Destinations
Jamaica Upbeat As Arrivals Beat Projections
Jamaica is reporting that it welcomed a total of over 1.5 million visitor arrivals to its shores in 2021. These visitors’ on-island spend totalled over USD $2.095 billion into the country’s economy, positively impacting local businesses and tourism stakeholders. Visitor arrivals and spend for full year 2021 had originally been projected to be approximately 1.5 million and USD $1.9 billion, respectively. Of the total 1,535,165 visitor arrivals recorded, 1,464,399 were air stopover arrivals. The U.S. was both the largest and best-performing market, accounting for 1,278,679 air...
Lynx Is Ready To Pounce
It's just a few more days until Canada's newest airline takes to the skies for its first scheduled flight. Lynx Air is scheduled to take off with flight number one from Calgary to Vancouver on April 7. The new Boeing 737 aircraft on the route will return to Calgary on that same day, kicking off the first set of scheduled flights for the new carrier. The round-trip Calgary-Vancouver rotations will fly seven times per week, increasing to 14 times per week from May 20. Lynx Air is using an “ultra-affordable” business model, and modifying the LCC (low cost carrier) model to do so....
Behind The Sandals Badge
A new weekly video series “Behind The Sandals Badge” debuts on Thurs., April 7, 2022, featuring the entire Canadian sales team for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts in a way they’ve never been seen before. Hosted by Lorna Richards, National Training Manager, Unique Vacations Canada, these intimate and personal conversations will help paint a picture of the featured guest by tackling such topics as: * Who are the three most influential people in their life? * Did they choose the travel industry or did the travel industry choose them? * What’s the biggest...
Sherry Saunders Joins Direct Travel
Sherry Saunders has joined Direct Travel, Inc. and will lead its account management teams for both its Canada East and West regions. In her role as Senior Vice President, Client Management, Saunders will focus on client services, retention and strategy, managing a varied portfolio of both Canadian and global accounts for one of North America’s largest travel management companies. Brian Robertson, President of Direct Travel’s Canada West region, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome a respected industry pro like Sherry to the team. She is well known not only in Canada but also...
Return To South America With Collette
Collette is offering savings of up to 10% off in destinations throughout South America for travel in early 2023. The savings are available to travellers who book select small group tours to South America for January through April 2023 travel. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and Chief Brand Officer of Collette, said: “We have a variety of tours to choose from in Peru, Patagonia, as well as the Galapagos. Now’s the time for your clients to start thinking about travel to South America in early 2023.” Collette notes that its small group Peru tour, clients can explore mysterious...
Agents Can Spring2Win With TravelBrands
TravelBrands is kicking off spring with its newest campaign, Spring2Win, which runs from April 4 until April 17, 2022, and gives agents a chance to win loads of prizes. Advisors play a 'spin to win' game where they can receive up to 100,000 Loyalty Rewards Points. Plus, they’ll earn an invitation to spin the wheel on all eligible bookings. And there are lots of great offers. For example, Exotik Journeys bookings to Belize and car rentals will receive a 2% bonus commission, and cruise bookings an extra $50 commission. TravelGenie, Sunquest, and Air-inclusive packages and...
ACTA Hosting Town Hall On Federal Budget
ACTA will hold a virtual advocacy town hall at 1pm on April 11, 2022 to share analysis and action plans following the Federal Budget, which will be released on Thurs., April 7, 2022. The town hall is open to travel agencies, travel agents and independent travel agents. As well, the association will share the most up to date information on Canadian government travel restrictions and measures and its advocacy plan to ensure that the industry is best prepared for potential and future COVID variants of concern. ACTA will be joined by senior leaders at WestJet who will provide attendees...
Spring Into Savings With Curaçao
With eased entry requirements and the removal of on-island COVID-19 restrictions, the Curaçao Tourist Board is making it easier for travellers to discover the island with the launch of its digital deals portal -- www.curacao-deals.com. Updated seasonally, the site will serve as a resource where travellers can familiarize themselves with the island’s top offers. In celebration of eased entry requirements and year-round sun and spirit, Curaçao is launching its “Spring, Sun and Savings” seasonal promotion. From now through June 30, travellers can enjoy limited time offers,...