Tour Operators
Exodus reveals six expert-led quests with RCGS
Exodus Adventure Travels has unveiled its 2024 line-up of special RCGS Quests, a series of expert-led itineraries developed in partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. These limited edition, small group trips are what adventure travel legends are made of – with the 2024 iterations designed to offer travellers unparalleled opportunities to explore some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring destinations and led by noted hosts in their respective fields. “We are honoured to once again be partnering with The Royal Canadian Geographical Society on these always highly...
On The Go Tours launches new small group trips to the UK
On The Go Tours have launched a series of United Kingdom small group tours. Initially launching seven tours in England and Wales, Scotland will soon follow. The United Kingdom tours will fall into On The Go’s Handpicked Range. The tours will be well sought after with a maximum number of just 16 per departure, a local tour guide, local B&B style accommodation (upgrades available) and lots of sightseeing inclusions. They will run very similar to the Ireland tours launched late last year. Unprecedented demand in the UK Global sales director, Carl Cross says “unprecedented...
G Adventures offering 25% off select trips
G Adventures has revealed a series of deals during its Great Adventure Sale, which is offering up to 25 per cent on a huge range of trips throughout 2024. The sale runs until Jan. 31, 2024, with hundreds of getaways on offer to some of this year’s most experience-packed destinations, including Colombia, the Galapagos, India, Italy and Thailand. With savings on departures until Dec. 15, 2024 across a number of G Adventures travel styles, the Great Adventure Sale provides the opportunity for every type of traveller to save big and make a positive difference in the places they visit....
It’s a ‘Radar Rendezvous’ for agents with TourRadar
TourRadar has launched Radar Rendezvous, a booking incentive program that will send the five travel agents with the most booked passengers in Q1 to South Africa on an expenses-paid adventure. Radar Rendezvous runs from Jan. 16 to March 22, 2024 and is designed to reward agents for booking TourRadar adventures during this period. Each booked passenger, regardless of the destination, earns one point. However, bonus points elevate the stakes: Each passenger with at least one overnight stay in South Africa or travelling with participating operator ATC (Member of TUI Group) counts as...
Kensington adds private shore excursions to Voyages tours
Kensington Tours is broadening its Voyages by Kensington Tours program that pairs river or ocean cruises with private guided land-based experiences with the introduction of exclusive private guided shore excursions. Available in more than 165 global ports, these new offerings feature a variety of enriching experiences such as historical explorations, cultural immersion, active adventures, and culinary journeys. What sets these tours apart from what may already be available from the cruise line is the ability to customize each tour. Each excursion comes with a private guide and driver -...
Rocky Mountaineer offering savings up to $1,400 per couple
Rocky Mountaineer has issued a series of promotions for select packages. Through Feb. 15, 2024, the luxury train company’s Explore in 2024 promotion is offering $1,400 CAD off per couple/ $700 CAD off per person on their US Rockies to the Red Rocks routes and $1,000 CAD off per couple/ $500 CAD per person on select 2024 Canadian journeys. Other value currencies are outlined below. Sample packages Example packages include (but aren’t limited to): Rockies to the Red Rocks At Leisure – Rocky Mountaineer’s newest route connects Moab, Utah with Denver, Colorado, and features...
Ensemble expands luxury offerings with new Crystal partnership
Ensemble continues to extend its offerings in the luxury travel sector with the announcement of several new partnerships and programs. This includes a new preferred partnership with Crystal, a strategic relationship with Tully Luxury Travel, and the launch of its second member community, Luxe Circles. Michael Johnson, president of Ensemble, emphasized that as consumer preferences change, Ensemble is focused on leading the evolution of a more modern definition of luxury that is aimed more at facilitating connections and providing a variety of options for its members and their clients. "In...
ACV’s new group quoting tool streamlines booking process
Air Canada Vacations' new group quoting tool offers travel professionals the capability to easily create and manage their group quotes. “Our priority remains giving our partner the support that they need. Today marks an exciting milestone as we unveil this new tool, empowering them to elevate the service they provide to our shared customers” said Nino Montagnese, vice-president at Air Canada Vacations. About the new groups tool Designed to enhance efficiency and save agents valuable time, the new groups tool introduces features such as real-time instant quotes for most sun...