Tour Operators
Sunwing Ramps Up Capacity, Gears Up For Winter 2023-2024
Sunwing Vacations is gearing up for the 2023-2024 winter season as demand for leisure travel to sun destinations continues to be strong. The tour company will be taking off with flights with Sunwing Airlines from 23 airports across Canada to 26 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and the United States this winter. Overall, Sunwing will grow its capacity by 15% compared to the previous winter season with more travel options to Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Orlando, Florida. As well, Sunwing will be offering packages to over 700 hotels. As for...
Get Active In Europe With Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels has launched a new Active Europe Collection as travel between Europe and North America experiences a significant increase. The expanded offering, including hiking and cycling trips, features more than 19 new itineraries across nine European countries, with the new adventures designed to bring travellers closer to Europe’s hidden gems while enjoying new and unique experiences in the great outdoors. Katy Rockett, Director of Growth, North America for Exodus Travels, observes: “We understand the growing desire for active travel experiences that go beyond traditional...
Join The Adventure With Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels has launched the “Join the Adventure” promotion, offering significant savings for travel partners and solo travellers alike. This special promotion includes major savings on select trips in two ways: Join the Adventure Together -- Book a trip with a travel partner departing in 2023 and they will receive 25% off the cost of their trip Join the Adventure Solo -- Solo travellers can take advantage of a 50% discount on the single supplement. If no solo rooms are available, or there’s a preference to be paired with a roommate, Exodus Travels will pass along the...
Intrepid Taking Travellers Off-The-Beaten Track On The Quarry Trail
Through a collaboration with a local Peruvian community, Intrepid Travel has developed a new section of the Quarry Trail, previously unseen by travellers. Over the last few years, the 26-kilometer Quarry Trail in the Andes Mountain region has gained recognition as an off-the-beaten-path alternative to the Inca Trail, ending at Machu Picchu, the world-famous icon of the ancient Incan Empire. The trail begins in the town of Ollantaytambo and winds through the high peaks and villages of the Sacred Valley. Featured on a range of Intrepid Peru itineraries for 2024, the four-day Quarry...
G Adventures Founder Named Officer of the Order of Canada
Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Canada, making him the first person in the travel industry to receive the title of Officer in 34 years, one year longer than G Adventures has been in operation. The level of Officer recognizes ‘achievement and merit of a high degree, especially service to Canada or to humanity at large’ and surpasses the rank of ‘Member’ in the system of Canadian state orders. Poon Tip says being invested into the Order of Canada is the most humbling honour he could receive, especially as an...
Sunwing EBB Offers Savings On Winter Getaways
Travel agents can help their clients lock in savings of up to $400 per pair with Sunwing’s limited time offer on early winter bookings to sought-after sun destinations. Agents’ clients can take advantage of exclusive benefits and low rates when they secure their all-inclusive 2023-2024 vacations by July 12, 2023 to Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua and more, while agents earn STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert to cash on all vacation bookings made during this time. As well, clients who book their winter vacation packages through their agents can do so at a...
Making Progress
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has provided an update on the Comprehensive Funding Framework Review that is now underway. It notes that last fall, it initiated the largest review of its funding framework and fee model since inception. Optimus SBR, an Ontario-based consulting firm, was tasked with leading this comprehensive review, which covers TICO's funding framework for regulatory services, the Compensation Fund and associated contributions. Beginning in fall 2022 and through the early months of 2023, Optimus SBR analyzed TICO’s existing funding framework, fee...
New Trust Accounting Option For Ontario Wholesale Registrants
TICO has introduced a new trust accounting option for wholesale registrants now that as the travel industry continues to evolve, it continues to look for opportunities to reduce burden on Ontario registrants, while ensuring a fair and trusted marketplace for consumers. A little bit of background on this. All TICO registrants must maintain a Travel Industry Act trust bank account, as reflected in their record of registration. All consumer funds for travel services must be deposited into this account and all corresponding supplier payments must be paid out of this account. Funds in...