Destinations
Travel Edge Network Launches Edge Advantage
Travel Edge Network has launched Edge Advantage as part of its ongoing efforts to provide training and education for travel advisors. Customized to the needs of the network, Edge Advantage is ideal for both new-to-business advisors as well as for tenured advisors who may need training in limited areas. For example, the Build Your Business program on website development has been in high demand with tenured advisors who have not yet taken the leap to move their business online. There are also live quarterly Bootcamp training programs with the Directors of Hotel, Air, Insurance,...
Air Transat Unveils Winter 2022-2023 Program
Air Transat is gradually launching its 2022-2023 winter program to the South, featuring 26 destinations, including the Caribbean, the Pacific coast of Mexico, the Antilles, Latin America and Florida. Joseph Adamo, Transat's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said: “We are pleased to kickstart the winter season with such a strong program. Continuously attuned to the needs of our clientele, we’ve noticed a significant interest in adult-only properties and in the beautiful city of Havana. We are therefore quite proud to present these two additions ….” Adamo continued: “We've...
Time To Sail And Stay In BVI
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) has launched its new BVI Summer Sails and Stays campaign with exciting digital packages from various industry partners. In collaboration with Travel Desk, a specialist business travel agency, this year’s campaign will target North American leisure travellers and deliver precision data which will also assist the BVITB&FC in our remarketing efforts. Potential guests will have the opportunity to explore a variety of exclusive opportunities offered by our valued industry partners, encouraging guests to...
Barbados Celebrates Its Travel Agent Partners
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) hosted some of its top travel agent partners at the Oistins North Pop Up Kitchen, located at JC’s Grill House in Mississauga last week (Sept. 8) Agents enjoyed an immersive cultural experience which showcased some elements of Barbados’ rich history and culture including music, local cuisine and rum and really provided those attending with a ‘Taste of Barbados.’ Along with being treated to local delicacies and Bajan sweet treats, those attending the event also had the opportunity to take photos with the costumed revellers that...
Ready To Reconnect
One of the things that Transat Distribution Canada’s (TDC) general manager, Karine Gagnon will tell you is that: “TDC has been very active over the past few years in playing a critical role in supporting its network.” And she continues that: “Going forward, I think this is where we need to continue to focus our energies: providing our members with what they need to be more efficient, allowing them to focus all their energy on the special relationship they have with their customers.” Gagnon told Canadian Travel Press: “I'm very motivated by this new challenge, and since I...
St. Vincent & The Grenadines Are Ready For Winter 2023
St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) is gearing up for a busy 2023 winter season, offering an update on flights and hotels for agents with clients looking to escape during the colder months. Glen Beache, CEO for the SVGTA, said: “We are very excited and looking forward to welcoming our Canadian friends this winter with the commencement of Air Canada Rouge’s weekly direct flights starting this November. Canada is a very important market for our destination and the new service will contribute to the overall growth of Canadian Visitation.” Air Canada will...
Air Canada Celebrates 85th
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Air Canada donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the first fleet type flown by the carrier, made its final journey as it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to the Museum at a handover ceremony. The airplane will go on permanent public display as an iconic piece of aviation history. The aircraft, with registration CF-TCC, was one of three purchased by Air Canada's forerunner, Trans-Canada Air Lines...
PATA Launches Asia Pacific Snapshot
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched the PATA Asia Pacific Snapshot: Weekly Travel Recovery Dashboard to support its destination members and the sector at large by offering an easy, comprehensive guide to the status of travel re-openings, new travel experiences, and the most current travel policies and restrictions in place across the region. This dashboard is the latest revamp of PATA's COVID-19 status dashboard which has been issued regularly over the past six months. PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera said, “Clarity on the rapidly evolving travel status and...