Destinations
Visit Orlando Gets Unbelievably Real In Canada
Visit Orlando has launched the new destination brand, Unbelievably Real, in Canada at the beginning of this month (Sept. 5). The new brand highlights what is both fantastical and authentic about The Theme Park Capital of the World to tell the destination’s holistic story. National and Ontario-focused television, digital, social media and search engine marketing will run across Canada, as well as digital and high-impact OOH focused in Toronto with placements in popular Yonge-Dundas Square and across major malls. The fall launch of Unbelievably Real will highlight the incredible and...
Air Transat Takes Off With 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Air Transat is kicking off the celebration of its 35th anniversary in style with compelling savings on South packages and a series of exciting contests. Until Sept. 27, travellers can take advantage of savings of up to 35% on South packages for departures between now (Sept. 7) and May 31, 2023. In addition, the company will giveaway 35 South packages for two at one of the beautiful Paradisus properties in Cuba, the Dominican Republic or Mexico. To enter, travellers can simply fill out the entry form available on its website. Participants can increase their chances of winning by...
The Baxter Student Ambassador Turns 9
The Baxter Student Ambassador Program is about to enter into its 9th year of successfully introducing students in Travel & Tourism and Hospitality Programs across Canada to the travel industry. We know this Program has helped to provide a better understanding of what careers are available to graduates and to open doors to their future in travel. Baxter Media is pleased to introduce the newest member of the BSAP team, Zephan McMillan. Stepping into the role of Webinar/Virtual Events Coordinator & Sales Associate, he brings experience in event planning, webinars, marketing, and...
Fiji Drops Post-Arrival Testing Requirement
International travellers are now no longer required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival to Fiji. The change took effect on Sept. 5, 2022. As a result of the change, no test results or proof of test bookings will be required to board flights to Fiji and the Entry Test Fiji portal used to pre-book tests will be discontinued. Furthermore, Fiji has reduced the mandatory isolation period for those who test positive from seven days to five days. Although mandated post-arrival testing has been lifted, testing will be required for anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms, which individuals...
Splettstoesser Joins TTAND As Marketing Director
Antje Splettstoesser has been named Marketing Director for the Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND). Her appointment was effective Sept. 1, 2022. Flemming Friisdahl, TTAND Founder and CEO, said: “We are very excited to have Antje join our team. Having just become 1,000 agents strong, we believe Antje will be a critical part of our leadership team in guiding the company and our agent partners into the post pandemic era. She has a tremendous amount of travel industry experience that we will be able to draw on.” Friisdahl added: “TTAND has always felt that marketing is a very important...
Thériault Joins ACV As Area Sales Manager, Quebec
Nicolas Thériault has been named Area Sales Manager – Quebec for Air Canada Vacations. He will be based in Montreal and report directly to Marco Gagnon, General Manager, Sales - Eastern Canada. Ana Paula De Souza, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nicolas to Air Canada Vacations’ sales team. Nicolas brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 11 years at Air Canada Vacations in the Groups departments and, most recently, as a Call Centre Supervisor for our Europe, Canada and USA portfolio.” Marco Gagnon, General...
Swoop Adds Non-Stops To Cuba
Swoop has expanded its winter schedule with new routes, more frequencies and new service to Cuba. The seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Varadero (VRA) begins on Jan. 11, 2023, and fares start from $189 one-way. Tia McGrath, Leader, Distribution and Sales, said: “We're thrilled to be announcing an expansion in the Caribbean, adding Varadero to our growing list of vacation destinations. Cuba tops the list for Ontarians seeking an affordable beach getaway and we're proud to reaffirm our commitment to the region with more ultra-convenient and ultra-low fares.” As...
Grant Named Regional Manager/Ontario For Vision
Renata Grant has been appointed regional manager/Ontario for Vision Travel. The announcement was made by Julie Skinner, vice president, leisure sales and operations at Vision Travel. Grant will be based at Vision’s Toronto head office and joins the Vision team of seven regional managers across the network. She will be responsible for growing leisure sales and supporting advisors based in the head office as well as in Ottawa and Georgetown, Ont. Grant brings with her a wealth of experience with over 20 years in the industry including owning award-winning cruise-focused...