Tour Operators
Transat Sets A Course To The Future
“These are exciting times for Transat,” was how Jean-Marc Eustache, the company's president and CEO opened his presentation to shareholders in March of this year. Exciting times indeed as the company embarks on its new 5-year plan -- “Building Sustainable Profitability” – and sets a course towards creating the Transat of tomorrow, reports executive editor, Bob Mowat in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Guiding the company along the way will be its new chief operating officer, Annick Guérard, who in a conversation with Canadian Travel Press explained...
Taking Care Of Agents
WestJet has welcomed more than 2,000 travel agents at its fourth annual Travel Trade Expos over the past couple of weeks. The Expos kicked off in Edmonton and travelled on to Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga and Halifax with more events still to come. In each city, agents visited with their regional WestJet Business Development Managers and interacted with many of the airlines preferred hotel and destination partners. Presentations by WestJet representatives focused on the airline's plans for international expansion, its enhanced schedule, product enhancements and more. And...
TreadRight Helps Out in Africa
The TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, has partnered with leading active conservation organizations Cheetah Outreach and The Cape Leopard Trust to ensure local communities can protect themselves and their livestock from a top predator responsibly and sustainably, while also helping protect one of Africa’s most endangered wild animals. The Cape Leopard is one of the few predators at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat and its surrounding region in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. As local...
Trafalgar Unveils New AWS Program
Reiterating its commitment to always putting #AgentsFirst, Trafalgar has released its new Autumn Winter Spring (AWS) program, featuring both Trafalgar and CostSaver together in the one handy “upside down” brochure. Hearing that Canadian agents want clients to travel beyond the peak season yet still be able to connect with an unrivalled choice of local people, places and experiences, Trafalgar notes this is the chance for them to travel for up to 30% less than in summer, as well as a 7.5% discount on Trafalgar and the CostSaver “Ready To Go” rate to help get them over the line....
School’s Out, The World Awaits
310 Dupont was buzzing last night (May3) as Baxter Media hosted its fourth annual Baxter Student Ambassador Program networking reception. The event brings together winning Baxter Ambassadors, program finalists, participating professors,industry leaders, and program sponsors for an evening of networking and camaraderie. “These students are so excited to be a part of this program,” beamed Andrea Dixon, Professor, Algonquin College. “It's so wonderful to see all the students getting to know each other and building a network so early in their careers.” Earlier in the day, the...
Sunwing Launches 2018/2019 Groups Guide
Sunwing is advising the latest edition of its Sunwing Groups Guide is now available, detailing all group travel benefits and incentives available on vacation and cruise packages with the tour operator. Sunwing has departures available from 33 gateways across Canada to more than 50 of the most popular destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. New this year is the introduction of Groups Plus Premium, an extension of the existing benefits available with Groups Plus, but with better concessions with participating hotels. When a group of 10 or more adults book a...
WestJet Makes It All About Agents
It was definitely a high energy event… lots of buzz… lots of laughter, smiles and excitement as WestJet hosted more than 450 travel agents at its 2018 Travel Trade Expo in Mississauga, Ont. WestJet and WestJet Vacations arrival in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) follows well attended events in Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary and, fittingly, took place on Travel Agent Appreciation Day – now how's that for perfect timing. Agents attending the Mississauga show had a chance to meet with over 70 suppliers participating in the trade show, enjoy some tasty food, have a chance to win...
ACV Thanks Agents
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched a special commission offer for agents. Until May 10, agents will receive an additional 2% commission when booking any ACV packages, including flight and cruise options for travel from Nov 1 and completed by April 30, 2019. The offer is not applicable to groups, including air and cruise...