Air Transat, Children’s Wish Foundation make dreams come true For 15 years now, Air Transat and the Children’s Wish Foundation have been making some special magic for hundreds of children coping with threatening illnesses on their annual Flight with Santa Claus. Joined by their families, the kids...
SUNWING OFFERS AGENTS A CHANCE TO DOUBLE UP During December, Sunwing is encouraging agents to Learn, Earn and WIN with Meliá Hotels International Cuba. From now until Dec. 31, agents can earn 2X STAR Agent Rewards Points that convert into cash on all new bookings to Meliá Hotels & Resorts,...
FIRST FLIGHT TO GRAND BAHAMA LANDS TED DAVIS It’s not officially open yet, but Grand Bahama International Airport – still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Dorian – has just received its first flight since the onset of the storm in early September. In late November, a chartered...
AVALON RETURNS TO EGYPT & THE NILE After a brief hiatus, Avalon Waterways is returning to Egypt in 2020 and invites travellers to stand at the foot of the pyramids, answer the riddle of the Sphinx and sail down the historic Nile River, aboard the MS Farah – featuring 62 staterooms and suites – on its new “Taste...
MEET THE ELITE Delta, Air France, KLM recognize top 15 agencies, 3 TMCs RODNEY TUGWELL Delta Air Lines in partnership with joint venture airlines – Air France, KLM, and Alitalia – presented the 4th edition Agency Elite Awards at a VIP reception in Toronto. The event gathered high-level management...
JUST CAN'T AFFORD IT That’s why half of Canadians won’t take a winter vacation this year NOW THIS A SURPRISE With winter settling in across the country and the busy travel season just revving up, it seems that half of Canadians will be spending it at home. Dan Keon, vice-president, market...
TAKE TO THE SLOPES OR LINKS WITH TRAVELBRANDS TravelBrands has launched a product line specifically tailored to golf and ski lovers. TravelBrands Golf & Ski, by Ultimate Vacations connects travellers to golf or ski experiences tailored to their preferences. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice president,...
CLUB MED MICHÈS PLAYA ESMERALDA IS OPEN Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda – its first-ever Exclusive Collection resort in the Americas – has been officially opened. Located in Miches, Dominican Republic, the 93-acre resort is the first major site to open within the region, and features an eco-chic...
'NEW' HOLLAND AMERICA LINE GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT There’s a new Holland America Line out there, and the cruise line’s officials want you to know about it. After spending his first five years tweaking and enhancing the product line, Holland America Line (HAL) president Orlando Ashford is now taking...
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES BRINGS A350 TO TORONTO An Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 made its debut at Toronto Pearson International airport on Nov. 10. “We’re excited about the arrival of our Airbus 350 to Toronto, a city where we have been flying direct now for over seven years,” said Samson Arega,...
