Tour Operators
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...
Ottawa Tourism Host Key Tour Operators
Ottawa Tourism was out in full force as 60 of its members welcomed 24 North American tour operators recently designed to showcase local tourism partners to the North American market. Ottawa Live! – as the event was known -- brought together several key industry tour and receptive operators who made the trip from the United States, Mexico, as well as other parts of Canada. During the event, local hotels, restaurants, attractions, and others were encouraged to interact with these tour and receptive operators and provide them with updates about their products and plans. The event...
Globus Family Of Brands Ready To Greet 2023
The Globus Family of Brands is ready to greet 2023, already primed for the resurgence with record-breaking growth and a swell in bookings. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands, said: “We’re preparing to close 2022 with some incredibly strong booking trends for the New Year.” Bishop continued: “Destinations that are leading the way back to travel for us are Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal and France. In fact, early 2023 sales for Italy, Scotland and Ireland are at 93% of total 2022 numbers, indicating that our Canadian office is on target to...
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...