Tour Operators
Sunwing Adds Weekly Flights From Hamilton
Sunwing is returning to Hamilton this winter with five weekly direct flights from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Year after year, Sunwing’s winter flights from Hamilton International Airport have proven to be a convenient option for travellers not only in Hamilton but the entire Niagara Region and western GTA, and the tour operator expects this to be another successful winter season. Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re excited to resume operations from Hamilton International Airport...
Back In Full Swing
After an unfortunate two-year hiatus, due to the global pandemic, the 26th annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament hosted in partnership with Sandals Resorts and Baxter Media was back in full swing at the Sandals Golf & Country Club in Ocho Rios, Jamaica from Oct. 30-Nov. 3. “It is so amazing to be here face-to-face for the first time since 2019,” Maureen Barnes-Smith, vice president of sales & marketing for Unique Vacations Canada, told Canadian Travel Press. “We have 17 teams representing the length and breadth of Canada — some of our top travel industry...
Goway Ready To Meet Japan Demand
Goway is ready to meet the high demand for trips to Japan in light of the country’s full reopening and dropping of Visa restrictions to visitors from the United States and Canada this past October. The tour company has revamped its Japanese travel packages and has up-to-date insight on the destination due to a team member visiting in mid-October. Aren Bergstrom, Head of Content & Communications for Goway, recently returned from a visit to Japan hosted by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). During his 6-day stay, he enjoyed Japan’s famous hospitality at...
G Adventures Launches Cyber Sale
G Adventures is bringing back its Cyber Sale for 2022 with more than 700 trips spanning the globe on sale and including Antarctica. Launched Nov. 10 and continuing through Nov. 30, 2022, G Adventures’ Cyber Sale offers up to 30% off select trips when travelling by April 30, 2023. For those looking to travel later than April, this year’s Cyber Sale also includes 10% off select departures departing between May 1 and June 30, 2023. David Green, managing director for G Adventures in Canada, says it’s clear travel is back, and G Adventures is delighted to be able to offer some...
Tourism Shows It Cares At Victoria Event
A deeper understanding of Canadian Indigenous issues, and the potential option of creating First Nations tourism programs, were key takeaways for travel professionals attending the Meaningful Travel Summit in Victoria, BC recently. The international conference assembled over 120 travel industry professionals from across North America and beyond, even Jamaica. Attendees at the event, organized by the US-based non-profit Tourism Cares, came to learn about sustainable tourism efforts and to also participate in activities that assist local community enterprises – especially those...
Tauck Hosts A Special Celebration
For the first time in 3 years, Tauck’s office and support staff from across the country and around the world gathered last week in Connecticut to celebrate the company’s remarkable successes in 2022, and its robust return from the COVID-19 pandemic. Close to 300 Tauck office employees from 27 states and seven foreign countries descended on Tauck’s headquarters for a series of departmental meetings, evening social events, and an off-site “all-company” keynote address and celebration. Tauck CEO Dan Mahar said: “Our industry has achieved something really special – it’s...
Meet G Adventures Expanded Sales Team
G Adventures is expanding its sales team to meet the demand for small-group travel that supports local communities, announcing the appointment of a third global purpose specialist (GPS) and the promotion of Erin Rogers to national sales manager. The new team will be hosting a meet and greet for agents on Mon. Nov. Monday 7, at 11am PST / 2pm EST, where they will introduce themselves, update agents on what is new for 2023, and exclusively reveal the deals for G Adventures’ upcoming Cyber Sale, which launches on Nov. 10, 2022. Agents can sign up by CLICKING HERE. All three GPS...
Sunwing Back In Thunder Bay
Sunwing is gearing up for the launch of flights from Thunder Bay to Cancun, Mexico and Varadero, Cuba. It will be offering weekly flights from Thunder Bay to Cancun on Mondays starting on Dec. 12, 2022 until April 10, 2023, and weekly flights to Varadero on Tuesdays starting on Dec. 13, 2022 until April 11, 2023. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re excited to return to Thunder Bay this winter season, with direct Sunwing flights to two of our most popular vacation destinations in the tropics. As a longstanding partner for us at Sunwing,...