Tour Operators
TravelBrands’ Alberta & Saskatchewan BDM, Farole Kikkert retiring
TravelBrands’ Business Development Manager for Alberta and Saskatchewan, Farole Kikkert is retiring, following a career of over 25 years in the travel industry. Kikkert will officially retire on Oct. 31, 2025, concluding a remarkable career defined by leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to the industry. She rejoined TravelBrands in February 2024 bringing with her extensive expertise and long-standing connections to the company. Her history with TravelBrands dates back to the Fun Sun Vacations era, where she spent nine years in the same role supporting the Alberta...
UPDATE: TravelBrands’ 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic: A Record-Setting Celebration of 10 Years of Giving
Not to put too fine a point on it, but TravelBrands 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic was a resounding success, raising a record-breaking $620,887.82 to support SickKids Foundation. The milestone event, held Sept. 4 at the Eagles Nest Golf Club in Milton, Ontario, welcomed an incredible turnout of vendors, suppliers, partners, agents, and employees – all united by a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families. And in this respect, TravelBrands gratefully recognizes the FDC Foundation for serving as this year’s corporate match partner and helping...
Choosing a tour is all about choosing freedom
Globus has a simple and straightforward message for agents: when their clients go guided, they come back changed. In fact, the operator says that that’s the difference a Globus tour makes for today’s travellers, pointing out that more than ever, wayfarers and wanderers crave vacations that move them beyond logistics and into life-changing moments. They don’t just want to see the world – they want to feel it. They want deeper connections, effortless ease and experiences they’d never find on their own. Touring delivers all of that – and more. Steve Born, chief marketing...
Air Canada Vacations adds CroisiEurope to its cruise portfolio
Air Canada Vacations has added CroisiEurope to its growing cruise portfolio. Renowned for its French elegance, sustainable practices, and immersive cultural experiences, CroisiEurope is a family-owned, fully integrated operator that oversees every aspect of the travel experience, from shipbuilding to onboard service. Beyond river itineraries, the company also offers coastal, canal and barge cruises, further enhancing the diversity of experiences available to Canadian travellers. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “The addition of CroisiEurope to our...
Intrepid showcases a different side of Europe with 32 new trips
Intrepid Travel is showcasing a “different side” of Europe, unveiling 32 new trips across 15 European countries, marking one of its largest expansions in the region to date. With new alpine hikes, locally-led experiences and cultural journeys through lesser-known cities, the new itineraries invite travellers to explore Europe from a different perspective. Intrepid is also introducing three brand-new destinations in the region: Madeira, the Canary Islands and the Faroe Islands. This launch comes after another summer shaped by overtourism and evolving climate conditions in Europe,...
Goway heads West with Africa & Middle East event
Goway Travel is heading to Western Canada this fall, and it’s bringing together 24 destination partners from across Africa and the Middle East to share their expertise, local knowledge, insider tips, and destination updates at two events in this part of the country. Goway’s extended Middle East habibi (family) and Africa rafikis (friends) will be flying in to Vancouver on Oct. 28, 2025 and Calgary on Oct. 30, 2025 to welcome its travel advisor partners to the events that will run will run from 11am to 6:30pm. No Toronto event will be held this year. Travel advisors attending...
Fresh Tracks Canada extends deadline for advisors to qualify for Polar Bear FAM
Fresh Tracks Canada has extended the deadline for travel advisors to qualify for its exclusive Polar Bear Tundra Buggy Safari Fam. The new deadline is now Sept. 12, 2025. Advisors who register for access to the new Travel Advisor Resource Portal by the new deadline will automatically be entered to win a spot on this once-in-a-lifetime journey to Churchill, Manitoba, taking place Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, 2025. (One valid registration per travel advisor.) The prize includes a stay at the Tundra Buggy Lodge, where the winner will have the rare opportunity to observe polar bears directly...
Air Canada Vacations gears up for winter with digital brochure launch
Air Canada Vacations has released its 2025/2026 Digital Sun Brochure for a fourth consecutive year. The new edition features more hotels, more destinations, and more cruise options. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said that: “With our 2025-2026 Sun Collection, we’re proud to bring even more choice, flexibility, and value to travellers.” Montagnese continued: “From exciting new destinations and exclusive perks to an expanded cruise portfolio, this collection reflects our ongoing commitment to making dream vacations a reality for...