Tour Operators
‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ Author Joins Tauck Groups In Tuscany
Guests travelling on selected departures of Tauck’s eight-day, small-group “A Week In… Tuscany and Umbria” itinerary will be joined by Frances Mayes, the author of Under the Tuscan Sun. Mayes, who will share reflections of her 30 years in Italy, will join Tauck guests on more than a dozen 2023 and 2024 tours when they visit the author’s adopted Tuscan town of Cortona, where the principal events of the book and its film adaptation took place. While in Cortona, Tauck guests will take part in a guided walking tour in town and a lunch of local specialties prepared by a...
Goway Gears Up For Africa & Middle East Industry Event
Mark Oct. 24, 2023 in your calendars as that’s the day that Goway will be holding its Africa and Middle East event for travel advisors in Toronto. Back for the 12th time, Goway’s Africa and Middle East event will gather 29 suppliers from across all of Africa and the Middle East for a full-day of training, events, meals, cocktails, and a free-flow trade show. Travel advisors can attend seminars, meet fellow experts in the field, and get insider tips on some of the hottest trends in travel and emerging destinations, including the launch of travel products to Saudi...
Intrepid Launches Hawaii Wildfire Appeal
Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal and committed US$50,000 through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, to support immediate relief efforts in Hawaii following the devastating wildfires that are taking place. The Intrepid Foundation has partnered with the American Red Cross to offer relief to communities affected by the wildfires. This donation will help enable the Red Cross to provide emergency sheltering, food relief and other critical assistance as this disaster continues. The Intrepid Foundation will dollar match donations to the Hawaii Wildfire Appeal...
TravelBrands Pledges To Donate 1% Of August 16th Sales To Support SickKids
TravelBrands has renewed its commitment to the SickKids Foundation by bringing back its annual SickKids Day. Building on the successful partnership established in 2016, TravelBrands has announced its pledge to donate 1% of all sales made on August 16, 2023, to the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The company’s proactive approach to philanthropy has been a cornerstone of its operations, consistently reflecting its dedication to making a difference in the lives of families and children who rely on the specialized and unique care provided by SickKids. Nathalie Tanious, CEO,...
Air Canada Vacations Unveils New Commission Payment Policy
As it gears up for the winter season with the launch of its 2023-2024 Sun Collection with the release of its second annual Dream of Sun interactive digital brochure, along with preparations for its upcoming #ACVDreamMakers On Tour events, Air Canada Vacations launching new initiatives designed to strengthen its partnerships with travel advisors. In a message to the agency community, Air Canada Vacations’ Vice President, Nino Montagnese writes: “The beginning of this year has been a busy and exciting time for us all as travellers are finally taking those long-awaited vacations. To...
TICO Updates Director Election Process To Reflect Minister’s Orders, But Nomination Deadline Is Tight
As part of the Minister’s Orders delivered to TICO on Aug. 11, there are governance changes that impact TICO’s Director nomination and recruitment process. To respond to those orders, TICO is now launching an updated Director election process and to that end, TICO’s Board of Directors is accepting applications from experienced leaders within and beyond the travel industry for five positions on the board: Two (2) Industry Directors (who are involved in the travel industry) Three (3) Public Directors (who have no direct personal or business interest in the travel...
Princess Hotels & Resorts Expands Caribbean All-Inclusive Offerings
Princess Hotels & Resorts is expanding its all-inclusive offerings in the Caribbean, with two, new beachfront resorts in Jamaica. Opening April 2024, the family-friendly Princess Grand Jamaica, available exclusively to those booking with Sunwing Vacations, and the adults only Princess Senses the Mangrove will bring travellers the same all-inclusive experience that can only be found in Jamaica. What’s more, agents will earn coveted STAR Rewards Points on bookings that can be converted to cash. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said that: “As one...
RIU, Sunwing: Great Partners, Growing Together
RIU Hotels & Resorts says it has developed an unshakeable bond with both Sunwing and those who send their clients to RIU properties with that tour operator as well. Sunwing and RIU have an agreement that has Sunwing serve as the only tour operator in this country that offers RIU properties. The agreement has been in place for 12 years and Armin Kaestner, RIU's vice president of sales, contracting & business development for the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama says the Spanish hotel firm is pleased with the arrangement. "We absolutely do not feel...