Tour Operators
Tamara Mallin joins Frontiers North Adventures
Frontiers North Adventures has named Tamara Mallin as its new Director, Sales, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships. Mallin brings a wealth of experience to the role, most recently leading the Strategic Partnerships team at Fresh Tracks Canada, where she spearheaded a new acquisition, supported the discovery and development of a new brand and cultivated a new travel trade distribution channel. Prior to her time at Fresh Tracks Canada, Mallin spent seven years with Rocky Mountaineer as Director of Sales, Canada, Wholesale and Group Tour Block. During her tenure, she helped expand...
TTC Tour Brands kicks off 2026 with its Big Travel Sale
TTC Tour Brands and its brands – Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations and Costsaver – are starting off 2026 the right way with the launch of the Big Travel Sale that will deliver exceptional value on guided tours and river cruises across Europe and beyond for 2026 and 2027 travel. The sale is available now through Feb. 27, 2026, for travel from now through Dec. 31, 2026. Whitney Ramirez, Senior Vice President of Sales, North America, TTC Tour Brands, said: “Our Big Travel Sale is designed to give travellers and our advisor partners even more flexibility and value...
Roadtrips unveils custom 2026 World Cup packages
Now that the full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule has been announced, Roadtrips is inviting travel advisors to begin planning early for what is expected to be the most in-demand sports travel event ever. Set to be the largest World Cup in history -- with a record 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 – it will create unprecedented complexity and opportunity for customized sports travel planning. Since 1992, Roadtrips has been providing completely customized luxury sports travel packages to the world’s most...
Transat, Air Transat take off with January sales
As the new year begins, Transat and Air Transat are offering travellers the chance to take advantage of some great deals. Transat is offering up to 40% off packages to the South and to Europe, while Air Transat is offering low fares on flights to Europe, the South and Florida. Details of the offer include: Discounts on packages: Up to 40% off select packages to the South and Europe until Jan. 25. Flights on sale: Until Jan. 18, travellers can take advantage of reduced fares to many destinations departing from Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes. The package discount...
Butterfield & Robinson taps into high-end trends
Butterfield & Robinson has revealed some of the trends that will be driving high-end travel in 2026. B&R notes that in 2026, one thing is clear -- luxury travellers aren’t just seeking out new destinations, they're keen to explore in new ways. And that can mean journeys that foster family traditions, offer privacy, or are entirely tailored to their preferences and passions. Kristi Elborne, B&R’s Chief Experience Officer, explained: “We’re seeing travellers look to more niche styles of travel so trips can fit their specific needs, but also because doing so allows...
Europamundo targets international travellers with Go English tours
One Dream Travel – the official tour operator in Canada of Europamundo Vacations – has introduced a new product line “Go English!” – which offers a selection of over 130 tours designed for travellers who prefer to enjoy the entire trip in English. The new series marks a strategic step in the global expansion of Europamundo Vacations and is launched as a key highlight of the 2026/2027 programs. Berend L. Christian, Director of Corporate Planning at Europamundo Vacations, explained that: “Go English! responds to a clear demand in the market: to offer a 100% English-guided...
Explore Worldwide kicks off 2026 with annual Big Blue Sale
Explore Worldwide is offering up to 20% savings on over 2,000 trip departures all over the world. For those travelling solo, Explore is extending the same percentage discount on single room supplements. The offer is valid for booking now through Jan. 21, 2026, for select departures between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026, taking travellers from Vietnam to Tuscany, Turkey, Malta and beyond. The sale offers a diverse mix of experiences to trending destinations like Italy, Japan, and the Baltics alongside less-travelled routes. From Colombia’s high-energy cities to leisurely bike rides...
G Adventures’ G-Normous agent incentive is back
2026 is getting off to a good start as G Adventures has announced the return of it ‘G-Normous’ agent incentive – the four-month competition designed to supercharge advisor sales. Agents across the country will compete for the ultimate crown and the legendary ‘G Dollar’ grand prize worth $10K CAD, which can be used to book any G Adventures trip globally. In total, there are more than $45,000 in prizes to be won during the incentive period. Running live now through April 30, 2026, the 13th annual G-Normous is loaded with multiple pathways to victory, including weekly and...