Tour Operators
Evan Evans Adds New ABBA Voyage Packages
As it celebrates its 90th anniversary, Evan Evans, London's longest-established sightseeing operator, has launched a new ABBA Voyage packages for guests to experience live music like no other. The long-awaited concert blends cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and the public’s most beloved songs in a purpose-built arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Beginning on March 2, the tour package includes round-trip transportation on a comfortable and dedicated ABBA Voyage branded Express coach departing from Victoria in Central London for a seamless concert...
Italy Is Number One With Globus Travellers
According to a recent “Wish List” survey of 20,000 past Globus travellers, Italy was the No. 1 destination, with 22% of respondents saying that Italy is on their must-experience list for 2023. Ainsley Ericksen, senior director of marketing for the Globus family of brands, said that: “Globus is primed and ready to deliver ‘wow’ to Canadians in Italy in 2023. With dozens – and dozens – of vacation options that invite travellers to enjoy immersive experiences across 13 regions of Italy, we’re ready to welcome them to explore Italy’s ancient cities, discover seaside...
Time To Experience It Yourself
One Dream Travel is hosting a series of Road Shows “Experience it Yourself” in British Columbia & Alberta in April 2023. The events will introduce One Dream Travel, the new travel solution partner for global destinations, together with Europamundo Vacations, a global tour operator that offers a worldwide range of tour products. The events will offer details of One Dream Travel’s services and products -- The New Tours, New Destinations and New Experience to Discover. As well, those attending will have a chance to win a trip to Europe with Europamundo Vacations. Road...
Transat Offers Update On Call Centre Service Fees
Transat is advising travel advisors that “over the past months, [it] has enhanced self-service functions to support travel professionals both in the form of new technology and online forms that allow you to manage certain aspects of a booking without having to call the Contact Centre.” It continues: “To support these enhancements, the Transat sales team has created a comprehensive collection of training materials including video tutorials and guides. We greatly appreciate the support of the travel professional’s community who have embraced these tools.” In its advisory, it...
Air Canada, ACV Host Europe Sessions For Agents
Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations wrapped up their 2023 cross-Canada Europe breakfast seminars series last week, welcoming over 450 travel advisors, as well as representatives from Tourism Ireland, Tour Greece, Visit Portugal, TopAtlântico, Meet&Greet your Italian Way, Royal Caribbean International, and Celebrity Cruises. The 2023 road shows took place in Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto and Halifax. Ana Paula De Souza, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We are so thrilled to share the excitement of our Europe program with our trade partners.” And she...
Small Is Big For Tauck
Tauck is ramping up its small group offerings for 2023, boosting the number of special land tour departures featuring small group sizes this year by 35% over pre-pandemic levels. In total, the operator will feature small group departures on some 75 land journeys in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. Most departures will average 24 passengers, with many of Tauck’s African safaris featuring as few as 18 guests on all departures. As well, Tauck is supporting the expansion of its small group land journeys with a new...
ACV Hosts Its First Simply The Best Awards
Air Canada Vacations launched its first virtual Simply the Best Awards, recognizing the outstanding efforts of Independent Travel Advisors in the ACV@Home Program. Launched earlier this month, Air Canada Vacations’ ACV@Home Program has been designed to provide assistance, creative tools, and training to help grow a strong and dynamic community for travel professionals working from home. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We are thrilled to be able to showcase the work of advisors within the ACV@Home program with this unique award ceremony. We’re...
Change Makers Is Back
After a three-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, G Adventures’ popular agent incentive program, Change Makers, returns in 2023. Agents will be able to earn their way to the global summit -- to be held from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2023, in a yet-to-be-revealed destination -- by choosing to change people's lives through travel. The Change Makers challenge went live on March 1, 2023, and runs until June 30, 2023. The campaign incentivizes agents to focus on changing people's lives through travel by booking G Adventures trips. Agents who successfully earn a place at the Change...