Tour Operators
TTC Tour Brands shares single platform for bottom-line growth
TTC Tour Brands is kicking off the new year with the power of #ONE, an opportunity for partners to achieve significant financial growth. By booking just one couple a week across TTC Tour Brands’ portfolio of six unique brands including premium guided travel company Insight Vacations, Celtic travel experts Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Luxury Gold, youth travel specialist Contiki and Trafalgar, advisors can earn $75K in annual commissions. According to Whitney Ramirez, TTC Tour Brands SVP of sales, TTC Tour Brands is about empowering advisors with a single brand portfolio that...
Globus rolls out multiple advisor training initiatives
The Globus family of brands is doubling down on its commitment to travel advisors in 2025 with an impressive slate of in-person educational opportunities designed to inform, inspire and ignite success for advisors across the U.S. and Canada. With a combination of interactive road shows, exclusive executive summits and industry-leading FAM trips, the company is taking advisor support to a whole new level. “Advisors are the heart of what we do, and when we combine their passion with our support, we’re an unbeatable team,” said Denise Harper, senior director of business...
Sandals & ACV team up on four-day flash sale
With the Canadian winter in full force, Sandals and Beaches Resorts announces an exclusive, four-day flash sale with Air Canada Vacations with savings of up to CAD $1,250 at select resorts. Canadian travellers planning their next Caribbean all-inclusive vacation throughout 2025 can benefit now from an exclusive Instant Savings offer of up to CAD $1,250 at select Sandals and Beaches Resorts, including Canadian favourites Sandals South Coast, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort and Beaches Turks & Caicos. For a very limited time, all new Air Canada Vacations bookings (air-inclusive packages of...
Intrepid brings Urban Adventures under its U.S. brand portfolio
Intrepid Travel has officially brought Urban Adventures, its popular city tour brand in the U.S., under its own North American DMC. This transition completes a successful 15-year partnership with WeVenture, who helped create and operate the US based trips. Intrepid Travel serves more customers in the U.S. than in any other destination within its DMC network, with 75 per cent of Urban Adventures (UA) travellers coming from the U.S. In 2025, Intrepid is set to host over 40,000 UA travellers across the country, supported by six dedicated city managers and more than 80 exceptional tour...
Abercrombie & Kent opens new DMC in Mexico
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has opened its newest Destination Management Company (DMC) in Mexico, with offices in Mexico City and Merida. This strategic expansion reinforces A&K’s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences in the region and aligns with the company’s plans to open a property in Mexico this year. “Mexico is a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and warm hospitality,” said Graeme Bull, A&K veteran and General Manager of the Mexico DMC. “Our team is eager to leverage our expertise and passion for...
Aurora Expeditions appoints Stephanie Roles as sales director, Canada
Aurora Expeditions has announced the appointment of Stephanie Roles as sales director, Canada. In this role, Roles will be responsible for driving revenue growth and assisting with the development of the region’s sales strategy in the Canadian market. As an accomplished sales leader, Roles brings an impressive career spanning North American and international markets, with extensive expertise in travel sales and marketing, and a strong network of industry relationships to Aurora’s North American sales team. “I’m thrilled to be joining a company that matches my love for...
Agents can win a spot on Anderson Vacations’ Maritime Mosaic departures
Anderson Vacations is kicking off the new year with its most exciting travel agent incentive to date: the chance to win a free seat on one of their 2025 Guaranteed Maritime Mosaic Departures, valued at $11,000! This exclusive prize offers the ultimate exploration of Canada’s stunning Atlantic provinces, featuring breathtaking coastal landscapes, charming towns, and warm maritime hospitality. How to participate Book More, Win More: Every passenger booked on a 2025 small group tour equals one contest entry. Top Competitor Wins: The travel advisor with the most bookings between...
Sunwing introduces Cuba Collections to support travel advisor bookings
Sunwing has recently undertaken important work to ensure its Cuba product offering is as transparent and seamless as possible. Doubling down on the importance of ensuring each client finds the right vacation for them, Sunwing has implemented a tier system for the all-inclusive Cuba resorts in its portfolio to better distinguish the types of properties and experiences customers can expect while in destination. About the new Cuba Collections Its new Cuba Collections includes three all inclusive resort tiers highlighting minimum standards and criteria, making it simple for travel...