Tour Operators
Stéphanie Bishop Announces Retirement
Travel industry veteran, Stéphanie Bishop has announced that she is retiring. After 15 years as the managing director of the Globus family of brands’ Toronto office, Bishop is set to depart the company in May, having hand-selected a new leadership team to oversee Canada’s sales, marketing and finances for Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways. Scott Nisbet, chief executive officer for the Globus family of brands, said: “It’s been exciting to witness the growth of our touring and river cruise brands across Canada under Stéphanie’s management.” Nisbet continued: “As we...
A Ticket To Adventure From Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels has launched a special Ticket to Adventure promotion on select last-minute getaways, offering 25% off its 25 favourite trips departing in April, May, and June of this year. Effective immediately for a limited time, the promotion is valid on new bookings only (cannot be applied to existing bookings, used to rebook the same trip, and may only be redeemed once per booking) and applicable on select departures between Apr. 1 and June 30, 2023. And if clients don’t see the adventure of their dreams on the list, well no problem, because Exodus is also offering 15% off...
Celebrate Summer With Sunwing
Sunwing is encouraging Canadians to start their summer countdowns a bit early this year with the launch of its Bring on the Summer Celebrations Sale, which is on now for a limited time. Eligible for travel between April 1, 2023 and Oct. 31, 2023 on bookings made by March 19, 2023, agents’ customers can jet off from winter on a last-minute getaway or book their summer plans now with paradise at their fingertips. Families looking for a spontaneous last-minute getaway and more quality time together will love El Cid Castilla Beach in Mazatlán, Mexico, currently offered at up to...
Deals From Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Trave is offering 20% off hundreds of its summer itineraries from now through March 27, 2023. And there’s more good news -- travellers can also combine these offers with Intrepid’s current $99 deposit promotion. The 20% discount applies toward Intrepid’s original and basix style small group adventure trips departing between June 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2023, in Botswana, Cambodia, Croatia, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Namibia, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam. Intrepid has teamed up with friends at Athleta, a fellow B Corp, to weave some extra...
Transat, Air Transat Take Off With Spring Sale
Transat and Air Transat have launched a Spring Sale that is valid on new individual bookings made by April 3, 2023. As well, travel agents get 3X BONBON per booking, that’s $3 per flight booking and $15 per package booking. The sale applies to flights to Europe, the South, the United States and Canada, as well as to South or Europe packages, for travel between March 14 and October 31, 2023. Exceptions apply. Go to www.transat.com or www.airtransat.com for...
Arts & Leisure: The Trip Of A Lifetime, Everytime
Arts & Leisure wrapped up its North America sales mission in Toronto late last week (March 9) welcoming about 90 travel advisors to a presentation and dinner at Casa Loma. Telling advisors that the evening “means a great deal to us,” Adriana Borghese, founder and owner of Arts & Leisure, observed that the pandemic has proven that “our industry is resilient … that it’s stronger than anything else,” before adding: “Travel will never die.” In fact, the company was very active during the pandemic, hiring Pat Lista as its vice-president, product & growth and...
Agents’ Choice Exploring The Adventure of a Lifetime
Finding the right tour operator can lead to booking an ideal holiday for your clients. They cater to specific requests, travel styles, and requirements. For those opting for adventure, which tour operator has helped you find new experiences, build outdoor activity itineraries, and book your clients’ dream vacations? From ski trips and more adrenaline-driven experiences to visiting archaeological sites or staying in the most luxurious hotel, tour operators do the most to find what is best suited for clients. Adventure travel companies bring spontaneity and uniqueness to planning by...
Explore Canada, Italy With karibu adventures
A new mission-driven adventure tour specialist -- karibu adventures – is introducing three curated itineraries to unique destinations in Canada and Italy that are consciously designed for curious, active adventurers seeking raw and real experiences in amazing wild places. The company’s first signature tours celebrate some of the best nature, wildlife and Indigenous exploration that Canada has to offer, and take travelers on a personal journey to a hidden treasure in the Italian Alps, where our family has lived for 500 years. And karibu’s goal is to help travellers connect with...