Tour Operators
African Travel Inc. helping to create a healthy planet
African Travel, Inc. (ATI) is continuing its commitment to promote ethical wildlife experiences by sharing responsible practices with clients to help create a healthy planet. ATI is highlighting three key areas where clients can make a positive impact on wildlife conservation and the protection of habitats while enjoying an immersive African safari adventure. These include supporting conservancies and their community-centric initiatives, understanding the impact of geotagging endangered wildlife, and choosing reputable travel companies with an animal welfare policy. Sherwin...
Nicole Davey joins TravelBrands as BDM for BC
TravelBrands has appointed Nicole Davey as its new business development manager for British Columbia. With over 10 years of experience in the travel industry, both as a selling agent and an office manager, Davey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. During her career, Davey has showcased exceptional training and coaching abilities while successfully leading and mentoring teams of agents. She has also forged strong partnerships within the industry and spearheaded innovative marketing initiatives, impactful sales events, and training programs, all of which have...
TravelBrands sets sail with Aurora Expeditions
TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises has announced that Aurora Expeditions is its latest cruise partner. Travel agents can help their clients embark on extraordinary cruise journeys with Aurora Expeditions while reaping the benefits of TravelBrands’ Loyalty Rewards program. Aurora Expeditions stands apart in the world of cruise travel, driven by a passion for exploration and a commitment to authentic, small-group experiences. For over three decades, they have led the charge in venturing to the most remote and captivating corners of the globe, allowing travellers to enjoy a variety of...
G Adventures expands Jane Goodall Collection
G Adventures has added five wildlife-focused trips to its ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ in celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday. The collection, which is endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall herself, aims to promote responsible wildlife tourism and support conservation efforts across the globe. The update will see travellers embark on life-changing adventures to Tanzania, the Amazon, Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica and the USA, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe chimpanzees in the wild in Gombe Stream National Park, the place Dr. Goodall began her trailblazing...
Contiki coaches reducing emissions in Europe
Contiki has announced that its new coaches in Europe will now run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) instead of diesel, wherever possible. This shift will bring about a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 30% to 40% on Contiki trips operating in Europe (on Contiki-owned coaches). Young travellers have identified environmentally conscious travel as a priority when choosing a travel provider. In order to prioritize HVO fuel wherever possible, Contiki have set up an HVO tank in their coach yard in Stellendam, Netherlands. HVO is a fuel that is produced without fossil...
Travel advisors getting ‘Connected to Success’ with TravelBrands
TravelBrands is on a mission these days and it’s all about providing travel advisors with technology that will connect them to success. “It’s all about technology,” TravelBrands’ president and CEO, Nathalie Tanious observed when asked about the company’s ‘Connected to Success’ theme. “Technology is a huge focus for us as an organization. We spent the last two years working on two major platforms – one is the GG Platform for the air consolidation and that sits on our Access Plus Platform and that platform is the hub for everything TravelBrands,” Tanious...
Embrace the shorter booking window, TTC Tour Brands says
TTC Tour Brands is offering travel advisors tips to succeed in the ever-evolving travel industry. Offering advice ahead of the busiest travel window, TTC Tour Brands – with brands that include Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold -- is reaffirming its commitment to travel advisors through a series of strategies that can still be implemented to impact the season. Guy Young, Chief Engagement Officer, TTC Tour Brands, explained: “The market has changed since the industry’s heroic recovery following the pandemic, and advisors...
New York City is on a mission in Canada
New York City Tourism + Conventions and its partners were in Canada this week, making stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City for meetings with travel trade types in each city. In Toronto, the 2024 Canadian sales mission welcomed close to 30 buyers who had the opportunity for one-on-one table top meetings with about 20 New York City sellers, representing New York City Tourism + Conventions, hoteliers, attractions, sightseeing pass sellers and companies, museums, theatres, theatre ticket sellers and even the New York Yankees. Travel Press Today had a chance to sit down for a chat...