Monthly Archives: October 2018

Marvelous Mazatlan

Exploring Mexico's Pearl Of The Pacific

Marvelous Mazatlan It's a story of old and new – a colonial city, laid-back beach bars and perfect sunsets. From the Historic District (Old Town) with its cobblestone roads to the Golden Zone with its new eight-km malecón (boardwalk) to the nearby charming town of El Quelite, Mazatlan has it all, offering... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, News, Tour Operators

Club Med Blazes The Trail For Growth

Club Med Blazes The Trail For Growth As she officially kicked-off the 2018/2019 season, Club Med’s Senior VP, Canada & Mexico, Carolyne Doyon, had one word to describe what’s in store for the all-inclusive sun and ski vacation provider: being a trailblazer.  With many projects on the horizon such as its first brand new... more ›
Posted in News, Resorts

WestJet Adds Several New Routes, Including Barcelona

WestJet Adds Several New Routes, Including Barcelona WestJet has announced the addition of several new routes, including Barcelona out of Toronto. Three-times weekly, non-stop service between Toronto and Barcelona will start May 24 and run through Oct. 21. “In summer 2019 WestJet will provide even more access between Canada and Europe as... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News

Take The Transat Quiz, Find Your Perfect Vacation Spot

Take The Transat Quiz, Find Your Perfect Vacation Spot Air Transat has introduced “Click a Vacation,” a fun online quiz that tells travellers which of the tour operator's winter destinations is best suited to their interests and travel goals. According to officials, Click a Vacation is the best way for travellers to find their ideal city or... more ›
Posted in Destinations, News, Tour Operators

ACV Booking Incentives

ACV Booking Incentives Saint Lucia just got more lucrative. Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched an exclusive offer for travel agents. Through Nov. 11, the tour operator is offering 2% bonus commission on new Saint Lucia package bookings. The offer is valid on Wednesday departures through Dec. 12 and is... more ›
Posted in Agent Incentives, Destinations, Tour Operators

Still Time To Win Barbados Trip

Still Time To Win Barbados Trip Barbados is ready to host people eager to lace up their running shoes. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is promoting the Dec. 7-9 Run Barbados festival – which features a one-mile walk, and 5K, 10K and half-marathon running races – a celebration of athleticism in a destination best known... more ›
Posted in Contests, Destinations

Choice Hotels Canada Restructures Corporate Team

Choice Hotels Canada Restructures Corporate Team It’s a busy season for the team at Choice Hotels Canada, with a number of staffing changes, including retirements, role transitions and new hires. All of the action is taking place within the franchise development and franchise services teams, starting with the upcoming retirement of... more ›
Posted in Appointments, Hotels, News

G Unveils The Essential ‘Adventurer’s Dozen’ For 2019

G Unveils The Essential ‘Adventurer’s Dozen’ For 2019 From destinations on the rebound, to places where events, new infrastructure and political changes are making it more exciting or accessible to visit, the adventure pros at G Adventures have come with its forecast for the 12 hottest spots to experience adventure travel in 2019. “We think... more ›
Posted in Destinations, News, Tour Operators

Tourism Ireland Celebrates Samhain (Halloween)

Tourism Ireland Celebrates Samhain (Halloween) It was a dark and stormy night – well, it very well could have been – 3,000 years ago when the first traces of Halloween took place in Ireland. “It was an Ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, about 3,000 years ago folks would dress up in costume to ward off evil spirits,” says Dana... more ›
Posted in Destinations, Events, News, Tourism Organizations

Making TRACKS With Rocky Mountaineer

Making TRACKS With Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer has launched a new, revamped and all-encompassing TRACKS training program for travel agents – an exclusive way for agents to become a Rocky Mountaineer Specialist. TRACKS is a five-module course that explores Rocky Mountaineer’s service levels, routes and seasons,... more ›
Posted in Agent Incentives, News, Rail
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