Destinations
ACTA Let’s Government Know Its Priorities
ACTA has submitted its pre-budget consultation paper to the House of Commons Finance Committee for parliamentary review as the federal budget for 2023 is now in the planning stages. Wendy Paradis, ACTA President, said: “We were very pleased that all legacy border measures were removed as of Oct. 1, but ACTA remains vigilant, keeping an eye on all issues that potentially affect travel agencies and independent travel agents.” Paradis noted as well that: “Meetings with key ministries, policy makers, and politicians continue, and we are always looking to remove red-tape to build a...
TL Network Canada Grows Membership In 2022
TL Network Canada continues to grow, adding 37 new member agencies to date in 2022. The steady growth of the network can be attributed to a strategic and targeted approach to recruitment, innovative training enhancements and award-winning tools, which are important to attracting new members and driving dynamic lead generation for them. Christine James, TL Network’s Vice President who oversees the organization’s operations in Canada, said: “We are continuously providing our member agencies with industry-leading technology offerings and newly enhanced products, which helps them...
The Ultimate Caribbean Update
From hot new hotel openings to innovative destination experiences, Travel Courier caught up with tourism officials from across the Caribbean to find out all the latest news for travel advisors. Here’s the latest from St. Kitts, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, the Cayman Islands, Barbados and the Bahamas. Stay tuned for more on what’s new and what’s trending in the Caribbean in the next edition. The CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority is counting down the days until non-stop Air Canada flights to the destination take off. “Airlift is very, very critical to us,” said...
A Bold New Brand For Dominica
Dominica is aiming to differentiate its tourism offerings from neighbouring Dominican Republic with the launch of a new brand and outlook on tourism. With the launch of its new brand and logo earlier this year, tourism officials from the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” are focusing their marketing efforts on promoting five pillars – Adventure, Agrotourism/Cuisine, Health and Wellness, Aqua/Water Adventure, and Events and Entertainment – to establish a bolder identity for the island, minimize confusion in the marketplace between the two destinations, and illustrate the island’s...
Sunwing Returns To Atlantic Canada
Sunwing is returning to Atlantic Canada this winter season, with weekly flights from six airports beginning in January until May. The company’s resumption of winter flights from airports in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland comes following a difficult two years brought on by the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, and is a signal of the tour operator’s ongoing commitment to eastern Canada and offering its residents seamless travel options from their local airport of choice. Deana Murphy, Vice President of Retail Sales for Sunwing, said: “It’s been a...
TICO Ready To Meet The Challenges Of The Future
In a conversation with Canadian Travel Press, Richard Smart, President & CEO of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), observes that while “the challenges of the pandemic are far from over, but there is a sense that we’re finally on the path to recovery.” Smart told CTP that: “We’re feeling a sense of optimism from industry. The challenges of the pandemic are far from over, but there is a sense that we’re finally on the path to recovery. Consumers are increasingly feeling confident travelling again. Public health restrictions continue to be lifted at the...
Scenic Eclipse Brings Expedition Luxury To Alaska
A new premium player amongst the cruise ships that sail the Pacific west coast waters to Alaska was given an official welcome by port authorities recently. Kathy deLisser, the regional VP of CERES Terminals, exchanged gifts with Captain Erwan le Rouzic in a theatre on board the Scenic Eclipse to celebrate the ship’s first sailing to Alaska – and its first visit to Vancouver, reports Press Today's Ted Davis. The Eclipse has the profile of a sleek yacht, and houses just over 200 guests in sea bound luxury. A recent tour of the all-balcony ship demonstrated those levels of luxury,...
WestJet Group, Alberta Government Take Off Together With Historic Partnership
The WestJet Group and the Alberta government are embarking on a ‘first-of-its-kind partnership’ that will be focused on ‘significantly advancing aviation across the province in support of a stronger economy and a long-lasting, sustainable future for Alberta's aviation sector.’ As the airline furthers its growth strategy, WestJet will invest aircraft capacity, with an asset value in excess of $7 billion in Calgary alone, through significant fleet commitments to be based within the province. WestJet will designate YYC Calgary International Airport as its single global...