TORONTO — For Expedia Group, yesterday’s open house was about more than just showcasing its beautiful Toronto office to its VIP partners. It was also an opportunity to share exciting new updates that will make it easier for Expedia TAAP travel advisors to book and build trips. Expedia TAAP (Travel […]
Day: May 17, 2023
TORONTO – WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says a massive gap remains between the airline’s offer to pilots and the union’s counter-proposal for a new contract as job action looms. Round-the-clock negotiations between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association continue to intensify as the clock ticks down toward a […]
Even in the best partnerships, everyone needs their own space – and that’s certainly the case for travel retailers and travel suppliers. The headline for this edition of ‘It Happened This Week’ is: ‘Move afoot to start association allowing only retail agent membership’ Fed up with underhanded tactics from certain […]
MIAMI — Star Clippers has appointed Fernanda Sarubbi to the role of Business Development Executive for Canada. In her new role, Sarubbi will focus on developing Star Clippers’ individual and group business, incentive and charters, overseeing all of Canada as her territory. Originally hailing from Brazil, she brings with her […]
TORONTO — Trevello has wrapped up its highly anticipated conference, Connex, with resounding success. Taking place earlier this month at Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa, the event brought together partners and travel advisors for an unforgettable experience, fostering meaningful connections among attendees, said Trevello CEO Zeina Gedeon. The conference […]
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 sponsored air tickets as part of its new ‘Hello Hong Kong’ promotional campaign. Available on a first-come-first-serve basis, the tickets will be spread out across various markets via four major home-based carriers: Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express, Hong Kong Airlines […]
NEW YORK — First in Service Travel LTD (F1S) has officially laid out its expansion plans in key markets that include three Canadian cities. The New York-based travel agency, a top Virtuoso member and also one of North America’s largest independent travel agencies, is laying down roots in three primary […]
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – The District of Muskoka and the Town of Huntsville’s Diggin’ Downtown project, has been awarded the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Public Works, Project of the Year Award (Transportation). The OPWA Project of the Year Award has a legacy of honouring exceptional public works projects […]