Destinations
Flair Airlines Adding Service In Ontario Markets
Flair Airlines is releasing details on three additional routes as the airline expands its presence in Ontario. Service to Abbotsford from Kitchener-Waterloo, Kelowna from Toronto, and Thunder Bay from Ottawa will begin in May and June, respectively. The new routes are an addition to Flair’s recently announced 2023 summer schedule, which includes increased frequencies and plans to increase capacity by 50% next summer. Garth Lund, Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines, said: “We’re thrilled to connect travellers to the people and places they love, as we expand our presence...
Cuba: Ready For A Successful 2023 Winter Season
The Cuba Tourist Board hosted some 200 travel advisors and industry executives at Le Treport Weddings and Convention Center in Toronto last week, providing them with an update on the new and improved Cuba: the island’s new advertising campaign, new travel App, new Travel Cuba specialist program, new destinations, more flights, and elevated services. The evening included a trade show, where the travel advisors could get firsthand information from all major Canadian tour operators, airlines, and hotel partners representatives; followed by dinner/presentation and entertainment provided...
Back On The Hill
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) kicked off its first in-person Hill Days advocacy campaign in two years this week (Oct. 17 to 21) with a special reception in downtown Ottawa at the Wellington Building on Oct. 19. More than 60 TIAC Members gathered with 50 Parliamentarians and other government officials at an evening event that was the social highlight of the organization’s annual lobbying campaign, on now through Oct. 21, 2022. This year, TIAC aims to raise awareness of the key challenges now faced by the beleaguered industry as it emerges from the COVID-19...
WestJet Adds Terrace, BC, Calgary Flights
WestJet will add four-times weekly service between Terrace, B.C., and Calgary, beginning Dec. 1, 2022. Creating a gateway for business and leisure travel opportunities, WestJet Encore's service to Terrace, will provide a convenient connection to WestJet's home and largest global hub in Calgary where the airline will operate more than 800 flights per week, to more than 65 destinations around the world, in December. John Weatherill, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are thrilled to provide increased capacity to support Terrace and Western B.C.'s critical projects and...
Agents Invited To The Islands Of The Bahamas Events
The Islands of The Bahamas are inviting Canadian travel agents to attend its Canadian In-Market Destination events that are being held in three cities across Canada and taking place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2022. The invitation comes from the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General, for The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. The Destination events will provide travel industry experts and advisors on the latest destination news and updates on The Islands of The Bahamas. They will...
ACTA Looks For Input
ACTA has begun its consultation process with the Ontario government following TICO’s September 21 bulletin advising of a comprehensive review of its funding model and the Compensation Fund. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “We are working with senior government officials and providing input at this critical stage. We are seeking members’ input on an urgent basis before submitting our brief to the Ontario government at the end of the month.” ACTA has now launched a survey seeking feedback on how travel agencies and independent travel agents see TICO’s role evolving in...
WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines Launch Interline Deal
WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines have launched a reciprocal interline relationship -- the first interline collaboration for Pacific Coastal Airlines. Guests can now purchase a single ticket from either airline for travel involving connecting flights between their networks. Guests will enjoy the confidence of optimized connecting times and the convenience of checking in and receiving boarding passes for all flights at the first point of departure. John Weatherill, WestJet's Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are thrilled to become the first interline partner for Pacific...
Air Transat, Porter Launch Codeshare Agreement
Air Transat and Porter Airlines have launched a new bilateral codeshare. The agreement is now activated between Porter Airlines' domestic flights to and from Halifax (YHZ) and Toronto City (YTZ), and select Air Transat's flights to and from Montreal (YUL). Michèle Barre, Air Transat's Vice President, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing, said: “We are delighted that our codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines is taking off. Our respective networks are highly complementary, with Porter serving Toronto and Halifax, and Air Transat serving some 15 countries.” Barre continued:...