Tour Operators
TICO Takes Care Of Business At AGM
During is 2019 AGM, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) update registrants attending on its accomplishments during the previous fiscal year. And one of the key themes at this year's AGM was the continuous evolution of the travel industry. “We live and work in an exciting era, one in which change is a constant and where innovation is increasingly important,” observed TICO's president and CEO, Richard Smart. “The ever-changing landscape of the travel industry is what makes TICO's role so important - to ensure consumers remain confident with their travel purchases,...
Follow Your Sunshine
There's no doubt that Canadians know Florida well, observed VISIT FLORIDA's Sam May during a stop at Press Today's offices in Toronto yesterday, but he's quick to add that there's more to the state that they may not know about. In fact, May explained to PT that VISIT FLORIDA has done a bit of a re-branding and is focusing on the diversity of the state's tourism offerings, as well as the many off-the-beaten path options available to Canadian visitors who may be looking for something a little different. VISIT FLORIDA's Meagan Dougherty agreed with May, telling PT that the message to...
Sky Bird Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Sky Bird Travel is celebrating 10 years of doing business in Toronto. Arvin & Jaya Shah took their first steps into the travel industry from their kitchen table in Windsor Ontario. They quickly realized that there was a promising business opportunity and founded Sky Bird Travel across the border in Detroit in 1976. Arvin Shah has been at the helm ever since as the Chairman and CEO, successfully guiding the company through four decades of growth in an ever-changing business environment. Ten years ago Arvin and Jaya opened the doors to Sky Bird’s office in...
Above & Beyond
Where were you when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA Championship? Well, for close to 400 of the Canadian travel industry's finest, the answer to that question is they were at the second annual Agents' Choice Awards Gala at the Arcadian Court in Toronto. It was a night of celebration and anticipation as Baxter Media unveiled the results of the 20th Anniversary edition of the Agents' Choice Awards Readership Survey, and – with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Oscars – presented awards to the 2019 favourite suppliers as selected by the 6,512 travel agents from across Canada...
Escape To The Sun With ACV
Air Canada Vacations has launched its lineup of winter 2019-2020 flights onboard Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new lineup features 25 new flights and significantly expanded capacity in Western Canada. New this year, Air Canada Vacations will offer a nonstop route from Ottawa to Varadero, Cuba operating on Mondays starting Dec. 23, 2019. In addition to the new route, there are a further 24 new flights to the Sun: In the West: 14 additional flights per week to Mexico, including 3 new flights from Vancouver to Cancun (now daily), 2 new flights from Vancouver to Puerto...
Enlightened And Inspired
For agents who have clients who are looking for a deeper, more meaningful travel experience, then es Globus and Cosmos may just have the answer, with a collection of faith-based vacations around the world that represent inspiring places to bow heads and lift hearts. In 2020, the Globus family of brands' robust portfolio of 14 faith-based itineraries throughout Europe, Israel and Jordan will include The Camino, A Walking Journey for the Soul, a new 11-day, small group tour offered by Cosmos. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director for the Globus family of brands in Canada, said: “We are...
San Francisco Is Making It New
Representatives from San Francisco Travel welcomed a high profile group of travel agents, tour operators, airline executives and meeting planners at Toronto's trendy Don Alfonso 1890 last night (June 19), updating them on a host of happenings taking place in the City by the Bay. New hotel openings, the opening of the Chase Center (the new home of the NBA's Golden State Warriors), the opening of the Moscone Center after a $500 million upgrade, new subway service and lots, lots more will welcome visitors to the city in 2019. Canada has always been a strong market for San Francisco and...
Trafalgar Unveils Enhanced 2020 US, Canada Program
Trafalgar has released its 2020 USA & Canada program, highlighted by a number of new trips and experiences. To celebrate the launch, travellers can save 10% on select 2020 trips when paid in full by Dec. 18. 2020 sees the brand introduce “Active” itineraries, ideal for lovers of the great outdoors, featuring a walk or a hike most days, with guests having the freedom to take on different trails best suited to fitness levels. “State Explorer” trips will like the name suggests, give clients an even deeper look at particular states and what makes them so unique, featuring...