Tour Operators
Take Off To Mont-Tremblant With Porter
Porter Airlines is taking off to Mont-Tremblant, Que with service continuing through March 27, 2023. The carrier is now operating non-stop flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Mont-Tremblant International Airport. Porter Escapes also offers complete flight, hotel and ski packages and for more, go to https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/book-travel/book-flight-and-hotel or check out www.flyporter.com for more...
TravelBrands Just Keeps On Giving
TravelBrands is partnering with Food Banks Canada for a third consecutive year with a $10,000 donation. Frank DeMarinis, CEO of TravelBrands, recognizes the importance of this cause and will be matching the donation with his own personal contribution of $10,000. Said DeMarinis: “We are proud of the work that Food Banks Canada does to support Canadians in need and commend their efforts to ensure those struggling can access meals.” He continued: “During this season, it’s vital that we come together to help alleviate the strain on the people and families who have been...
It’s All About The All-Inclusive For Canadians
In a newly released travel intentions survey, Sunwing reports that among the 53% of Canadians who intend to travel internationally in the next year, half (51%) say they will likely book an all-inclusive vacation, with the destination or country the single-most important consideration for 46% of respondents. Resort amenities are the next most important consideration, with one-in-five respondents (20%) indicating that amenities and facilities such as restaurants, pools, gyms and spas are their top consideration when booking. The survey was conducted by Sunwing -- in both English and...
Wondering Where To Travel? G Adventures Has A List
Noting that it just had it best November on record for Canadian bookings, G Adventures makes it clear that ‘travel is back’ and 2023 is set to be the first full year of recovery for the industry since the pandemic began. However, clearly aware of the increasing cost of living facing travellers and the importance of the tourism recovery for local communities around the world, G Adventures has released ‘Where to Travel’ list which highlights the best adventures for 2023 that offer affordability and added value in-destination, while still giving back to the local communities that...
Setting Travel Advisors Up For Success
TTC Tour Brands is offering three FAM opportunities in 2023 for advisors in Canada and the US to get first-hand experiences with its portfolio of brands. The FAMs include an itinerary to the American South, an Italy FAM for Independent Travel Consultants and a FAM in Croatia, specifically designed for Insight Vacations. Melissa DaSilva, President TTC Tour Brands North America, said that: “Travel advisors have always been key to our sales proposition and now more than ever, we understand the importance of hands-on, personal experiences to interact with and understand each of our...
RIU, Sunwing Say Thanks For Your Support
RIU Hotels & Resorts, along with its long-time partner Sunwing Travel Group, welcomed 50 of its VIP agents to the Arlington Estate in Vaughan, Ontario earlier this week. It has been two years since RIU has been able to host its annual festive luncheon due to the global pandemic and clearly “absence does make the heart grow fonder” as the gathering provided the opportunity for friends and colleagues to renew old and new acquaintances. Valerie Ward, Business Development Manager, Canada-Ontario for RIU Hotels & Resorts welcomed the 50 VIPs, observing: “It has been a...
Recovery Versus Sustainability
As the industry looks ahead to 2023, most will be anticipating that the rapidly approaching new year will bring with it a full recovery. However, there are already some economic headwinds threatening and the question that many are asking is whether those factors will present significant obstacles to the industry’s recovery. And while recovery is, understandably, the top priority of everyone in the industry, the other question that arises is that of sustainability and whether the drive to recover will overshadow the need to do it sustainably. For its 2023 Forecast, Canadian...
A Little Holiday Spirit From Sunwing
Sunwing has launched its 12 Days of Giveaways event in which every client booking made between Dec. 5, 2022 and Dec. 16, 2022, will see agents automatically entered for the chance to win one of ten $250 Sunwing gift cards to put towards their future Sunwing travel, from flights to seat upgrades, excursions and more, plus the exclusive giveaway of one of two free vacations, including flights and accommodation, to Royalton Cayo Santa Maria or the brand-new Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said: “The launch of our 12 Days of...