Destinations
Singapore And SIA Roll Out Welcome Mat
A select group of 30-plus tour operators and travel agents from the Vancouver area assembled at a downtown eatery last week to reacquaint themselves with Singapore, and with Singapore Airlines, reports Press Today's Ted Davis. The Singapore Tourism Board joined the airline in co-hosting the evening dinner and presentation function with a view to welcoming back travel retailers, who have been largely absent from the market over the course of the pandemic. Singapore is now open to travellers with valid vaccination documents, so the evening’s guests were ready to hear the latest...
Be Prepared For The Storm
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) are urging the tourism sector to step up preparations for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 until Nov. 30, and the U.S.-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting activity will be “above average” this year. Between 14 to 21 named storms have been forecast, with six to 10 having the likelihood to become hurricanes, and three to six forecast to be major hurricanes -- Category 3 or above on the...
Air Transat Partners with 4Ukraine.ca
Air Transat proudly is partnering with 4Ukraine.ca to help relocate Ukrainians displaced by war coming to Canada. The carrier will be providing available seats to Ukrainian nationals on their flights operated from Paris and London mainly to Montréal or Toronto. 4Ukraine.ca will be covering taxes and airport charges. In addition to operating a donation-based airfare program, 4Ukraine.ca includes a rigorous vetting process, host family background checks, and job prospecting for Ukrainians relocating to Canada. 4Ukraine.ca co-founder and director, Anna Chif said: “We are thrilled...
MSC Cruises Expands Agent Incentives
Canadian travel agents have plenty to celebrate this summer as expanded incentives announced for booking guests on any of the modern and glamorous ships in MSC Cruises’ fleet are available starting June 2, 2022 (and are valid on new bookings, including the cruise portion of Fly & Cruise packages, made by July 31, 2022 for sailings departing through May 2023). MSC Cruises Canada today announced a 10% bonus commission on all itineraries sailing worldwide. The world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand is providing immediate availability of a 10% bonus commission on...
Platinum Jubilee Kicks Off Celebrations In Britain
With Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations underway, Britain is the focus of the world’s attention and, not surprisingly, VisitBritain is taking the opportunity to promote ‘destination Britain’ and inspire travel from Canada. With all international travel restrictions lifted for all passengers arriving in the UK since March 18, boosting consumer confidence in visiting Britain, tourism businesses across the country are ready to welcome back Canadians and provide a stand-out experience. VisitBritain’s latest research1 shows pent-up demand for international...
WestJet Launches Toronto-Edinburgh Service
WestJet has taken off to Edinburgh from Toronto. The carrier now offers non-stop service to five European destinations from Toronto this summer that along with Edinburgh includes Glasgow, Dublin, London-Gatwick and Barcelona, Spain. John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer, said of the launch of the new Edinburgh service: “We are thrilled that Edinburgh is the final European connection to inaugurate from Toronto this summer, rounding out the restoration of our network and strengthening our offerings from Toronto. These cities are some of the world's most vibrant and...
Tourism Fiji Launches New Agent Training Program
Tourism Fiji has launched Matai 2.0 – its revamped and enhanced online agent training program that will provide travel agents across the globe with the opportunity to become a specialist for the destination. The Matai relaunch is a way for agents to reacquaint themselves with the destination following the reopening of Fiji’s international borders on Dec. 1, 2021, after being closed for 20 months due to the global pandemic. Matai 2.0 has been designed to be more interactive and visually stimulating, with a better user interface experience for enhanced functionality. There will...
Switzerland Tourism Celebrates The Power of Travel
Switzerland Tourism’s Pascal Prinz kicked off a gathering in Toronto last by highlighting the transformative power of travel — especially after a long pandemic. “The power of travel, my dear friends. The last two years have been difficult, and I will be very honest, there were moments when I felt sad, depressed, heavy and travel is so good for mental health,” he said, addressing those gathered at the Sky Club patio overlooking the CN Tower. “It's so good. So go out, travel, go to Switzerland, go to Europe. Talk about it. It is so good for you. Spread the love for this beautiful,...