ACTA Announces Networking Events for 2024 Date: 2024-03-08 08:19:21 Order: 0 ACTA has announced its networking and education events for 2024, including the ACTA Travel Industry Golf Event and three city Travel Industry Summits. More News Retail
Most Things are Available for a Price. Secrets of a Celebrity Travel Agent Date: 2024-03-07 09:32:04 Order: 0 VIP travellers want everything to be exactly as they desire -- and sometimes this means some unusual travel requests. Retail
Chippy Jegathesan Launches Host Agency Onvigo Date: 2024-03-06 07:34:01 Order: 150 Already boasting a wide diversification in his product portfolio, Chippy Jegathesan, has entered the crowded host agency market with the launch of Onvigo whose stated objective is to... Retail
KAYAK Launches Ask Kayak Suite of AI-Powered Tools Date: 2024-03-05 10:21:13 Order: 0 KAYAK is dropping a new suite of AI products to help make travel planning decisions easier, faster, and more intuitive. Retail
First Canadian Virtuoso Awards Gala a Piping Hot Success Date: 2024-02-28 10:44:20 Order: 150 A most virtuous soirée was held at Toronto’s swanky Four Seasons with the travel industry’s luxury crowd decked out in black tie regalia for Virtuoso Canada’s first Awards Gala. Luxury Retail
Cruising Up, All Inclusive Down: Virtuoso Canada Talks Trends Date: 2024-02-28 10:40:24 Order: 0 At Virtuoso Canada’s 2024 Forum held at Toronto’s Four Seasons on 27FEB, the mood was upbeat. “All signs point to growth mode for the Canadian travel market over the next several... Luxury Retail
FCTG Unveils New Independent Branding with Envoyage Date: 2024-02-27 08:08:40 Order: 120 Independent travel advisors have become the darlings of the industry. With its eye on the prize, Flight Centre Travel Group's Independent division has launched new global branding with a... Retail
Expedia to Cut about 1,500 Jobs Globally amid Moderating Travel Demand Date: 2024-02-27 10:29:11 Order: 0 Expedia said on 26FEB it was cutting about 1,500 jobs globally, or about 9% of its total workforce, as part of its "organizational and technological transformation." Retail
CAA Launches Guide to Help Air Travellers During Common Flight Disruptions Date: 2024-02-27 10:28:24 Order: 0 CAA has launched an easy guide to help pax navigate the complex federal rules for flight delays, cancellations, lost bags and getting bumped from a flight. Retail
ACTA Calls TICO Fee Increase “A Significant Setback,” Repeats Call For “Thorough” Review Date: 2024-02-08 10:20:45 Order: 150 In a strongly worded statement issued 08FEB, The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors said the Ontario government and TICO have failed to address its concerns despite... Retail
“This is Truly the Golden Age of the Travel Advisors”: Travel Leaders’ Roger Block Asserts in Toronto Date: 2024-02-08 08:48:35 Order: 130 “In my 40-plus years in travel I’ve never seen such a reversal as this one,” declared Roger Block, President of Travel Leaders Network, in referring to the switch from consumers... On the Town Retail
Are Travel Advisors in a Golden Age? Travel Leaders Network Thinks So Date: 2024-02-07 10:29:11 Order: 0 "I think we are in a renaissance of the travel advisor in terms of the distribution channel," said John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group. Retail
Chris March New Chief Operating Officer (COO), Worldgo Travel Management Date: 2024-02-06 10:28:41 Order: 0 Chris March is the new COO of Worldgo Travel Management, effective 05FEB. With extensive industry experience at Flight Centre and a specialized Marketing and Brand Management MBA, the... Retail
GBTA Survey: Pandemic in the Past as Business Travel has Strong Start to 2024 Date: 2024-02-01 10:41:17 Order: 0 The global business travel industry is thriving in 2024, with pandemic concerns ranking low in the latest GBTA poll. The survey highlights a shift in top concerns toward increasing travel... Retail
Uniglobe Carefree Travel Discusses Business Travel Increases Date: 2024-01-31 10:09:56 Order: 0 Uniglobe Carefree Travel says business travel is back to pre-pandemic levels. While space and service issues can still be a problem when flying, Uniglobe says they work to find cost savings... Retail
