Intrepid rolls out the red carpet for advisors with TIFF VIP experience

Intrepid Travel is putting Canadian travel advisors in the spotlight with the launch of a new incentive tied to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The Intrepid x TIFF VIP Experience will give one selected Canadian travel advisor the chance to enjoy a VIP weekend in Toronto during the festival this September.

The initiative comes as Intrepid returns to TIFF for the third consecutive year as a presenting sponsor. The tour operator will once again support the festival’s Centrepiece programme, which showcases international cinema and stories from around the world.

Canadian travel advisors who have recently booked Intrepid trips will be invited to apply for the experience.

One advisor will receive two regular TIFF Festival tickets, a Toronto Urban Adventures experience for two, a two-night stay at Revery Hotel during the second weekend of TIFF and a $200 CAD dinner gift card for a local restaurant.

The incentive is aimed at recognizing advisors who support and sell Intrepid, while highlighting the role the trade plays in connecting travellers with experiences around the world.

As part of the application process, advisors will also have an opportunity to share their perspectives on selling Intrepid, including why they recommend the company, memorable travel stories and ideas for encouraging more advisors to discover and sell the brand.

Intrepid says the feedback will help shape its ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with Canada's travel advisor community.

The incentive is part of Intrepid’s broader partnership with TIFF, which centres on the shared themes of storytelling and exploration.

When TIFF’s street festival returns in September, the company will also bring back its immersive Intrepid Travel Box Office Pop-Up at David Pecaut Square. The interactive activation is designed to connect storytelling, culture and travel with festival-goers.

“TIFF and travel share something powerful, the ability to take people somewhere new and introduce them to different cultures, perspectives and stories,” said Christian Wolters, president of Intrepid Travel Canada, in a press release. “Our travel advisor partners play an important role in bringing those stories to life, and this experience is a chance for us to recognize and celebrate the advisors who champion Intrepid and help their clients discover the world.”

Applications for the Intrepid x TIFF VIP Experience close Sept. 1, 2026. Full eligibility details are available through Intrepid Travel’s advisor channels.

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