TOPAC News
Release South
Africa: An Adventure for Every
Taste Toronto, ON:
South Africa can provide an experience that is
anything but ordinary. Whether the traveler is
seeking thrill and adventure or a more relaxed
itinerary, South Africa offers endless
possibilities. Recognized as
one of the fastest growing tourist destinations
in the world, South Africa is blessed with some
of the most spectacular deserts, savannas,
coastlines, mountains, grasslands, forests and
tropical mangrove swamps.. South Africa is set
for year-round adventure. Separated into
nine provinces, each region provides exciting
activities in its own unique way. With nature
reserves throughout the country, opportunity
abounds for hiking, biking, horseback riding and
of course safari experiences. For those wanting
a more extreme experience there is abseiling,
rock climbing and shark-cage diving. Known for its
animal viewing, South Africa offers a wide range
of safari and animal viewing options such as:
jeep, walking, hot-air balloon, horseback and
elephant back safaris. Whether looking
for adventure in the wild, a trek through unique
terrain, or a chance to sleep under Africa's
stars, South Africa will satisfy your sense of
adventure. The Country's magnificent landscape
facilitates such a wide array of activities that
every tourist is guaranteed to find a trip to
suit their needs - any time of the
year. Trek
Holidays is a member of TOPAC (Tour
Operators Promoting Africa in Canada) and
specializes in adventure travel. Trek
Holidays offers a variety of trip itineraries
for active travelers. Trek's 13-day Drakensberg
Trails trip is a moderately-graded walking tour
through tribal villages, spectacular mountains
and impressive caves in Southern Africa from
C$1,775 per person, land-only. For more
information on the Drakensberg Trails itinerary
or other active holidays, visit the adventure
experts at
http://www.trekholidays.com TOPAC brings
together the leading Canadian tour operators and
wholesalers for African travel. Formed in 2002,
TOPAC members are dedicated to the growth and
quality of travel to and within Africa from
Canada. Founding
members of TOPAC include: Goway Travel, Trek
Holidays, Obsession Tours, Reservations Africa,
FAR&WIDE/ Lion World Tours, Travel Studio,
Wild Africa Safaris and Tourcan Vacations. South
African Airways is an associate member. For more
information on TOPAC visit http://www.topac.org For more
information on South Africa visit South African
Tourism at www.southafrica.net. Tour
Operators Promoting Africa in Canada
(TOPAC) Background
Information Tour Operators
Promoting Africa in Canada (TOPAC) brings
together the leading Canadian tour operators and
wholesalers for African travel. Formed in 2002,
TOPAC members are dedicated to the growth and
quality of travel to and within Africa from
Canada by implementing joint marketing
initiatives with African Tourist Boards and
suppliers. The
organization endeavours to bring Africa to the
forefront in the minds of Canadians seeking an
alternative to main-stream destinations and to
ensure that Africa's diversity, scenic beauty
and cultural experiences are presented in a
manner that allows Africa to compete with
traditional holiday packages and exceed
expectations. While member
firms maintain independent marketing initiatives
with respect to their African programs, TOPAC
creates a pool of financial resources and market
expertise that will enable umbrella marketing
programs for destinations within Africa which
are seeking to increase their profile and
visitor arrivals from the Canadian
market. Through a
preferred airline agreement with South African
Airways, TOPAC members are creating introductory
packages beginning from $3299 including air,
hotel and safari. These packages will be
introduced at TOPAC's first-ever jointly
sponsored travel trade shows in February. TOPAC,
together with South African Airways, is striving
to meet their ultimate objective by offering
affordable packages that show many Canadians
that Africa is within reach. Founding TOPAC
members include: Goway Travel, Trek Holidays,
Obsession Tours, Reservations Africa, Lion World
Tours/ Far & Wide, Travel Studio, Wild
Africa Safaris and Tourcan Vacations. In addition to
increasing travel to and within Africa through
joint marketing initiatives, TOPAC's objectives
include: Joint marketing
agreements are already in place with the
Botswana Tourism Board and South African Tourism
and South African Airways, incorporating travel
agent educational programs, advertising and
public relations. TOPAC is continuing to work
with additional African tourism organizations
and airlines dominant on routes into Africa to
establish partnerships and to create a strong
base for African tourism in Canada TOPAC has two
membership categories: Tour Operator/ Wholesaler
and Associate Member.
Africa
Travel Magazine, now in its eighth year, is
proud to profile the following organization,
which is dedicated to advancing the awarness of
travel and tourism to Africa from across Canada.
We welcome TOPAC to this website.
Representing the interests of its members and
fostering a closer working relationship among
its members and between all travel industry
representatives;
Providing
forums for the development, marketing and sales
of tourism products of African
destinations;
Retail
travel industry education and training on
Africa;
Assisting
members in maximizing their efforts at selling
travel to Africa.
