Tour Operators
Back From Oberammergau
Collette reports that the first departure from the 2022 Oberammergau Passion Play has returned. The tiny town Bavarian hamlet of Oberammergau is hosting thousands of visitors to showcase the must-see epic Passion Play, depicting the life and death of Jesus Christ. Guests set out on a cultural experience in the Imperial Cities of Central Europe featuring traditional entertainment and the epic Oberammergau Passion Play. While on tour, guests experienced a city tour of Budapest features the Matthias Church, where many kings have had their coronations. They travelled back in time with...
ACV Names Gagnon To New Post
Air Canada Vacations has appointed Marco Gagnon to the role of General Manager, Sales - Eastern Canada. ACV also announced that Guy Marchand has elected to retire at the end of June. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said that: “Throughout Marco’s time as an Area Sales Manager and Groups Supervisor at Air Canada Vacations, he has been integral at forging relationships with key players in our industry and supporting suppliers and trade partners. We’d like to congratulate Marco on his new role and wish Guy all the best in his retirement.” In his new...
Reducing Airport Wait Times
In a joint statement Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino provide an update on actions the federal government is taking to reduce wait times at Canadian airports: The ministers said that: “The Government of Canada recognizes the impact that significant wait times at some Canadian airports are having on travellers. It is great news that more and more Canadians are choosing to travel. As travel volume surges, there are reports of delays in many aspects of travel: Canadian customs, United States customs, airport security screening, luggage...
Jam-Walk 2022 Sets A Record In Toronto
Jam-walk 2022 welcomed a record turn-out of over 100 walkers -- 20 of them from the travel agent community – last weekend (May 28) in Toronto. Everyone came together in support of access to education for children and youth in Jamaica through the Helping Hands Foundation. It was also a record fundraising year. Helping Hands raised over $75,000; with the Jamaica Tourist Board team raising over $5,000 of those funds. Funds raised will go towards the 25th school build in Jamaica. Angella Bennett, Regional Director, Jamaica Tourist Board Canada, observed: “We were...
Meet In The West Midlands
The Queen’s Royal Baton was here! And for lucky guests who attended the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay reception hosted by VisitBritain last week, there was even a chance to hold it, writes Ilona Kauremszky in a special report for Press Today. Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street along with British High Commissioner Susannah Goshko, and a West Midlands delegation showcased the sporting event’s host city and region to a packed house of guests from the local tourism and business sector. “The spirit of tonight is us working as a team,” stated...
Sunwing Celebrates Sun Week
Sunwing is celebrating its customers with hot deals and even hotter giveaways during its first ever Sun Week. Starting May 30, 2022 until June 5, 2022, travel agents can book their clients’ much needed getaways to sun-soaked destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America with savings up to 40% per couple on applicable all-inclusive vacation packages. But that’s not all – clients who purchase a vacation package within that timeframe will also be entered to win one of many exclusive prizes designed for the ultimate vacation experience with Sunwing. To kick off the...
The Complexity of Sustainability
In the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press, Angela Nagy, CEO of GreenStep Solutions observes that: “Over the past decade or two, there have been many terms used to describe tourism that is better for people and the environment. Some of the most common terms include eco-tourism, responsible tourism, and most recently, the term “regenerative” tourism has emerged.” Nagy continued: “I started GreenStep in 2008 to help businesses measure and improve their sustainability performance, and reduce their environmental impacts and carbon footprint.” She said that: “For the...
Sky Bird Travel & Tours Celebrates 45
Sky Bird Travel & Tours hosted its 45th-anniversary celebration at the prestigious Detroit Athletic Club recently, welcoming over 60 airline representatives to its gala event. Company CEO, Arvin Shah, and his wife, Jaya Shah greeted and mingled as guests arrived at the opening cocktail reception. The main event was kicked off by the event’s Master of Ceremonies who delighted the audience with several lighthearted jokes and 1976 nostalgia, the year Sky Bird Travel was established. The first guest speaker introduced was longtime Shah family friend Andy Bhatia, who shared...