ACV launches year-round service to Exuma

The departure of Air Canada flight AC1764 on March 7 marked the launch of new, non-stop flights from Toronto to Exuma in the Bahamas. The year-round service will operate every Sunday, ideal for honeymooners. ...

Strike looms at BA as talks end

• Fri 12th March 2010

Talks between Unite, the union representing British Airways’ cabin crew, and the airline have ended. While BA management has submitted a formal offer, it is one that the union says that it cannot recommend to its members. The union did say, however, ...

Drive away with Sandals’ new ‘More Than Ever’ agent contest

• Fri 12th March 2010

Sandals’ sixth annual promotion created exclusively for Canadian agents – “More Than Ever” – is back and agents from coast to coast have a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a three-year lease on a Sandals co-branded Honda Element. Other ...

WTTC forecasts subdued growth for 2010

• Fri 12th March 2010

While the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is forecasting subdued growth in the industry this year, it reports that the long-term future remains bright. Launching the council’s annual research results at ITB Berlin, WTTC president Jean-Claude ...

IATA cuts 2010 loss forecast in half

• Fri 12th March 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) halved its loss forecast for 2010 to US$2.8 billion (compared to the US$5.6 billion loss forecast in December). The improvement is largely driven by a much stronger recovery in demand seen by ...

Porter expands Boston service

• Fri 12th March 2010

Porter Airlines is expanding its schedule to offer five daily roundtrip flights between Boston Logan International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, starting March 31. The new schedule includes one additional roundtrip each weekday in ...

Princess unveils largest Europe program ever

• Fri 12th March 2010

Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive Europe season ever for 2011, with more ships, departure choices and itinerary options than in previous years. In total, seven vessels will offer 42 itinerary choices, including seven new routes, with ...

Lufthansa Group ends crisis year 2009 with an operating profit

• Fri 12th March 2010

Lufthansa reports it has achieved its goal and defied a market-related revenue decline of 2.56 billion euros by posting an operating profit of 130 million euros for 2009. The Group earned about 1.2 billion euros less than during the previous year. ...

HAL’s Ryndam receives latest Signature enhancements

• Fri 12th March 2010

Holland America Line’s Ryndam recently sailed with several new enhancements on its seven-day western Caribbean cruises out of Tampa, Florida. The ship just completed a 17-day dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas, and now features the new, stylish lounge ...

Bermuda’s Cambridge Beaches Resort extends free night offer

• Fri 12th March 2010

TIAC picks Goldstein as its new boss

• Thu 11th March 2010

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has named David Goldstein as its new president and CEO. The appointment takes effect on April 5, 2010. Stan Cook Jr., chair of TIAC’s board of directors, observed: “We are very pleased to welcome ...