As it gears up to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2016, officials of the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) point out that the association is on a growth trajectory.
NACTA president Ann Chamberlin (formerly Ann van Leeuwen), said, “Our growth is nothing short of...
Mahendran Sivakolunthu has been charged with one count of operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act, 2002.
Sivakolunthu operated in Toronto and elsewhere in Ontario. The first court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 11 at the Ontario Court of...
Trafalgar’s new 2016 Italy brochure has 17 unique itineraries, and seven different trip styles, including cruise, rail and combinations with varied pace, duration and focus.
Clients can explore Italy from the style and sophistication of the north to the ancient customs and traditions of...
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, with his loyal friend Dr. John Watson, follow the clues in a baffling new mystery for 2016, “Sherlock Holmes and The Case of Melpomene's Mask,” during Cape May's Sherlock Holmes Weekend, March 18-20.
For many years now, Dr. Watson...
Costa Rica hit a milestone Dec. 18 when it welcomed its one millionth North American visitor.
According to the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT), well over a million North Americans will have visited Costa Rica by the end of this year. On Dec. 18, Costa Rica welcomed its one millionth US...
Air Transat Flight TS8500 left Amman, Jordan, Dec. 20 bound for Toronto with 207 Syrian refugees aboard.
“We are very pleased to be the first Canadian airline company to engage in this major humanitarian effort, and to be assisting the Canadian government and international authorities in...
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) was honoured with prestigious recognition at the 22nd Annual World Travel Awards’ Grand Final Gala Ceremony held Dec. 12 at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco.
The Luxury Included resort company’s top honours included: World's...
The National Tour Association has announced a slate of upcoming Travel Exchange dates that will return its annual convention to the fourth quarter of the calendar year.
Following the previously announced event in St. Louis, Feb. 26-March 2, 2017, San Antonio will host Travel Exchange later...
Following an extensive ex-parte trial, Kyle Gaspari, o/a Executive Sports Company, was convicted of two counts of operating as a travel agent without registration, contrary to the Travel Industry Act.
Gaspari was sentenced to six months of incarceration on count No. 1 and three months of...
The TravelBrands team recently returned from a one-week seminar at sea aboard the Norwegian Getaway, along with travel partners from across Canada and 12 of its preferred cruise line suppliers.
With more than 150 participants, this year's “SeaU” was the largest in Encore...