Tour Operators | Canada's Travel Industry

By TravelPress Staff

March 24, 2025

Transat adds groups to Tripbook

After a thorough design and development process in exclusive collaboration with Softvoyage, Tripbook now includes several self-service group booking features. Travel agents can now select seats for all occupants in the same room, add luggage, generate electronic documents, and make payments for their group bookings. "By being the first to adopt this technology, Transat is making it easier for travel agencies to book groups by giving them greater autonomy, which translates into efficiencies throughout the process,” explains Julie Sareault, Transat's commercial...

By TravelPress Staff

March 24, 2025

Adventure Canada reports 71% of 2025 bookings made by Canadians

Adventure Canada is experiencing an unprecedented rise in interest and bookings from Canadian travellers, with 71% of guests in 2025 hailing from Canada—a number that has climbed to 78% already for 2026. This surge reflects a growing trend: Canadians are prioritizing travel within their own country and choosing to support homegrown companies. More than ever, travellers are shifting their bookings to Adventure Canada, reinforcing their commitment to community, culture, and conservation. “We welcome anyone with an open mind and a spirit of adventure,” said Cedar Swan, CEO of...

By TravelPress Staff

March 20, 2025

Tourism Ireland treats industry pros to iconic Riverdance 30

St. Patrick's Day celebrations have turned into a weeklong festival, thanks to Tourism Ireland. Last night, the tourism board hosted a group of travel industry colleagues to an evening at the historic Mirvish Theatre in Toronto to see Riverdance 30, the next generation. TravelPress Today was on hand to experience this world class dance troupe step it up like no other. Riverdance 30, which runs March 18-March 23, is a fusion of Irish and international dance music that's garnered international attention. The Toronto performance is part of a special anniversary tour. This spectacular...

By TravelPress Staff

March 19, 2025

Agents’ Choice Sponsor Spotlight: CIE Tours

Nominations are open for Baxter Media’s 2025 Agents’ Choice Survey, running now through April 25, 2025. Launched in 2000, and now in its 25th year, the annual Agents’ Choice Readership Survey invites travel agents to show support to their favourite suppliers through an anonymous survey, with a series of exciting prizes to be won. CIE Tours has generously donated a prize of a $1,000 gift certificate, as a simple thank you for filling out the survey. “CIE Tours understands the vital role travel advisors play as trusted experts in the industry. Firsthand experience is one of...

By TravelPress Staff

March 19, 2025

Luxury train Canyon Spirit adds Salt Lake City, Utah for 2026

Luxury train Canyon Spirit is expanding its Rockies to the Red Rocks route to include Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2026. This new train route will connect Denver, Colorado with Salt Lake City over three scenic travel days. Canyon Spirit is a new name for the luxury train that welcomes travellers to experience the American Southwest by rail. The train has been operating under the Rocky Mountaineer brand since 2021, and this new identity reflects the company's commitment to providing unforgettable train journeys through the American Southwest's most compelling landscapes that include...

By TravelPress Staff

March 18, 2025

Transat launches summer deals on South & Europe packages

Until the end of March, Transat offers deals on all-inclusive packages to the South and Europe. With packages starting at $969, now is the perfect time to book a summer getaway, whether it is unwinding on a stunning beach or exploring must-see European destinations. In addition to reduced fares, all Transat packages include both a carry-on and a checked bag. Travel advisors can also take advantage of the 2X BONBON offer, earning $10 per package booking. This offer applies to individual reservations made between March 18 and 31, 2025, for travel between...

By TravelPress Staff

March 18, 2025

Contiki launches new trips to Indonesia

Contiki has launched three brand new trips to Indonesia, namely Bali Island Hopping, Komodo & Flores Sail, and Indonesia Island Hopping. Following the success of Contiki’s Philippines Island Hopping trip, the brand has now announced its much-awaited trip to Bali & beyond, with first departures scheduled to kick off in July 2025. There has been a considerable increase in the demand for trips to Bali, and Asia as a whole. In North America, searches for 'Bali vacations' have surged by a massive 234% YoY and for 'Bali trips' by 53%. In Q3, there has been a resurgence of interest...

By TravelPress Staff

March 18, 2025

Goway launches new wellness tour in Peru

Toronto-based tour operator Goway has launched a new ‘Revitalizing Peru’ tour as part of its ‘Ultimate Wellness’ collection. Designed for travellers seeking Andean-inspired wellness and relaxation, the 12-day tour begins in the vibrant city streets of Lima before taking participants on a seven-day retreat in the Sacred Valley at the renowned Willka T'ika Luxury Hotel & Wellness Retreat. The itinerary includes holistic farm-to-table meals and chakra-inspired activities like yoga, meditation, hiking, a cacao ceremony, and a Temazcal ritual. The final leg of the tour...

By TravelPress Staff

March 17, 2025

TTC Tour Brands offering more departures than ever before

TTC Tour Brands is setting a new industry standard with more guaranteed tours than any other operator across its portfolio, which includes Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki. With more definite departures than ever, TTC Tour Brands is making it easier than ever for advisors to match clients with their dream trips. Leading the way are Trafalgar and Insight Vacations, offering over 3,700 definite departures across their itineraries in 2025. Trafalgar’s fan-favourite Best of Italy boasts 70+ definite departures through December,...

By TravelPress Staff

March 14, 2025

RIT Vacations announces new travel agent portal & FAM giveaway

RIT Vacations, a tour operator to Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales, has announced the upcoming launch of a new website and dedicated Travel Agent Portal designed to provide valued travel partners with enhanced tools, resources, and support. And what better time to share the news than St. Patrick’s Day? RIT Vacations invites its travel agent partners to share their insights by completing a short survey to help shape a portal that caters to travel advisors' needs. As a token of appreciation, all participants will be entered for a chance to win a spot on RIT Vacations' exclusive...