Tour Operators
Voyzant celebrates Chinese New Year with its partners
Voyzant feted many of its industry partners at a Chinese New Year celebration Thursday night, a tribute that came shortly after the end of a year that saw company air sale earnings top the $1 billion mark, a figure the company says underscores the strong bonds between it and its partners. Voyzant held its Chinese New Year Gala in Markham, Ont. an event that drew travel agents and some 30 airline representatives. "I know you guys have choices but you made the choice to stay loyal to Voyzant. We are grateful for that," Voyzant CEO Chippy Jegathesan told the...
BST operating private charter from London, Ont. to Nashville
BST Vacations (Blowes & Stewart Travel Group Ltd.) is celebrating their combined 125th year in family business with a special private charter from London International Airport to Nashville, set to take flight this September. The charter will be personally hosted by Rob & Heather Blowes, adding an extra layer of warmth and hospitality to the experience. Having successfully operated private Boeing 737 flights from the Peterborough Airport for the past decade, BST is expanding their horizons with their unique 'airport in a box' concept. This innovative approach allows them to...
Jetlines Vacations taking Canadians to new vacation experiences
Canada Jetlines has launched Jetlines Vacations – allowing Canadians to book their vacation packages directly with the carrier’s tour operation. And company officials are convinced that by offering Canadian travellers a different kind of vacation experience, Jetlines Vacations is on a flight path to success. Charles McKee, chief commercial officer (CCO) for Canada Jetlines, explained that since November 2023, Canada Jetlines has given Canadian travel agents the ability to book its products through Softvoyage’s Sirev and other platforms. In fact, McKee made it clear that...
Intrepid’s big sale starts Feb. 8
Intrepid's big sale is launching Feb. 8, with deals available until the end of the month. The Big Sale Insiders is an exclusive sale for the community of travellers who have previously travelled with Intrepid. Insiders will have early access codes dropping in their inboxes as of Feb. 5 and offers include 20 per cent off all original style trips. "Next to our annual cyber sale which takes place every fall, the Big Sale in February offers the highest discounts of the year,” said Tom Smith, vice-president of sales and marketing, North America at Intrepid Travel. “With more than...
G Adventures Change Makers reward program returns
G Adventures has announced its popular agent reward programme, Change Makers, is returning this year, with 15 Canadian agents earning a space at the community tourism pioneer’s third Change Makers GX Summit, which will be taking place later this year. Agents will be able to earn their way to the Change Makers GX Summit, which will be held in a yet-to-be-revealed destination. The 15 agents will be a part of a contingent of 75 winners from around the globe who will be brought together to celebrate the impact of community tourism. The Change Makers challenge goes live today - February...
Tauck returning to Cuba, launching trips to Namibia & Italy for 2024
Tauck is bringing travellers back to Cuba for the first time in four years with the return of an updated and enhanced seven-day journey, “Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey.” Tauck’s initial six departures of “Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey” will all operate next fall and they have already sold out. Departures for 2025 will operate from January through April, and from October through December. Included in the price are all accommodations (including the initial overnight in Coral Gables), on-tour flights between Miami and Havana, airport transfers, all sightseeing, excursions and...
Swan Hellenic reveals exciting lineup of 2025 sailings
Swan Hellenic has unveiled a series of exciting new global itineraries for 2025. Building on the Polar, West Africa and Latin America voyages, the big developments for 2025 are an extraordinary Amazon River exploration odyssey in Brazil and two original new cruises of the Mediterranean, where the Swan Hellenic cultural expedition cruise tradition began. The new Mediterranean cruises explore some of the most inspiring sites of ancient and medieval culture, many with UNESCO World Heritage status. Most of these can only be accessed by smaller ships such as SH Diana, which also brings...
Highland Explorer Tours releases new Viking fire festival tour
With the recent Robbie Burns Night celebrations spotlighting Scottish folklore and culture, Scottish tour operator Highland Explorer Tours invites clients to discover the Up Helly AA, Shetland’s yearly Viking fire festival. This traditional winter festival began in the 1880s and is celebrated on the last Tuesday in January as it recognizes the lengthening of the days and the dawn of another new year. Guests will explore these remote islands located in the far north of the country. They will immerse themselves into Shetland’s colourful Norse tradition with traditional music, classic...