TL Network Canada Expanded by 47 New Member Agencies in 2021 Date: 2022-03-01 10:22:19 Order: 0 Christine James, TL Network’s Vice President in Canada, attributed the agency's success to how it has been "celebrating the resilience of the travel advisor" throughout the COVID-19... Retail
F1S Marks New Retail Entry into the Canadian Market Date: 2022-02-25 10:07:23 Order: 0 Virtuoso agency First In Service made the move 'official' after debuting just prior to the pandemic. It says 25 Canadian advisors have already joined, and Willa Griffin will help lead F1S... Retail
Firdosh Bulsara Appointed as Director of My Escapades at Huntington Travel Group Date: 2022-02-15 09:07:41 Order: 0 Bulsara will be responsible for the management and business growth of "Escapades by Huntington," a boutique luxury tour operator offering customized privately guided experiences. People Retail Spotlight
Northern Travel Agents Busy After Non-Essential Travel Advisory Returns Date: 2021-12-20 12:06:01 Order: 0 Travel agencies in Northern Ontario are busier than ever after the federal government advised Canadians to avoid non-essential international travel. "The decision a lot of people are trying... CTVNews Retail
NS Travel Agency Reports Half of Clients Moved from Online to Human Travel Agents Date: 2021-12-13 11:28:30 Order: 0 Nearly two years after the beginning of the pandemic, Halifax-based Maritime Travel agency has reported that Nova Scotians are ready to travel again, and in more good news, that around half... CBC Retail
TTI Acquires MeritBiz Date: 2021-12-08 11:41:25 Order: 0 "This is a great opportunity for TTI as we move into 2022 to increase our support for our customers around the world as the market returns to pre-Covid-19 levels," said TTI Travel CEO Rocky... Retail
Government Tables Legislation for 'Last Step' of Canada's COVID Support Programs Date: 2021-11-25 10:31:50 Order: 0 The federal government has tabled legislation to create a set of new, more selective pandemic programs, in what it says is a more targeted approach to economic recovery for the next - and... CBC More News Retail
Match not found Travel Advisors: Violence Isn’t Deterring Most Mexico Travellers Date: 2021-11-23 10:55:06 Order: 0 Travel Weekly reports that while recent shootings in Tulum and Puerto Morelos on Mexico's Caribbean coast have resulted in concerned inquiries from clients, travel advisors - at least in... TravelWeekly More News Retail
TLN In-Person Toronto Event "Emotional" Date: 2021-11-11 08:52:29 Order: 0 190 advisors and 36 suppliers convened in Toronto this week for learning and networking. Regional meetings will be held later this month in Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal. On the Town Retail
Virtuoso Clients Taking Longer Trips Date: 2021-11-10 11:17:20 Order: 0 Virtuoso recently concluded its 2021 Symposium in Vienna, where 329 industry executives from 33 countries discussed the challenges, opportunities, and the future of luxury travel. One trend... LuxuryTravelAdvisor Retail
‘Ringing Off the Hook’: Travel Advisors See Surge in Demand as Border Restrictions Ease Date: 2021-11-09 10:17:22 Order: 0 Travel agencies in Atlantic Canada say pent-up travel demand is fueling its latest bookings now that the U.S. border has reopened. “CAA’s phones have been ringing off the hook. Our... GlobalNews Retail
‘Riding this Wave’ - TPI Fall Virtual Conference Sees Travel Coming Back Strong Date: 2021-10-21 08:30:36 Order: 0 Advisors attended sessions and panels to help 're emerge', and CEO Zeina Gedeon told Open Jaw that travel's comeback is already here, with forward bookings at 92% of the agency's biggest... Retail
TTI Travel Reconnects with Advisors at In-Person Social Date: 2021-10-19 11:51:57 Order: 0 At the agency's first in-person gathering, CEO Rocky Racco shared his optimism for the travel industry rebound, and the renewed appreciation of travel advisors. Retail
Exclusive: TTAND's Friisdahl Discusses Move to TLN with Open Jaw's New Video Host, Ian Smyth Date: 2021-10-19 10:23:38 Order: 0 Effective 01NOV, TTAND departs Ensemble and joins TLN. Open Jaw spoke with TTAND's CEO about the importance of the move for its 900 partner agents. Pink Couch Retail
"Moving Forward in Critical Areas:" Ensemble Symposium for Owners and Managers Date: 2021-10-18 11:18:43 Order: 0 The event was titled "Reimagine the Future." In-person Canadian Executive Connect retreats are also coming up in NOV at Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Alberta. Retail Spotlight
