular in the last...
Fresh Tracks celebrates 30, with exclusive webinar, anniversary savings
Vancouver-based Fresh Tracks Canada is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited time savings offer and an upcoming webinar highlighting ways to personalize their unforgettable Canadian vacations. The company -- which specializes exclusively in Canadian travel experiences -- has spent three decades creating personalized travel itineraries that combine rail journeys, iconic destinations, and locally guided experiences. Its team of ‘Canadian Insiders’ works with travel advisors to design trips that match individual interests, travel pace, and style. To mark the...
Overwhelmed by options, travellers are choosing smarter tours
According to Globus’ 2025-2026 Wish List Survey of more than 25,000 North American travellers, today’s vacationers are recalibrating. After years of do-it-yourself trip planning, they are gravitating towards expertly designed journeys that balance access, flexibility and breathing room – with an expert on-hand to take care of everything. This shift reflects a broader reset in how travellers define freedom on vacation. An overwhelming 91% of those surveyed say they want a well-planned itinerary that still allows customization. At the same time, 72% want the ability to choose...
Intrepid expands local operations as demand for Italy, Mexico surges
With demand for travel to Italy and Mexico surging, Intrepid Travel has expanded its local operations in two of North Americans’ favorite destinations. The adventure travel company has appointed its first-ever General Manager in Mexico and opened a new destination management company (DMC) office in Rome, as bookings to Italy climbed 93% between 2022 and 2025 and travel to Mexico grew 22% last year alone. The moves reflect the company’s strategy to expand locally managed operations in destinations where traveler demand continues to grow, while ensuring trips operate with the...
Intrepid Travel launches new Women’s Expeditions
Intrepid Travel has launched three new Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan. Led by a local female leader, the new trips range from 8 to 11 days and feature unique, women-led activities that break down gender barriers and support women-owned businesses, while delivering exceptional experiences to travellers. On the eight-day Peru Women’s Expedition, highlights include traversing the lesser-known Chinchero to Urquillos hike in the Peruvian Andes with an all-female crew. In Cambodia, the eight-day itinerary features a street food tour with TukTuk Srey, a women-led...
Safe and Sound: Business as usual in Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo says its tourist trade remains strong following an outbreak of violence in different parts of Mexico last month after security forces killed a prominent drug trafficker. "Tourism activity continued normally during Feb. 21-28, a period in which the state's destinations saw an average hotel occupancy of 85.4% and approximately 574,706 tourists, which reflects the confidence national and international tourists have in Quintana Roo," the Quintana Roo government said in a March 1 statement. "The state's 12 tourist destinations are operating without interruption, with...