Tour Operators
Leading tourism companies pledge $5.5M to Jasper wildfire relief
A group of leading tourism companies have collectively pledged over $5.5 million to help the Jasper community recover from last summer’s unprecedented wildfires and support sustainable tourism growth and revitalization in the beloved Canadian mountain town. The collaborative initiative, led by Pursuit, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Rocky Mountaineer, and Jasper Brewing and Maligne Range Distilling, focuses on supporting Jasper’s ongoing recovery and restoration efforts while creating a foundation for community prosperity and strengthening Jasper’s position as a premier travel...
Multi-day group travel is on the rise, We Travel says
We Travel, the all-in-one travel management software for multi-day, group travel businesses, has launched its annual Travel Trends Report, surveying hundreds of operators to indicate through their bookings for 2025 departures what's ahead for multi-day, group travel in 2025. "At WeTravel, as we handle bookings for thousands of businesses and nearly a million global travelers, we get the active signal of the health and activities in the multi-day, group travel industry,” said Ted Clements, CEO of WeTravel. “Our internal data signals exactly what our annual Trends Report shows: Group...
Globus offers big gains for agents on small group discovery tours
Globus' Small Group Discovery tours have taken off, already reaching 65 per cent sold-out status for 2025—and the demand keeps growing. For travel advisors, that means one thing: A massive sales opportunity. Why small group discovery tours? Designed specifically for travellers seeking exclusivity, immersive experiences and fewer fellow travellers, these tours feature unique accommodations, special-access excursions and unforgettable cultural encounters. With an average of just 15 guests per tour (18 outside Europe), they offer big perks with smaller numbers—a trend that...
ACV celebrates 50 years with two weeks of savings event
Air Canada Vacations celebrates 50 years of making dreams travel, announcing two weeks of surprise savings to destinations across the globe. The initiative is just one of many planned to mark the occasion throughout the year. First launched back in the mid-1970s as Venturex, the tour operator quickly became recognized for offering total travel experiences which included Skifaris, motor holidays, rail, flight and hotel options. Focused on delivering quality, value and variety to its customers, the company continued to grow, changing its name to Touram in the 1980s, adding more than...
Intrepid launches booking incentive for travel agents
Intrepid is kicking off Q1 with Intrepid IN to WIN, a high-stakes, high-reward incentive program running now until the end of March 2025. Every booking brings exclusive perks for travel agent clients and BIG rewards for the agents themselves—including a guaranteed FAM spot, major B Corp giveaways, and even a free Intrepid trip worth up to $3,500. In January, the lucky winner claimed a spot on the Colombia FAM trip. How it works For every Intrepid SGA booking between February and March, clients receive one of three exclusive value-adds, while agents unlock a rotating monthly...
G Adventures unveils first-ever trips to Pakistan
G Adventures is offering travellers the opportunity to explore the landscapes, trails and villages of Pakistan, with the launch of its first trips in the destination. Two of the new trips sit within G Adventures Active travel style and centre around a hike in a remote and untouched region that stretches across the Thallay La Trail, a historic route that was the only link between the ancient kingdoms of Khaplu and Shigar for centuries. The new trips will be revolutionary for communities in this region, who have previously never had access to the tourism chain. G Adventures has worked with...
Ponant debuts new yacht sailing the French Riviera
In May 2026, Ponant Explorations will debut a brand-new eight-day itinerary along the Côte d’Azur aboard its iconic three-masted sailing yacht, Le Ponant. Beginning and ending in Nice, the elegant vessel — the world’s first Relais & Châteaux sailing yacht — will chart an unforgettable course east to the colorful Italian fishing village of Portofino before gliding back along the French Riviera. Along the way, guests will discover coastal gems such as the citrus-hued port of Menton, the glamour-soaked shores of Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, and the charming, lesser-known...
Sunwing Vacations & Blue Diamond Resorts team up on Cuba offerings
Sunwing Vacations introduces Blue Diamond Resorts in Cuba as this year’s first Partner of the Month. Advisors who secure their clients a Blue Diamond Resorts vacation package in Cuba by February 28, 2025 for travel by October 31, 2025, will earn up to 3X STAR Points on every eligible booking, and get an automatic entry for their chance to win one of five stays to Starfish Cayo Largo, Starfish Guardalavaca, Starfish Cayo Guillermo, Resonance Musique Santa Maria or Resonance Musique Varadero. As well, advisors who secure group bookings during this period for travel between May 1...