Tour Operators
Sunwing, Bentley Giving Kids A Flying Start
Sunwing is partnering with luggage and handbag retailer, Bentley to donate more than 250 new and gently used books and backpacks to the children of Concepción Bona School in the Dominican Republic. This comes as a result of the successful back-to-school initiative spearheaded by Sunwing and Bentley in August 2021 to support children in destinations throughout the Caribbean that have been negatively impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Donations were collected in select Bentley retail stores across Quebec and Ontario. Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunwing, said:...
Event Showcases All Hong Kong Has To Offer
The Canadian director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board says those visiting the destination will find both local and Western influences in the cuisine and the same holds true for the destination itself. Michael Lim told a Thursday Toronto gathering that a destination that is unmistakably Asian but was also shaped by the British to some degree reveals that in many ways, including restaurant dishes that are a "fusion" of different cuisines. "What Hong Kong people like is food from around the world," Lim said. Lim used Toronto's Good Luck Hong Kong Cafe to underscore his message, with...
Transat Supporting SOS Children’s Villages In Ukraine
Transat A.T. Inc., its employees and customers will be supporting the humanitarian efforts of SOS Children’s Villages in Ukraine. The company is launching a fundraising campaign to assist SOS Children’s Villages, its long-time partner that has rapidly scaled up its response in Ukraine to meet the critical needs of approximately 500,000 vulnerable children and families affected by the conflict. The campaign calls on its employees, as well as those of the nearly 300 travel agencies that make up its distribution network to support the effort. Air Transat passengers are also...
DATE Is Back In 2022
Dominican Republic tourism will be in the spotlight in May with the return of its Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) presented by the Hotel and Tourism Association of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES). With more than 160 suppliers and buyers from 20 countries confirmed to attend in person, the event will take place on May 11 to May 13 at the Barceló Bávaro Convention Center in Punta Cana. Rafael Blanco Tejera President of ASONAHORES, said that: “As a result of our sector’s hard work and strong commitment, and the attractive diversity of our Dominican product, we have...
Canada Jetlines Ready For Take Off
It was a big day for Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. as it unveiled its first A320 aircraft to a group of potential investors, friends, family and travel industry partners – who included representatives from tourist boards, airports, travel agencies, hotels, and payment solution providers. The private event took place at the Chartright Air Group Fixed Based Operation (FBO) facility at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (CYFK). Guests at the event had the chance to have a look at the Recaro 3530 seat – a first for any Canadian air carrier -- and an important feature of...
VisitBritain Upbeat About Recovery At Virtual ExploreGB
Results from VisitBritain’s latest wave of travel sentiment research is showing the strongest desire for people to travel internationally since the survey launched in 2020. “83% of respondents say they would take an international leisure trip in the next 12 months,” said Richard Nicholls, Head of Research and Forecasting, VisitBritain, kicking off a session during yesterday’s virtual ExploreGB conference. With only 42% of respondents already booked or decided on where to go, Nicholls said the destination also has a huge opportunity to go after its marketshare for more...
Capitalizing On Pent-Up Demand
Guy Young is quick to point out that over the past 100 years, The Travel Corporation has grown into the world’s leading privately owned travel company. If you’re wondering how it did that, Young makes it clear that it was “by adapting to change and identifying opportunities along the way.” TTC Tour Brands’ Chief Engagement Officer, North America observes that: “Over the past two years, the travel industry has gone through extraordinary challenges and opportunities and we firmly believe that touring and our strong tour brands are perfectly positioned to capitalize on the...
Collette Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Season
Collette is celebrating the St. Patrick’s Day season with big savings beginning today through March 29 on 19 tours to Ireland and United Kingdom. Agents’ clients can save up to 15% off with offer code CASTLE22. The code must be used at time of booking for savings. Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette, said: “We want to give your clients the chance to save big on future travel to Ireland and the United Kingdom, while continuing to offer you the chance to earn advanced commission.” The offer is valid on new retail bookings only made 03/21/2022 - 03/09/2022 for travel...