Tour Operators
GX community tourism summit wraps up in India with big announcements
Taking the stage on World Tourism Day during the GX summit in Jaipur, India, G Adventures’ founder Bruce Poon Tip talked about the power of community tourism and how the tour operator is committed to developing itineraries that give back to the people and the places their travellers visit. “What if we got to a place in the world where you can go on holidays and change the world? And that could be your form of giving back. You’ve seen it here — it is really possible and that’s what GX was formed to show,” he said. “It was designed to show people that tourism can absolutely...
ACV promotes Sun Collection and new programs at Toronto product launch
On Sept. 26, Air Canada Vacations welcomed partners during a Toronto-area product launch, which followed earlier ones in Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Montreal. Air Canada Vacations noted that it's now offering a program that features not only traditional sunspots such as Mexico and the Caribbean but the likes of Colombia, Dubai, Bangkok and Brisbane, Australia. "Air Canada Vacations offers hotels pretty well anywhere Air Canada flies," Erminia Gallina, the company’s sales director, told Press Today. The ACV Sun Collection Winter is drawing closer and Air Canada...
G Adventures adds 3 new NatGeo Family Journeys to program
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have added three new ‘National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures’ trips with Ecuador, Mexico and Spain being added to the program. This collection of trips is designed for parents, children and extended families who are travelling together to connect with the world around them in a culturally immersive way as they spend time together, unifying learning and adventure with some of the world’s most incredible settings as a backdrop. Each new National Geographic Family Journeys itinerary features unique, interactive activities...
Dublin’ down: Air Canada – United Airlines racers go for the win
The Air Canada - United Airlines racers were released onto the streets of Dublin in six teams yesterday morning (Sept.23) to compete against each other for the grand prize of a return trip to Ireland, reports Ming Tappin for Travel Press Today. Right from the start, a sense of competitiveness filled the air as teams huddled to select their team names and discuss strategies on how to win the race. Thirty travel advisors, the Air Canada and United Airlines team, and media members emerged as The Blarney Bunch II, Dublin Dashers, Lucky’s Revenge, The Shamrock Squad, Wilde Croissants...
CATO urges its members to attend TICO AGM
With TICO set to hold its AGM tomorrow (Tues., Sept. 24 at 5 pm), CATO is encouraging its members to participate in large numbers. The full agenda for the meeting is available here. They can register by clicking here. In a statement, CATO notes that among several reports, under item “3. Update from the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement,” it is hoping that the Ontario government will make announcements for a concrete plan to proceed with a comprehensive review of the Travel Industry Act, 2002, and its associated regulations. CATO said that it...
Collette appoints Jeff Roy as EVP, CRO
Collette has appointed Jeff Roy as executive vice-president and chief revenue officer. In his new role, Roy will be responsible for continuing to lead the company’s revenue management organization. Roy has been a trailblazer for Collette, developing a comprehensive view of tour pricing, air pricing, inventory management, yield management, competitive intelligence, and airline contracting to support strategic planning and successful revenue operations. “Jeff has done tremendous work for Collette since joining our team in 2006,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, chief executive officer at...
Backroads launches 27 new unplugged bike tours for 2025
Backroads has launched a series of Unplugged bike tours for cyclists looking to explore the world on two wheels under their own power, with no electric-assist, in the company of other riders who enjoy doing the same. The rollout complements Backroads' robust selection of bike and e-bike tours with the addition of 83 acoustic bike trips in some of the company's most popular cycling destinations in the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Canada and Japan. Unplugged Bike Tours share the same expert design as all Backroads trips, with multiple Trip Leaders and vans to support riders of...
TTC Tour Brands names Melissa DaSilva interim CEO
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has appointed Melissa DaSilva as interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands, effective immediately. DaSilva, who most recently served as President of TTC Tour Brands North America and brings over three decades of travel industry expertise to her new role, succeeds Gavin Tollman who will exit the business when the company sale closes later this year. In her interim position, DaSilva will oversee TTC Tour Brands' globally recognized portfolio of six brands, which includes Trafalgar; premium guided vacation company, Insight Vacations; and youth travel...