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CLIA appoints Bud Darr as president & CEO

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

CLIA appoints Bud Darr as president & CEO

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)'s Global Executive Committee has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as resident and CEO effective Feb. 3, 2025. Darr succeeds Kelly Craighead, who, earlier this year, announced her plans to leave the organization at year’s end. Darr returns to...

Remembering Brian Roper: “He was our champion”

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

Remembering Brian Roper: “He was our champion”

News of the passing of Brian Roper has touched so many in the Canadian travel industry who have met and worked with him during his 40-year career with Sandals Resorts. And there is no doubt that each and every one of you will have your own special memories of him and how he touched your...

Transat launches end-of-year sale on all destinations and South packages

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

Transat launches end-of-year sale on all destinations and South packages

Transat and Air Transat have launched their end-of-year sale, with discounts on flights to all Air Transat destinations and on Transat South packages. This promo offers travellers the opportunity to plan their trips for 2025 while taking advantage of attractive fares. About the...

St. Kitts Ritz-Carlton to break ground in 2025

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

St. Kitts Ritz-Carlton to break ground in 2025

St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced that The St. Kitts Ritz-Carlton Resort Hotel and Residences is set to break ground in 2025. This monumental development marks a new chapter for the island's hospitality and real estate offerings, positioning St. Kitts as a premier luxury destination in...

Viking announces 10 new ocean itineraries

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

Viking announces 10 new ocean itineraries

Viking has announced 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe that are now available for booking in 2026 and 2027. The new itineraries range from eight to 22 days and feature 12 additional recurring ports that are new for Viking ocean voyages:...

Flex Pay announces partnership with Flair Airlines

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

Flex Pay announces partnership with Flair Airlines

Flex Pay has announced a partnership with Flair Airlines that brings Flex Pay, Upgrade’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, to Flair’s customers, empowering their travellers to spread the cost of their trips over time. “At Flair Airlines, we are on a mission to provide affordable air...

Sandals debuts new “Made of Caribbean” campaign

By Baxter Media

December 20, 2024

Sandals debuts new “Made of Caribbean” campaign

Sandals Resorts has debuted its new “Made of Caribbean” campaign, a global, multi-media advertising campaign developed by Leo Burnett. A pioneer of all-inclusive travel, Sandals and Beaches Resorts is ushering in a new brand direction of pure Caribbean expression, also unveiling an evolved...

Canadian advisors explore London with VisitBritain and Air Canada

By Ted Davis

December 19, 2024

Canadian advisors explore London with VisitBritain and Air Canada

The views were spectacular for a small group of Canadian travel advisors who recently encountered two towering observation rides as part of a fam trip sponsored by VisitBritain and Air Canada. First, they ascended the Brighton i360 Tower on the waterfront of Brighton, facing a winter storm...

Air Canada takes flight at 2024 Investor Day event

By Baxter Media

December 19, 2024

Air Canada takes flight at 2024 Investor Day event

Air Canada unveiled its long-term plan at its 2024 Investor Day earlier this week, setting 2028 targets of $30 billion operating revenues, at least 17% adjusted EBITDA margin and approximately 5% free cash flow margin by 2028. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air...

TTC announces 2025 Big Tour Sale

By Baxter Media

December 19, 2024

TTC Tour Brands, including brands Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki, has announced its 2025 Big Tour Sale with savings up to CAD$2,500 per couple offering authentic, in-depth travel experiences. The sale begins Dec. 26, 2024 and runs through Feb. 20,...