TTC Tour Brands Names Lora Hamre As New Groups BDM For Canada

Image: Lora Hamre is returning to TTC Tour Brands as Groups BDM for Canada. (Photo Credit: The Travel Corporation)
Image: Lora Hamre is returning to TTC Tour Brands as Groups BDM for Canada. (Photo Credit: The Travel Corporation)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:40 AM ET, Fri September 29, 2023

Guy Young, Chief Trade Engagement Officer, TTC Tour Brands North America, has announced the appointment of Lora Hamre as the new Groups Business Development Manager, Canada effective immediately. 

A familiar face in the Canadian travel industry, Hamre brings over 20 years of sales experience – including an earlier position as BDM with Trafalgar, Costsaver and Brendan Vacations – to this newly created role with TTC Tour Brands.

Guy Young

Guy Young (photo courtesy The Travel Corporation)

“With strong demand and steady interest in group travel, there is tremendous potential for Canadian travel advisors in working with TTC Tour Brands to curate groups for their clients – especially since we offer tours for any and every one across our brands,” says Young.

“Lora’s passion for groups paired with her vast industry experience makes her a welcome addition to our dynamic sales team in Canada and further cements the importance of the Canadian market to the overall success of The Travel Corporation.”  

Reporting to Julius Stecker, Vice President, TTC Groups North America, Hamre will be responsible for working with travel advisors across Canada to develop and execute effective group sales strategies, maximize group sales growth and strengthen groups product knowledge across the six individual brands of TTC Tour Brands including TrafalgarInsight Vacations, Luxury GoldCostsaverContiki and Brendan Vacations

 “I’m excited to return to TTC in this new role,” says Hamre.  “With our incredible touring brands and the ability to customize and personalize clients’ experiences, the options for group travel with TTC Tour Brands are only as limited as a person’s imagination.” 

Canadian travel advisors can contact Hamre by email at [email protected] or by phone at

519-778-8478. 

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