Intrepid Travel is showcasing 10 lesser-known destinations ready to welcome more visitors in its 2026 Not Hot List.
The list is designed to direct curious, conscientious travellers towards regions where their presence can have an outsized positive impact. All the destinations on the list currently attract relatively few international visitors but with new investments, experiences and improved infrastructure being introduced or announced this year, they’re ready – and deserving – of more travellers.
Along with the release of its 2026 Not Hot List, Intrepid has introduced...
With more travellers looking for smaller groups, Globus continues to expand its all-new Small Group Discover tours.
The tours are designed from the ground-up for intimacy, access and authentic encounters and are proving popular.
In fact, in 2026, Globus is adding even more ways to go small in a great, big way – with three new Europe itineraries, bringing the total to 61 Small Group Discovery tours worldwide.
Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands, said that: “Smaller groups mean more freedom, more flexibility and more unforgettable moments. With...
G Adventures and its non-profit partner Planeterra have announced the speakers for the third annual GX World Community Tourism Summit. Taking place in Amman, Jordan on Sept. 27, 2025, World Tourism Day, 700 change-makers from around the globe will gather to hear from world-renowned thought leaders about travel's power to change lives.
Speakers include world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, Lonely Planet co-founder, Tony Wheeler, National Geographic Explorer, Nora Shawki, sustainable tourism leader, Judy Kepher Gona, senior vice president and general manager,...
Sunwing Vacations is reinforcing its commitment to the travel advisor community with the launch of the 2025-2026 winter campaign.
Last year, the tour operator launched the Flynancial Advisor campaign, inspired by the expertise and value that advisors bring their clients.
This year, Sunwing doubles down on that commitment by featuring real travel advisors in the campaign creative to emphasize how advisors are the true vacation heroes.
Deana Murphy, Vice President of Trade Sales and Business Development at Sunwing Vacations, said: “Travel advisors are central to our success,...
Contiki is celebrating a milestone as its newest trips have earned a perfect 100 Net Promoter Score (NPS) on their first departures. With new trips across Europe, Asia, and South America, these results reinforce Contiki’s reputation for delivering innovative and immersive itineraries that resonate with today’s Gen Z and Millennial travellers.
NPS is a globally recognized measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction, used by leading brands like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Results are calculated based on a feedback questionnaire with ratings of 0 to 10, and Contiki’s perfect...
WestJet Vacations has expanded its all-inclusive portfolio with three additions spanning Mexico's Riviera Maya and Jamaica's Montego Bay regions.
Travel advisors can now offer clients all-inclusive vacation packages to the brand-new Bahia Principe Grand Tequila, the rebranded Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen and Dreams Rose Hall, providing enhanced options for adult and family travellers.
Bahia Principe Grand Tequila is a completely new adults-only resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya. This vibrant property blends modern style with Mexican tradition through agave-inspired...
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are expanding their offerings with the offerings the addition of 14 small-group adventures to the portfolio of National Geographic trips with G Adventures (taking the collection to 106 trips in 59 destinations).
Twelve of the new trips will feature new destinations, including China, South Korea, and the Stans as well as expanded itineraries in mainland Greece, the Greek islands, The Balkans and Mexico’s popular Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival.
Two new ‘National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures’ trips...
Transat has launched its electronic brochures for the 2025-2026 winter season, featuring a wide variety of packages and tours for all types of travellers. From Mexico to the Caribbean, through Central and South America, North Africa, Florida and Europe, the options are varied. Easy to consult, these brochures make it possible to discover stays that combine simplicity, comfort and peace of mind in just a few clicks.
Joseph Adamo, Transat's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, observed that: “Our electronic brochures reflect the dynamism of our winter offering. Adding the Long Stay...
Not to put too fine a point on it, G Adventure 2025 financial year didn’t simply see the business grow, it made history.
Entering its 35th year of changing lives through travel, and doing it with a community that’s stronger, and more united, than ever, the operator reports that it “smashed our sales targets repeatedly,” with 20% overall growth in global sales, ending the year in spectacular fashion with a 40% growth in sales in July.
But, G Adventures makes clear, “it wasn’t just about growing the business, it was about growing forward, as a community.”
A snapshot...
Globus is reimagining its tours with an innovative new offering: Globus Choice Excursions. On nearly 80% of itineraries across Europe and North America, travellers can now turn a traditional tour day into a choose-your-own adventure experience, with included options ranging from food tours and bike rides to cultural deep-dives and scenic cruises.
Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands, explained that: “Globus Choice Excursions are a bold new chapter in guided travel. Research is pointing to flexibility to choose from included excursions as a major...