Tour Operators
TravelBrands Receives Chairman’s Circle Honors
TravelBrands has been awarded the Chairman’s Circle Honors, presented by the U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA. The Chairman’s Circle Honors event, held on May 20, 2023, at San Antonio’s Tobin Center, celebrated international travel buyers for their exceptional efforts in promoting travel to the United States. Elvi Cal, Vice President Product and Partnerships, TravelBrands, said: “We are incredibly honoured to once again receive recognition for our steadfast commitment to connecting travellers with their favourite American destinations.” Cal continued: “This accolade...
G Adventures and Planeterra Showcase How Tourism Can Be a Force For Good
Upon arrival at Oodles of Noodles in Hoi An, Vietnam, travellers will watch a video that features once homeless and at-risk youth sharing stories about how a bowl of noodles can make all the difference. There’s a particularly powerful tale by a young man telling a story about a hungry boy who was waiting near a local restaurant in hopes of being fed. Once two guests left the restaurant after complaining that the meal they were served was too cold, the little boy got to eat the lukewarm discarded noodle bowl. “That boy was me,” he announces, calling it the best meal of his life....
One Dream Travel Covers The West On Educational Tour
Ricky Poon, VP of One Dream Travel in Vancouver, wants travel agents to know that they have the programs and the tools for selling effectively in a new world of post-pandemic travel retailing. Poon led a short mission of travel partners to four cities in western Canada last week, including Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Management staff from One Dream Travel were joined by head office destination reps from Taiwan and the Philippines, as well as an executive team from China Airlines. They each spent time to describe their own unique product offerings during the...
karibu adventures Unveils 2024 Tour Season
karibu adventures has unveiled its 2024 tour season and the dates of its three curated journeys to destinations in Canada and Italy. The itineraries have been consciously designed for curious, active adventurers seeking raw and real nature and cultural experiences to less traveled hidden gems. The program includes: Italy’s Alta Valsesia – In 2024, karibu is adding new departures to its signature cultural and hiking tour in Italy’s Alta Valsesia region, expanding its offerings from two to five departures. June and September are ideal months to explore Alta...
More From Choice Touring By Globus
Choice Touring by Globus is giving travellers what they want – more adventure, more inclusions and more options – with the promise to double the fun with twice the included excursions of the typical tour. Providing 12 Choice Tours across Europe and North America – eight (8) of which are new for 2024 – plus two or three days of included, YourChoice excursion options – the itineraries include: Swiss-Sational!: Switzerland & Como By Design That’s Amore!: Italy By Design Art & Soul: Portugal By Design Fiestas & Siestas: Southern Spain By Design ...
Contiki Names Shaibu-Lenoir As 2023 LGBTQIA+ Ambassador
Contiki has announced UK-based entrepreneur, activist and producer Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir as its LGBTQIA+ Ambassador for 2023 ahead of Contiki’s summer Pride trips. Shaibu-Lenoir’s ongoing aim is to break down barriers and achieve visibility, equality and equity for all within the community. She will serve as Contiki’s voice of the LGBTQIA+ community, both internally and externally. She said: “I am excited to embark on this journey with Contiki where we can collaborate to further amplify diverse and marginalized voices from our community.” Shaibu-Lenoir continued:...
Intrepid Travel Relaunches Cycling Tours
Intrepid Travel is relaunching its cycling tours and vacations, offering over 30 cycling-focused sustainable, experience-rich travel itineraries in 27 countries on five continents. Global bicycle sales rose 68% worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic and more travellers are looking to support green-friendly travel options. As the community of cycle travellers is rising, Intrepid continues to expand into new countries and forge new paths for its cycling product. The company saw a significant increase in cycle bookings in 2022, 70% of which were from brand new Intrepid...
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...