Tour Operators
TourRadar Steps Up Its Black Friday Game For Agents
TourRadar's Black Friday Sale news continues as more than 15 operators have cranked up commission exclusively for travel advisors using TourRadar’s organized adventure platform. During TourRadar’s Black Friday Sale from Nov. 20 to Nov. 30, advisors can enjoy increased commissions of up to 17%, setting the stage for an even more profitable Black Friday for TourRadar’s advisor partners. These handpicked operators, including Europamundo (Europe adventures), Vacations to Go (Egypt adventures), and DOT Travel (Mediterranean adventures), all known for exceptional service and...
Exotik Journeys Hosts FAM Trip In Turkey
Exotik Journeys, in collaboration with key tourism partners, recently hosted an extraordinary FAM trip to Turkey. Ten Canadian travel agents from Toronto and British Columbia joined members of the Exotik Journeys team in this enchanting adventure, soaring across the Atlantic Ocean to uncover the diverse treasures of Turkey. The group’s journey in Turkey was filled with unforgettable experiences, including stays at some of the country’s most renowned hotels. In addition, they had the opportunity to explore a wide array of exciting excursions and remarkable sites, immersing...
TourRadar Finding A Sustainable Way To Help Operators Organize Adventure
If you ask Travis Pittman about sustainability and how the industry can balance its need for growth with the urgency to operate in a sustainable way, he’ll ask why it is that travel companies haven’t optimized their businesses for the shoulder seasons. Pittman, the CEO and co-founder of TourRadar, observed: “Why does everyone need to go to Italy in August? Why can’t you go to Italy in February or March or even do something different?” In conversation with Canadian Travel Press, he observed that: “I’m very passionate about why I feel this product [organized...
Tauck Teams Up With Rocky Mountaineer For New Journeys
Tauck is expanding its partnership with Rocky Mountaineer to introduce two new North American journeys that each feature a scenic two-day rail component. The two new itineraries are the eight-day “Salt Lake City to Denver by Rocky Mountaineer” and the 10-day “The Best of Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer” join an existing partnered itinerary, “Vancouver & the Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer.” The train segment in each of Tauck’s two new itineraries will pair the ease, relaxation and romance of rail travel – including incredible panoramic views of scenic alpine...
TTAND Gears Up For 10th Anniversary Celebrations In 2024
About 100 VIP supplier partners were on hand at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto last night for the Travel Agent Next Door’s annual VIP Supplier Event. Along with some high-powered networking, those attending the evening also got an update on all that’s new at TTAND and some of the developments in the pipeline for the coming year. And 2024 is certainly a milestone year for The Travel Agent Next Door as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of operating an agency model that, from the outset, has defined itself as being different from the competition. Over the course of the...
G Adventures Launches The Geluxe Collection
G Adventures, has launched its newest style of travel -- The Geluxe Collection. The new collection features 28 trips that focus on being physically active with one-of-a-kind accommodation, elevated dining, and a heavy focus on community and culture, unlike any other program of trips currently on the market. Departures begin from May of 2024 and the new trips are now available for booking. Proving that community and adventure do not have to be sacrificed for comfort, The Geluxe Collection has been expertly handcrafted by G Adventures to provide the ultimate experience for...
Agents Explore Goway’s Customized And Curated Experiences
Goway Travel proudly notes that it’s covering the Middle East and Africa from A(mman) to Z(ambia). The tour operator recently held a Toronto event that saw Goway suppliers from both parts of the world updating travel agents on what they offer. “How many of you want to have breakfast with a giraffe? We have those types of experiences,” Goway’s Ian Smyth told the crowd. The tour operator provides what Smyth labelled “customized and curated” experiences. The company also used the event to introduce its newest destination of Saudi Arabia, which Goway’s Moira Smith...
Exodus Adventure Travels Uneils Private Group Adventures
Exodus Adventure Travels has unveiled Private Group Adventures -- special getaways designed to cater to clients looking to travel when they want, where they want, and in the company of those who matter most. With no set departures, enabling agents to customize travel dates to meet client needs, these trips come in all shapes and sizes with tried and tested itineraries that have been expertly crafted to meet the needs of every type of traveller. Sasha Andrews, Director of Industry Sales for Exodus Adventure Travels, explained that: “Through our new Private Group Adventures...