Tour Operators
Sunwing Survey Finds Canadians Ready To Travel
As Canadians across the country continue to get vaccinated and borders beginning to reopen, a new survey commissioned by Sunwing makes it abundantly clear that there’s a pent-up demand for travel. Results indicate that over half (58%) of Canadians plan on returning to travel in the next 12 months, with over two-thirds (68%) of those respondents indicating they are interested in an all-inclusive vacation. The survey also revealed that 57% of Canadians -- with at least one dose of the vaccine -- intend on travelling this upcoming holiday season. The survey was conducted by...
TICO Gets A Conviction
After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Moose Travel Company Ltd. has been convicted of selling travel services without registration. On July 23, 2021, Moose Travel Company Ltd. pleaded guilty to selling travel services without registration between July 2018 and May 2019 in contravention of the Travel Industry Act, 2002. A fine of $5,500 plus a Victim Fine Surcharge was imposed. Go to www.tico.ca for...
ACV Unveils Winter Sun From Ontario, The Maritimes
Air Canada Vacations has unveiled its new lineup of winter 2021-2022 flights that includes the addition of new flights and a full flying program in Ontario and the Maritimes, resuming service to almost 100% of its pre-pandemic destinations. The tour operator is also introducing an all-new nonstop route from Toronto to Exuma, Bahamas. This winter, travellers from Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax will be able to access nonstop flights to a range of popular sun destinations and connections to additional destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Nino Montagnese, Vice...
A Not To Be Missed Event And Press Today Was There
Talk about the travel industry leading by example ... Last Thursday evening (July 22), Press Today had a chance to join many prominent Toronto-based travel industry officials at a get-together at Toronto's Mimico Cruising Club. It was a gathering that Pat Probert of Bob Family Travel was quick to point out required those attending to be vaccinated against coronavirus. Vaccinations are seen as critical for a travel industry rebound, with Probert telling those on hand that they had set a great example for others with a stake in tourism. “No vaxs, no tracks,” Probert...
ACV Expands Sun Routes In Western Canada
Air Canada Vacations has released details of its new lineup of 2021/2022 flights to sun destinations this winter. The roster includes a full flying program in Western Canada, with nonstop flights from major Canadian cities to Mexico and connections to an additional 31 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Nino Montagnese, Vice President, Air Canada Vacations, said: “Our customers have been dreaming of sunshine, clear blue waters and warm sand between their toes for over a year now, and we want to make it easier than ever for them to turn those dreams into...
TravelBrands Takes To The Road
TravelBrands is taking to the road with the launch of self-guided motorcycle tours fulfilled by Hertz Ride. To kick off the program, they are offering an incredible opportunity to explore the most scenic parts of Portugal through well-designed routes on a premium motorcycle. Travel agents will also be able to earn bonus Loyalty Rewards Points on these bookings. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, notes that: “Today’s traveller is seeking new and unique travel styles, and at TravelBrands, we aim to make even the most niche of travel dreams more available and...
Transat Promotes Merrill, Larose
Transat has named Lindsay Merrill as its Sales Manager, Ontario, Atlantic and Western Canada. Merrill has over 14 years of experience in various roles at Transat, including Call Outs Agent (Manifest Team), Customer Care Centre Lead Agent, Group Sales Agent & Inside Sales Representative. Lindsay has been the Inside Sales Supervisor in Ontario since October 2016. She will report to Nicole Bursey, Commercial Director. Transat has also named Marjorie Larose as its Sales Manager, Quebec and Ottawa. Larose joined Transat in 2005 and has held several positions over the years,...
Jamaica Is Ready For The Rebound From Canada
Jamaican tourism officials went the high-tech route Tuesday to update travel agents in this country on what's happening with the tourist trade in their country, a country they are hopeful is on the verge of making a significant rebound in the Canadian market after seeing visitations plummet because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Jamaica is back [flying] out of Canada,” Dan Hamilton of the Jamaica Tourist Board's Toronto office told viewers during what was billed as the Jamaica Virtual Product Showcase. The event had prominent Jamaican tourism officials providing updates and also...