Destinations
Adventure Canada Makes Vaccinations Mandatory
Adventure Canada is mandating that all passengers, expedition team members, and crew now require full vaccination against COVID-19 to travel aboard its Ocean Endeavour voyages -- including those in the Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and Europe. This policy follows the Canadian government announcement that as of Nov. 1, 2021, Canada’s borders will once again be open to ship-based tourism for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As leaders in the expedition travel industry for over 30 years, Adventure Canada takes the ongoing health and safety concerns of all its guests,...
WestJet Launching Toronto-Dublin Service
WestJet is launching Toronto-Dublin flights in the spring of 2022. The new non-stop seasonal flights are set to operate four-times weekly, beginning on May 15, 2022 and will increase to daily by June 2, 2022. John Weatherill, chief commercial officer for WestJet, explained that: “As demand increases, we know travellers are looking for convenient and affordable options for travel between Canada and Europe.” Weatherill continued: “As we continue to focus on expanding our network from our Toronto hub where we offer 33 international destinations, these flights will...
TICO Board Approves Claims
The Travel Industry Council of Ontario’s (TICO’s) Board of Directors approved 45 claims totalling $125,321.39 to assist 97 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. The claims, approved on Sept. 28, 2021, include: Albarkah Travel and Tours Inc. -- 32 claims to assist 77 consumers, totalling $105,101.99 Fly Jamaica Airways -- 2 claims to assist 4 consumers, totalling $1,924.99 Jet Airways -- 11 claims to assist 16 consumers, totalling $18,294.41 In addition, the following claims totalling $16,548.02 were denied: Tucan Travel Inc. -- 2...
Happy Holidays From Flair
Flair Airlines is introducing nonstop service between Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) beginning Dec. 15, 2021. Flair is the only airline offering non-stop service on the route this holiday season. Stephen Jones, president and CEO, Flair Airlines, said: “We see a vibrant future filled with opportunities as we expand and bring nonstop service between the Greater Toronto Area and the Coachella Valley. Our low fares and nonstop routes are changing the travel game for Canadians. We cannot wait to bring more travelers to these popular...
The ABCs Of Caribbean Travel
From new developments to the latest updates on flight service taking off from Canada, here’s an overview of what’s new and what you need to know about Caribbean travel. For example, Anguilla is enjoying some time in the spotlight as Long Bay Villas is showcased on the latest season of the popular Netflix series The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Alison Ross, spokesperson for The Anguilla Tourist Board, noted the island destination is now a member of Virtuoso. Earlier this month Anguilla’s Executive Council lifted all quarantine requirements for international...
Last Chance to Register for Globus Webinar
Baxter Media is sending out a last call for agents to attend a webinar with the Globus Family of Brands tomorrow, October 6, at 2 p.m. (EST). Join Globus to learn about the top trending European destinations for 2022 and tips on how to effectively showcase them to your clients. The webinar will be presented by Carla Brake, Director of Business Development, who has worked in the travel industry for over 20 years and has been with the Globus family of brands since March 2020. Carla has extensive experience in the touring segment and has a real love for seamless travel, and she has...
Now Is Our Time
The Globus family of brands –Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms – is inspiring Canadians to plan an epic comeback to the world they’ve been missing and rekindle their romance with travel. Pointing out that with over 80% of Canadians (ages 12 and up) are now vaccinated, Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands, points out that: “Now is our time to come back to the world. For more than 90 years, the Globus family of brands has shared its great travel love affair with Canadians driven by wanderlust. For us, and them, this recent ‘detour’...
AIR MILES Takes Flight This Fall
The AIR MILES Rewards Program is introducing a series of improvements as part of its commitment to providing Canadians with an enhanced loyalty program that offers more choice, flexibility and value than ever before. Over the coming months, AIR MILES collectors will be introduced to more redemption benefits, more ways to earn and more opportunities to take part in promotions. Anchoring these program enhancements, is the announcement of the all-new AIR MILES Flights platform, which will officially launch in November. AIR MILES Flights allows Canadian travellers to choose...