Tour Operators
ACV announces expanded schedule for summer 2024
Air Canada Vacations has announced its summer 2024 vacation lineup. “For those seeking a summer getaway, Canadians will find packages tailored to their preferences and budgets, whether it's relaxing on a warm sandy beach, savouring local cuisine, embarking on an unforgettable adventure, or embracing all three, there’s something for everyone” said Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations. "With non-stop routes recently announced by Air Canada, the return of seasonal destinations as well as an increased capacity, customers will be able to book their next dream vacation...
G Adventures celebrates agents, talks trends and new Geluxe trips
“We love our travel agents. We can’t do what we do without you,” G Adventures' managing director David Green announced last night to the hand-selected group of top selling travel advisors invited to attend the ‘An Evening with G Adventures and Friends’ event in Toronto. “We haven’t just filled seats. We were very, very particular about who came here tonight. From the agency community, you are within the top 100 in Ontario, that’s why you are here. You are the best of the best.” Joined by destination partners from Prom Peru, Visit Portugal, Brand USA, ProColombia and...
Air Canada partners with luxury motorcoach for better connectivity
Air Canada today announced that it has partnered with The Landline Company to connect airports in Hamilton and Waterloo Region with the airline's Toronto Pearson global hub. Customers will be able to book a single itinerary combining a luxury motorcoach service with Air Canada flights for a seamless, convenient and more sustainable journey. Now available for booking, the multimodal service will begin operating as a pilot project from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Region of Waterloo International Airport in May 2024, with the potential to make it...
Treadright Foundation releases checklist for sustainable travel
The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) 40 brands, has released their 2024 Make Travel Matter Checklist. Recognizing the importance for travellers to travel sustainably, the not-for-profit foundation and TTC have updated their checklist as an informative way to help clients become more responsible travellers as well as to protect and make a positive impact on the planet, its people, and wildlife. About the Make Travel Matter Checklist The checklist covers four main recommendations including “Planning and Packing” such as bringing a...
Intrepid’s 18-29’s trips now available to older travellers
Intrepid Travel is debuting a newly expanded 18 to 35s trip range for young travellers. Effective immediately, Intrepid trips previously labeled 18 to 29s will become available to travellers into their mid-30s. This expansion is part of Intrepid’s broader move to cater for next-generation travel, growing its trip range in 2024 to provide more enriching and local-led travel opportunities for gen-zs and millennials – from a night sail through the Amazon jungle with a local guide in Peru, to a homestay surrounded by terraced rice fields in Vietnam. “When the average person...
Karen Evans to retire from Discover the World after 30 years
Discover the World has announced that Karen Evans, national sales manager, SATA, will retire after 30 years in the industry. Evans first began her career in travel at Wardair in 1989 where she started in customer service and quickly progressed to the commercial team, before moving on to Canadian Airlines in 1991 as sales manager. She joined Discover the World in March 1994, and has represented several top clients for the company ever since, including BMI, Polish Airlines and SATA Azores Airlines. Evans will be succeeded in her role by her colleague, Andrea Thornton, who has also...
Exodus celebrates 50 years with 15% off select trips
To celebrate 50 years of incredible adventures, Exodus Adventure Travels, a leading name in adventure tourism, is launching a special collection of 50 Epic Adventures with trips up to 15 per cent off until March 5, 2024. This diverse assortment of trips hosted by the B-Corp certified tour operator encompasses thrilling experiences across continents, with expert local guides and fantastic itineraries promising unforgettable moments for every type of adventurer. From exhilarating treks through iconic landscapes to culturally rich encounters with local communities, each adventure is a...
TDC reveals theme of this year’s annual conference
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC), has announced the theme of its next annual conference, to be held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre on Sept.21 and 22, The event will be held immediately following the event at the St-Hyacinthe Convention Centre on Sept. 14 and 15. "The values of surpassing oneself, inclusion, and collective effort embodied by the Olympic Games are at the heart of the message we want to convey during this at the 13th edition of our not-to-be-missed annual conference," said Karine Gagnon, general manager of TDC. "Our members, whether from our...