Destinations
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...
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...