Airlines
WestJet Celebrates Travel Agent Appreciation Month
Today marks the beginning of Travel Agent Appreciation Month at WestJet, an annual celebration of the airline’s travel partners. “At WestJet, we dedicate the month of May to recognizing our partners for their commitment to providing positive travel experiences for our mutual clients,” said Jane Clementino, WestJet director, Agency Sales. “TA Appreciation Month also coincides with our annual spring Travel Trade Expos, which give us the opportunity to thank them for their support face to face. There are so many exciting things to come as WestJet grows into a global carrier, and...
Duty-Free On Arrival
Canada is missing out on a golden opportunity to enhance the nation's travel experience by offering a duty-free buying option to arriving passengers at its international airports. The move would not only improve the passenger experience, it would also provide a significant boost to the Canadian economy while creating new jobs, according to a coalition of airports, reports Quebec editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Those are the main reasons why Toronto Pearson and other major airports have been working together to convince the federal government...
Meet The New Air Tahiti Nui
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Air Tahiti Nui has unveiled its new logo and visual brand identity. Long synonymous with Air Tahiti Nui and The Islands of Tahiti, the ubiquitous Tiare flower takes a central position in the revamped logo, now with a sophisticated and modern new look. Carefully crafted by globally acclaimed Tahitian artist, Alex Lee, the updated Tiare flower embodies the pure, natural beauty and spirit of The Islands of Tahiti. The forward-facing flower conveys a subtle but powerful message about Air Tahiti Nuis preparedness for the future and captures the...
SAA Set To Welcome The Trade
South African Airways (SAA) and South Africa-based event organizer, On Show Solutions have announced the 2018 dates and locations for the Africa Showcase in North America. This year, the Africa Showcase, which is the largest travel trade show in the US that focuses exclusively on promoting tourism to Africa, celebrates its 10-year anniversary in North America. In September, the Africa Showcase returns to four select cities; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Seattle, Washington and Orange County, California. The shows are geared to travel professionals that are either...
Air Canada Adds Lift
Air Canada is launching new domestic regional non-stop flights on July 2, 2018. The carrier is introducing the only year-round service between Montreal-London and Montreal-Windsor, providing services that meet the needs of both local and connecting passengers. Flights are timed to offer connections to and from Atlantic Canada including Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton Halifax and St. John's; to Europe including Brussels, Rome, Geneva, Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris, Lyon, Frankfurt, as well as Casablanca, Morocco. Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at Air Canada, said: “We...
David Chorley Retiring
David Chorley, director sales development Canada for South African Airways has announced that after a 39-year career in the travel industry, he will be retiring on May 1, 2018. In a message to his friends in the industry, Chorley writes: “Thank you for your professionalism, guidance and most importantly your friendship during my Canadian Airlines, BCD Travel, SAA long standing career. I look forward to more golfing (I know that's hard to believe), more time at our newly acquired cottage, social activities and enjoying my retirement with "the bride" Nancy.” And he...
Transat Celebrates Success
There's no doubt that Transat has a lot to celebrate and it did just that in Toronto last night (April 23) as the company marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight between Toronto and London, England. Addressing a crowd of some 250 travel trade types at its hangar near Toronto Pearson Airport, the company's president and chief executive officer, Jean-Marc Eustache observed: “I am exceedingly proud when I look back at how far we've come since that first flight out of Toronto, and how much the company has grown in Ontario and the rest of Canada.” Eustache pointed out...
Sunwing Welcomes Spring
Sunwing is in full spring cleaning mode and has started to clear out its spring vacations. And as a result, Canadians looking for a sunny escape between now and June can take advantage of select Sunwing vacations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America that are being offered at half price. But take note, to take advantage of Sunwing's half price offerings, bookings need to be made by April 27. Go to www.sunwing.ca for...