Destinations
WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines Launch Interline Deal
WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines have launched a reciprocal interline relationship -- the first interline collaboration for Pacific Coastal Airlines. Guests can now purchase a single ticket from either airline for travel involving connecting flights between their networks. Guests will enjoy the confidence of optimized connecting times and the convenience of checking in and receiving boarding passes for all flights at the first point of departure. John Weatherill, WestJet's Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are thrilled to become the first interline partner for Pacific...
Air Transat, Porter Launch Codeshare Agreement
Air Transat and Porter Airlines have launched a new bilateral codeshare. The agreement is now activated between Porter Airlines' domestic flights to and from Halifax (YHZ) and Toronto City (YTZ), and select Air Transat's flights to and from Montreal (YUL). Michèle Barre, Air Transat's Vice President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing, said: “We are delighted that our codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines is taking off. Our respective networks are highly complementary, with Porter serving Toronto and Halifax, and Air Transat serving some 15 countries.” Barre continued:...
GlobalStar Welcomes Maritime Travel Back
GlobalStar Travel Management has welcomed Maritime Travel back to its Partner network. Maritime Travel was a founding member of the GlobalStar network back in 2001. With Maritime re-joining GlobalStar, the network is strengthened significantly in Canada. James Stevenson, CEO at GlobalStar comments: “To say that everyone at GlobalStar is proud to welcome Maritime Travel back to the network is something of an understatement. It is a real endorsement of our strategy to see one of our founding members re-join.” Stevenson continued: “It proves that we are doing it right and have...
The Ultimate Caribbean Update Part Two
From hot new hotel openings to innovative destination experiences, here’s round two of the latest news and updates from Caribbean tourism officials. Get the scoop from St. Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Nevis, Jamaica and the British Virgin Islands. It’s clear that Canadian travellers love St. Lucia. In fact, due to such strong demand, Air Canada’s nonstop service to St. Lucia debuted on Oct. 9 — earlier than it was initially scheduled. “We are proud to announce the return of Air Canada,” says Lorine Charles-St. Jules, the CEO of the Saint...
Boissonnault Shares Federal Vision For Tourism
There were words of advice, and also hints of an upcoming strategy for the tourism sector, in a presentation by the federal minister of tourism in Vancouver last week. Hon. Randy Boissonnault laid out challenges for tourism industry leaders in his address, dubbed “A Vision for the Canadian Tourism Economy.” The breakfast meeting was hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver. He told the early morning gathering that there was no time to lose in promoting the tourism assets of Canada to foreign visitors – especially those from...
Program Supports 2SLGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs, Organizations
Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and the Tourism Innovation Lab have announced the launch of a 2SLGBTQ+ "Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program in Southern Ontario. The organizations are looking to spark new 2SLGBTQ+ led tourism ideas that will enhance Southern Ontario's current tourism offerings, create high-quality tourism experiences, address gaps in tourism products and services, motivate longer stays and repeat visits, and increase year-round visits and tourism spending. Through this work, they aspire to make the tourism sector more diverse, equitable and...
TDC Expands agent@home Management Team
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has announced the following appointments to its agent@home program. Karine Gagnon, General Manager of Transat Distribution Canada, said: “It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of two new members to the TDC agent@home team. Firstly, we welcome Carol Thorne, a 30-year veteran of TDC, who is now the Regional Manager for the Ontario, Western and Maritime regions. Secondly, Caroline Legendre, an experienced travel professional, has recently joined TDC as Regional Manager and will be responsible for Quebec." Gagnon continues: "As...
Antigua And Barbuda Plan New Strategy
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) wrapped up a series of strategy meetings as marketing teams all gathered in Antigua for face-to-face meetings -- the first since COVID-19 -- to discuss the future of marketing for the destination. The ABTA Board, CEO, and Directors with responsibility for the United States, United Kingdom & Europe, Canada, Latin America & The Caribbean, alongside their teams, were locked into sessions where they reviewed key elements of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority brand and marketing strategy. Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of...