Tour Operators
TTC expands travel advisor discount program
Global tour leader TTC Tour Brands is showing its appreciation for travel advisors by expanding the participation tiers of its signature Travel Advisor Discount Program (TADP). A new incentive for travel advisors beginning their careers with TTC Tour Brands will also be introduced. With the newly revised Travel Advisor Discount Program (TADP), advisors can begin earning personal travel discounts up to 25 per cent on gross sales starting at CAD$35,000. In addition, new advisors to TTC Tour Brands will receive a CAD$100 e-gift card on their first booking when they take the TTC Tour Brands...
Goway expands private guided travel with luxury Utah trips
Goway is expanding its private-guided travel offerings with the introduction of luxury itineraries to Utah’s Mighty Five national parks as well as other breathtaking parks in the American West. Utah’s Mighty Five national parks, including Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, offer some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the American West. Bryan Tutte, reservations manager at Goway, recently returned from a familiarization trip through Utah’s Mighty Five and has come away from the experience stunned by the travel possibilities in the parks. “You...
Railbookers adds Italian tours with La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Railbookers has unveiled a selection of Italian itineraries which feature the debut of the new La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, launching in 2025. Railbookers travellers have the opportunity to enjoy everything the new train has to offer, combined with carefully-curated hotel accommodations and sightseeing activities for the complete Italian luxury vacation. “We’re excited to bring our expertise and wide product collection to travellers who want to experience the new La Dolce Vita Orient Express beginning next year,” said Gareth Jones, director of product development....
Air Canada Vacations welcomes year-round service to Tulum
Air Canada Vacations launched its new year-round service to Tulum, Mexico on May 3. To mark the occasion, passengers gathered for a special gate party complete with inaugural festivities that included tasty treats followed by ribbon cutting ceremonies held at both Montreal Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport. Erminia Gallina, director of sales at Air Canada Vacations, and Bradley Sutherland, senior manager, business development at Air Canada, took the opportunity to address the gathering at the Toronto airport. Meanwhile, Marco Gagnon, general...
ACV launches 8 guided tours to India
Air Canada Vacations has launched a series of new tours to India, with year-round tours and connecting flights available from more than 60 Canadian airports. “With the launch of our India Tours program, we're opening doors to new possibilities,” said Nino Montagnese, vic-president, Air Canada Vacations. “This is not just about travel; it is about embarking on a journey of discovery. We invite travellers to join us as we immerse ourselves into the heart of India's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, promising experiences that will leave an indelible mark on our hearts and...
Canadian advisors return from G Adventures FAM to Thailand
Fourteen Canadian travel advisors recently returned from an exhilarating, eight-day tour through Northern Thailand with G Adventures, as part of the National Geographic Journeys Collection. The journey, led by G Adventures Global Purpose Specialist Ana Santa-Maria, who is based in Calgary, Alta., began in Bangkok, where advisors from across Canada made their way to the five-star luxury hotel, Shanghai Mansion for two nights, before heading west for Kanchanaburi, a city situated at the convergence of the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai Rivers. While in Kanchanaburi, the group of advisors...
Anderson Vacations partners with ITDF & Trees4Travel
Anderson Vacations has partnered with Trees4Travel and the Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) in support of more ethical, responsible, and regenerative tourism practices. The partnership with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and its Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF) is a significant step towards supporting Indigenous tourism initiatives across Canada. For every passenger who embarks on an Anderson Vacations journey, the company will make a monetary donation to the ITDF fund, aimed at supporting the growth of the Indigenous tourism economy. In...
African Travel Inc. helping to create a healthy planet
African Travel, Inc. (ATI) is continuing its commitment to promote ethical wildlife experiences by sharing responsible practices with clients to help create a healthy planet. ATI is highlighting three key areas where clients can make a positive impact on wildlife conservation and the protection of habitats while enjoying an immersive African safari adventure. These include supporting conservancies and their community-centric initiatives, understanding the impact of geotagging endangered wildlife, and choosing reputable travel companies with an animal welfare policy. Sherwin...