TORONTO — Amid conflicting reports about travel intentions and money worries this summer, one thing’s for sure: Europe will welcome its fair share of Canadian vacationers, and that suits Sandra Moffatt, Chair of ETC’s Canada chapter, just fine. Moffatt, who is also Market Manager for Canada at Tourism Ireland, connected […]
Day: April 17, 2023
CANCUN — Transat Distribution Canada has kicked off its National Leadership Conference in the very best way possible – by the beach, in the sun, in Cancun, Mexico. Taking place from April 16-20 at Breathless Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa, the five-day event welcomes a delegation of travel agency owners, […]
Travelweek’s incredible history spans 50 years. From the 1970s through to the 2020s, we look at all 6 decades in a special feature in the April 13, 2023 issue of Travelweek. Excerpts are also running in Travelweek Daily, starting with the 1970s on April 13 and the 1980s on April 14. Here’s a look at the 1990s. The […]
ABU DHABI — Starting May 30 Etihad Airways will offer daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Toronto. The move follows the recently expanded air services agreement between the UAE and Canada. Etihad will introduce an additional weekly flight between Abu Dhabi and Toronto, on top of its current six-per-week flight […]
MONTREAL — IATA says it’s disappointed at the lack of positive measures to strengthen and enhance Canada’s air transport system and global competitiveness in the 2023 federal budget. The budget, unveiled last month, prompted mixed reaction from other travel industry organizations, including ACTA, which said it was “discouraged but not […]
LOS ANGELES — Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is venturing into Greece for the first time with two new post-cruise extensions. Available to book now for travel this summer and fall, the new additions include a three-night extension to Athens and a five-night extension to Athens and Santorini, which complement Uniworld’s […]
MONTEGO BAY — Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa in Montego Bay has unveiled a beauty of a renovation. The US$27.5 million project included the refurbishment of the resort’s common areas, plus the 537 hotel rooms. The accommodation options now include 48 suites. The updates follow the 2016 renovation at the Grand Palladium […]