Destinations
TRAVELSAVERS Adds New Agency Affiliates
TRAVELSAVERS Canada has announced is new partnerships with two dynamic agency groups in Canada -- The Atrium Group comprised of Vasco Travel and Gama Travel, representing 100 travel agencies in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick; and Enjoy Travel with 10 agency branch offices located throughout Ontario. Kathryn Mazza-Burney, Chief Sales Officer, said: “We’re thrilled to continue to grow our footprint in Canada with these successful companies. With more than $250 million in additional combined agency revenue, our preferred partners will see a sizeable increase in their business as...
Plans For New Agent Certification Program Announced At Inaugural Caribbean Travel Forum
During the inaugural Caribbean Travel Forum held at the Hilton Caribe in San Juan, Puerto Rico yesterday (Oct. 3), the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s president Nicola Madden-Greig outlined the vision for a new certified Caribbean Travel Advisor Program. Building on the strength of the existing resort and destination specific travel agent certification programs that are already in place, Madden-Greig said the concept is to “take that to the next level and have certified Caribbean travel specialists who can sell the unique Caribbean experience but also all the...
Canadians Invited To Savour St. Kitts
Canadians in search of a tasty, new destination may want to consider St. Kitts, which along with its tranquility is also emerging as a culinary hotspot. And to help Canadians discover its authentic culinary culture, the destination has launched Savour St. Kitts, a print and digital resource that celebrates the island’s vibrant epicurean scene. The 28-page guide is full of culinary insight surrounding the island’s immersive food experiences. Diners can choose from a distinctive array of culinary adventures including a farm-to-table “edible landscape” feast held in the heart...
TL Network Gears Up For 2022 Fall Regionals
TL Network Canada (TLNetwork.ca) is gearing up for three complimentary in-person regional events for its member agencies this fall. Events will take place Oct. 26 to Nov. 10, 2022, and locations this year include Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Registration is currently open for each event where advisors will have the opportunity to interact with supplier partners, connect with peers and learn about the network’s agency-enhancing programs. Spaces are limited, though, so members are encouraged to sign up early. TL Network’s Vice President Christine James said: “We’re...
JTB Set To Showcase Its Products
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is set showcase its products and programs to Canadian travel agents at the beginning of December. From 1 pm to 4 pm on Dec. 7, the JTB will welcome agents to a Virtual Product Showcase to refresh them on all the offerings its travel partners’ products and services, including resorts, tour operators, attractions, airline and ground services. Naturally, the JTB’s destination team will be on hand to update agents on what’s new in ‘their favourite destination.’ And along with all of the new information, there will be ‘fun and games’ and...
Anguilla Ends All COVID Entry Protocols
Anguilla’s Ministry of Health has announced further changes to the island’s entry protocols, as the island aims to promote living with COVID-19. Effective Oct. 1, 2022, visitors; vaccinated or unvaccinated, are no longer required to present a COVID-19 Test to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry on Anguilla. However, visitors travelling to Anguilla and transiting through St. Maarten are required to adhere to St. Maarten’s entry requirements. The Ministry of Health reminds the public that frequent handwashing and the practice of good hygiene...
Venture Deeper Into St. Kitts
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority launched its new brand campaign -- “Venture Deeper” -- in Toronto this week. It builds on the island’s distinct characteristics while introducing elements of introspective self-discovery and intention that speak to the purpose-driven goals of today’s travellers. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority, said: “St. Kitts is relatively new to tourism, only focusing efforts and resources to tourism within the last 20 years. This gives our island a very different ethos in the Caribbean.” Thompson continued: “We are...
Asia Now Collective Draws Agents To Destinations
Reps from four countries in Asia recently assembled as part of the Asia Now collective to highlight unique tourism qualities and attractions, at a special dinner event in Vancouver. Asia Now invited travel retailers and tour operators to meet at the Shangri-la Hotel in downtown Vancouver to meet with tourism reps from Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore and Korea. All expressed relief and gratitude that the pandemic was a decreasing health threat, and that borders were now opening for tourism. And they touted the attractions that are now coming back to life. For instance, one aspect...