Destinations
Upcoming Hong Kong Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase
Baxter Media invites all travel agents and travel professionals to attend a webinar with the Hong Kong Tourism Board on Tuesday, February 15 at 1 p.m. (EST). Join the Hong Kong Tourism Board for a sensational Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase featuring traditions and popular activities celebrated in Hong Kong. Highlights of the webinar will include: Opening remarks by Dane Cheng, Executive Director, HKTB. Understand the art of lion dancing and watch a unique performance with a contemporary twist. LIVE cooking demo on festive snacks and drinks with Chef Kathy Fang,...
ACTA Rolls Out Fall 2022 In-Person Events
We’re back. ACTA is going back on the road in the fall of 2022, hosting one-day, face-to-face conferences in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. The events are set for: Toronto on Sept. 14 Vancouver on Sept. 21 Montreal on Sept. 28 Wendy Paradis, president of ACTA, explained: “We have really missed the many advantages of meeting face to face during the pandemic and while our virtual events have been very well attended and successful, we really look forward to bringing the industry together again in person.” The association is asking industry members to update...
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Names New CEO
Lorine Charles-St. Jules has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). Charles-St. Jules took on her new role on Feb. 1. She has over two decades of tourism and leadership experience, most recently as USA Account Manager for the Anguilla Tourist Board. She has been CEO of global marketing agency PEAEYE7 Marketing International for five years, handling business development and luxury resort marketing throughout the Caribbean, the U.S. and Canada. The CEO position brings Mrs. Charles-St. Jules back to her roots in Saint Lucia, where she...
Explore Canada With Sunwing
This summer, Sunwing is making it easier for Canadians to explore their own backyard with the return of its domestic summer program. Now in its 17th year, flights begin in May and will run weekly until the beginning of September to some of the most popular destinations from coast to coast. And, as an added travel incentive, the tour operator is offering customers savings of up to $200 per couple on domestic flights. Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations at Sunwing, said: “We’re thrilled that our domestic program is making its return this summer. Our program is well...
Swoop Takes Off To Los Cabos
Swoop has inaugurated service between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Shane Workman, Head of Flight Operations, Swoop, said that: “As the country's leading ultra-low fare airline, we're pleased to add another warm-weather getaway option for residents of the Fraser Valley, with Los Cabos topping our growing list of non-stop destinations available from Abbotsford.” Workman continued: “Abbotsford International Airport has been an integral partner back, going back to June 20, 2018, when we operated our first Swoop flight. We're...
BranchUp Adds Patterson To Canadian Team
BranchUp has appointed Doug Patterson as National Director -- Sales and Travel Advisor Engagement effective Feb. 7, 2022. Created by Expedia Cruises founder Michael Drever, BranchUp delivers a mix of editorial content and special offers, posted daily to travel advisors’ Facebook Business pages. The posts enable agents to avoid spending countless hours sourcing relevant content to share with their page, friends and followers. BranchUp’s marketing solutions drive leads -- and ultimately sales -- directly to the inbox of travel advisors, all at no charge. Said Drever: “Adding...
ACTA Launches New Diversity & Inclusion Courses
ACTA has reinforced its commitment to diversity and inclusion through education, and to that end, it has entered into an agreement with The Canadian Diversity Initiative. Wendy Paradis, president of ACTA, said: “We are pleased to launch this initiative in conjunction with Black History month. We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion at ACTA and in the travel industry and we believe making these courses available to our members is an important step forward.” Paradis added: “Education is a key pillar within ACTA and the addition of these courses will help expand...
TDC Adds Exoticca As New Preferred Partner
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has added Exoticca to its list of preferred partners. Founded in 2015, Exoticca offers affordable itineraries that are in between 100% escorted and a la carte tours. With over 300 exotic destinations tours available that meet the needs of small groups, private tours and solo travellers on every budget, Exoticca will appeal to a large number of travellers. Louise Fecteau, general manager of Transat Distribution Canada, said: “The current situation in the tourism industry reflects that many travellers want to be guided and accompanied to learn...