Tour Operators
Intrepid adds six new rail trips across four continents
Intrepid Travel is adding six new trips to its existing rail range as it welcomes the growing demand for slow, meaningful travel. Spanning four continents and ranging from 9-11 days in duration, the new trips include unforgettable journeys on iconic public rail networks through Vietnam, China, Laos, Malaysia, Kenya, Eastern Canada and Northern Sweden. Since the launch of Intrepid’s dedicated rail range in 2024, it has seen a +24% growth in bookings year-on-year, as demand for train-focused trips continues to rise. While trains are featured in hundreds of Intrepid itineraries, on...
Exodus adds new small group tours for 2026
Exodus Adventure Travels has revealed several new tours with departures starting in 2026, offering immersive experiences across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Backed by research and traveler feedback, Exodus’ latest lineup responds to increasing demand for active travel experiences in nature-rich and culturally authentic destinations. Exodus’ latest trips are designed to bring travellers beyond the guidebook while enjoying the ease of small-group travel, led by expert local guides. The new tours, now bookable, include first-time itineraries in Colombia, Guatemala, and Laos,...
Air Canada Vacations launches Black Friday in July promo
Air Canada Vacations has launched its first-ever Black Friday in July event, offering Canadian travellers unbeatable savings across a wide range of vacation packages. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to deliver more value to our customers,” says Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. “Black Friday in July gives travellers the chance to plan early and save big while exploring exciting destinations around the world.” “Black Friday in July” is a growing retail trend, and this year, Air Canada Vacations is jumping in with exclusive offers...
G Adventures & National Geographic extend partnership for 10 years
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have announced a 10-year partnership extension through National Geographic Journeys and National Geographic Family Journeys product lines. This collaboration, which saw the launch of National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and National Geographic Family Journeys, has changed the lives of thousands of travellers, supported 25 social enterprise projects and uplifted over 50,000 local people around the world through community tourism initiatives. “This is an exciting time for G Adventures, as we celebrate ten years of...
Agents return from FAM trip to Porto with ACV
Air Canada Vacations recently hosted a FAM trip to Porto and Northern Portugal, offering travel professionals firsthand experience of the region’s rich culture, cuisine, and attractions. Held from June 4 to 10, 2025 in partnership with the Porto & North of Portugal Tourism Board, the trip welcomed 10 top-performing travel advisors and key account manager Suzanne Morgan to explore the area’s heritage, landscapes, and hospitality. “International Familiarization trips are an integral part of our plan to grow our global portfolio,” said Nino Montagnese, vice president of Air...
Lindblad & Approach Guides expand trade partnership
Lindblad Expeditions, global seller and operator of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Approach Guides to provide travel advisors with more sales tools, including new customized content experiences and a personalized, conversion-optimized website. The new website seamlessly connects advisors’ Approach Guides with a personalized, trade-friendly version of the Company’s consumer-facing website, www.expeditions.com. This integration allows travel advisors to confidently share any National Geographic-Lindblad...
Sunwing Vacations expands its hotel portfolio in Cuba & Colombia
Cuba remains a popular destination that Canadians return to year over year for its postcard Caribbean aesthetic, opportunities for exploration, dynamic culture and wide range of all inclusive offerings at varying price points. Now, with the recent addition of Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo and Playa Pesquero Resort Suites and Spa to Sunwing Vacations’ vast hotel portfolio on the island, Canadians have even more choice should they be looking for high-end relaxation or a lively family-friendly atmosphere under the Cuban sun. A new hotel for Sunwing set along the pristine shores of Cayo...
G Adventures releases nine trips across Canada
Ahead of Canada Day, G Adventures is paying homage to its Canadian heritage with the launch of nine exciting new adventures. Spanning six provinces, the trips will highlight the very best in landscapes, wildlife, culture and community experiences in the adventure travel company’s home country. Covering Classic, Active and Marine travel styles, the new trips will take travellers from the towering mountains of the Canadian Rockies and colourful fishing villages of the East Coast, to the fjords and national parks of Northern Québec. Following the recent announcement of G...