Tour Operators
Transat unveils Morocco packages, tours, excursions
Transat has launched packages, tours and excursions in Morocco. The operator’s program highlights Morocco's must-sees, offering a unique immersion in the country's cultural and historical richness. As a reminder, Air Transat's new exclusive non-stop flights to Marrakesh, available as of June 12, will be available year-round from Montreal. Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Transat, said that: “Travelling is much more than a simple trip, it is an adventure that broadens our horizons.” Adamo continued: “With our new product offering in Morocco, we are paving...
New boat provisioning service delivers fresh groceries at sea
Dream Yacht Worldwide, a sea-based vacation and global yacht charter company, is partnering with Paradise Foods, a new boat provisioning service operating on multiple islands in the Caribbean. Offering a seamless experience to sailors and crews through an innovative and user-friendly app, users can choose from a large collection of carefully curated produce, including many local products, with efficient same-day delivery directly to their boat. This collaboration aims to enhance the guest experience and offerings available to Dream Yacht Worldwide's travellers, while offering...
ETC, CATO want Canadians to see Europe differently
The European Travel Commission Canada (ETC) and the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) teamed up for a unique event at The Symes in Toronto’s Junction this week, and hopefully, it’s an event that will become an annual affair. And it was definitely unique considering that you don’t usually see a group promoting destinations team up with an association that is all about industry advocacy, but the ETC and CATO found common ground, using the evening to explore the theme of Plan Different. Travel Different. Be Different. – when selling Europe to Canadians. Sandra...
Sunwing Vacations takes off with Black Friday sale
Sunwing Vacations has released details of its Black Friday deals, offering savings on all-inclusive packages to destinations, from Mexico to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Central America and dream West Indies paradises such as Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and more. The tour operator’s Black Friday Sale is on from now until Nov. 26, 2023, and applies to travel between Dec. 14, 2023 and April 30, 2024. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of Sunwing Vacations Group, said: “Today marks the highly anticipated launch of our annual Black Friday...
Sunwing is ready for 2023-2024 winter season
With the winter 2023-2024 season now underway, Sunwing reports that it has brought nearly 100,000 customers on nearly 600 Sunwing Airlines flights across the country to dozens of popular destinations in the tropics, with 100% of flights successfully completed during this time period. Len Corrado, president of Sunwing Airlines, said: “We are thrilled with the strong operational results for the start of our winter season, and have invested significantly in enhancing our operations over the past year to provide a more robust and seamless passenger experience.” Corrado continued:...
TourRadar Steps Up Its Black Friday Game For Agents
TourRadar's Black Friday Sale news continues as more than 15 operators have cranked up commission exclusively for travel advisors using TourRadar’s organized adventure platform. During TourRadar’s Black Friday Sale from Nov. 20 to Nov. 30, advisors can enjoy increased commissions of up to 17%, setting the stage for an even more profitable Black Friday for TourRadar’s advisor partners. These handpicked operators, including Europamundo (Europe adventures), Vacations to Go (Egypt adventures), and DOT Travel (Mediterranean adventures), all known for exceptional service and...
Exotik Journeys Hosts FAM Trip In Turkey
Exotik Journeys, in collaboration with key tourism partners, recently hosted an extraordinary FAM trip to Turkey. Ten Canadian travel agents from Toronto and British Columbia joined members of the Exotik Journeys team in this enchanting adventure, soaring across the Atlantic Ocean to uncover the diverse treasures of Turkey. The group’s journey in Turkey was filled with unforgettable experiences, including stays at some of the country’s most renowned hotels. In addition, they had the opportunity to explore a wide array of exciting excursions and remarkable sites, immersing...
TourRadar Finding A Sustainable Way To Help Operators Organize Adventure
If you ask Travis Pittman about sustainability and how the industry can balance its need for growth with the urgency to operate in a sustainable way, he’ll ask why it is that travel companies haven’t optimized their businesses for the shoulder seasons. Pittman, the CEO and co-founder of TourRadar, observed: “Why does everyone need to go to Italy in August? Why can’t you go to Italy in February or March or even do something different?” In conversation with Canadian Travel Press, he observed that: “I’m very passionate about why I feel this product [organized...