Destinations
Air Transat Taking Off For Winter 2021-2022
Air Transat unveiled its 2021-22 winter flight program, which begins Nov. 1 and features service to nearly 50 destinations throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States and Europe. Miami and Fort Myers will be two new destinations that Air Transat will be offering in Florida, with flights from Montreal. Those destinations are in addition to the flights that it offers to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Annick Guérard, President and CEO of Transat, said: “We know that our clients are eager to travel, whether it’s to visit loved ones or for a...
Turkish Airlines Provides Update On Entry Rules
Turkish Airlines reports that as of June 1, new rules are in effect for Canadians entering Turkey. Canadians are now no longer be required to present a negative PCR test to enter Turkey if they can provide a vaccination card that is at least 14 days old, or show proof that they have been in contact with the virus in the past six months. If this cannot be provided, submission of a negative PCR test taken up to 72-hours before the entrance to Turkey, or negative rapid antigen test taken up to 48-hours before the entrance to Turkey, is deemed sufficient. Quarantine measures will not...
Jamaica Goes Virtual With Canadian Product Showcase
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is gearing up for its inaugural Virtual Product Showcase for Canadian travel advisors. Set for July 20 from 1 pm to 3 pm ET, the event will provide advisors with the opportunity to get timely destination updates, connect with travel suppliers and enjoy some island fun Hosted on the Zoom platform, Jamaica’s Virtual Product Showcase will feature destination presentations from the BDM team and suppliers, and breakout rooms where agents can connect with resort representatives, tour operators, attractions, airlines and ground services. Air Canada...
It’s Anchors Aweigh For Cruise CEO
Cruise CEO set sail this week, positioning itself as a cruise-centric host agency that is the only Virtuoso cruise-focused host agency in North America. The new business and brand features a leadership team – with close to 90 years of experience -- that includes Morris Chia, Zeina Gedeon and Caroline Hay. Hay, who has been named Cruise CEO's president, is quick to point out that Cruise CEO, while affiliated with TPI is not its cruise arm, rather Cruise CEO is a standalone business and brand that is “truly a game changer.” She explained that: “Focused selling and...
Help With The Recovery
Those with a stake in this country's tourist trade are keeping their fingers crossed that pleas from the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) for Canadians to vacation in this country when they're again ready to hit the road won't fall on deaf ears, reports Ian Stalker in the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press. TIAC is asking people to make this country their country of choice for their next vacation, saying doing so will help Canadian tourism companies recover after a punishing 14 months of the coronavirus pandemic. The association has made the call repeatedly in the...
TL Network Going Live With Cross-Canada Fall Events
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift across Canada, TL Network is going live with its Owners and Managers Mixers beginning in Winnipeg on Aug. 31. During the pandemic, TL Network has hosted virtual mixers, allowing owners and managers to meet with key suppliers, but now it’s relaunching with 14 in-person ‘small, intimate’ mixers of no more than 40 attendees – with all safety protocols in place -- during the second half of 2021. Christine James, Vice President of TL Network Canada, said that: “Each mixer provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers to network with...
Air Canada Set To Take Off For Summer 2021
Air Canada is gearing up for the summer of 2021, with three new domestic Canada routes, service to 50 Canadian airports, the re-establishment of select regional routes, and wide-body aircraft featuring Air Canada Signature Class and Premium Economy Class on select transcontinental routes. The carrier’s peak summer schedule begins at the end of June, with Air Canada noting that it has been developed to advance the country's economic recovery and support Canada's tourism and hospitality businesses during the important summer period. Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network...
Expedia Cruises Sailing With Data, Demographics
During its Expedia Cruises 2021 Virtual Conference, the Expedia Group unveiled new data and demographic insights to help agents and cruise lines better target demand. The virtual event also saw cruise executives from the online travel agency highlighting the need for the industry to understand the evolving roles of agents, to embrace new technology for a more seamless experience for travellers and agents, and to respond to new and evolving pockets of demand. New data and demographical insights presented during the event included: The average length of cruise bookings jumped...