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Virtuoso networking events take a tour of Canada - TravelPress
Virtuoso hosted three networking and professional development events this month for its Canadian member agencies, advisors and preferred partners. Virtuoso On Tour Canada kicked off in Montréal April 4 and April 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel Montréal, continued in Vancouver April 8 and April 9 at the DOUGLAS, an Autograph Collection Hotel, and wrapped…more ›
Expedia Group unveils new sustainable programs for destinations - TravelPress
Expedia Group has launched two new programs — Destination Climate Champions and the Destination Giveback Initiative — both designed to support destination marketing and management organizations (DMOs) in becoming better environmental stewards and helping ensure travel is truly a force for good in their local communities. The new programs are aligned with Expedia Group’s Open World social impact and sustainability strategy and…more ›
Embrace the shorter booking window, TTC Tour Brands says - TravelPress
TTC Tour Brands is offering travel advisors tips to succeed in the ever-evolving travel industry. Offering advice ahead of the busiest travel window, TTC Tour Brands – with brands that include Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold — is reaffirming its commitment to travel advisors through a series of strategies that can still be implemented to impact…more ›
New York City is on a mission in Canada - TravelPress
New York City Tourism + Conventions and its partners were in Canada this week, making stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City for meetings with travel trade types in each city. In Toronto, the 2024 Canadian sales mission welcomed close to 30 buyers who had the opportunity for one-on-one table top meetings with about 20…more ›
Atlas Ocean Voyages is cooking with Academia Barilla - TravelPress
Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled details of a new partnership with Academia Barilla for select 2024 Epicurean Expeditions on board World Traveller. As part of this partnership, guests on board will have the opportunity to engage with an Academia Barilla Guest Chef, Marcello Zaccaria, who will join World Traveller expeditions departing on May 27, June 14, July 15, and…more ›
Discover the French Riviera with Star Clippers - TravelPress
For agents with clients looking to discover the French Riviera, Star Clippers has a variety of seven-day sailings onboard the 166-guest Star Flyer, with fares starting at $1,930 per person. Designed to reflect the heritage of traditional tall ships, Star Clippers ships are thoroughly modern vessels that marry the romance of the sailing era with the…more ›
Emerald Cruises launches 2025 Europe river cruises brochure - TravelPress
Emerald Cruises has released its 2025 Europe River Cruises brochure, featuring upcoming fleet updates, Emerald Cruises has added new EmeraldPLUS experiences, and new offers for guests taking advantage of early bookings. Featured 2025 itineraries include: Splendours of Europe: An iconic glass-top canal boat cruise in Amsterdam marks the beginning of this wonderful itinerary through the…more ›
ACTA, Visit Azores to host ACTA International Destination Conference - TravelPress
ACTA is teaming up with Visit Azores to host its first ever international destination conference in the Azores from Nov. 18 to Nov. 25, 2024. The ACTA International Destination Conference will take place on two of the Azores islands — São Miguel and Terceira. Throughout the 8-day itinerary advisors will immerse themselves in the culture…more ›
AmaWaterways' webinar will help agents grow their river cruise business - TravelPress
Travel professionals wanting to increase river cruise sales are invited to join a live Travel Webcast on April 23 with AmaWaterways. Sandra Gardiner, Sales Director, Canada, and Jesica Benitez, Manager of Strategic Partner Networks, will discuss what sets the company apart. A leading force in the river cruise industry, AmaWaterways offers clients a diverse range…more ›
Tapping into the trends shaping corporate travel in 2024 - TravelPress
A new survey commissioned by World Travel Protection (WTP) and conducted by Opinium, reports increased enthusiasm for travel along with ongoing safety concerns. With the global travel landscape continuing to be disrupted by geopolitical tensions, socioeconomic disparities, natural disasters, and other factors, the survey still found that more business travellers are happy to be traveling…more ›
Canada's love for Germany just keeps growing - TravelPress
Anja Brokjans, Director of the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) here in Canada came right to the pointing during an event in Toronto yesterday (April 16), stating that Canada’s love for Germany just keeps growing. And Brokjans has the numbers to prove it, pointing to a stunning 32.6% increase in Canadian overnight stays in 2023.…more ›
