Tour Operators
Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kensington Tours partner on cruise/land offers
A new partnership agreement between Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kensington Tours makes it easier for travellers to expand their European holiday. The two companies made the partnership public with a travel industry event held in Vancouver at a top-rated restaurant. Attending travel advisors learned that customers who book a luxury European river cruise with Riverside will have more choices of pre- and/or post-cruise land programs with Kensington. “There is a great alignment between the brands,” said Caresse Peters, the Kensington director of sales for western Canada and the...
Registration now open for Sandals’ annual Masterclass training series
Registration is now open for Sandals’ annual Masterclass training series. Created exclusively for the Canadian market by Unique Vacations Canada, the sessions will answer a simple question….are Canadian travel advisors ready to get closer? Closer to Sandals and Beaches Resorts Closer to the Caribbean Closer to closing the sale Closer to financial success with higher commissions, repeat business and more Canadian advisors are invited to join Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada, for an informative and motivational Masterclass…to help...
Abercrombie & Kent releases new Small Group Journeys for fall
Abercrombie & Kent is introducing a collection of Small Group Journeys to some of the world’s most remote and culturally rich destinations. This new 2025 fall lineup delivers immersive adventures far from the crowds, from Norway’s Lofoten Islands to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats and Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, blending luxury, culture, and adventure in ways only A&K can. “We’re seeing a growing desire among travellers to go beyond the well-trodden path and truly immerse themselves in places that feel untouched and authentic,” says Suzanne Teng, Director of Global...
Agents invited to attend Community Homestay Network’s Community Connect 2025 event
Three exciting new trips showcasing the cultural and natural beauty of Nepal are being announced by Community Homestay Network, Nepal’s leading homestay and immersive local experiences operator. The three new trips will see travellers experience Nepal through its people, as they share truly local and real experiences with local communities, ensuring travel has a positive impact along the way. Experiences include exploring the emerging destination of Narchyang, while cooking local recipes and tasting local wine, connecting with the Aathpahariya culture in Eastern Nepal and promoting...
Uniglobe expands volume in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa & Europe
Uniglobe Travel, the global network of locally owned TMCs focused on the SME sector, has recently completed an impressive expansion, adding over a dozen TMCs spanning Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Europe. The expansion was primarily through the acquisition of the contracts of the ITP Network, the global agency consortium centered around account networking and a global hotel program. The ITP members that are now part of Uniglobe Travel will benefit from expanded technology and supplier offerings, a much larger global network of partner agencies and more robust support from the...
Goway’s new Micro Film Festival set to inspire travellers
Goway is set to inspire globetrotters with the launch of the Micro Film Festival, the travel industry’s first festival featuring inspirational video content from creators across North America. As part of Goway’s year-long celebrations for its 55th anniversary, Goway’s Micro Film Festival invites travel advisors to submit their 55-second travel videos for a chance to be screened at events in Los Angeles, Toronto, and online. The Micro Film Festival is a celebration of short-form content and the power of video to inspire others to live a life of travel. Submissions should feature...
Ensemble names Sports Travel Tours a preferred partner
Sports Travel Tours Inc has been named a preferred partner of Ensemble. Through this partnership, Ensemble’s members will now be able to access Sports Travel Tours’ expanding portfolio of packages to some of the world’s biggest sporting events. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sports Travel Tours to Ensemble as a preferred partner,” said Beth Butzlaff, SVP of Partner Relations for Ensemble. “Sports travel is a fast-growing segment in the industry, and this partnership opens up an exciting new avenue for our members. From major international events to once-in-a-lifetime fan...
Rocky Mountaineer announces 2025 routes and departures
Rocky Mountaineer’s 2025 season is now underway, with departures across all routes in Western Canada and the American Southwest. With the summer travel and fall foliage season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to inspire your readers to book a Rocky Mountaineer journey. As one of North America's most scenic and luxurious rail experiences, the train offers daylight-only journeys featuring expansive windows with panoramic views, locally inspired gourmet cuisine served onboard, and personalized onboard service. Routes include: Rockies to the Red Rocks (Denver, Glenwood...