PAL Airlines arrives in Ottawa Ian StalkerPAL Airlines has worked its way westward to Ontario, with the St. John's-based carrier that previously had been serving points in Quebec and the Maritimes now including Ottawa in its network.July saw PAL begin non-stop Ottawa-Fredericton service on Mondays,...
Agent seeing robust number of cruise bookings Ian StalkerA prominent Toronto travel agency says it's seeing a surge in cruise bookings, even as a growing number of coronavirus cases linked to the delta variant are refocusing attention on a virus that has done the travel industry huge damage.And...
Emirates is on top of the world in new campaign Ann RuppensteinEmirates has gone to new heights — 828 metres — to capture footage for its latest ad campaign. Upon first view the opening recreates a scene from the popular movie Love Actually with a close up of its cabin crew member holding up message...
CTO and Planeterra team up in the name of community tourism Ann RuppensteinThe Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and global community tourism non-profit Planeterra have joined forces to scale up community tourism throughout the Caribbean. The goal of the partnership is to enhance the social,...
Peng Chau is a “hidden gem” for travellers to uncover Ian StalkerThe Hong Kong Tourism Board says the island of Peng Chau provides a very different experience in a part of the world famed for its hustle and bustle.The tourism board hosted a recent webinar showcasing Peng Chau, which viewers were...
NCL sails away in American waters Ian StalkerNorwegian Cruise Line has restarted cruising in U.S. waters, with the company's Norwegian Encore setting sail from Seattle on Aug. 7 on an Alaska cruise, a sailing the company fully expects will end with everyone returning home hale and hearty.NCL is working...
An inside look at why charters can be a great vacation option for families and couples alike Ann RuppensteinDon’t let the show Below Deck fool you. Charter operations are quite different from the drama that unfolds on the binge-worthy reality TV series. “The popular TV show Below Deck gives the wrong...
AMResorts’ Carlo Trinidad says destination wedding groups have come back with a vengeance. “We are fortunate in Canada where wedding groups typically book at least 10 to 12 months in advance, sometimes longer. So not only have individual bookings spiked, but also wedding groups,”...
Bookings may be picking up, but agents face many obstacles as travel resumes When it comes to outlining all the challenges facing agents right now, Lindsay Schile, Manager & Groups Coordinator at CM Travel, doesn’t know where to begin. “Some clients are stuck with travel credits that are about...
Keeping the travel dream alive pays off for agents After being cooped up at home for the majority of the year, clients are ready to turn their travel dreams into reality.“For many of our clients, these lockdowns have been a time to reflect on what is important in life and many tell me they will...
