Airlines
Air Canada Takes Off To Three More
Air Canada welcomed a stellar group of its industry supporters to Malaparte at the TIFF Bell LightBox in Toronto last night (April 26) for a celebration – and there was certainly a lot to celebrate. “I'm proud of what's happening,” the carrier's vice-president, global sales, Duncan Bureau told his audience, continuing, “In 2016, 28 new markets were launched and in 2017, there's lots more to come.” And if that's not enough reason to celebrate, Bureau pointed to the fact that Air Canada was celebrating its 80th birthday in 2017; its planes are being decked out in a new...
Sunwing Launch – What An Experience!
There's no disputing that Bonaire is a new destination for the Sunwing Travel Group. The company held a Toronto show Wednesday night (April 27) updating travel agents on what's new for both Sunwing and Signature Vacations, with Lorraine Brisbois, Sunwing Travel Group's corporate manager of preferred partners telling the audience that Bonaire is so new to the company's lineup that it doesn't even appear in the new brochures the company was distributing last night. “We're very excited about the destination,” Brisbois told the gathering about an island known among other things for...
Keeping The Noise Down
PortsToronto opened its Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) recently – an event attended by Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport. The three-sided, open-top facility will accommodate commercial aircraft at the airport and is designed to dampen the noise associated with high-power aircraft engine ground run-up operations. It is located on the south-west side of the airfield and is only the second of its kind in Canada. The addition of the GRE facility represents a key new component in the airport’s Noise Mitigation Program as...
Authentically Canadian, Uniquely WestJet
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre was abuzz last night as WestJet kicked off its 2017 Travel Trade Expos in Toronto, welcoming more than 400 agents who had a chance to meet with over 60 suppliers to learn all about what WestJet and WestJet Vacations has in store for them in the coming year. And there's lots to learn, whether you look at product for both the airline and the tour company, but also with all the changes that are going to be taking place at WestJet over the next five years as it sets a course to become the world's “most caring” international airline. (To find out...
Agents Are Big News At WestJet Expo
WestJet kicked off its 2017 Travel Trade Expos in Toronto and Baxter Travel Media was out in full force, providing agents with copies of its industry-leading publications – Canadian Travel Press, Travel Courier, The Personnel Guide to Canada's Travel Industry and lots more – snapping shots of the event and most exciting of all, putting you – are faithful and loyal travel agent readers – on the cover of Travel Courier. Naturally, the cover features the appropriate WestJet theme. Over 400 agents – and every one of them dropped by our booth – attended, taking time to meet...
Something For Everyone In Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Tourism Organization (ETO) has generated interest among in Ethiopia as an emerging destination during the launch of the tourism brand: Ethiopia, Land of Origins at the first roadshow by the ETO in North America. The three-city roadshow in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto was held on March 24-30. At each event there was a media briefing for travel trade journalists followed by a presentation and workshop with one-on-one meetings organized with 21 Ethiopian suppliers. “There is something for everyone to discover while in Ethiopia,” said Solomon Tadesse, CEO of the...
WestJet Pilots Seek ALPA Representation
WestJet pilots filed membership cards yesterday with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to hold an election for representation by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). ALPA president Capt. Tim Canoll said: “WestJet pilots told us they are ready for a certified union. Now is the time for them to take the next step and vote for ALPA in order to obtain the resources available to secure their goals.” In the next few weeks, the CIRB will verify the membership cards and schedule an ALPA representation vote. ALPA expects that the secret-ballot election...
Cayman Airways Picks AirlinePros
AirlinePros has been appointed as Cayman Airways (IATA KX / 378) BSP Administrator for the Canadian market. The appointment will strengthen Cayman Airways' travel community outreach, allowing travel professionals to further develop itinerary and product needs with Cayman Airways. AirlinePros Canada director, Karl Muller said: “The Cayman Islands are a very exciting destination to visit. Each year, more and more Canadians consider the Caymans as their top choice vacation spot, to enjoy pristine nature, world-class water sports, dining options, luxury accommodation, in a unique...