Elevate Canada a ‘huge’ success as Travel Leaders Network takes its members to a new level
While it may have started out as a gamble, Travel Leaders Network’s reinvention of its Canadian regionals has certainly paid off. Elevate Canada, the new, two-day regional, mini-conferences that were held in Vancouver (Oct. 20 to Oct. 21)...
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Travel Leaders Network recognized with ACV’s Prestige Partner Program Navigator award
Travel Leaders Network has received Air Canada Vacations’ (ACV) Prestige Partner Program Navigator Award, recognizing the network’s outstanding collective sales and performance. Christine James, Vice President Canada for Travel Leaders...
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Christine James bids farewell to Travel Leaders Network at new ELEVATE events
The timing has been ideal for the departure of Christine James from her long-time Vice President post at the Travel Leaders Network this week. By officially stepping down on Oct. 30, James – the TL Network VP for Canada for two-plus decades...
Tags: Christine James, ELEVATE Canada, Lindsay Pearlman, Travel Leaders Network
Christine James announces her retirement
After 27 years of dedicated service to the Canadian travel industry, Christine James, Vice President, Canada Travel Leaders Network, has announced her retirement, with her final day being Oct. 30, 2026. For many across Canada’s travel...
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Travel Leaders Network continues to grow by giving members what they want
One of the things that Lindsay Pearlman was quick to point out during a briefing in Toronto yesterday (Jan. 14, 2026) was that while the daily news paints a rather bleak picture of the world these days, for the travel industry in general, and...
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Travel Leaders Network set to ignite Canada with new regional show format in 2026
As Travel Leaders Network (TLN) wrapped up its trio of Fall Regionals in Canada last week, it unveiled plans for a new format for the annual events for 2026 that the group’s senior executives believe will provide members with more of what they...
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Travel Leaders Network’s Christine James talks EDGE 2025 in Las Vegas
Travel Press Today had a chance to chat with Travel Leaders Network's vice-president, Canada, Christine James at the group's 2025 Edge Conference in Las Vegas this week. Among other things James talked about the conference theme,...
Travel Leaders Network adds 10 new suppliers for Canadian members
Travel Leaders Network continues to increase its product offerings and enhance its portfolio for member agencies by welcoming 10 new travel suppliers for its Canadian members this year. This expansion of diverse travel supplier partners --...
Industry reacts to U.S. tariffs as Canada responds
Buckle up. With the announcement that the Trump administration is moving ahead with 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Canada and a tariff of 10 per cent on Canadian energy that are slated to take effect on Feb. 4, 2025, it’s clear that...
Tags: ACTA, B.C. Premier David Eby, Christine James, Ensemble, Flemming Friisdahl, Michael Johnson, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, The Travel Agent Next Door, Travel Leaders Network, Trump's Tariffs on Canada, Wendy Paradis
Christine James marks milestone anniversary with Travel Leaders Network
Raise a glass to Christine James who is celebrating her 25th anniversary working with Travel Leaders Network. James, Vice President Canada for the group, has explored 92 countries – and intends to make it to 100 by the end of 2025 –...
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