Destinations
Agents Can Fuel Up With Expedia TAAP Promotion
Expedia Group has launched ‘Fuel Up with TAAP’ booking promotion to help members of its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) offset the rising gas prices. Inflation in Canada rose to 6.7% in March, and fuel prices were a major driver. The cost of gasoline has risen nearly 40 per cent since March of last year, according to Statistics Canada. With a grand total of $4500 (CAD) of ESSO gift cards up for grabs, travel agents will be in the running with every eligible booking they make. Eligible bookings include standalone hotel bookings made between May 1 and June 30 and used...
It’s All About Jobs
Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism and Investment The Honourable Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez was joined by Royal Caribbean Group, Vice President of Government Relations, Americas, Russell Benford to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Royal Caribbean Group to bring thousands of job opportunities to the people of Antigua and Barbuda in June. In making the announcement, Minister Fernandez said, “Royal Caribbean is one of the iconic brands that is part of the foundation of cruise tourism in the Caribbean, and this initiative will...
Collette Celebrates Travel Advisors In May
In honour of travel advisor appreciation month, Collette is celebrating the hard work and commitment of travel advisors by offering them the opportunity to secure big booking incentives during the month of May. Agents will earn $50 toward the “Travel Advisor Appreciation Booking Incentive” program by securing two or more bookings for travel in 2022. The top three agents who secure the most bookings in May will also earn more; $1,000 for first place; $750 for second place; $500 for third place. All bookings must be for travel in 2022. As part of Collette’s advanced...
Agents Are Tops With Air North
In celebration of Travel Agent Week, Air North, Yukon’s Airline will be giving one lucky travel agent a trip to the Yukon. The winner and a guest will fly round-trip from anywhere on Air North’s route network to Whitehorse, Yukon. Truly a wilderness city, Whitehorse is nestled on the banks of the Yukon River, on the lands of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. The city has everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors and immerse yourself in the thriving culinary, culture and arts scenes. Denis Parry, Air North’s Director Agency, Packaged Products...
Fiji Drops Pre-Departure Testing
As of May 1, fully vaccinated visitors flying into Fiji will no longer be required to produce a COVID-19 pre-departure PCR or Rapid Antigen Test. The Fijian government said that the change applies to all international visitors entering Fiji by air or sea and is a move that is in line with best practice entry requirements among highly vaccinated communities. It will save costs for travellers and make traveling to the Pacific Island destination that much easier. From Sun., May 1, all visitors aged 16 years and above must be fully vaccinated. This change comes as more children globally...
Travel Agents Gear Up For The Great Rebound
Although the past two years have been pretty detrimental for the travel industry, Transat Travel’s Barry Davis believes there are also some silver linings that came from the pandemic. “I have gained many loyal and lifelong clients as a result of being there for them whenever they needed me — and they do not forget that,” Davis says. “In my opinion, you never realize the true value of a travel advisor until something goes wrong. It is in times of crisis, whether it be something as small as your hotel room not being what you expected, or as big as being stuck somewhere during a...
Air Transat Resumes Domestic Canada Program
Air Transat has enhanced its domestic flight program in response to the demand for travel within Canada. The carrier relaunched its domestic flight program between Montreal, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver over the past weekend. The flights will provide Canadians with access to international destinations via connections in Toronto and Montreal. Until the end of October, the airline will operate its flights to Western Canada with its new-generation Airbus A321neoLR aircraft. At the height of the season, Air Transat will be operating: 8 flights a week from Calgary to...
Last Chance To Vote In Agents’ Choice 2022
Today is your last chance to vote for your favourite changemakers in the 22nd Annual Agents’ Choice Awards Readership Survey. And yes, we know that over the past two years, you’ve faced more than your fair share of challenges, but during that time there have been many companies and individuals (think of all those business development managers) that have been making changes, taking chances and going above and beyond to make sure that Canadian travel advisors had the support they needed to stay in business or get back to business. So, don't miss your last chance to support them...