Hotels
COVID-19 Update: Globus, ACV and More
Globus Suspends Operations Through June 30 Globus has voluntarily suspended operations through June 30. “As we contact all affected travellers, we are unveiling an enhanced Peace of Mind travel plan, giving them the right options and adequate time to reset travel plans and rebook vacations.” Through the Peace of Mind plan, Globus is allowing all currently booked travellers between March 14 and June 30 to move travel dates easily and without incurring cancellation fees, land or airline penalties. “You are free to move your booking to any Globus family of brands (Globus,...
COVID-19 Update: USA, Viking, Trafalgar And More
The impact of COVID-19 on travel is deepening in the US ... Royal Caribbean is extending its "Cruise with Confidence" policy through Sept. 1 ... Norwegian Cruise Line is extending the suspension of its sailings to May 10 ... Viking offers an update on its operations ... Trafalgar offers an update on its policies ... Insight does too ... and Vail Resorts' CEO is donating $2.5 million to the companies employees and the mountain villages with it has its resorts ... so read on ... Longwoods International tracks the trends According to research from Longwoods International, the impact of...
Hilton Expands Presence in Central America
Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement to debut a Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in El Salvador. The 198-room Hilton San Salvador is scheduled to open in July 2020, representing a new country for Hilton’s growing portfolio of 160 hotels and resorts welcoming guests across the Caribbean and Latin America. Officially forming part of the World Trade Center Complex, Hilton San Salvador is owned and developed by Grupo Agrisal, and will welcome guests to the country’s capital, known for its black-sand beaches, surfing and vibrant nightlife. “Welcoming more than two...
Calling All Agents! Vote in Agents’ Choice
With just a few days left, now is the time to vote in Agents' Choice. From airline to tour operator to cruise line to car rental company, and everything in between, vote for all your 2020 favourites in 40+ categories before it’s too late. Proudly sponsored by Collette, Manulife, Trafalgar, Uniworld, and WestJet, agents who vote will be entered in a draw to win one of five fantastic prizes. Results will be announced in the special Agents’ Choice double-issue of Canadian Travel Press / Travel Courier. Baxter Media's annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey is Canada's original,...
COVID-19 Update: Transat, Hola Sun and More
Transat to Operate Special El Salvador, Guatemala Flights Air Transat has announced the deployment of two special flights over the next few days to return Canadians stranded in El Salvador and Guatemala back home. These flights, operated in collaboration with the Government of Canada, are in addition to those already planned by the airline. “To date, our repatriation flights have brought approximately 46,000 customers back home, and this number will continue to rise in the coming days,” says Jean-Marc Eustache, president and chief executive officer of Transat....
COVID-19 Update: ACV, Transat and More
ACV, Transat Ease Final Payment Deadlines Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has announced that until further notice it is offering a new flexible final payment deadline of 25 days prior to departure, down from the current 45-day deadline. Final payment will now be extended to 25 days prior to departure (previously 45 days) for all individual vacation packages to all destinations excluding cruises. Normal cancellation terms and conditions still apply including EBB terms and conditions. The new temporary measure excludes group bookings. “We are hearing that providing...
A Staggering Number
It is a staggering number. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says that 1 million jobs are being lost every day in the travel and tourism sector due to the sweeping effect of the coronavirus pandemic. The growing job losses, the WTTC reports, are affecting every level of the industry and are gathering pace, as countries go into lockdown to tackle the virus. The industry association points to the widespread closure of hotels, suspension of the majority of international and domestic airline flights, cessation of cruise lines operations and growing global travel bans are...
Hilton Expands Presence in Mexico
Hilton recently announced the opening of its new Hilton Garden Inn in Mexico – Hilton Garden Inn Monterrey Obispado. The 176-room hotel is located within Torre TOP, a new mixed-use project with LEED Gold Certification for sustainable buildings. Upon completion, Torre TOP will be recognized as Mexico’s tallest skyscraper. “As Hilton continues to expand its presence across the market, we are confident that our new Hilton Garden Inn property will elevate Monterrey’s travel and business tourism with our intuitive service and quality accommodations,” said Fernando Padilla,...