“Travel challenges have never been more in the spotlight than in the past year. For TICO registrants, I believe there is a ‘silver-lining’ to share with consumers,” observed Richard Smart. “When there is so much uncertainty,” TICO’s president & CEO continued: “why not promote the added consumer protection you offer as a TICO registered business? We have such a strong travel marketplace in Ontario and I believe the added consumer protection that’s offered is something that will resonate with consumers now more-so than ever.”
As for 2022, Smart told Canadian...
If 2022 was the year of returning to travel, then 2023 is the year of making those travel plans count. To that end, a new tour company is offering scientists and scholars as guides to key destinations with spectacular cultural and geologic histories
London-based GeoCultura LTD is launching some 19 tour departures in 2023 that will take curious and enquiring travellers through the deserts, prairies and forests of North America, to the rocky crags of Scotland, and to the hidden highlights of Southern England, in small groups led by scholastic leaders in the fields of geology and...
Intrepid Travel is launching its first-ever trip on the Comoros Islands – the 121st country in the global tour operator’s portfolio. The Comoros Islands, which sit a few degrees south of the equator off the coast of Eastern Africa, are home to many unique and rare endemic species.
The 9-Day ‘Comoros Wildlife Expedition’, which begins departures August 2023 starting from $3,125 USD per person, will depart from the capital city of Moroni before venturing to Itsamia and Mwali, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that is home to the second highest marine diversity in the world.
Over...
As part of an ongoing partnership with Tourism Switzerland, TTC Tour Brands is inviting top advisors from around the world to apply for a chance to travel on an educational, custom trip showcasing offerings from Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold in Switzerland.
The trip will focus on each brand’s MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences to help advisors introduce sustainable travel options known as Swisstainable experiences to their clients interested in traveling to Switzerland.
Melissa DaSilva, President of TTC Tour Brands, North America, said: “We’re...
Collette is deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes that have hit both Turkey and Syria. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected by this tragedy. The Collette Foundation is joining the huge humanitarian effort that is aimed at helping the hundreds of thousands of people who have been injured or impacted.
The Collette Foundation is supporting this effort with direct contributions to the following organizations:
World Central Kitchen, supporting local residents and first responders with immediate relief, including fresh meals to those who need it most.
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As Malora Glenn, GM, VP of Sales of Core Travel Technologies sees it, being a Canadian company with Canadian developers gives it a big competitive advantage.
In a recent conversation with Canadian Travel Press, Glenn said: “We know that Canadian travellers, corporations and agencies operate differently -- the way Canadians book and travel is different than other markets.”
Glenn explained that Core Travel Technologies is a Canadian based Technology Company offering mid-office automation solutions to leading TMC’s, OTA’s and Consolidators.
Said Glenn: “Our customers look...
TravelBrands has launched a new and improved, all-in-one travel platform -- Access+. The platform is now ready to welcome travel agents from all over Canada with its new features and design.
Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We are very excited to have launched our new and improved travel reservations platform, Access+. We named it Access+ because travel agents will be able to do everything they already love, plus so much more.”
Tanious continued: “All enhancements were carefully thought out and developed in collaboration with our partners to get their feedback on...
For travel advisors who have clients who are ready to say goodbye to the ordinary and hello to extraordinary, Globus is making it clear that it can provide a host of ways to experience the world in new, “wow” ways.
Carla Brake, director of business development for the Globus family of brands, said that: “From the classic tours that made us famous to new, ‘Independence,’ ‘Undiscovered’ and passion-packed ‘Choice’ tours,” Globus offers time-starved advisors a one-stop-shop to help every type of client add ‘awesome’ to their calendar.”
Brake continued: “We...
Exodus Travels, is offering a special ‘Spring into Adventure’ promotion on select last-minute getaways, with savings of 10% on trips departing in February through to the end of April.
Effective immediately, and for a limited time, the promotion is valid on new bookings only (cannot be applied to existing bookings, used to rebook the same trip, or to rebook any trip cancelled after Jan. 1, 2023) and applicable on select departures between Feb. 10 and Apr. 30, 2023.
Examples of some of the trips available include Walking the Amalfi Coast; Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike; Nile...
Air Canada Vacations has launched ACV@Home -- a dedicated support program for Independent Travel Advisors which will provide assistance, creative tools, and training to help grow a strong and dynamic community for travel professionals working from home.
Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said that: “Remaining connected and top-of-mind for at-home travel professionals is of utmost importance.”
Montagnese continued: “After planning and talking to Independent Travel Advisors, we are proud to have elaborated a program that can accommodate this growing niche...