Tour Operators
Organizing The Industry One Adventure At A Time
One of the things that Travis Pittman will tell you about TourRadar is that its vision of what it wanted to be, has been constant since the beginning. “We had a vision of bringing the industry together and it’s really interesting because I look back on my original pitch decks from that time and we’re actually still doing the same thing that we said we were going to do,” said Pittman, who is the company’s CEO and co-founded TourRadar with his brother, Shawn. Now, admittedly, there were some twists and turns, but there were also some ‘eureka moments,’ so to...
Baxter Student Ambassador Program Turns 10 and Looks Ahead To The Future
The Baxter Student Ambassador Program (BSAP) is celebrating its 10th anniversary, ushering in a new era for the program which for a decade has existed to: ENCOURAGE young people to get involved in the travel industry FOSTER networking opportunities for graduating students MENTOR the next generation of travel professionals CULTIVATE engagement in the travel industry Our vision is to see the Canadian travel, tourism and hospitality industry thriving. We’re committed to identifying the industry’s most-promising student talent at Canada’s leading colleges and...
TourRadar Building A ‘Bigger Pie’ At Adventure Together 2023
TourRadar wrapped up its annual event, Adventure Together yesterday (Oct. 19), successfully bringing together over 1,800 travel industry professionals and thought leaders from 102 countries in-person in Vienna at the Palais Wertheim and online. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in roundtables, panel discussions, and sessions covering key trends and challenges facing the multi-day organized adventure industry. Topics ranged from sustainability and diversity to innovation and future-proof growth. The hybrid event also featured networking opportunities and extras tailored to...
Sunwing Vacations Teams Up With Princess Hotels & Resorts
Sunwing Vacations and Princess Hotels & Resorts are calling on agents to get their clients one step closer to paradise, offering exclusive access to limited-time savings so Canadians can do more on their well-deserved getaways this fall and winter. On now until Oct. 31, 2023, customers can secure their vacations for less with no single supplement fees at Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort Spa and Platinum Yucatan Princess All Suites Resort and Spa for October 2023 departures, reduced package rates on departures by April 30, 2024 and their eighth adult passenger free on...
Special Savings From Exodus Adventure Travels To Kick Off 50th
Exodus Adventure Travels is celebrating 50 years of adventures with special savings on its guided group trips. The “50 Years of Adventure” promotion is valid on new bookings made between Oct. 20 and Oct. 31, 2023, for travel between Dec. 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2024, and applies to Exodus’ guided group departures, with nearly 500 trips to 100 countries worldwide. To take advantage of these special savings, individuals can use code EXODUSDOES20%. Exodus Adventure Travels was started in 1974 with a heart-warming story of two friends, John Gillies and David Burlinson, who took an...
GMTours Is On The Move
GMTours, which specializes in Mediterranean destinations, has a new address. The company is now located at 2233 Argentia Road, Suite 302, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2X7. The telephone number is 905-702-7874, while the fax number is 905 -702-5460 and the toll-free number is 1-800-836-6836. The website is...
One Dream Travel Hosts Taiwan, Philippines Fam Trip
One Dream Travel of Richmond, BC recently hosted a travel agency fam trip to Taiwan and the Philippines. This is the first fam tour for the company since the end of the pandemic. The trip was organized by One Dream Travel, China Airlines, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and the Philippines Department of Tourism. It departed Vancouver on Sept. 18 and ran for 11 days. During that time, 10 partner agents took part in the New Experiences of Taiwan & Philippines tour. They visited Taipei, Taichung, Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung and Hualien in Taiwan, as well as Cebu and Bohol in the...
TravelBrands Adds Seabourn As New Cruise Partner
TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises has added Seabourn, with the operating indicating that the partnership with Seabourn empowers TravelBrands to provide extraordinary voyages that craft unforgettable memories. Nathalie Tanious, President & CEO, TravelBrands, said that: “Embarking on a journey with Seabourn is an invitation to savour the epitome of elegance and sophistication at sea.” Tanious continued: “We’re delighted to welcome Seabourn in our portfolio, offering our travellers the very best of the sea. Seabourn’s commitment to redefining the cruise experience aligns...