Tour Operators
Intrepid adds 55 new trips and six countries for 2025
Intrepid Travel has revealed its new trips for 2025, debuting 55 brand-new itineraries, six new countries and more than 200 new experiences. From far-flung expeditions, journeys by rail and active adventures, to new 18-35s destinations, family holidays and sailing trips, these trips offer travellers unique and immersive experiences, while exploring as part of a small group and with a local leader. Exciting new destinations New destinations for Intrepid in 2025 include: Ladakh, India; Hokkaido, Japan, Cape York, Australia, and Intrepid’s first land-based trip in Greenland. The...
Railbookers Group global summit celebrates company’s rapid growth
With twice the number of vendors and 50 percent more staff in attendance, Railbookers Group (RBG) wrapped up the second iteration of its Global Summit last week at the Hilton Blue Lagoon. Bringing together more than 200 staff, plus rail, hotel, sightseeing and technology vendors, and travel agents, the company celebrated a record 2024 that featured +30% revenue growth while shifting focus to the year ahead, where it is already tracking +31% ahead of the previous year. The theme of the RBG Summit was “Human x AI – Automate-Anticipate-Accelerate,” and each day of the event...
Exodus Adventure Travels joins Ensemble as preferred partner
Exodus Adventure Travels has announced a new partnership with Ensemble that will see the company become a preferred partner with the travel agency consortium in both Canada and the United States. This development further fuels Exodus’ growth in North America and in the travel industry. Sasha Andrews, director of travel trade industry for Exodus Adventure Travels in North America, said: “Ensemble is a strong and reputable partner with an outstanding network of agencies in the U.S. and Canada. We’re delighted to work with Ensemble because they are well aligned with our values and...
Air Canada Vacations adds new routes for summer 2025
Air Canada Vacations has just unveiled its summer vacation line-up for 2025. The expansive portfolio includes increased capacity with daily flights to fan favourite destinations including Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Barbados, and Cancun which now boasts two daily flights departing from Toronto. Further complementing the offering and just in time for wedding season, Air Canada Vacations has also introduced a $500 instant credit for couples who book group wedding packages to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Applicable on departures between April 1, 2025 to Dec....
Collette Extends Gift Card Incentive for Travel Advisors
Collette is extending its popular “Holiday Shopping on Us” initiative through Jan. 2, 2025, offering gift cards to advisors for every booking they make. Once qualified (make 2 deposited bookings), advisors will earn a $100 gift card for every booking they make through Jan. 2, 2025. Bookings made during Collette’s Black Friday Sale will count toward qualification, with the full incentive window running Nov. 18, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025. Christian Leibl-Cote, Collette’s Executive Vice President of Global Sales, said: “We loved seeing the impact this initiative had with our...
Travel advisors discover Costa del Sol on Exotik Journeys fam
Exotik Journeys recently hosted a group of travel agents on a FAM trip, showcasing the beauty and unique experiences of Costa del Sol, Spain. Designed to inspire and showcase the best of this charming destination, the experience blended luxurious accommodations, exclusive tours, and cultural immersion, leaving participants in awe. Hosted by Farole Kikkert, Manager, Business Development (Exotik Journeys and TravelBrands), and Marie-Christine Hebert, Senior Reservation Agent at Exotik Journeys, the FAM trip was elevated by outstanding hospitality and attention to detail. The group...
New Trafalgar campaign encourages travellers to ‘Tour Differently’
Trafalgar, has launched its latest marketing campaign encouraging travellers to ‘Tour Differently’ utilizing six unique travel personalities designed to help every traveller get the most out of their trip. The campaign comes off the heels of the brand’s latest Trafalgar Unlocked Awards as past guests shared over 14,000 stories of their Trafalgar travel experiences. The global traveller of 2025 is more complex than ever: seeking greater connection, but fewer crowds; searching for unique adventures while avoiding logistical stress; looking to make lifelong memories while...
Turkish Airlines, Voyzant team up on Sri Lanka fam trip
Turkish Airlines and Voyzant are celebrating the success of their recent familiarization (FAM) trip to Sri Lanka, on which they hosted 11 travel agents from across Canada. The trip included destinations such as Negombo, Kandy, and Yala National Park, blending Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders. Agents also experienced Istanbul, Turkiye, enjoying Turkish Airlines’ premium services, including business-class travel and renowned CIP Lounge at Istanbul Airport. Highlighting the trip's success, Fatih Durmaz, Turkish Airlines Vice President of Sales of North & South America...