Tour Operators
Transat Takes Off To Cuba
Transat resumed operations to Cuba earlier this week, operating two flights to Holguin from Toronto and Montreal that carried a total of 370 passengers. Joseph Adamo, vice-president and chief distribution officer of Transat, said: “Cuba has always been at the heart of our operations. That is why we are delighted that travellers can finally return to this South destination, one of the most popular in the winter season.” Adamo continued: “Moreover, thanks to our COVID-19 medical insurance and the rigorous health and safety measures implemented by us and our hotel partners,...
Discover The Jetz Experience With ACV
Calling it ‘an ultimate escape,’ Air Canada Vacations is launching The Jetz Experience -- offering travellers a new standard for upscale travel where luxury is reflected in every detail, from the moment they take off to the second they arrive at the lush tropical locale of their choice. ACV’s managing director, Nino Montagnese says that: “At Air Canada Vacations, we’re constantly striving to offer effortless travel that transports Canadians to the extraordinary.” Montagnese continues: “In combination with Air Canada’s Jetz flights, the Jetz Experience offers luxury...
Sunwing Takes Off To Paradise
For the first time since March, Sunwing will take off today, with a flight from Toronto to Punta Cana. And to mark the occasion, Sunwing is offering savings on the Canadian-owned-and-operated Royalton Luxury Resorts. For a limited time, travellers can save up to 50% on last-minute vacation packages to Royalton Luxury Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton, Royalton CHIC and Mystique by Royalton. All packages booked during the sale include guaranteed departures, and the highest Canadian standards and safety protocols in place every step of the way. The first Canadians ready to return to...
Intrepid Launches Cyber Sale
Intrepid Travel has launched a Cyber Sale offering 20% off all international trips and 10% off domestic ones. Some sample itineraries include: The new Turkey Family Retreat offers families the chance to visit a turtle rehabilitation centre, relax in the clear, blue waters of the Mediterranean and take a traditional meze cooking class with locally foraged produce. See the Highlights of Vancouver Island on a six-day journey that explores the seaside paradise of Tofino, the up-and-coming food and drink scene in pristine Victoria, and some of the world’s best waters for whale...
TTC Brands Partner With Uplift
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its 40 brands are partnering with Uplift, the only Buy Now, Pay Later payment solution focused exclusively on travel. The move is designed to help travel advisors and their clients by introducing an new way to book their travel and spread the cost over time. With pent-up travel demand forecasted for 2021, guests no longer need to put their holiday dreams on hold and have the freedom to travel even before they finish making these affordable monthly payments over an 11-month period. TTC guests can buy their trip now, save 10% and pay over time...
Proactively Prepared
If there’s one thing that TICO’s president & CEO, Richard Smart is certain of it’s that “TICO will continue to do its part to promote consumer awareness and education, amplifying the benefits of working with a TICO registrant to fulfill their travel needs.” In the second part of Smart’s conversation with Canadian Travel Press, TICO’s president and CEO notes that registrations have been negatively impacted, which is to be expected during a time of crisis when there has been little if any revenue generated for the bulk of our registrants. And he adds that since the...
Canada Extends 14-Day Quarantine
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency preparedness, Bill Blair and Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu have announced that the federal government is extending the Mandatory Isolation Order and temporary travel restrictions for all non-US travellers -- unless their travel is for non-discretionary reasons – to Nov. 30, 2020. The federal government has also made some practical adjustments to provisions allowing limited Canada-U.S. cross-border travel, in a few specific circumstances. Effective Oct. 31, 2020, residents of Campobello Island, New Brunswick; Stewart, British Columbia;...
Sunwing Ramps Up Commitment To Health, Safety
Sunwing Airlines has announced that its aircraft will be treated using AEGIS Microbe Shield -- a powerful antimicrobial spray that controls and prevents the growth of bacteria on surfaces – as the company gears up to resume flight service beginning on Nov. 6, 2020, The AEGIS treatment is being introduced on Sunwing planes as part of the company’s Safe with Sunwing commitment, which includes enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols to protect customers and employees at every step of the vacation journey Mark Williams, president of Sunwing Airlines, explained that: “The...