Tour Operators
Magic of Fiesta de Colores arrives in Havana, Varadero
Havanatur Group will hold the 1st Edition of Fiesta de Colores, an exclusive and unforgettable LGBTQI+ tourism event taking place Oct 15-21. Splitting its magic between the historic streets of Havana and the world-famous sun-kissed beaches of Varadero, the landmark festival positions Cuba as the premier Caribbean destination for inclusive travel, authentic self-expression, and pride. Tourism officials say Fiesta de Colores is much more than a holiday—it is a heartfelt celebration of identity, love, and community. Designed for both international travellers and locals, the five-day...
Kensington, Tourism Ireland, Ancestry partner to bring Irish heritage to life
Kensington has announced a new partnership with Tourism Ireland that’s designed to help travel advisors in North America confidently position and sell Ireland through the lens of ancestry, heritage and cultural connection. The collaboration will combine advisor education with consumer marketing to build awareness and demand for heritage travel to Ireland. Together with Kensington’s existing partnership with Ancestry, the initiative will demonstrate how family history research can become the starting point for a highly-personalized journey across the island of Ireland. Ireland...
Trafalgar sets sail in search of The Great Godmother
Ahead of the 2027 debut of the Trafalgar Dreamer on the Seine in April 2027, Trafalgar is launching a search for the Godmother of its newest river ship. The Great Godmother Search sees the brand inviting past guests to submit a meaningful story or memory from their travels with Trafalgar for the chance to become part of Trafalgar history and inviting their travel advisor to share in the moment. The selected Godmother will christen Trafalgar Dreamer and sail on the ship’s inaugural voyage along with their travel advisor. If the winner names a travel advisor in their application,...
Frontiers North Adventures, Polar Bears International celebrate their 25 years of alliance
Frontiers North Adventures (Frontiers North) and Polar Bears International (PBI) are celebrating 25 years of official alliance. Over the past quarter-century, this collaboration has set a global standard for how ecotourism operators and conservation scientists can unite to support vulnerable species and habitats. The roots of this unique collaboration are deeply embedded in the history of polar bear conservation in Churchill. Polar Bears International was born on a Tundra Buggy in 1992, founded by a grassroots group of photographers and wildlife enthusiasts whose awe at the annual...
Air Canada Vacations connects with launch of Advisor Connect
Air Canada Vacations has officially launched Advisor Connect, its new B2B Portal created specifically for travel advisors. Advisor Connect is designed as a centralized hub that provides easy access to marketing assets, flyers, training resources, business tools and important updates, all in one convenient location. The portal was first introduced during Air Canada Vacations' 2026/27 Product Launch Series and is now live for travel advisors across Canada. And to reinforce its advisor-first approach, Air Canada Vacations invited travel professionals from across the country to...
Travel advisors confess in Goway’s new survey
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a travel advisor? Well, Goway certainly has and it decided to find out what it’s like to be on the job in today’s world. Now while plenty of surveys cover economic and business angles, Goway’s approach was to focus its survey on getting to the heart of a profession that involves being part strategist, part therapist, and part miracle worker. Over 1,600 travel advisors across North America responded to Goway’s inaugural “Confessions of a Travel Advisor Survey” that captures the quirks, perks, confessions, and everyday realities...
Fresh journey for a new season from Kensington
Kensington has introduced newly refreshed itineraries to Egypt, Italy, Ireland, the Rhine and the Philippines that range from a rail journey through Italy and an island escape in Palawan to a new take on Egypt that pairs its ancient landmarks with the Mediterranean character of Alexandria. Each of the itineraries can be customized by Kensington’s Destination Experts and is supported by private guides, drivers and local experts along the way. Helen Giontsis, President of Kensington, explained that: “Travellers are looking for more than a list of places to see. They want the time...
Stephenson, Paivo join Air Canada Vacations’ sales team
Air Canada Vacations has announced that Alisa Stephenson and Brian Paivo are joining its sales team, reinforcing its commitment to serving travel advisors and industry partners across Canada. Alisa Stephenson joins Air Canada Vacations as Key Account Manager for Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Okanagan and Northern British Columbia, bringing expertise in leisure and corporate travel management, sales, and business development, along with more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience. Her diverse background has fostered a solutions oriented mindset, adaptability, and a passion...