Destinations
Agents Connect For Success At TravelBrands’ Celebration Of The Return To Travel
TravelBrands hosted its first, in-person events in three years this week and they are somewhere beyond happy about it. Company CEO, Frank DeMarinis observed that there has been a lot of suffering for the industry during the past three years and TravelBrands' events in both Montreal (at the Hotel Bonaventure on Oct. 3) and Toronto (at the Paramount Event Space on Oct. 4) were all about celebrating the return to travel and showing its appreciation to travel agents – lots and lots of appreciation. Clearly, agents are up for it, with 300 attending the company’s event in Montreal and...
ITAC, Destination Canada Partner With Signature
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and Destination Canada have announced a new partnership with Signature Travel Network -- a member-owned travel cooperative that includes 277 member agencies with more than 600 retail locations around the world. Collectively, Signature members generate more than $11 billion in annual travel sales. The new agreement marks the first global partnership between an Indigenous organization and Signature Travel Network. Keith Henry, president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, said that: “Moving Indigenous...
Remembering Stephen Elmy
Take a moment to Remember Stephen Elmy today. The former general manger and VP of South African Airways operations in Canada passed away yesterday, October 3, 2022 at the age of 71. All of us here at Baxter Media remember Stephen as a constant visitor at our offices; as an early adopter of technology, he offered us lots of helpful advice as to what might (and might not) work when it came to automation; and he was a regular contributor to Canadian Travel Press with his WebWorld column – the first column that focused on travel technology and the Internet. He is remembered in...
TRAVELSAVERS Adds New Agency Affiliates
TRAVELSAVERS Canada has announced is new partnerships with two dynamic agency groups in Canada -- The Atrium Group comprised of Vasco Travel and Gama Travel, representing 100 travel agencies in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick; and Enjoy Travel with 10 agency branch offices located throughout Ontario. Kathryn Mazza-Burney, Chief Sales Officer, said: “We’re thrilled to continue to grow our footprint in Canada with these successful companies. With more than $250 million in additional combined agency revenue, our preferred partners will see a sizeable increase in their business as...
Plans For New Agent Certification Program Announced At Inaugural Caribbean Travel Forum
During the inaugural Caribbean Travel Forum held at the Hilton Caribe in San Juan, Puerto Rico yesterday (Oct. 3), the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s president Nicola Madden-Greig outlined the vision for a new certified Caribbean Travel Advisor Program. Building on the strength of the existing resort and destination specific travel agent certification programs that are already in place, Madden-Greig said the concept is to “take that to the next level and have certified Caribbean travel specialists who can sell the unique Caribbean experience but also all the...
Canadians Invited To Savour St. Kitts
Canadians in search of a tasty, new destination may want to consider St. Kitts, which along with its tranquility is also emerging as a culinary hotspot. And to help Canadians discover its authentic culinary culture, the destination has launched Savour St. Kitts, a print and digital resource that celebrates the island’s vibrant epicurean scene. The 28-page guide is full of culinary insight surrounding the island’s immersive food experiences. Diners can choose from a distinctive array of culinary adventures including a farm-to-table “edible landscape” feast held in the heart...
TL Network Gears Up For 2022 Fall Regionals
TL Network Canada (TLNetwork.ca) is gearing up for three complimentary in-person regional events for its member agencies this fall. Events will take place Oct. 26 to Nov. 10, 2022, and locations this year include Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Registration is currently open for each event where advisors will have the opportunity to interact with supplier partners, connect with peers and learn about the network’s agency-enhancing programs. Spaces are limited, though, so members are encouraged to sign up early. TL Network’s Vice President Christine James said: “We’re...
JTB Set To Showcase Its Products
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is set showcase its products and programs to Canadian travel agents at the beginning of December. From 1 pm to 4 pm on Dec. 7, the JTB will welcome agents to a Virtual Product Showcase to refresh them on all the offerings its travel partners’ products and services, including resorts, tour operators, attractions, airline and ground services. Naturally, the JTB’s destination team will be on hand to update agents on what’s new in ‘their favourite destination.’ And along with all of the new information, there will be ‘fun and games’ and...