TORONTO — Still reeling from Sunwing’s unexpected cancellations out of Regina and Saskatoon, and overwhelmed by frantic phone calls and emails from impacted clients, travel advisors are also facing lost commissions at a time when many travel agencies are still struggling to get back on sure footing. “Every penny of our commission recalled. […]
Day: January 5, 2023
TORONTO — Sunwing has issued a statement that includes an apology for severe disruptions in operations over the holiday break. As reported yesterday, the chair of the House of Commons transport committee on Tuesday called for Sunwing Airlines to publicly explain what caused travel chaos for thousands of Canadians over the holidays. […]
TORONTO — Active Journeys Inc., which operated as both a travel retailer and travel wholesaler, has had its registration under the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002 revoked, as of Nov. 4, 2022. According to TICO, the travel agency and tour operator, located in Etobicoke, Ontario, is no longer in business. […]
MISSISSAUGA — TICO has announced that it approved 43 claims against the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund on Dec. 20, 2022. Totalling $201,928, the approved claims will assist 86 consumers who did not receive the travel services for which they paid. The claims are as follows: Jacco Tours: 12 claims to […]
Thursday, January 5, 2023 (Muskoka, ON) – Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in our community this year? Don’t miss two great opportunities to support Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality and Anti-racism (IDEA) in Muskoka in 2023. Join the IDEA Advisory Group: Muskoka District Council established the IDEA Advisory Group […]
VANCOUVER — Travellers arriving in Vancouver from Hong Kong said they were relieved to be among the last arrivals before Canada’s new COVID-19 testing requirements took effect, including one woman who changed her flight to avoid the rules. Starting Thursday, from 12:01 a.m. eastern time, Canada will require travellers from […]
TORONTO — Five lucky travel advisors won Florida gift boxes featuring items from Spartina 449, thanks to a recent contest with VISIT FLORIDA. The promotion ran this past November and offered travel advisors who completed the steps to become a Certified Florida Travel Pro the chance to win one of […]