Consumers interested in tours of China, especially those from Canada, often ask us what happened to Sinorama Holidays, a Canadian tour operator specializing in low-cost China Tours from Canada.
We are not privy to any insider information. What we gleaned from the Internet shows Sinorama, a major Chinese tour operator, abruptly ceased operations in August 2018 due to financial issues, leaving thousands of Canadian travellers stranded and facing significant losses, as regulatory bodies like Consumer Protection B.C. and Quebec’s consumer watchdog stepped in after discovering insufficient working capital and potential unbooked services. The company, with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto, faced license suspensions and account freezes, leading to widespread disruption, and many customers struggled to get refunds, with claims processes taking months due to the volume of affected travellers.
Industry sources in China disclosed that many of Sinorama’s Chinese suppliers sustained significant financial losses as a result of the company’s cessation of operation. Some management personnel of the local suppliers contracted by Sinorama also endured severe personal hardship as a result.
Top-rated China Tour Operator in North America
The company you are looking for may be gone, but Laurus Travel is still standing pretty. Consistently rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and recommended in every edition of Frommer’s China guidebook, Laurus Travel has built up a loyal following across North America (you read it right, we do have many customers from Mexico). Unlike most of our peers, Laurus Travel stands out as one of the few tour operators that are doing incredibly well without advertising — most of our business comes from repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals.
Please read what our customers have to say about their China travel experiences with Laurus Travel. You will be impressed.
Current China tours available from Laurus Travel
Our popular luxury small-group China tours range from 9 days to over 30 days covering the entire country. If none of the packages meet your requirements, please feel free to ask for a customized solution. We are eager to put our unrivalled expertise to good use for you.