Tour Operators
TTC Accelerates Its Net Zero Journey
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has become the first global tour operator to introduce verified net zero targets validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). With 40 travel brands, it has also introduced an industry leading internal carbon fund to achieve net zero. In a major reset to its Climate Action Plan, TTC has accelerated its original climate action commitments: The organization has received validation on net zero targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi); making TTC the first tour operator to do so in accordance with the 2021 Net Zero Standard* The...
Sunwing Connects London To The Sunny South
Beginning this month (December), Sunwing will be offering direct, weekly flights from London, Ontario to destinations in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “London residents can enjoy the gift of travel this holiday and winter season as we bring back three weekly flights to some of our most-travelled destinations down south. It’s important to us that our London customers have convenient access to the vacation spots they love and the experiences in destination they crave, and with great deals on both...
Discover The Wonders Of Hawaii With Goway
Goway has revamped its itineraries to the Hawaiian Islands for this fall; making the new packages fully customizable and allowing travellers to extend their stay or add or change excursion options. Ten of the new itineraries are land-only, and include hotel accommodation, popular tours and excursions, and a car rental on Maui, Kauai, and the Big island for multi-island trips. The packages include a mix of dedicated trips to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, as well as vacations that combine several islands on one itinerary. Goway also offers two 5-day trips to Oahu and Maui...
Get Ready For Some Summer Fun With ACV
Air Canada Vacations has released its summer 2023 vacation lineup, featuring a return of key seasonal sun destinations like Saint Lucia, Aruba, Grenada, Curaçao and Liberia in Costa Rica. As well, the 2023 summer schedule features daily flights to Hawaii, Florida and California and an updated flying schedule for cities in Europe – including bucket list destinations like Barcelona and Greece. With the extensive summer flying schedule, Air Canada Vacations will transport you to the extraordinary where you can experience effortless travel with the help of their various partners:...
ToursByLocals’ Shore Excursions Are Sailing
As the cruise industry continues its comeback, Vancouver-based ToursByLocals, , is reporting its shore excursion business has increased tenfold over the same period in 2021. To date in 2022, the company has booked more than 10,000 private shore excursions led by an experienced local guide, versus around 1,000 tours booked in the same period of 2021. ToursByLocals shore excursions allow cruisers to step off the ship and meet their personal guide for a day of exploring. Each excursion is tailored to the traveller’s wishes, in contrast to the mass tours offered by the cruise...
A World Cup Match To Remember
It was a great way to start the week. The industry gathered at Toronto’s Chelsea Hotel for the World Cup match between Switzerland and Brazil on Nov. 28. Hosted by Baxter Media and the Chelsea Hotel and with Switzerland Tourism, Globus family of brands and MSC Cruises as sponsors, it was definitely a nice way to spend the morning. In fact, those on hand had a chance to meet Switzerland Tourism’s new market manager for Canada, Oliver Weibel on his first day on the job (although he officially took over his post on Nov. 1) as well as chatting with Globus’ Carla Brake and...
Kitchener-Waterloo Now Closer To Paradise
Kitchener-Waterloo is now closer to paradise as Sunwing is poised to launch two weekly, direct flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Varadero, Cuba from Waterloo International Airport beginning in December. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, noted: “Our relationship with Waterloo International Airport has remained strong since 2009 and we are thrilled to join forces yet again with two direct routes down south this winter.” Dawson continued: “After a difficult, few years for the industry, we are excited to return to the Region of Waterloo and are...
Sunwing Has Some Deals For Canadians
Sunwing is giving Canadians an all-access pass to the best deals of the year with incredible savings on all-inclusive packages to some of the most sought-after vacation destinations, including Antigua, Aruba, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Maarten and St. Lucia. The tour operator’s Black Friday Sale is on now until Nov. 27, 2022, and applies to travel between Nov. 21, 2022 and April 30, 2023. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer for Sunwing Travel Group, said: “We’re excited to launch our Black Friday Sale this week and provide Canadians with...