The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) has responded to the federal government’s announcement of funding programs supporting Canada’s airports.
NACC’s president and CEO, Mike McNaney said that the announcement “provides further details on programs that were announced last year and provides support that is required as the sector continues to reel from the impact of the pandemic.”
However, McNaney said that: “Further action will be required,” continuing that: “Following the example of other countries such as the United Kingdom, and as vaccination rates increase...
Sunwing will be back flying from the Region of Waterloo International Airport this winter, offering weekly flights to Cancun, Mexico to residents of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.
Flights will operate from Dec. 13, 2021 until April 18, 2022.
Andrew Dawson, president of tour operations for Sunwing, said: “We’re excited to be returning to the Region of Waterloo International Airport for our 11th season. Service from the region has been consistently well received for over a decade and we’re sure that residents of the surrounding area will enjoy being able to head...
Rezotel is now online at www.rezotel.ca .
The platform allows establishments equipped with the Reservit solution to receive bookings from travel agents and receptive tour operators from Québec and Canada.
Functionalities include:
Identifying Québec’s 22 tourist regions, cities and territories, in the quick search pad, a Google map, and search by criteria
Proposing net rates (public rate less the agency’s commission) allowing professionals to create packages and save them;
Allowing selling one or several establishments within one itinerary;
Using the rich content...
Air Canada is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Aeroplan member donation program; which has seen members donate more than 1.3 billion points since the program was launched in 2006.
Aeroplan members’ point donations helped support over 1,400 causes, primarily Canadian-based initiatives that work to improve lives and assist communities locally, across Canada and around the world.
And, if you were wondering, the 1.3 billion points could represent flying one person around the world close to 9,000 times.
Mark Nasr, senior vice president, products, marketing, and eCommerce...
Baxter Media is proud to bring you another first, the inaugural Travel Agent Appreciation Virtual Event on May 27 along with Presenting Sponsor, Voyzant.
Travel agents across the country are invited to join us and the more than 30 suppliers as we honour our industry's front line workers with a program of guest speakers, interactive trade show, awards ceremony, and exciting prizes.
The afternoon kicks off with a lineup of guest speakers, including:
Wendy Paradis, President of ACTA, who will share insights from discussions with government about financial aid programs and the...
There’s a brand-new Myrtle Beach.
With Covid-19 restrictions loosening across the United States, Visit Myrtle Beach is launching a new brand and marketing campaign.
The refreshed brand, The Beach, and corresponding marketing campaign, "You Belong At The Beach," are designed to drive safe and responsible travel with new and repeat visitors.
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Karen Riordan, president and CEO, Visit Myrtle Beach, explained: “While the pandemic has had a profound impact on tourism, Myrtle Beach is well positioned for a strong recovery in...
Pursuit has announced the development of a new 'wilderness-inspired' hotel located in Jasper, expanding its portfolio of experiences, attractions and accommodation within Jasper National Park.
Luke Sunderland, VP Lodging, Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit, said: “Jasper is an incredibly beautiful place, visited by guests from around the globe. This new hotel featuring contemporary, wilderness-inspired design will provide guests with a peaceful oasis when visiting such a beloved Canadian national park.”
Each of the hotel’s 88 guest rooms will feature kitchenettes and...
In its Travel Companion Report, Expedia took a look at how Canadians are feeling about the prospects of travelling again.
What it found was that, like most of the world, Canadians are reporting uncertainty and hesitation when it comes to booking trips right now.
Expedia’s Travel Companion Report found that:
More than 60% of Canadian adults feel stressed at the thought of booking international trips
28% state they need a helping hand when travelling
34% of Canadians have been so overwhelmed by planning their next trip, they have put off hitting "book" at least three...
In case you were wondering both Canada and the U.S. are on the Amber list of the United Kingdom’s new travel traffic light list as that country makes cautious moves towards reopening for international travel.
The UK government in announcing the new system said that given that the virus is still spreading in many parts of the world, people should not be travelling to amber and red countries for leisure.
And it said that 10-day managed hotel quarantine requirements will remain in place for those permitted to return to England from ‘red’ countries, and quarantine at home...
The Caribbean Travel Marketplace – May 11 to May 14 – will provide buyers from around the world a chance to refresh their portfolios as they prepare for the post-COVID-19 revival of travel and tourism.
Vanessa Ledesma, acting CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), explained that CTM 2021 will feature buyers looking for properties and experiences that meet the needs of post-pandemic travellers, many of whom will be vaccinated.
Ledesma said that: “As a result of the pandemic, businesses have had time to reappraise their...