Destinations
Air Canada Celebrates 85th
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Air Canada donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the first fleet type flown by the carrier, made its final journey as it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to the Museum at a handover ceremony. The airplane will go on permanent public display as an iconic piece of aviation history. The aircraft, with registration CF-TCC, was one of three purchased by Air Canada's forerunner, Trans-Canada Air Lines...
PATA Launches Asia Pacific Snapshot
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched the PATA Asia Pacific Snapshot: Weekly Travel Recovery Dashboard to support its destination members and the sector at large by offering an easy, comprehensive guide to the status of travel re-openings, new travel experiences, and the most current travel policies and restrictions in place across the region. This dashboard is the latest revamp of PATA's COVID-19 status dashboard which has been issued regularly over the past six months. PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera said, “Clarity on the rapidly evolving travel status and...
Don’t Miss The Jetset Junket With Jetlines
Canada Jetlines is offering a two-day fam on Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 to give travel agents a chance to experience what the carrier has to offer. But agents will need to act fast and book their spot by Sept. 12 as there is only space for 140 travel advisors. Agents will be able to experience why Canada Jetlines “will now be your go-to carrier” as they: Fly to Calgary on board jetlines' A320 and meet the team including CEO Eddy Doyle Stay overnight at one of our welcoming hotel partners Learn about Alberta and Ontario Tourism Boards about what makes them unique and...
Action! Cameras! Flights!
Air France is doing its part to make this year's Toronto International Film Festival a success, not only serving as the festival's official airline but also hosting a pop-up lounge in downtown Toronto where movie buffs can experience a moment of relaxation while enjoying lemonade and cake. Patrons can also have their picture taken in a director-style photo and enter a trivia contest to win various prizes, including two economy Air France tickets from Toronto to the cultural destination of their choice in Europe. "We are proud of this renewed partnership with TIFF for the...
All For A Good Cause
The who’s who of Canada's travel industry teed off at the TravelBrands Annual Golf Classic at the Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ontario yesterday. And the golfers on hand for the seventh annual event were all there for a good cause. To date, TravelBrands annual tournament has raised just over $1.5 million and its new goal is to raise $3 million. Yesterday’s tournament raised $283,515 through sponsorships, a live auction, a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. All net proceeds from the tournament will support the renovation of the Cardiac Operating Room at SickKids. Golfers...
Last Chance To Register For ACTA’s Toronto Summit
Travel agents and travel industry leaders -- don’t miss the opportunity to attend the ACTA summits. The Toronto summit is next week, Sept. 14, so this is the last chance to register for it. Anyone who would like to attend and is not signed up yet, now is the time to do it. The one-day ACTA Summits will be held as follows: Sept. 14 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto; Sept. 20 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond BC Sept. 28 at the Palace Centre De Congres in Laval QC. The summits are complimentary for ACTA members. Non-member travel agents are...
Swoop Adds New Non-Stops From Hamilton
Swoop has expanded its winter sun-flying offering from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Punta Cana (PUJ). The carrier will begin its service to Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 16, 2022, with one-way fares starting from CDN$109 and to Punta Cana on Jan. 11, 2023, with one-way fares starting at CDN$199. Hamilton-based Regional Sales Lead, Meghan Miller, says: "As summer comes to an end, residents of southern Ontario are turning their attention towards winter travel planning with their sights set on a sunny...
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...