Carrier to begin Toronto-Rio route in December Air Canada is preparing to host those who are seeking some sun, sand, sea and samba on their vacations.The carrier will begin three-times-a-week Toronto-Rio de Janeiro service on Dec 4, using Dreamliners on the route, and both the carrier and Brazilian...
Mexico roadshows aim to boost Canadian tourism in destination A North American roadshow promoting different aspects of Mexican tourism visited Toronto recently – a development that enabled some Mexican tourism representatives to reassert themselves in the Canadian market years after the Mexican government...
Ontario agencies upbeat about recent merger Staff at two Ontario travel agencies say their agencies' merger is serving all well, including their travel agency-appreciative clients.Murdoch Travel, in business since 1989, recently announced what it called a "strategic merger" with Laking & Rhoades...
Goway seeks agent insights with new Travel Advisory Board Goway Travel is seeking suggestions straight from the horse's mouth when it comes to strengthening its ties with the travel agent community. The Toronto-based tour operator hosted the inaugural meeting of its Travel Advisory Board in Toronto...
Canadian travellers can experience Queensland's wellness offerings Tourism & Events Queensland says vacationers who blend in with the lifestyle in the Australian jurisdiction it promotes may return home in better shape than they were when they arrived.Laura Jones, director of the Americas...
Travel advisors talk resort trends, all-inclusives, and new properties. What's trending or new and notable right now when it comes to hotels and resorts? JG: Travellers are looking beyond the basics—they want experiences that feel meaningful. I'm seeing strong demand for resorts that offer immersive...
Expectations are that memories of disruption will fade A Mississauga travel agent says she doesn't expect that any anger now directed towards Air Canada because of the fallout from the labor dispute with its flight attendants will lead to any long-lasting damage for the airline, especially as the carrier...
But association cautions disruption has already hurt Indigenous tourism The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada has welcomed the tentative agreement between Air Canada and its flight attendants while also reporting that the relatively brief labor dispute was harmful to Indigenous tourism,...
Country hopes to see 12 million visitors this year The Dominican Republic's tourism trade is on a roll, with there being plenty of people eagerly seeking fun in the sun in a country that's well-suited to host that type of vacationer, thanks to its many beach locales.Mariel Herrera, director of the Dominican...
Air New Zealand highlights extensive South Pacific network Air New Zealand says it offers a great transportation mode for those wanting to visit the country it's based in and a great transportation mode as well for those who are eager to visit the many South Pacific destinations outside of New Zealand...
