TORONTO — The EU has pushed back the launch date of its new visa waiver program for a second time. Originally set to launch in 2021, ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) was first pushed back to May 2023 before subsequently being delayed again until November 2023. This means […]
Day: October 17, 2022
MONTREAL — Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has expanded its management team for its agent@home program. Carol Thorne, a 30-year veteran of TDC, has been appointed Regional Manager for the Ontario, Western and Maritime regions. In addition, Caroline Legendre has recently joined the TDC team as Regional Manager and will be […]
TORONTO — Sunwing will be rolling out its final content collection for its Best of the Best List this week. Previously announced last month, the annual list, now in its second year, comprises four collections of curated content, featuring 25 categories and more than 100 all-inclusive resorts, destinations and local […]
TORONTO — Air Canada, Utah Office of Tourism, Washington, DC, Visit Seattle and Travel Oregon have teamed up to offer Canadian travel advisors an opportunity to sell their way to experience the USA like never before. The 2022 Sell Your Way to the USA incentive program is open to travel agents across Canada, and offers the […]
FRANKFURT — Lufthansa has announced it will offer a suite concept in First and Business Class for the first time. The new offering is part of the airline’s ‘Allegris’ product generation, with new seats and new travel experience in all classes on long-haul routes, rolling out starting in 2023. More […]
MONTREAL — Air Transat has appointed Jhadyd Gonzalez as its new National Sales Manager in its commercial team. Now reporting to Benjamin Pron, Commercial Director, Gonzalez takes over the reins from Julie Sareaulth, who held the role until July 2022. With more than 15 years of experience in the tourism […]
TORONTO — It was 135 years ago when Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) first began operations, kicking off Taiwan’s longstanding love affair with rail travel. TRA’s modest operations in those early days eventually grew to include a comprehensive network of trains that connects cities and small towns around the country. And […]