Destinations
Goway Marks Significant Growth In Maldives Product
Goway is reporting that it has marked significant growth in its Maldives travel product line during this period. The operator has seen 75% growth in its passenger numbers on vacations to the Maldives compared to 2019, the last full year prior to the pandemic. This growth demonstrates Goway’s expertise in and continued commitment to providing idyllic retreats in sunny and warm destinations such as the Maldives. The Maldives has been an ideal destination to visit since it reopened its borders to international travellers in July 2020. Each resort is located on its own private...
Travel Agent-Friendly Experiences From ToursByLocals
Paul Melhus makes it clear that ToursByLocals has been working with travel agents from the start and recognizes them as an integral part of its business. In fact, says ToursByLocals founder and CEO, agents bring top quality clients in search of truly unique travel products. Melhus explains that ToursByLocals was created by travellers for travellers, saying that: “The idea was born on the Great Wall of China in 2006. My partner Dave and I met two local women who offered to help us explore the history of the wall. After a great tour followed by confusion around payment, we wanted to be...
Air Canada Is Ready To Help
Air Canada is donating 100 million Aeroplan points to support the Canadian government's initiative to bring Ukrainians to Canada. The points will contribute towards facilitating transportation and can be used on flights operated by Air Canada and its Star Alliance partners including Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, SWISS, United Airlines and other carriers. The Shapiro Foundation is also contributing to this effort and Miles4Migrants, a non-profit charity will manage and facilitate the flight bookings. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, said...
Spain Celebrates Spring With Agents
Spring has started with good news and to celebrate this the Tourist Office of Spain is organizing seminars for travel agents in Mississauga, Markham, Ont. and Montreal. Requirements have eased for Canadian travellers, and direct flights to Spain are restarting. With that in mind, the team of the Tourist Office of Spain wants to meet in-person with travel agents and reconnect. While having some food, Director Barbara Couto and trade manager Alegria Narvaez will talk about the latest news from Spain, travel requirements and more. At the end one lucky agent will win a basket of...
Czech Republic Eases Covid-19 Restrictions
The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Health eased all COVID-19 travel restrictions for both foreign tourists and Czech citizens as of April 9, 2022. Now, travellers will no longer need to fill in an arrival form or submit proof of vaccination or a previous infection when returning from abroad. However, it is still recommended for travellers to verify the conditions of transport (including proof of infectivity, i.e. test, vaccination, illness) directly with the agreed public transport carrier (plane, bus, train). Michaela Claudino, director of Czech Tourism USA & Canada,...
Sunwing Offers Update On System Outage
Sunwing advises that its check-in systems provider, Airline Choice, continues to experience a system outage affecting its flight operations. The company said that it “sincerely apologizes to all of our customers who have been inconvenienced by the flight delays.” In an alert on its website, Sunwing says that: “While our systems provider continues to work on resolving the issue, we are manually processing as many flights as possible but anticipate further delays.” The alert continues: “Please also note that all passengers with flight delays over three hours for reasons...
A Little Incentive From Lynx Air
A $100 voucher for flights to Vancouver YVR on new budget airline Lynx Air is on offer to those who book a hotel stay in Vancouver or Richmond this spring. Travellers must book their downtown Vancouver hotel stay through StayVancouverHotels.com and scrolling down to the Lynx promotion window, or a Richmond hotel stay through visitrichmondbc.com and using the BOOK NOW button. Once they have booked any of the participating hotels, they will receive a flight promo code in a confirmation email that will be separate from the hotel booking confirmation email. They will then use the...
VIA Rail Is Back On Track
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) continues its gradual resumption of service plan and is pleased to be returning most of its services across the country by the end of June 2022. Cynthia Garneau, President and Chief Executive Officer, said that: “This is a celebratory and crucial milestone in our service resumption plan after an incredibly, challenging two years.” Garneau continued: “We look forward to welcoming more of our customers back on board our trains and doing our part to encourage Canadians and tourists to get out and explore this beautiful country for the summer travel...