ASTA examines the ins and outs of the independent agent market

ASTA has released a research report, along with the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA), examining the ins and outs of the independent travel agency market. Among its findings, the 2009 NACTA Independent Agents Report shows several ...

Transat expands reach in France

Transat A.T. Inc. is expanding its retail distribution reach in France through a new commercial agreement between its Transat France division and AFAT Voyages Selectour, the country’s biggest travel agency network. The new network will be officially ...

NFL action in Toronto heats up with Bills/Jets packages

Football fans looking to jet up to Toronto to see the Buffalo Bills battle their divisional rivals, the New York Jets, can now book tickets through specially priced packages starting from $181 per night at

TICO charges

Ian Sadler and Sadler Musical Productions Inc. have been charged with one count each of operating as a travel agent without registration contrary to the Ontario Travel Industry Act. Sadler and Sadler Musical Productions Inc. are located in ...

Log on for Starwood savings

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a three-day sale, “Cyber Monday Sale,” kicking off Nov. 30 and offering special rates at 50 of its resorts. The promotion, which runs for three days only, offers special rates at 50 of the world’s hottest ...

Nolitours offers sun savings at Bahia Principe

Nolitours is offering “Super Sun Savings” on seven-night all-inclusive packages to various Bahia Principe Clubs & Resorts for Toronto departures. The Gran Bahia Principe La Romana is available for $769 p.p. departing Jan. 4. This completely ...

Tastes of New Zealand take centre stage on Crystal sailing

For foodies, New Zealand is a veritable playground, renowned for its award-winning wines and farm-fresh cuisine. On March 30, from New Zealand to Australia, Crystal Cruises will showcase the epicurean appeal of the region on a 12-day “Wine & Food ...

Best Western elects Canadian as new chairperson

Best Western’s board of directors has elected the second Canadian in the chain’s 64-year history to serve as its chairperson, Beth Campbell, owner and operator of the three-diamond Best Western Inn at Penticton in BC. She replaces Bonnie McPeake as ...

ACV adds Barcelona, Athens to 2010 European lineup

Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has added Barcelona and Athens to its European lineup. As of June, Air Canada’s new, non-stop service to Barcelona from Montreal and Toronto will include six departures weekly -- three from Montreal and three from Toronto. ...

Get interactive in YVR with SatSports

SatSports, which bills itself as a leader in mobile navigation for outdoor athletes, has teamed up with Tourism Vancouver on the eve of the Vancouver Olympics on what it’s describing as “the world’s first-ever complete interactive tourist and ...

Early bird savings with AFRICAExperts

Travellers booking with Goway’s AFRICAExperts on one of the unique 17-day Shongololo Southern Africa itineraries will save up to $410 if booking by Jan. 31, 2010. The Shongololo Express travels by night, maximizing sightseeing opportunities during ...