Tour Operators
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...
Canada Set To Open Border To Fully Vaccinated Travellers
Canada will reopen its border to fully vaccinated travellers from the United States beginning at 12:01 am on Aug. 9. Noting that this is “a first step,” the Canadian government said in an announcement today that it will allow entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel on that date. On Sept. 7, 2021 -- provided that the domestic epidemiological situation remains favourable -- the government also announced that it intends to...
TICO Lays Charges
On June 16, 2021, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) charged Brian M. McKinlay with one (1) count of operating as a travel agent without being registered. It is alleged that McKinlay operated under the names of Meridien Holdings Inc./Meridien Cottages without being registered with TICO between June 2020 and April 2021. McKinlay will appear in court at 440 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario on July 27, 2021, at 1:30pm. Go to www.tico.ca for...
Register Now And Discover The West Midlands
Visit Britain is inviting the Canadian travel trade to a virtual event to mark the One Year To Go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The focus of the session will be on the West Midlands, the heart of England. Participation is free for the event that takes place on July 28 at 4 pm EST/1 pm PST. During the virtual event, participants will be provided with updated information on the West Midlands region, its top attractions and key highlights, plus there will be a fun quiz. Located in central England, about 1.5 hours by train from London, the West Midlands is the...
G Adventures Ramps Up Departures And Discounts
G Adventures is ramping things up, recently celebrating its 250th trip and preparing to operate 165 trips this month, with over 200 departures slated for August. To encourage more travellers to book their comeback tour and get back out in the world when they can, G Adventures is extending its current sale and offering up to 25% off more than 100 itineraries across seven travel styles, for trips booked by July 31, 2021 and departing before Oct. 31, 2021. All trips booked benefit from G Adventures’ newly updated ‘Book with Confidence’ policy, which enables travellers to cancel...
Mundo Maya Invites Trade To Discover Mayan World
Mundo Maya – which includes Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras – is preparing to host a virtual trade event that will offer the international travel trade an opportunity to set up meetings with entrepreneurs of the Mundo Maya in a span of three days, from July 27 to 29, 2021. Participants will be able to pre-register for 15 minute appointments with exhibitors as well as request last-minute meetings during the event. In addition, they will have the opportunity to listen to the tourism ministries of the Mundo Maya member countries share updated protocols and...