Tour Operators
Bring On The World
G Adventures’ new brand campaign - Bring on the World – is part rally cry, part love letter to real travel, capturing the type of travel the community tourism pioneer stands for; unforgettable experiences, deep connections, and a world-changing ethos, while at the same time inspiring travellers to welcome whatever their adventure happens brings their way. The Bring on the World campaign is live now, and features a new anthem video that champions real travellers; those who want to step outside their comfort zone and learn something new about the world, as well as themselves. The...
Exoticca Makes A Splash In Canada
Travel advisors have a lot of choice when it comes to tour operator partners, but Exoticca’s VP of sales Mike Quinto believes their European style of touring sets them apart from the competition. “The way we do things differently is we don’t believe in going to see every castle ever built in Ireland. We’re going to see all the major highlights, all the major things you want to see, but then we want to give the clients free time,” Quinto tells Travel Courier. “We’re kind of like a mix of an escorted tour and FIT — if you put those two together, that’s what our...
Take A Walk With 10Adventures
These days, travellers are searching for mindfulness and connection are turning to walking-based trips and following in the footsteps of famous thinkers from the past, like Socrates, Woolf, Newton and Darwin. Tour companies like 10Adventures specialize in walking-based holidays, and point to an uptick in intentional travellers choosing walking trips for this very reason. And while walking is something you can do anywhere, some destinations are better than others. 10Adventures Founder, Richard Campbell notes that: “We are seeing more and more travellers choosing walking-based...
Meet Kenes Tours, A Little Out Of The Ordinary
As Benny Scholder, director of sales – North America for Kenes Tours explains it the Tel Aviv-headquartered DMC is involved in everything from culture to demographics in order to fuel the interests of travellers to Israel. Scholder joined Kenes Tours’ president, Yoav Bruck as the two were in Toronto recently to explore opportunities for the company in the Canadian market and by all accounts, both believe that the company has something that Canadian travel advisors will be interested in for their clients. While Kenes Tours may not be well known to Canadian travel advisors, it has...
Planeterra: Making An Impact For Two Decades
Planeterra is celebrating 20 years of uplifting communities through travel. Since its inception in 2003, Planeterra has been committed to using tourism as a force for good, over the years investing millions of dollars in community tourism enterprises that protect cultural heritage and natural resources. Now, as part of the year-long celebration, Planeterra has launched a campaign to raise funds in support of the next 20 years of impact. The campaign, aimed at raising $500,000, kicked off last month with overwhelming support from the passionate staff at G Adventures who took the...
ACTA, CATO, TICO Square Off Over Review Of Funding Framework
ACTA and CATO are joining forces to express their shared concerns about Ontario’s provincial travel regulator and in particular their opposition to maintaining the current registrant fee system to fund the Ontario Consumer Compensation Fund. In response, however, TICO has made it clear that from the beginning of the review, it has been “committed to this being a transparent process” and that “all funding options were on the table.” ACTA, CATO Voice Shared Concerns The ACTA and CATO statement notes that following the announcement by TICO earlier this year that it was...
Tap Into The Trends With African Travel, Inc.
African Travel, Inc., (ATI) is inviting travel advisors to join its new Summer Webinar Series, featuring the latest trends in luxury safaris. Advisors will learn how they can effectively sell more Africa trips, discover exciting destinations, and increase their commissions. The series launches today (June 8) and runs through Sept. 21. African Travel is kicks off the series today by dispelling the Big 5 Safari myths with their expert guidance, travel advisors will learn invaluable tips to overcome any perceived barriers. Advisors will also have the chance to cast their vote or share...
3 Nights Free In Hong Kong With Goway
Goway is offering Canadian travellers 3 free nights in Hong Kong with an exclusive airfare package that it is offering. Along with having a chance to explore Hong Kong, Canadians can also connect onward to Bali, Thailand, or other destinations in Asia. For a limited time only, Canadian travellers who book Goway’s Hong Kong World of Winners package will enjoy 3 free nights in Hong Kong when flying from Toronto or Vancouver with Cathay Pacific. The package includes first-class accommodation at the Park Hotel Hong Kong, private airport transfers, and a shared Hong Kong Island...