Tour Operators
Collette sees best sales ever in 107-year history
Collette saw it’s best-year ever in 2023, after a large bounce back in travel throughout 2022. The company has shared its trending destinations for 2024, which include France, Southeast Asia and Italy. Collette reports that travellers are also showing increased interest in travelling with smaller groups. Exploration tours are Collette’s most popular product, with travellers rating them to be excellent, which is the highest rating, 78 per cent of the time. Exciting tours for 2024 Best of Italy Collette’s new “Best of Italy” small group Explorations tour lets...
ACTA reminder: CEBA, RRRF deadlines looming
ACTA is reminding travel agencies and independent travel advisors that the January 18 deadline to access the partial loan forgiveness feature of CEBA loans and the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) loans is fast approaching. The association has advocated extensively for more time for travel agencies and advisors to access the forgivable portion of CEBA and RRRF loans and for the ability to negotiate more flexible payment terms directly with the institutions who provided them. And although ACTA’s efforts successfully resulted in a two-year extension of the repayment...
Affluent travellers will pay extra for comfort, survey shows
A new survey by Opinium Research for Kensington Tours reveals the habits of some of the world's most affluent travellers. Using data provided by 400 adults, whose household income is above $250,000, shows that travellers in this demographic are inclined to pay extra for exclusive benefits, such as insider access to destinations, no waiting in lines, and a seamless travel experience. Key findings Luxury travellers crave a seamless travel experience, and are willing to pay a premium for it. Considering that two thirds (66 per cent) of luxury travellers report having felt frustrated...
ACV adds more ways to earn with Aeroplan
Air Canada Vacations announced a new way to earn that will allow Aeroplan members to earn extra points on their entire vacation packages to Europe and the U.S., in addition to the Caribbean and Mexico. Initially launched in October 2023, Aeroplan members can earn extra points when booking a minimum seven-night stay on select vacation packages to Mexico and the Caribbean. Now, with the addition of 88 new packages to Europe, Las Vegas, Orlando, Hawaii, Miami, Mexico and the Caribbean, Aeroplan members will have even more opportunities to earn on their next dream escape with...
G Adventures brings agents G-Normous savings
It’s that time of year where agents across Canada compete to see who will be crowned the annual G Adventures’ G-Normous winner. From now through April 30, G-Normous - G Adventures’ annual incentive - is back and bigger than before with up to $75,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, including an $11,000 grand prize to celebrate the 11th year of G-Normous. G Adventures will be hosting a webinar for travel agents to learn more about G Normous on Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET. Agents can attend by registering at this link. G-Normous savings G-Normous kicks off with the Great...
G Adventures invites agents to see Taylor Swift this November
As part of its worldwide “You Belong with G Experience” campaign, agents from Canada will be invited to join G Adventures to see ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ live in Toronto this coming November. This is the biggest agent experience G Adventures has ever delivered, with top sellers from different countries around the world heading to concerts in Toronto, Canada, New Orleans in the United States, and London, United Kingdom. Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, says the experience came to fruition as a way to give back to agents after he recognized the same sense of community...
Time to start the revolution
Take a trip with TourRadar’s Chief Marketing Officer, Christian Wolters as he looks ahead to 2024, and seven key trends he sees in the coming year, observing along the way that: “Diversifying travel destinations and promoting off-season visits could revolutionize the industry and support sustainability efforts, making organized adventures a key aspect of future travel.” And Wolters also observes, in his recent conversation with Canadian Travel Press, that: “If companies aren’t already embracing AI to deliver the very best customer experience and service, they may have a very...
Exodus awards four individuals with explorer’s grants
Exodus Adventure Travels recently awarded "Exploration Without Boundaries" grants to four honorees in partnership with The Explorers Club. As an adventure tour operator for more than 50 years, the company believes it has a role in preserving the environment, cultures, and the spirit of adventure for future generations. "The privilege of travel, especially to such unique destinations as one may experience on an Exodus tour, comes with responsibility. As we celebrate our second year of partnership with The Explorers Club, it is inspiring to see that there are so many incredible minds...