Tour Operators
More ePackage Destinations From Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations is continuing to enhance its packages shopping tool with popular sun destinations. Canadians can now take advantage of lowest available fares from Bermuda, Belize, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Fort-de-France, Martinique, Grand Cayman, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, Saint Vincent, St. Kitts, Port of Spain, Kingston ( Jamaica), Mexico City and Monterrey (Mexico). Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said: “At Air Canada Vacations our objective has always been, and will continue to be, to provide our travel partners with new tools and technology...
Kensington Responds To Demand With New Cruise, Land Itineraries
Kensington Tours has expanded its Voyages by Kensington Tours offerings with several new itineraries in response to the increased demand from clients who want to combine cruise and land vacations. To accommodate that demand, Kensington has expanded its Destination Experts’ team with several new Cruise Experts who are specifically dedicated to planning Voyages trips. Pairing the client’s cruise of choice with private guided land-based experiences, the new Voyages itineraries include ocean cruises with partners such as Atlas Ocean Voyages, Celebrity, Explora Journeys, Seabourn...
A Little Incentive For Groups From Ottawa Tourism
Ottawa Tourism has launched a program for tour operators to incentivize new bookings in Ottawa. Upon registering for Ottawa VIP (“Visitor Inspiration Program”), tour operators receive a box of local gifts to share with tour participants, elevating the in-destination experience and showcasing more of our local culture. This incentive program is paired with a $35 credit per room night to be used on a qualified tour operator’s next visit to Ottawa, further encouraging more travel trade business. Ottawa VIP has been created as a multi-year incentive program, with the $35 credit...
TourRadar Announces Adventure Together Hybrid Event
TourRadar has announced that its third annual Adventure Together event will be hybrid, held online and in Vienna, Austria from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2023. Adventure Together attracts leaders in the organized adventure industry from all over the world, filled with essential conversations about travel and technology, as well as a symposium about AI, sustainability, business growth, and talent attraction. While the focus is on the entire organized adventure industry, there will be tracks exclusively for travel agents and operators. Whether you are an operator, travel agent, DMO, you can...
Travelkore Payment Platform Lands VISITAX Collection Rights
On July 10 the Mexican state of Quintana Roo issued a statement mandating that all travel operators, airlines and other providers collect an infrastructure improvement tax on behalf of the state -- which includes destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres among others. The Quintana Roo State VISITAX is US$18.80 per person and must be paid by all non-residential visitors prior to arrival at Cancun International Airport (CUN). The only exception to VISITAX is for those individuals arriving via land through the Mexican state’s...
ACTA, CATO Take ‘Unprecedented’ Step, Withdraw Appointees From TICO Board
Until they’re given the opportunity to meet with Ontario Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, Kaleed Rasheed, ACTA and CATO are withdrawing their appointees from the Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s Board of Directors. Along with the meeting with Minister Rasheed, ACTA and CATO are also asking for a copy of TICO’s recommendations to the Ontario government on future fees and Compensation Fund funding. The ‘unprecedented’ step by the two associations comes as the TICO Board of Directors is expected today (July 25, 2023) to give the final approval on TICO’s...
Planeterra Announces Global Community Tourism Fund Recipients
Planeterra has announced the recipients of this year’s Global Community Tourism Fund. Through this grant program, Planeterra provides small grants of up to $3,000 USD, as well as community-specific training and mentorship to help local entrepreneurs and communities scale up and improve existing experiences. Applications from community-led projects around the globe were received and from those, 18 organizations were selected for their outstanding proposals and compelling vision for using tourism as a catalyst for community development. Evie Nhdlovu, Manager, Global Community...
Exodus Travels Expands Premium Adventures Offerings
Exodus Travels is expanding its Premium Adventures program, adding new trips in response to increased consumer demand. Twelve new premium adventures have been added to Exodus’ 30-trip collection. These trips have everything you’d expect from an Exodus tour, with the addition of a number of elevated extras, including unique, premium accommodations, front-of-the-line access, and exclusive experiences. In addition, all Premium Adventures put nature first, by reducing the carbon footprint and supporting conservation efforts and rewilding projects in the destinations visited. As...