Tour Operators
RIT celebrates 25th, teams up with Tourism Ireland on special sales mission
Light the candles. Start the celebrations. RIT Vacations, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, is embarking on a special Sales Mission to mark its 25th anniversary. The three-day series of celebratory events will take place in London on Oct. 6, Hamilton on Oct. 7, and Oshawa on Oct. 8, 2025. The milestone Sales Mission is designed to empower Canadian travel agents to sell Ireland with confidence. It will bring together industry leaders, special guests, and 12 top Industry of Island partners -- including leading hoteliers, attractions, and experience providers. The events will...
Intrepid flies under-the-radar with 2026 Not Hot List
Intrepid Travel is showcasing 10 lesser-known destinations ready to welcome more visitors in its 2026 Not Hot List. The list is designed to direct curious, conscientious travellers towards regions where their presence can have an outsized positive impact. All the destinations on the list currently attract relatively few international visitors but with new investments, experiences and improved infrastructure being introduced or announced this year, they’re ready – and deserving – of more travellers. Along with the release of its 2026 Not Hot List, Intrepid has introduced...
Globus Continues to Expand Its Small Group Discovery Tours for 2026
With more travellers looking for smaller groups, Globus continues to expand its all-new Small Group Discover tours. The tours are designed from the ground-up for intimacy, access and authentic encounters and are proving popular. In fact, in 2026, Globus is adding even more ways to go small in a great, big way – with three new Europe itineraries, bringing the total to 61 Small Group Discovery tours worldwide. Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands, said that: “Smaller groups mean more freedom, more flexibility and more unforgettable moments. With...
G Adventures announces speakers for the GX World Community Tourism Summit
G Adventures and its non-profit partner Planeterra have announced the speakers for the third annual GX World Community Tourism Summit. Taking place in Amman, Jordan on Sept. 27, 2025, World Tourism Day, 700 change-makers from around the globe will gather to hear from world-renowned thought leaders about travel's power to change lives. Speakers include world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, Lonely Planet co-founder, Tony Wheeler, National Geographic Explorer, Nora Shawki, sustainable tourism leader, Judy Kepher Gona, senior vice president and general manager,...
Sunwing Vacations launches 2025-2026 Flynancial Universe campaign
Sunwing Vacations is reinforcing its commitment to the travel advisor community with the launch of the 2025-2026 winter campaign. Last year, the tour operator launched the Flynancial Advisor campaign, inspired by the expertise and value that advisors bring their clients. This year, Sunwing doubles down on that commitment by featuring real travel advisors in the campaign creative to emphasize how advisors are the true vacation heroes. Deana Murphy, Vice President of Trade Sales and Business Development at Sunwing Vacations, said: “Travel advisors are central to our success,...
A Perfect score for Contiki’s new trips on NPS
Contiki is celebrating a milestone as its newest trips have earned a perfect 100 Net Promoter Score (NPS) on their first departures. With new trips across Europe, Asia, and South America, these results reinforce Contiki’s reputation for delivering innovative and immersive itineraries that resonate with today’s Gen Z and Millennial travellers. NPS is a globally recognized measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction, used by leading brands like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Results are calculated based on a feedback questionnaire with ratings of 0 to 10, and Contiki’s perfect...
WestJet Vacations adds new all-inclusives in Mexico and Jamaica
WestJet Vacations has expanded its all-inclusive portfolio with three additions spanning Mexico's Riviera Maya and Jamaica's Montego Bay regions. Travel advisors can now offer clients all-inclusive vacation packages to the brand-new Bahia Principe Grand Tequila, the rebranded Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen and Dreams Rose Hall, providing enhanced options for adult and family travellers. Bahia Principe Grand Tequila is a completely new adults-only resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya. This vibrant property blends modern style with Mexican tradition through agave-inspired...
G Adventures, National Geographic Expeditions expand their offerings
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are expanding their offerings with the offerings the addition of 14 small-group adventures to the portfolio of National Geographic trips with G Adventures (taking the collection to 106 trips in 59 destinations). Twelve of the new trips will feature new destinations, including China, South Korea, and the Stans as well as expanded itineraries in mainland Greece, the Greek islands, The Balkans and Mexico’s popular Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Two new ‘National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures’ trips...