Destinations
Air Canada Set To Launch YVR-Bangkok Flights
A long-awaited flight connection between Thailand and Canada has finally been realized, with the announcement that Air Canada will operate services to Bangkok from Vancouver starting in the early winter. It will be the only direct non-stop flight to Thailand from North America. Reps from Air Canada and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Vancouver-area travel retailers to a lunch in the city, to celebrate the news last week. While sampling Thai cuisine at Sala Thai, agents learned that the new schedule will start on Dec. 1 and run until April 17. Flights will operate...
WestJet, Unifor Reach Tentative Deal
WestJet and Unifor – which represents certain WestJet airport employees at YYC Calgary International Airport and Vancouver International Airport -- reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership. WestJet’s Executive Vice-President and Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer, Angela Avery said: “WestJet is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contributions of its valued airport employees, in...
Sandals Making Future Dreams Come True In Curaçao
The Limpi Recycling warehouse in Curaçao is full of containers filled with shredded plastic assorted by colour — red, white, yellow, blue, green and orange. This is the site where industrial product designers Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering give discarded bottles of laundry detergent, water bottles and other collected plastic waste materials “new” life. “When we visited the north side of Curaçao we saw how much plastic is being washed ashore on the island and we thought why don’t we bring awareness to this problem by making new products from this plastic waste,”...
Condor Set To Take Off From Edmonton In 2023
Condor will be offering two weekly seasonal flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Frankfurt starting May 26, 2023. The carrier will use Boeing 767 equipment on its non-stop service. Myron Keehn, Vice President, Air Service and Business Development, Edmonton International Airport, said: “We are pleased to welcome Condor to YEG and be part of this exciting non-stop connection to Frankfurt. Connecting with international hubs is an important step in re-stimulating the economy, and this new flight will help to propel and diversify both business and leisure travel and...
Destination Toronto Names Port For New Role
Destination Toronto has named Paula Port as its new Vice President of Global Marketing. With over 20 years of experience and expertise at Destination Toronto, Port will lead the strategic development and implementation of marketing and communications for the destination. In her most recent role as Director, Brand & Content, Port established content marketing as a core function of the organization, launching the re-imagined content hub DestinationToronto.com that prioritizes diversified content and editorial contributors; and, developed a regionally-focused content and marketing...
Caribbean Gears Up For 40th CTM
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reports that registration for the 40th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace is outpacing expectations as regional suppliers and global buyers prepare for a return to in-person business development activities in the Caribbean this fall. Slated for San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5 this year, Caribbean Travel Marketplace Chair Karen Whitt reported that systems are “gearing up beautifully” for the upcoming meeting, mirroring the surging traveler demand for visiting Caribbean destinations. Whitt said: “The Caribbean...
Uniglobe Travel Global Network Adds Seven TMCs
Uniglobe Travel has welcomed seven TMC’s from Brazil, Canada and India, to the Uniglobe global network. Martin Charlwood, President & COO, Uniglobe Travel International, said that: “In today’s climate of constant disruptions, TMCs that are part of a dependable global travel brand, tend to have a competitive advantage.” Charlwood continued: “It’s about ensuring that our members offer the best local service, knowledge and expertise in the countries they serve. The market intelligence and trusted relationships they bring to Uniglobe Travel will be of great benefit to...
July 29 Is Nomination Deadline For ACTA 2022 Awards
The annual ACTA Awards deadline for nominations is fast approaching. The awards will see ACTA recognizing members as being some of the best in the Canadian travel industry. These awards will be given to those who have proven their excellence across a broad range of categories and recipients will be selected by a panel of jurors appointed by ACTA. The five ACTA Awards categories are: Leisure Travel Agent Award Corporate Travel Agent Award Tomorrow’s Leader Award Ches Chard Education Award Gerald Heifetz Advocacy Award Anyone can make a nomination, but nominees...