Press Releases

Tuesday, June 21, 2023 Dear Valued Partners, We hope this message finds you well. Today, we are reaching out to share an important update regarding the leadership at TravelBrands, Red Label Vacations, and Merit Travel. Frank DeMarinis, our President & CEO, has made the decision to step down from his […]

The company sets a new standard of excellence for the Canadian travel industry TORONTO, ON – TravelBrands proudly announces its exciting achievements at the annual Agents’ Choice Awards Gala on June 15, 2023. Voted for by Canadian travel agents, TravelBrands emerged victorious, clinching an impressive total of five prestigious awards […]

Egypt unveils its treasures to 9 Canadian travel agents TORONTO, ON – On May 17, 2023, members of the Exotik Journeys team and nine Canadian travel agents crossed continents from Canada to the land of ancient wonders along the Nile to experience Egypt like never before. A remarkable discovery tour, […]

The U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA honoured world’s highest-producing tour operators TORONTO, ON – TravelBrands is proud to announce its esteemed recognition as a recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Circle Honors. Presented by the U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA, this accolade solidifies TravelBrands’ status as one of the […]

Travel agents can earn a $100 bonus commission on any sailing TORONTO, ON – TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises is delighted to announce its latest partnership with Virgin Voyages, a renowned cruise line known for its playful yet sophisticated atmosphere. With a growing trend of travellers seeking unique and remote destinations, the […]

Canadian travel industry leader celebrates prestigious accolade TORONTO, ON – TravelBrands, a prominent player in the Canadian travel industry, emerged victorious at the esteemed 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards on May 18, 2023. Voted for by Canadian travel agents, TravelBrands secured one coveted award at the event organized by TravelPulse. The […]

Travel agents can earn Loyalty Rewards Points and bonus commission! TORONTO, ON – TravelBrands is launching three new games designed to reward its travel agent partners with Loyalty Rewards Points and extra commission. These games aim to increase engagement and provide travel agents with more opportunities to earn rewards while […]

9 travel agents experienced Greece like never before TORONTO, ON – On March 13, 2023, members of the Exotik Journeys team and nine Canadian travel agents flew in premium economy with Air France across the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Exotik Journeys, along with key tourism partners, hosted a […]

There’s still time to take part in one of the travel industry’s most exciting virtual travel shows MISSISSAUGA, ON – Exotik Journeys, a leader in designing custom vacation experiences all over the world, kicked off their 45th-anniversary celebration last week with the beginning of their largest Virtual Travel Event ever, […]

The cruise division of TravelBrands receives the 2021 True Partnership Superstars Award MISSISSAUGA, ON – TravelBrands Encore Cruises is the proud recipient of Celebrity Cruises’ 2021 True Partnership Superstars Award. This award reflects the meaningful collaboration between industry partners, showcasing the travel industry’s strong and resilient nature through the power […]