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TL Network Canada Expanded by 47 New Member Agencies in 2021

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...

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F1S Marks New Retail Entry into the Canadian Market

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...

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Firdosh Bulsara Appointed as Director of My Escapades at Huntington Travel Group

Bulsara will be responsible for the management and business growth of "Escapades by Huntington," a boutique luxury tour operator offering customized privately guided experiences.

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Northern Travel Agents Busy After Non-Essential Travel Advisory Returns

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...

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NS Travel Agency Reports Half of Clients Moved from Online to Human Travel Agents

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...

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Rocky Racco, CEO of TTI Travel (left) and Frank DeMarinis, CEO, H.I.S-Merit Travel Group and H.I.S-Red Label Vacations Inc. (right).

TTI Acquires MeritBiz

"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...

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Government Tables Legislation for 'Last Step' of Canada's COVID Support Programs

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...

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Travel Advisors: Violence Isn’t Deterring Most Mexico Travellers

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...

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The Regional mini-conference also featured a Q+A with some of its preferred suppliers

TLN In-Person Toronto Event "Emotional"

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.

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Virtuoso Clients Taking Longer Trips

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...

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‘Ringing Off the Hook’: Travel Advisors See Surge in Demand as Border Restrictions Ease

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...

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TPI Virtual conference 2021

‘Riding this Wave’ - TPI Fall Virtual Conference Sees Travel Coming Back Strong

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...

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TTI Travel's in-person social on 14OCT

TTI Travel Reconnects with Advisors at In-Person Social

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.

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Exclusive: TTAND's Friisdahl Discusses Move to TLN with Open Jaw's New Video Host, Ian Smyth

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.

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David Harris, CEO of Ensemble Travel Group

"Moving Forward in Critical Areas:" Ensemble Symposium for Owners and Managers

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.

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