Tour Operators
Tauck launching trips to Colombia & Japan
Tauck recently announced its first-ever tour of Colombia, with an in-depth nine-day journey set to launch next year. Also new for 2025 is the company’s first-ever Tauck Bridges family travel adventure in Japan. Tauck’s new “Colombia: South America’s Eternal Spring” begins with a two-night stay at the Four Seasons in Bogotá, followed by a three-night stay at the Medellín Marriott in Medellín and a subsequent three-night stay at the five-star Sofitel Legend Santa Clara in Cartagena. Tauck will operate 12 departures of the new Colombia tour in 2025. Included...
30 female-led tours that celebrate International Women’s Day
According to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector's workforce, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the total employment. This marks a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, highlighting a 24 per cent surge in direct female employment within the sector, increasing from 38.6 million to 47.8 million. Key findings reveal that hospitality stands out as the leading employer of women within the travel and tourism sector, with more than half (52 per cent) of all female employment in 2019 attributed to this...
ACV heading Downunder with six year-round packages
Air Canada Vacations is launching a new Australia tour packages program, with year-round tours to top destinations including Sydney and Brisbane and direct daily flights departing from Vancouver. Travellers can also take advantage of connecting flights from over 60 Canadian airports, thanks to Air Canada’s comprehensive network. “Once thought of as a bucket list travel destination for many,” said Nino Montagnese, vice-president, Air Canada Vacations. “We’re changing that by taking the guesswork out of planning and getting around Australia’s rich landscape and most...
Contiki launches island-hopping trip to the Philippines
Contiki recently launched its first trip to the Philippines. The new nine-day and 13-day Island Hopping tour visits some of the country’s most famous tourist hotspots and unique hidden gems on the Palawan Island. “The Philippines is a major in-demand destination for travellers worldwide, particularly those from the Gen-Z demographic. We're thrilled to now be satisfying that demand, on a trip that makes visiting the Philippines so very easy and fun too!” said Adam Armstrong, CEO at Contiki. “We know that the Philippines can be challenging for solo travellers to navigate...
Goway giving agents $100 for March/April bookings
Goway is rewarding travel advisors who book trips to Australia and New Zealand in the months of March and April. Until April 30, 2024, travel advisors can earn $100 bonus rewards on their GowayPro Visa rewards card when they book a trip to Australia or New Zealand with Goway. This is on top of regular rewards, making it more appealing than ever to share these dynamic nations with clients. Travellers can also save up to $250 per person on select trips to Australia and New Zealand with Goway. “At Goway, we’re proud to be the number one to Downunder,” says Anthony Saba,...
ACV hosts annual “Simply the Best” awards
Air Canada Vacations has announced the winners of its second annual Simply the Best Awards, which took place virtually on March 5, 2024. This prestigious event recognized the outstanding contributions and achievements of independent travel advisors within the ACV@Home Program. Launched just one year ago, ACV@Home has quickly become a cornerstone of support for independent travel advisors, offering tools, training, and community engagement opportunities. Empowering travel advisors In its inaugural year, ACV@Home has empowered advisors across Canada to thrive in their businesses,...
Brendan Vacations joins TTC’s Travel Advisor Portal
Global guided tour leader TTC Tour Brands has added Celtic travel expert, Brendan Vacations, to the Travel Advisor Portal (TAP). Advisors can now book all guided itineraries across the TTC Tour Brands portfolio using one portal including Trafalgar, Contiki, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Luxury Gold and now Brendan Vacations. “With spring nearly in the air and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations top of mind, the Celtic selling season is in full bloom which is why we’re delighted to let our travel partners know they may conveniently access Brendan’s guided itineraries through...
New experiences await with Ensemble Beyond
Ensemble is launching Ensemble Beyond: Elevated Experiences, a concept that will debut with its annual event for top performers. The inaugural trip under the redefined concept will take place from June 7-10 with a trip to Paris that features exclusive access to the prestigious French Open at Roland-Garros. Designed to provide members with unparalleled access to experience excellence in sport, music, art, cuisine, architecture, and more, Ensemble’s Beyond: Elevated Experiences reflects Ensemble's dedication to curating distinctive, unforgettable branded events. The redefined...