Monthly Archives: May 2020

Welcome Back, Your Room Is Ready

Welcome Back, Your Room Is Ready Plexiglass at check-in counters. Two day interludes between guests for deep cleaning. The end of self-serve buffets. These are just a few examples of how travellers can expect a different experience at hotels and resorts on the other side of COVID-19. As they prepare to welcome guests... more ›
Posted in COVID-19, Hotels, News, Resorts, Trends & Research

What The Federal Court Said On May 22

What The Federal Court Said On May 22 Today, TraveLaw Online’s Doug Crozier and Tim Law of Heifetz, Crozier, Law respond to a question from a reader confused about what the Federal Court of Appeal's May 22, 2020 decision was all about. QUESTION: I hear that the Federal Court has made a decision about whether it is acceptable... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News, Travel Agents, Travel Law

Doing Whatever It Takes

Direct Travel, Vision Travel Launches Healthcare Appreciation Program

Doing Whatever It Takes For the past couple of weeks, Direct Travel and Vision Travel team members have been visiting hospitals in Guelph, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville, Ont. to provide healthcare workers with personal hand sanitizers and a variety of comfort foods -- as selected by the hospital staff -- to show... more ›
Posted in COVID-19, News, Travel Agents

UNWTO Releases Guidelines To Reopen Tourism

UNWTO Releases Guidelines To Reopen Tourism The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with Google, to embrace... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Attractions, Car Rental, COVID-19, Cruise, Destinations, Hotels, Motor Coach, News, Online Travel Agency, Rail, Resorts, Responsible Travel, Tour Operators, Tourism Organizations

Setting The Table

Industry Leaders Launch Canadian Tourism Roundtable

Setting The Table Leaders of Canada’s tourism and travel sectors have come together to form the Canadian Tourism Roundtable -- a coalition of industry representatives, including ACTA, committed to restoring the Canadian tourism and travel sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Roundtable is... more ›
Posted in News

Cruise Update: Bahamas Paradise, AQSC, NCL

Cruise Update: Bahamas Paradise, AQSC, NCL Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will resume sailings onboard Grand Celebration July 25 and onboard the Grand Classica Oct. 2. As well, the cruise line’s Cruise & Stay Program – allowing guests to extend their stay in the Bahamas for up to four nights at one of the company’s resort... more ›
Posted in Agents' Choice Awards 2018, COVID-19, Cruise, News

Hotel Update: Omni, Fairmont, Four Seasons And More

Hotel Update: Omni, Fairmont, Four Seasons And More Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially rolled out its new Omni Safe & Clean program that includes “extensive new cleaning guidelines, processes and procedures to ensure the health, safety and comfort of its guests and associates.” The program follows the guidelines set forth by... more ›
Posted in COVID-19, Hotels, News

Welcome To The New Era Of Air Travel

Webinar Takes Off For A Look At Travel Trends In The World Of COVID-19

Welcome To The New Era Of Air Travel The rate with which the world's airlines begin their likely lengthy journeys to resuming full operation will initially be somewhat out of their hands, a Wednesday webinar hosted by Baxter Media was told. Consultant Gavin Eccles, whose resume includes working for British Airways and SATA, and... more ›
Posted in Airlines, COVID-19, Events, News, Travel Agents, Trends & Research

Celestyal Postpones Sailings To July 30

Plus Check Out What's On The Itinerary In 2020, 2021

Celestyal Postpones Sailings To July 30 Celestyal Cruises is further suspending sailings until July 30 due to the ongoing travel restrictions and temporary port closures within the region in which the cruise line operates. The Greek government recently announced that the Greek tourism season will gradually restart in the next few... more ›
Posted in COVID-19, Cruise, News

Hong Kong Update – Last Chance to Register

Hong Kong Update – Last Chance to Register Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to sign up for a webinar happening tomorrow (May 29) at 2 p.m. (EST). There will be five prize giveaways of $200 e-gift cards available to agents who attend the full duration of the webinar. In this webinar, you will hear how Hong Kong has... more ›
Posted in Destinations, Events, News, Tour Operators, Tourism Organizations, Travel Agent Education, Travel Agents
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