Destinations
Romance Makes A Comeback
In any given year, 350,000 destination weddings take place with Mexico and the Caribbean being top choices for North American travellers. However, like the rest of the travel industry, those figures plummeted to non-existent levels since the onset of the pandemic. But over the past few months, travel advisors across the country finally got to see many long-awaited destination weddings come to life and are back to planning memorable occasions that may actually see the light of day. For a look at some recent real agent booked weddings, check out the latest issue of TRAVEL...
Interest Is Rising, Virginia Is Ready
The reopening of America’s international borders on Nov. 8 has brought a flurry of renewed interest in travel to the United States. Along with that increased interest comes many questions from travellers, as well as from travel professionals themselves, on what to expect when visiting their destination of interest. To meet that need, Virginia Tourism has created a comprehensive web-based resource to help answer the top questions on travellers’ minds as they plan a trip to The Commonwealth. “Our goal was to make it easier for our international visitors and travel partners to...
Finding Opportunity In Times of Change
Nik Nanos, founder of Nanos Research brought a welcome message to those attending the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s 2021 Congress in Ottawa. That message was all about rebuilding the economy and how the travel and tourism industry can play a leading role in that rebuilding process and, in doing so, take advantage of the opportunities for growth that come along with it. Nanos told the TIAC Congress audience that everyone recognizes that a strong tourism industry represents a direct injection of money into the country’s GDP. And he says the industry should take...
It’s All Golden For Basecamp Resorts
Basecamp Resorts will open its newest hotel -- Basecamp Lodge Golden -- on Dec. 10, 2021. The 15-unit property is situated a short walk from downtown Golden, overlooking the Kicking Horse River and a 12 minute drive to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Designed for families, avid adventure seekers and powder junkies alike, Basecamp provides epic views, modern amenities, top notch service along with all of the comforts of home. Basecamp Lodge Golden is the newest addition to the Basecamp Resorts family which already includes 4 properties in Canmore Alberta: Basecamp Resorts...
Give The Gift Of Travel With Sunwing Gift Cards
With the Christmas shopping season well underway, Sunwing has launched its new Sunwing Gift Cards. Available now, the digital gift cards can be purchased online at www.sunwing.ca with amounts ranging from $50 to $2,500, and can be easily redeemed online, with customers’ travel agents or through the Sunwing Sales Centre. Gift cards can be used towards the purchase of any Sunwing product including vacation packages, flights, room upgrades, excursions, private transfers and more. And it seems that Sunwing Gift Cards have arrived at the right time as a new survey commissioned by...
A Christmas Miracle From WestJet
WestJet has released its 10th holiday video, WestJet Christmas Miracle: A Wish Come True. In 2021, the theme focuses on the emotional and sentimental moments that guests missed celebrating last year due to the pandemic. Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, brand, communications and community investment, observed that: “The pandemic impacted everyone's ability to connect with families and friends for far too long and we've truly missed celebrating those moments with our guests.” And Bartrem added: “Hearing Canadians' wishes, we knew we could do something meaningful...
Collette Offering Savings On Ireland Trips
Collette is offering travellers a chance to save $250 on travel to Ireland. Now, that’s what you have to call the luck of the Irish. Travellers can book 2022 travel between 12/6/2021 – 12/10/2021 for travel 1/1/22-12/31/22. Offer code IRELAND250 must be used at time of booking for savings. Travel professionals will earn commission now with Collette’s Advanced Commission Program. The offer is valid on new retail bookings only made between 12/06/2021 - 12/10/2021 for travel 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022. Offer code IRELAND250 must be used at time of booking for savings. Offer...
12 Days Of Giveaways From TravelBrands Encore Cruises
TravelBrands Encore Cruises is in the holiday spirit with the launch of Encore’s Favourite Things: 12 Days of Giveaways -- a fun way for travel agents to earn more on cruise bookings. The campaign runs from Dec. 6 to Dec. 21, 2021. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We love this time of the year because it allows us to do something special for the travel agent community. Our hope is to spark a little joy and extra excitement into their day-to-day by giving them the chance to earn daily bonus Loyalty Rewards Points. Travel agents work incredibly hard all year long, and this...