Transat's First Rookie Camp a resounding success - TravelPress
Transat celebrated the graduation of 100 new travel professionals from its first Rookie Camp, which wrapped up last week (April 11) at Paradisus Playa del Carmen. Over the course of a week, the new travel professionals took part in a variety of engaging activities, including presentations from Transat and its partners, hotel visits, destination experiences…more ›
Wyndham Alltra opens on coast of Dominican’s Samaná Peninsula - TravelPress
Guests looking for a low stress, family-friendly getaway can now book and enjoy an all-inclusive escape at the newly opened Wyndham Alltra Samaná. Located in the town of Las Galeras in the Samaná province of the Dominican Republic, the hotel boasts ocean views, pristine white sands and endless, all-day entertainment for all ages. Managed by Playa Hotels…more ›
Canadian agents blaze trails on Brand USA MegaFam - TravelPress
Canadian travel advisors on a Brand USA MegaFam trip through the states of Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky have been getting their tourism kicks on Route 66 this week, reports Travel Press Today’s western editor, Ted Davis, who joined the group on the trip. In some cases, they have been doing so from an elevated perspective. Chicago IL…more ›
There’s a new travel agency on the block in Chilliwack - TravelPress
At the height of the pandemic, travel agencies were shutting down across the country. Even as travel restrictions lifted, many agency owners decided to turn the lights off on the additional overhead costs associated with office spaces and opted for remote work places. Although plans for South East Travel’s expansion were put on hold during…more ›
Carnival Cruise Line launches enhanced booking experience for agents - TravelPress
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a series of new features to its online booking tool for travel advisors, GoCCL Navigator. The enhancements streamline the booking process, providing travel advisors with the tools and resources they need to maximize efficiency and improve their overall experience to support their business and income growth. Along with a new design that makes it…more ›
Los Cabos sets itself apart at 2024 Tianguis show in Acapulco - TravelPress
The Los Cabos Tourism Board (Fiturca), along with 25 of its destination business partners, conducted more than 900 meetings with tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, and even other tourist destinations in Mexico and globally, during the 2024 Tianguis Tourism Fair that was held in Acapulco last week. Along with finalizing business agreements for the benefit…more ›
Virginia Beach offering Canadians fun for less - TravelPress
Virginia Beach has been welcoming Canadians to its 60 kilometres of coastline for generations. On a visit, Canadians can explore its natural wonders, taste freshly-caught seafood and experience a vibrant oceanfront and arts district, and now they can enjoy some special savings as Virginia Beach rolls out its Virginia Beach Loonie Savers promotion just for…more ›
Get Responsible with CHTA - TravelPress
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) will launch the inaugural Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, set to take place on May 23 in Jamaica. The groundbreaking activities are dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism development with a special focus on giving back to local communities in Jamaica. “I am truly…more ›
New poll taps into top stress points for Canadian business travellers - TravelPress
A new poll by Corporate Traveller Canada paints a vivid picture of the strains facing Canadian business travellers as they deal with rising travel costs and the introduction by some airlines of surge pricing policies on checked baggage, and new paid seat options. Schedule disruptions are the top source of anxiety for 45% of business…more ›
Only one week left to vote in the Agent's Choice survey! - TravelPress
The voting period for this year’s Agents’ Choice Readership Survey voting closes on Friday, April 19. The survey is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Canada. With more than 40 categories covering each aspect of the travel industry, the results of the survey highlight the favourite suppliers chosen by agents, from hotel…more ›
Four Seasons Private Jet now available for private bookings - TravelPress
Four Seasons has announced that its Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is available for private bookings, for a limited time only. “We are delighted to offer this extraordinary opportunity to charter the Four Seasons Private Jet for the first time, in response to the many inquiries we have received from families and groups of friends…more ›