Destinations
Swoop Adds Three To Mark Anniversary
Swoop will add three new U.S. destinations to its network with non-stop flights to San Diego (SAN), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) and Orlando Sanford (SFB) beginning this winter. Bert van der Stege, Swoop’s head of commercial & finance, said: “Swoop is celebrating three years of bringing ultra-low fares to Canadians and we are thrilled to continue expanding on our success with the introduction of San Diego, Orlando Sanford and St. Pete-Clearwater to our network.” The addition of the three new sun destinations to Swoop's network comes as the airline readies to celebrate its...
Travel South USA Ramps Up Canadian Representation
Travel South USA (TSUSA) has named Reach Global Marketing Ltd. as its new agency of record. Canada is the top market for drive and fly-drive travel to the South, and Reach Global will be representing TSUSA partner states and elevating Travel South USA's Canadian presence through public relations, social media and influencer promotions, and strategic partnerships. Liz Bittner, president & CEO of Travel South USA, said that: “In 2019, we saw 2.89 million Canadians to the region. We know we need to strengthen our presence and enhance our strategy in preparation of the borders...
Let’s Get It Open
Canadian and US politicians and travel and tourism industry leaders gathered for a virtual panel discussion on the re-opening of the border between the two countries. The message from representatives on both sides of the border couldn't have been more direct -- the Canadian and US governments need to put together a science-based plan that allows for a safe reopening and that plan is needed now. Hotel Association of Canada president and CEO, Susie Grynol told those attending the virtual panel session that it’s time to transition away from the current measures to a border policy...
Keep Support On The Menu
The federal government needs to maintain its current levels of support for foodservice businesses still operating under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. That’s the message from restaurant customers, industry professionals and suppliers who are working together as part of a Restaurant Survival Coalition. And they are demanding an exemption from the scheduled phase-out of the rent and wage subsidies for the highly affected foodservice sector. Restaurants Canada is advocating for this as part of a critically needed Restaurant Survival Support Package. Todd Barclay, president and...
Singapore Airlines Picks Discover The World In Canada
Effective July 1, 2021, Discover the World will take over responsibility for sales and marketing across Canada following the retirement of Les Kovacs as Sales Manager Canada for Singapore Airlines, Discover the World has provided sales representation to Singapore Airlines in Mexico for over 25 years, and more recently in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Ian Murray, CEO at Discover the World, said: “We are extremely proud to play such an important role in the representation of Singapore Airlines in the Canada market and are very much looking forward to bringing our deep market...
Get Your Nomination In For The Edith Baxter Memorial Award And Elevate Jamaica
There is still time to get your nomination in for the Edith Baxter Memorial Award, an all-new award program that celebrates outstanding Canadians who use their influence to elevate Destination Jamaica. This year’s inaugural prize winner will receive a five-night Luxury Included® Vacation for two in Jamaica courtesy of Sandals Resorts with round-trip airfare to the destination provided by Air Canada Vacations. The Edith Baxter Memorial Award is open to all Canadians who have made a substantial contribution towards the positive advancement of Jamaica’s tourism industry...
Craig-Peddie Retiring From ACTA
Heather Craig-Peddie, ACTA’s Vice President of Advocacy and Member Relations will be retiring on July 16, 2021. Craig-Peddie has advocated on behalf of Canadian travel agencies and travel agents for more than 22 years and has made a tremendous contribution to ACTA and the Canadian travel industry. ACTA president, Wendy Paradis said: “The past 15 months have been particularly challenging for travel agencies and travel agents, and Heather has worked tirelessly with government officials on securing the highest amount of aid possible for our members and advocating for the safe...
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...