TDC helps members shine by harnessing star power in a changing travel landscape If you ask Karine Gagnon how things are going, Transat Distribution Canada’s (TDC) General manager will tell you: “I’m happy to report, in terms of performance and sales in general, 2025 has been a good year....
A conversation with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser: “Canada isn’t just a visitor, it’s family” By: Ilona KauremszkyLong before Confederation stitched Canada together in 1867, French-speaking Acadians expelled from Acadie in the 18th century fled, many trekked south to the wetlands...
The Bahamas is having a banner year for stop-over arrivals from Canada The Bahamas is having another good year for stop-over arrivals, with the number of visitors who spend at least one night in the destination up significantly last year from 2023, and the number of Canadians in particular showing...
Air Canada’s Mark Galardo says the Airbus A321XLR is a game changer offering a wide-body experience on narrow-body jets It’s “a game changer” was the descriptor that Mark Galardo used to explain the importance of the impending addition of the Airbus A321XLR to Air Canada’s fleet in 2026. The...
Two luxury travel experts talk trends, booking insights, selling tips and some of the most luxurious trips their clients have booked Luxury means different things to different people. What do you think luxury means to your clients? HO: It does, and for my clients, luxury isn’t always about marble...
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...
