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Unique Things To Do In Britain
There’s been a lot of buzz in North America about the third oldest professional football club in the world thanks to Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and a new show called Welcome to Wrexham. The docuseries chronicles the behind-the-scenes adventure as two Hollywood actors purchase Wrexham AFC with the goal of getting the club back into the English Football League. “Ryan Reynolds and Rob from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, they bought a small Welsh soccer team,” says Hannah Thomas, marketing executive, North America at Visit Wales. “It’s like reality TV with a Ted Lasso...
TICO Launches Video Series To Support Recruitment
For travel agencies and tour operators, labour shortages continue to be a significant challenge as the travel industry moves through the pandemic recovery process. And as new sellers enter the industry, it’s essential that all travel counsellors understand their obligations under the consumer protection laws administered by TICO, starting with certification. Becoming TICO-certified is the first step towards a career in travel sales in Ontario and to that end, TICO is launching a new informational video series for individuals considering this career...
Air Canada, CAE Advancing Diversity
Air Canada and CAE are joining forces to advance diversity in aviation doubling the number of 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships granted to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or maintenance engineers. Up to four aspiring commercial pilots will be invited to join the CAE Women in Flight program as an ambassador. Launched in 2019, the Judy Cameron scholarships were previously awarded to four recipients, which is increasing to eight with the support of CAE and their Women in Flight ambassador program. The annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, established...
Sun Is Shining In Florida
VISIT FLORIDA is inviting Canadian travellers back to the Sunshine State. As impacted communities in Southwest Florida recover, VISIT FLORIDA has resumed its marketing initiatives in Canada highlighting the unaffected areas that are open and ready to welcome visitors from around the country. Tourism is Florida’s number one industry, contributing billions of dollars annually to the state’s economy. As Florida’s official tourism marketing corporation, VISIT FLORIDA plays a vital role in the state’s crisis response and recovery efforts, and communicating that Florida’s cities...
Flair Airlines Adding Service In Ontario Markets
Flair Airlines is releasing details on three additional routes as the airline expands its presence in Ontario. Service to Abbotsford from Kitchener-Waterloo, Kelowna from Toronto, and Thunder Bay from Ottawa will begin in May and June, respectively. The new routes are an addition to Flair’s recently announced 2023 summer schedule, which includes increased frequencies and plans to increase capacity by 50% next summer. Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines, said: “We’re thrilled to connect travellers to the people and places they love, as we expand our presence...
Cuba: Ready For A Successful 2023 Winter Season
The Cuba Tourist Board hosted some 200 travel advisors and industry executives at Le Treport Weddings and Convention Center in Toronto last week, providing them with an update on the new and improved Cuba: the island’s new advertising campaign, new travel App, new Travel Cuba specialist program, new destinations, more flights, and elevated services. The evening included a trade show, where the travel advisors could get firsthand information from all major Canadian tour operators, airlines, and hotel partners representatives; followed by dinner/presentation and entertainment provided...
Back On The Hill
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) kicked off its first in-person Hill Days advocacy campaign in two years this week (Oct. 17 to 21) with a special reception in downtown Ottawa at the Wellington Building on Oct. 19. More than 60 TIAC Members gathered with 50 Parliamentarians and other government officials at an evening event that was the social highlight of the organization’s annual lobbying campaign, on now through Oct. 21, 2022. This year, TIAC aims to raise awareness of the key challenges now faced by the beleaguered industry as it emerges from the COVID-19...
WestJet Adds Terrace, BC, Calgary Flights
WestJet will add four-times weekly service between Terrace, B.C., and Calgary, beginning Dec. 1, 2022. Creating a gateway for business and leisure travel opportunities, WestJet Encore's service to Terrace, will provide a convenient connection to WestJet's home and largest global hub in Calgary where the airline will operate more than 800 flights per week, to more than 65 destinations around the world, in December. John Weatherill, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are thrilled to provide increased capacity to support Terrace and Western B.C.'s critical projects and...