Tour Operators
Goway Travel Supports Koala Clancy
Koalas in Australia’s You Yangs region will enjoy an extra conservation safety net after a crowdfunding campaign aided by “Down Under” experts Goway Travel exceeded its fundraising goal. Organized by the Koala Clancy Foundation, The Give Koala Clancy a Safety Net campaign is in support of the foundation’s star marsupial Koala Clancy. After a life-threatening injury hospitalized Clancy, the costs of safe capture, vet bills and resettlement led the foundation to recognize the need for a safety net to assist the region’s threatened koalas in the future. Goway Travel, which...
Embracing NDC
The retail travel trade need not fear IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) currently being beta-tested by the first batch of member airlines. In fact, they should be wholeheartedly embracing the new XML internet transmission standard since it puts them on an equal sales footing with carrier web sites, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. And, if the Internet had been around in the 1960s, the airlines would not have developed the computer reservations systems that are still – 40 years or so later – being used as the...
Baby, It’s Warm Outside
Predictions that Old Man Winter's icy grip may not be that icy this winter doesn't seem to be alarming tourist boards that invite people to flee bone-chilling weather, reports Ian Stalker in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Numerous meteorological reports are suggesting that an El Nino effect means this winter will be a mild one, which might suggest that sun vacations may not seem as attractive over the next few months as they did during last year's long and frigid winter. AccuWeather Global Weather Center said in late October that this winter “could end up as one of...
Avoiding The Crush
According to a new survey by Emirates, 64% of Canadian travellers would travel on Christmas to escape the holiday crowds at the airport. Emirates' survey also found that those questioned showed a clear desire to maximize value for money with close to a third (30%) of Canadian travellers indicating that food and drink not only mattered, but made a difference to their flying experience; and a vast majority (69%) agreed that comfortable seats would most enhance their experience on a long-haul flight. As Emirates' country manager for Canada, Don McWilliam sees it, “Canadians are...
G Adventures’ National Geographic Journeys Launched
With the official launch of National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures on Dec. 15, travel agents can now sign up clients on a new lineup of 70 trips connecting travellers to local cultures and destinations supported and researched by National Geographic’s explorers and storytellers. Examples include a game drive in South Africa with a scientist from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Conservation Program, a dual-narrative walking tour in Israel led by both Israeli and Palestinian guides who were trained by a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and spending time at the...
#TrafalgarCares With Holidays Helpers
Donning their #TrafalgarCares hats, the Trafalgar Canada team volunteered at Holiday Helpers, a non-profit registered charity providing Christmas packages to low-income families. On Dec. 14, the Trafalgar team wrapped presents in Santa’s warehouse in preparation for the packages to be delivered to families this week. As part of #TrafalgarCares, Trafalgar is committed to providing real support to communities from supporting local businesses to working alongside not-for-profit organizations. Through Holiday Helpers, Trafalgar and The Travel Corporation sponsored a family and...
Insight CEO Inspires Travellers to #Come2Europe
Amidst recent news stories on Europe, John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations, recently released a message on the company’s redesigned blog aimed at travellers who may be uncertain about visiting Europe to #Come2Europe. Having completed a whirlwind global tour promoting the travel specialists’ new 2016-17 Europe & Britain Premium and 2016-17 Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations programs, the travel leader provided personal insights into putting things about Europe and travelling abroad into perspective. “I felt the need to convey an inspiring message to our guests and...
Craig Landry Named President of Air Canada Leisure Group
Air Canada has appointed Craig Landry, currently vice-president, marketing at Air Canada, president of the Air Canada Leisure Group. In his new position, Landry will be responsible for the integrated leisure group, which consists of Air Canada Vacations and the leisure airline Air Canada rouge. “I am very pleased to announce Craig Landry's appointment as the new president of the Air Canada Leisure Group. As vice-president of marketing at Air Canada, Craig successfully managed and revitalized all facets of our brand, including new product development, as we embarked on our...