Destinations
A Little Incentive From TravelBrands Cruises by Encore
As summer 2021 comes to an end, TravelBrands Cruises by Encore is offering agents’ clients a special offer as well as a little incentive for agents as well. For agents looking to make their clients’ bookings a little more special, TravelBrands is offering free perks that include: Book an Inside cabin and receive free chocolate-dipped strawberries. Book an Oceanview cabin and receive a free bottle of wine and strawberries. Book a Balcony or above and receive a free $100 onboard credit PLUS a bottle of wine and strawberries. For three days only, travel agents will be...
Flair Partners With Tennis Sensation Leylah Fernandez
Leylah Fernandez and Flair Airlines have announced a partnership following the U.S. Open. Flair is the first Canadian company to develop a multi-year endorsement deal with the 19-year-old from Montreal. “When choosing brands it is important for me to align those choices with my own core values,” said Fernandez. “Flair serves a larger purpose and has had to fight the other airline giants to bring affordable flights to Canadians, they display resiliency and fortitude in their own matches. I am excited to work with them more and I can’t wait to help them change the travel...
Trends In European Touring In 2022
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend an informative webinar with the Globus family of brands on October 6 at 2 p.m. (EST). Are your clients missing the world and the adventures it promises? The world misses them too and specifically Canadians, driven by wanderlust. Now it’s finally time to plan that next great vacation, but where should your clients go in 2022? Join Globus to learn about the top trending European destinations for 2022 and tips on how to effectively showcase them to your clients. Attend the full duration of the webinar for your chance to win a...
Go Back To School With Club Med
Canadian travel agents can go back to school with Club Med which has launched its interactive e-learning tool, Club Med University -- a platform that it created to train, engage and reward travel advisors for becoming Club Med Specialists. With the travel industry beginning to recover, Club Med notes that Canadians are eager to explore the world again and Club Med University equips travel agents with the necessary tools to become experts on the brand and in turn help Canadians plan their long-awaited dream getaways. Advisors attending Club Med University are provided with extensive...
Palm Springs Makes It New
The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) now has a brand new name – Visit Greater Palms Springs; and a newly designed logo that will go with it. Commenting on the change, Visit Greater Palm Springs’ president and CEO, Scott White explained that: “The Greater Palm Springs region continues to evolve. The name ‘Visit Greater Palm Springs’ is direct and easy to understand, represents a call to action, reinforces the organization's marketing efforts, is more industry-familiar with meeting planners, and reduces confusion about the organization’s purpose...
WestJet Linking Dawson Creek and Calgary
WestJet launched its newest route between Calgary and Dawson Creek, B.C., providing a new link for the regions' business, travel and tourism markets as it becomes the only carrier to provide nonstop service between the Peace River Region and its largest hub in Calgary, where the airline is the largest carrier, offering the most seats and flights. John Weatherill, WestJet chief commercial officer, pointed out that: “Our guests in both Calgary and the Peace River Region have been patiently awaiting this important milestone and we are thrilled to bring air service to the...
Keep The Pressure On
ACTA has released a comparison of the major political party platforms and their impact on travel agencies and independent travel agents. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, observed that: “Now is the time to speak with electoral candidates and share your need for continued federal financial support.” And Paradis added: “There is huge value in sharing your own story and message on Twitter, as candidates are closely following activity there.” The industry association has continued its work advocating for the extension of support for Independent Contractors, for a program like...
Flair Extends Schedule Through Summer 2022
Flair Airlines has extended its flight schedule through Summer 2022 in core Canadian and US markets. Stephen Jones, president and CEO, Flair Airlines, said that: “As we grow our fleet and expand our service, we see the demand for Flair’s low fare travel continuing to explode across Canada. We are absolutely focused on rescuing Canadians from the bloated prices they have long suffered in flying.” Jones continued: “Flair is committed to helping reunite families and make travel accessible for everyone, and our schedule extension will help passengers prepare for 2022 by knowing...