With more than 200 dogs vying for the title of VisitScotland’s “Ambassadog,” in the end it was a dog named George, a one-year-old Golden Retriever from Glasgow, taking home the title. Sisters Victoria and Emma Rae, both 22, put George forward for the coveted role in March, after...

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has sent out ballots to all registrants for the election of one wholesale position on the TICO board of directors. The two eligible candidates on the ballot are: Wholesale Candidates (three-year position) – Jim Diebel, Hanover Holidays, Hanover,...

AmaWaterways’ newest ship, AmaKristina, celebrated its official launch on recently at Vahali Shipyard in Serbia. During the festivities, AmaWaterways executive vice-president and co-owner, Kristin Karst baptized her namesake vessel. AmaWaterways president and co-owner, Rudi Schreiner then...

The Jamaica Tourist Board will be holding three destination update events in Northern Ontario as follows: !!! Thunder Bay, May 17, Gargoyles Grille & Ale, 11 Cumberland Street S. !!! Sault Ste. Marie, May 19, Arturo Restaurant 515 Queen Street S. !!! Timmins, May 24, The Fishbowl...

As the massive wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta, continues to spread, threatening dozens of local communities, Canada's largest companies are doing their part to aid those affected. Vision Travel has long-standing relationships with clients across Alberta so was impassioned to support the...

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts invite clients of travel agents to participate in a Virtual WeddingMoons Party on May 14 (2 p.m., EST). Perfect for newly engaged couples looking to say “I do” in paradise, webinar participants will learn important tips and information, that are...

Travellers on a budget are being invited to savour Europe with Trafalgar's new CostSaver program. And, clients who book a CostSaver European tour can save even more with Trafalgar chipping in $300 towards airfare through May 9. According to officials, CostSaver is the perfect way to...

Air Canada has reported first quarter 2016 record EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and aircraft rent) of $460 million compared to EBITDAR of $442 million in the same quarter in 2015. For the 12 months ended March 31, 2016, Air Canada's EBITDAR margin was...

At a traditional maritime handover ceremony on April 28 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Carnival Cruise Line took delivery of its newest, largest and most innovative ship, the 133,500-ton Carnival Vista. The 3,954-passenger ship will reposition to Trieste, Italy, where it will depart...

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.-based Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has kicked off its 25th anniversary season by launching earlier in the year than ever. A mild winter meant the tour operator began to hit the turbulent waters of the Niagara River about three weeks earlier than usual. Whirlpool Jet...