Destinations
TICO Waiving Registrant Fees For Third Year
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to surge through the community and worldwide, there is an ongoing, significant financial impact to Ontario’s travel agencies and wholesalers. To assist the industry through this hardship, the Ontario government will provide funding to the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), allowing TICO to waive registrant fees for a third year. This temporary funding arrangement allows TICO to continue its operations in support of consumer protection. Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, said: “Our government is doing...
AMR Collection Adds Two BDMs To Canadian Team
AMR Collection added two previous BDMs to its Canada Business Development Manager teams. Scott Reid has rejoined the AMR Collection team as Business Development Manager of the Central Canada. Reid will manage the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Western Ontario regions. Effective immediately, he can be reached at [email protected]. Brian Joseph has returned to the AMR Collection team as Business Development Manager of the Toronto, Greater Toronto Area, Eastern Ontario, and the Niagara regions. Effective immediately, Joseph can be reached...
Positive Vibrations
While the ongoing pandemic continues to create uncertainty, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) remains positive about the continued rebound of the tourism industry. The CTO says that over the past 18 months, Caribbean destinations, without exception, have shown their resilience in creating strategies for recovery, incorporating frequently updated travel protocols, and collaborations with regional and international partners in the areas of health and economic support and development. Recovery in each instance, has taken place while ensuring the health and safety of residents and...
New Destinations In Europe For Icelandair
Icelandair is adding three new destinations to its international network for travel this summer -- Rome, Alicante and Nice. The new routes will provide connections between North America and Iceland to the three popular tourist destinations during the busiest travel time of the year. Passengers will also be able to take advantage of a multi-day stopover in Iceland, en route, at no additional airfare. Rome, Italy, will be served twice a week between Reykjavik (KEF) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on Wednesdays and Sundays beginning July 6, 2022 through Sept. 4, 2022 with same day...
Canadian Government Extends Loan Forgiveness Deadline
The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient. However, the Omicron variant has delayed the recovery for businesses in many parts of the country. Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland and the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng announced that the repayment deadline for CEBA loans to qualify for...
Air Tahiti Nui Takes Off With Special Packages
Air Tahiti Nui has release details of its Valentine’s Day and “Dreams of Paradise” sales, which feature special value vacation packages with its tour operator partners starting from $1,248 including international airfare on Air Tahiti Nui’s Tahitian Dreamliner and choice of island accommodations in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Taha’a. Participating hotels include Hilton Hotel Tahiti, Manava (Te Moana) Tahiti Resort, Sofitel Hotel Moorea Resort, Manava Moorea Beach Resort & Spa, Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, The St. Regis Bora Bora...
Cloud5 Opens Toronto Contact Centre
Cloud5 Communications has announced the opening of a 15,000 sq. foot contact centre in Toronto to service customer travel itinerary needs for one of the world’s most well-recognized financial services companies. Mark Holzberg, president and CEO at Cloud5 Communications, said: “Experts predict a substantial surge in travel as conditions around the world become safer and more stable in the coming year. Cloud5’s expansion into the Toronto area is a first step in supporting its clients as they react to this significant rise in market demand.” Cloud5’s new Toronto...
Quite The Experience
If you want to give your clients something to look forward to in 2022, how about a choice of one of the 22 Indigenous tourism experiences featured here and offering them the opportunity to discover some great cuisine; explore the landscape; or learn about plants and animals – just to name a few. Both locals and visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional cultural teachings with skilled Indigenous guides. Check out the list: Stay in the new 40-room boutique lodge on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River and discover the rich history of the...