Tour Operators
Intrepid launches 12-day women’s expedition to Saudi Arabia
Intrepid Travel has introduced a 12-day Saudi Arabia Women’s Expedition, designed to offer an authentic and transformative travel experience while empowering women and supporting female-owned businesses in the destination. The tour will be exclusively led by female leaders and guides, aiming to showcase a different side of the country beyond the luxury resorts and high-end offerings. Starting in Riyadh and finishing in Jeddah, groups will stay in a female-owned boutique hotel, heritage property and desert camp, directly supporting a total of nine female-owned and operated...
TravelBrands: It’s all about helping agents close the sale
Ask Nathalie Tanious, president and CEO of TravelBrands, the simple question: “How’s business?’ And her immediate response will be: ‘Exceptional.’ For TravelBrands, 2023 was ‘another good year,’ with Canadians continuing their love affair with both the Caribbean and Mexico. The cruise market – where there is so much capacity and so much choice -- was strong and, of particular note, long-stay holidays in Europe did extremely well, led by Portugal and Spain programs offered through Exotik Journeys. When asked if there were any disappointments, Tanious told Travel Press...
Sunwing & Iberostar partner to offer savings down South
Canadians can make paradise their own this spring and summer with limited-time offers courtesy of Iberostar Cuba Hotels & Resorts on Cuban getaways when booking with Sunwing Vacations this month. On now until April 30, 2024, vacationers can reap the rewards of high-value added-features and access to tranquility and Cuba's unparalleled beauty, from its sun-soaked white sands to rich, cultural city centres, all at a reduced rate. Customers who purchase a vacation package to select Iberostar Cuba resorts between April 1 and April 30, 2024 for travel between April 1 and Oct....
Transat launches “Rookie Camp” for new travel pros
Transat has launched an exclusive training program for new travel professionals. This initiative represents a significant step forward in Transat's ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth within the travel industry. To this end, the Transat Rookie Camp is aimed at travel professionals with less than three years' experience. "At Transat, we recognize the value of a well-trained travel professional and choose to invest in the development of these rookies, who we believe are essential to the collective success of the industry," said Nicole Bursey, commercial...
Collette adds 10 new tours for 2025
Collette has launched 10 new tours coming in 2025. The tours will span across four continents with destinations in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa and will also feature three of Collette’s five travel styles, Classic, Cruising, and small group Explorations. “We value our travellers’ feedback and used that to put together these exciting new experiences in 2025. Collette wants to show travellers more of what they’re looking to see,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, chief executive officer at Collette. “We’re always looking for new ways for our travellers to...
Exodus is hosting a 50-agent FAM to Morocco this November
Exodus Adventure Travels is hosting an agent FAM trip to Morocco this November. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Exodus Adventure Travels is inviting 50 agents to join the company’s expert team in Morocco for a once-in-a-lifetime, tailor-made experience. Travel agents will enjoy the essence of Morocco with four meticulously crafted small group itineraries showcasing the country's diverse landscapes and rich culture, and Exodus’ guided travel expertise. Itineraries will include Mountains and Desert; Mountains and the Coast; Northern Highlights; and Cities and the Desert. The...
Railbookers introduces six New Zealand itineraries
One of the world’s most scenic and awe-inspiring destinations has been reintroduced to the Railbookers portfolio, as the company launches six New Zealand itineraries. The trips, which range from eight to 19 days, feature each of four scenic train and ferry journeys along with included hotels, sightseeing and more. “With New Zealand, we’re thrilled to answer the growing customer demand for independent rail vacations to one of the world’s top bucket-list destinations,” said Railbookers group president and CEO Frank Marini. “Our collection of New Zealand trips allow...
ACV adds French language supports for most of its cruise portfolio
Air Canada Vacations has added enriched French language support for most cruise line companies within its vast portfolio. This initiative aims to better assist the Francophone travel professional community and ensure the accuracy of cruise line information and content. “By ensuring proper French language support, we're not only meeting the needs of our Francophone travel professional community but we’re also reaffirming our commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement,” said Nino Montagnese, vice-president at Air Canada Vacations. “At Air Canada Vacations,...