Monthly Archives: September 2022

40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace Kicks Off Next Week

40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace Kicks Off Next Week More than 700 delegates from over 26 countries are expected to attend the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico next week. “This will be quite a special Marketplace because there will be a whole new dynamism generated by... more ›
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WestJet Group Takes Off With New Boeing Deal

WestJet Group Takes Off With New Boeing Deal WestJet Group has signed a blockbuster deal with Boeing for the purchase of an additional 42 MAX aircraft, along with options for 22 more. The order is in addition to WestJet's remaining 23 MAX orders and extends the airline's fleet growth plans out to 2028. The company’s Chief Executive... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News

TICO Board Approves 34 Claims

TICO Board Approves 34 Claims The Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s (TICO’s) Board of Directors approved 34 claims against the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund on Sept. 27, 2022. The claims were for $170,721 to assist 66 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. Approved Ontario... more ›
Posted in Canada, News, Tourism Organizations

New Ways To Earn With Playa Hotels & Resorts

New Ways To Earn With Playa Hotels & Resorts Baxter Media invites you to attend a webinar with Playa Hotels & Resorts on Oct. 5 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Experience the Evolution of All-Inclusive® and learn about the newest ways to earn with Playa Hotels & Resorts! Playa Hotels & Resorts offers a collection of luxury... more ›
Posted in Events, Hotels, Resorts, Travel Agent Education

Asia Now Collective Draws Agents To Destinations

Asia Now Collective Draws Agents To Destinations Reps from four countries in Asia recently assembled as part of the Asia Now collective to highlight unique tourism qualities and attractions, at a special dinner event in Vancouver. Asia Now invited travel retailers and tour operators to meet at the Shangri-la Hotel in downtown Vancouver to... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, Events, News, Travel Agent Education, Travel Agents

Sunwing Unveils Initial Winter Schedule For 4 Airports

Sunwing Unveils Initial Winter Schedule For 4 Airports Sunwing has unveiled its initial winter flight schedules for four large airports from coast to coast, with the winter lineup for various regional markets where Sunwing maintains a strong presence – from Atlantic Canada to the Prairies and Northern Ontario – to be announced over the coming... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News, Tour Operators

American Queen Voyages Picks D’Aoust As President

American Queen Voyages Picks D’Aoust As President Cynthia D’Aoust has joined American Queen Voyages as its new President. D’Aoust joins AQV has nearly 40 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry including previously serving as the President of Hospitality for Cape Resorts Management Company and Global President &... more ›
Posted in Appointments, Cruise

CHTA President Calls For Flexible Airline Tax Approach

CHTA President Calls For Flexible Airline Tax Approach The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) president is recommending a tiered ‘dynamic taxation system’ as a novel and potential solution to address ongoing concerns about the high cost of air travel within and to and from the region. CHTA’s President Nicola... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Caribbean, Destinations, News, Tourism Organizations

Passion Play 2022 Lowers The Curtain Oct. 2

Actors Are Off To The Barbershop

Passion Play 2022 Lowers The Curtain Oct. 2 Werner Richter, owner of Richter Transportation, is one of the thousand actors who has been performing five days a week in the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany that has been running from April 5 to Oct. 2, 2022. Ineke Brinkman reports that with a few exceptions -- on account of... more ›
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Venture Deeper Into St. Kitts

Venture Deeper Into St. Kitts The St. Kitts Tourism Authority launched its new brand campaign -- “Venture Deeper” -- in Toronto this week. It builds on the island’s distinct characteristics while introducing elements of introspective self-discovery and intention that speak to the purpose-driven goals of today’s... more ›
Posted in Caribbean, Destinations, News, Tourism Organizations
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