Destinations
Flair Airlines Takes Off To Abbotsford
Flair Airlines has launched service from Abbotsford International Airport (IATA: YXX); making it the carrier’s fifth community in British Columbia. The carrier will serve 6 Canadian destinations from Abbotsford with fares starting from $19. Stephen Jones, President and CEO, Flair Airlines, said: “We are delighted to see travel and tourism continue to return across Canada. Bringing our low fare travel options to Abbotsford is important for the community as we deliver more choices and competition for air travel. Our low fares are a powerful tool in economic recovery and we know...
Air Transat Launches Vancouver-Quebec City Flights
Air Transat has launched new direct service between Vancouver and Quebec City; with flights being operated once a week, on Mondays from Vancouver and on Sundays from Quebec City, until Oct. 25. Joseph Adamo, Transat’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer said: “It was only natural for us to add this route to our summer schedule. As we predicted, travellers are showing a strong interest in domestic destinations, so we are pleased to offer them this new route linking two of Canada's most important tourist hubs.” The route will be operated by next-generation Airbus...
Healthy And Thriving
To promote sustainable tourism throughout the Caribbean and bolster its efforts to keep the region's waters healthy and thriving, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is strengthening its collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). CHTA's acting Chief Executive Officer and Director General, Vanessa Ledesma said that: “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed two years ago with TNC has represented a valuable relationship, and we want to expand our partnership to respond rapidly to the erosion of the region’s reef systems by combining our resources for coral...
Feds Extend Support, Industry Breathes Easier
This country’s travel and tourism industry breathed a sigh of relief today as the federal government announced that it was extending crucial COVID-19 support measures for Canadians and Canadian businesses in recognition that uneven economic reopening across regions and sectors means workers and businesses continue to need support. The extension was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. The extensions include: ...
Air Transat Is Back And Flying Far And Wide
Air Transat is back. The airline operated its first commercial flights on July 30 -- Montreal-Punta Cana, Punta Cana-Montreal and Montreal-Vancouver. The flights kick off the carrier’s summer program, which will include 24 routes to 16 destinations in Canada, the United States, the South and Europe. Annick Guérard, President and CEO of Transat, said that: “It is with great joy and excitement that we return to the skies after these long months of suspension. We are thrilled to finally reunite with our travellers and allow them to reconnect with their favourite destinations...
StudentUniverse Names de Blois As Managing Director
Stephen de Blois has been named as the new Managing Director for StudentUniverse -- Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) online travel booking platform for students. He replaces Mike Cleary who spent almost a decade with StudentUniverse, the last 4 years at the helm. As Managing Director, de Blois will be responsible for leading all aspects of the business across the 4 countries in which StudentUniverse operates (USA, Canada, Australia and the UK), including Product, Engineering, Design (UX), Data/Analytics, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Travel Services/Account Management, Call...
Future Of Ontario Place Unveiled By Province
Therme Group is working with the Ontario government and the City of Toronto to contribute to the revitalization of Ontario Place. Therme Canada | Ontario Place will continue Ontario Place's heritage revitalizing its original vision – celebrating the province and its culture and bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to Toronto's waterfront. Therme Canada | Ontario Place will be a family-friendly experience with indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a wave pool, natural spaces to relax, sports performance and recovery services, and botanical gardens. Programming will...
St. Kitts & Nevis Clarifies Cruise Protocols
St. Kitts & Nevis has clarified that there are no capacity limitations on the number of passengers that can enter the Federation on a cruise ship during the current phased re-opening of the cruise tourism sector. Officials made it clear that an Aug. 2, 2021 Royal Caribbean blog that stated that: “St. Kitts recently announced a new policy which only allows 700 guests to visit their island per ship. The Allure of the Seas sailing on August 8 will now visit Philipsburg, St. Maarten instead,” was not accurate. Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay...