Tour Operators
Air Transat Is Back And Flying Far And Wide
Air Transat is back. The airline operated its first commercial flights on July 30 -- Montreal-Punta Cana, Punta Cana-Montreal and Montreal-Vancouver. The flights kick off the carrier’s summer program, which will include 24 routes to 16 destinations in Canada, the United States, the South and Europe. Annick Guérard, President and CEO of Transat, said that: “It is with great joy and excitement that we return to the skies after these long months of suspension. We are thrilled to finally reunite with our travellers and allow them to reconnect with their favourite destinations...
Sunwing Takes Off To The Sun
Late last week, Sunwing Airlines’ first flight to the sun since January took off from Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Those flights marked Sunwing’s partial return to service amid Canada’s soaring vaccination rates, easing border measures and increasing demand for travel. Weekly service will initially be offered from Toronto and Montreal, with additional routes expected to follow. Mark Williams, president of Sunwing Airlines, said that: “After a long seven months, we’re thrilled to be returning to the skies...
A Rare Opportunity From Maple Leaf Adventures
Maple Leaf Adventures is offering Canadians a rare opportunity to experience one of its Great Bear Rainforest expeditions that typically sell out up to a year or more in advance. The trips take only a limited handful of people into the remote wilderness onboard Cascadia (an expedition-style yacht), Swell (a classic, converted 88-foot tugboat) and Maple Leaf (a 92-foot sailing ship), they feature special access to wildlife havens and personalized adventures among coastal fjords and archipelagos. Maureen Gordon, co-owner of Maple Leaf Adventures, said: “We’re seeing an...
Contiki Unveils Its Bucket List Sale
From now until Aug. 4, Contiki is offering young Canadians and opportunity to save up to 25% off worldwide trips with the brand’s Bucket List Sale. With the global expert in epic adventures for 18-35-year-olds’ Flexibility Promise, clients can rest assured that if plans change, they can change their dates or trip up to 30 days before departure, free of charge. To secure their spot and start checking off their Bucket List, clients only need to pay a $99 deposit. Sheralyn Berry, President of Contiki Canada, said: “Travel’s comeback is happening and we’re seeing next-gen...
ACV Takes Off From Quebec
Air Canada Vacations continues to roll out its 2021-2022 flight line-up to a range of winter destinations. A brand-new nonstop route from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale, Florida will start on November 2021 and increase in peak season, with an additional nonstop route from Quebec City to Orlando, Florida, beginning in December 2021. These flights are operated on a Rouge narrow body aircraft, featuring Premium Rouge and Economy Class, making it easier than ever to access all that Florida has to offer. The new line-up also features a full flying program from Montreal and new flights...
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...