Destinations
Intrepid Travel Adds New Departures
Intrepid Travel has launched over 300 new departures for its most sought-after destinations around the world. With 26 on-the-ground Destination Management Companies (DMCs), Intrepid has further developed its scope of operations in booming locations including Europe, Japan, and Morocco. A whopping 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer, and while Intrepid always strives to meet customer demand, these added tours increase travel options to destinations where industry supply often hasn't caught up to the exceptional demand for 2023 summer travel. Expanded regions...
ACV Showcases Its 2023-2024 Winter Offering
Air Canada Vacations has released details of its winter 2023/2024 vacation lineup, featuring the return of key seasonal sun destinations such as Grenada, Aruba, Los Cabos, Huatulco, Ixtapa, St. Vincent, Saint Maarten, St. Kitts, Great Exuma, Cayo Santa Maria, Holguin, Belize, Panama and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as additional frequency and capacity to Cancun and Punta Cana. Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said that: “With the non-stop routes recently announced by Air Canada, the return of seasonal destinations as well as the increased capacity, customers...
Sunwing Brings Sun Week Back
Sunwing is bringing Sun Week back, offering a weeklong extravaganza of big deals, big contests and an even bigger grand prize. Kicking off May 29, 2023 until June 4, 2023, travel agents can book their clients’ hard-earned summer getaways with Sunwing to the southern destinations they love, from Cancun to Cayo Largo, Punta Cana, Montego Bay and more, and enjoy additional savings up to 50% per person on applicable all inclusive vacation packages. Following Sun Week’s inaugural success, Sunwing has doubled down to make an even bigger splash this summer for customers and...
Railbookers On Track With Italy Offerings
Railbookers has positioned itself as the one-call solution for excursions to coastal Italy with its all-new itineraries and expanded options for customization. Travellers are responding with record interest in trips featuring the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, exploring the best that Italy has to offer in areas outside the traditional tourist track. Gareth Jones, Director of Product Development, said: “Italy is traditionally one of our most popular destinations, but for many travellers who have experienced it by way of cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, we discovered a desire to see...
Sunwing Loves Cuba
Cuba's tourist trade was front and centre at a May 24 Toronto Sunwing event appropriately promoted as Sunwing Loves Cuba. The event featured hotel companies with a Cuban presence, the Cuba Tourist Board and, of course, Sunwing representatives, all there to update travel agents on what they can provide their clients. "The Sunwing Loves Cuba event was an exciting opportunity for our travel agent partners, valued hoteliers, Cuba Tourism Board and Sunwing team to come together to share our love for one of Canadians’ favourite vacation destinations, and discuss what’s...
Stay Just A Little Bit Longer In Germany
During the 49th Germany Travel Mart held recently in Essen, Germany, the German National Tourist Board emphasized the significance of sustainable tourism. Set to the doo-wop song “Stay” by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs featuring the lyrics ‘please, please stay, just a little bit longer,’ the GNTB revealed a look at a new tourism campaign that embraces the concepts of responsible and immersive travel. “It’s the perfect soundtrack for promoting sustainable travel in Destination Germany with our new campaign Stay A Little Bit Longer, coming out soon,” said Petra Hedorfer,...
HTA Awards VoX International Contract In Canada
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has awarded the contract for Destination Brand Management & Marketing Services in Canada to VoX International. HTA issued an RFP for Destination Brand Management & Marketing Services for the Canada Market requesting a contractor to educate Canadian visitors about travelling mindfully and respectfully, while supporting Hawai‘i’s communities. The contract was awarded to the incumbent, VoX International, allowing the agency to continue to work on HTA’s behalf as Hawai?i Tourism Canada. The new contract will cover 2.5 years,...
Reach Global Marketing Named AOR For Visit Virginia Beach
Reach Global Marketing has been named the agency of record for Visit Virginia Beach. Reach Global Marketing has been appointed to elevate the brand’s existing presence in Canada and amplify Virginia Beach’s coastal culture and warm hospitality amongst Canadians. Charmaine Singh, President & CEO of Reach Global Marketing, said: “Canada is seeing an unprecedented rise in the number outbound of travellers. Virginia Beach is host to a lot of exciting entertainment events & activities that will see a lot of interest in Canada. We are seeing Canadians take a lot of frequent...