ACTA and CATO are joining forces to express their shared concerns about Ontario’s provincial travel regulator and in particular their opposition to maintaining the current registrant fee system to fund the Ontario Consumer Compensation Fund.
In response, however, TICO has made it clear that from the beginning of the review, it has been “committed to this being a transparent process” and that “all funding options were on the table.”
ACTA, CATO Voice Shared Concerns
The ACTA and CATO statement notes that following the announcement by TICO earlier this year that it was...
African Travel, Inc., (ATI) is inviting travel advisors to join its new Summer Webinar Series, featuring the latest trends in luxury safaris. Advisors will learn how they can effectively sell more Africa trips, discover exciting destinations, and increase their commissions. The series launches today (June 8) and runs through Sept. 21.
African Travel is kicks off the series today by dispelling the Big 5 Safari myths with their expert guidance, travel advisors will learn invaluable tips to overcome any perceived barriers.
Advisors will also have the chance to cast their vote or share...
Goway is offering Canadian travellers 3 free nights in Hong Kong with an exclusive airfare package that it is offering.
Along with having a chance to explore Hong Kong, Canadians can also connect onward to Bali, Thailand, or other destinations in Asia.
For a limited time only, Canadian travellers who book Goway’s Hong Kong World of Winners package will enjoy 3 free nights in Hong Kong when flying from Toronto or Vancouver with Cathay Pacific.
The package includes first-class accommodation at the Park Hotel Hong Kong, private airport transfers, and a shared Hong Kong Island...
The Exotik Journeys team recently hosted a group of nine Canadian travel agents as they travelled to Egypt.
During their week-long stay, the group had the chance to partake in several excursions and visit breathtaking sites.
Some highlights included exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and the National Museum of Civilization. The group then flew to Aswan to board the Movenpick Royal Lotus for a 3-night river cruise along the Nile, stopping at the High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsute Temple,...
Transat has released an enhanced selection of packages for the 2023-2024 winter season.
The tour operator offers an extensive range of options, including one checked baggage, to suit the desires and budgets of every traveller on programs to Mexico, South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe.
For those looking for a tropical getaway in the South, they can choose from over 370 hotels, including some 50 new additions, with departures from eight Canadian cities.
For those headed to Europe, they can choose from 150 hotels in Spain, France, Portugal and the United...
TravelBrands has been awarded the Chairman’s Circle Honors, presented by the U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA.
The Chairman’s Circle Honors event, held on May 20, 2023, at San Antonio’s Tobin Center, celebrated international travel buyers for their exceptional efforts in promoting travel to the United States.
Elvi Cal, Vice President Product and Partnerships, TravelBrands, said: “We are incredibly honoured to once again receive recognition for our steadfast commitment to connecting travellers with their favourite American destinations.” Cal continued: “This accolade...
Upon arrival at Oodles of Noodles in Hoi An, Vietnam, travellers will watch a video that features once homeless and at-risk youth sharing stories about how a bowl of noodles can make all the difference.
There’s a particularly powerful tale by a young man telling a story about a hungry boy who was waiting near a local restaurant in hopes of being fed. Once two guests left the restaurant after complaining that the meal they were served was too cold, the little boy got to eat the lukewarm discarded noodle bowl.
“That boy was me,” he announces, calling it the best meal of his life....
Ricky Poon, VP of One Dream Travel in Vancouver, wants travel agents to know that they have the programs and the tools for selling effectively in a new world of post-pandemic travel retailing.
Poon led a short mission of travel partners to four cities in western Canada last week, including Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Management staff from One Dream Travel were joined by head office destination reps from Taiwan and the Philippines, as well as an executive team from China Airlines.
They each spent time to describe their own unique product offerings during the...
karibu adventures has unveiled its 2024 tour season and the dates of its three curated journeys to destinations in Canada and Italy.
The itineraries have been consciously designed for curious, active adventurers seeking raw and real nature and cultural experiences to less traveled hidden gems.
The program includes:
Italy’s Alta Valsesia – In 2024, karibu is adding new departures to its signature cultural and hiking tour in Italy’s Alta Valsesia region, expanding its offerings from two to five departures.
June and September are ideal months to explore Alta...
Choice Touring by Globus is giving travellers what they want – more adventure, more inclusions and more options – with the promise to double the fun with twice the included excursions of the typical tour.
Providing 12 Choice Tours across Europe and North America – eight (8) of which are new for 2024 – plus two or three days of included, YourChoice excursion options – the itineraries include:
Swiss-Sational!: Switzerland & Como By Design
That’s Amore!: Italy By Design
Art & Soul: Portugal By Design
Fiestas & Siestas: Southern Spain By Design
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