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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Incidents of Canadians being forced to quarantine in destinations after testing positive for COVID-19, amid the Omicron wave, are more common than ever, posing new challenges to travel advisors as they help clients navigate their way through the system. Here, agents share their tips for managing this situation if and when it happens.
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Worries that the United States’ rollout of 5G wireless technology near American airports will cause operational problems with aircraft prompted airlines around the world to cancel flights heading to the U.S. yesterday (Jan. 18). The potential impact of 5G technology is still being reviewed by the Canadian government, which restricted 5G service around 26 airports last year.
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Following the acquisition of Signature Aviation, a British multinational aviation services company, the Board of Directors have announced the appointments of Michael Friisdahl as Executive Chairman and Tony Lefebvre as Chief Executive Officer.
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The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) reviews some of the good news headlines that popped up last week for travel agents and agencies.
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Copa Airlines was recently recognized by Cirium, an aviation data analysis company, as “The Most Punctual Airline in Latin America” for the eighth consecutive year, registering a punctuality index of 90.25%, in a total of 44,126 flights in 2021.
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Holland America Line is extending its Flexible Cancellation Plan to Sept. 30, 2022, the company says. As part of its "Worry-Free Promise," the cruise line also will continue to implement best practices for COVID-19 health and safety. Princess Cruises has also announced the extension of its Book with Confidence program.
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The Travel Industry of Ontario (TICO) is remembering its first Chairperson, Mr. Frank V. Dennis, who sadly passed away on Jan. 15, 2022 at 80 years old. Frank was the first Chairperson of TICO’s Board of Directors in 1997 and was “recognized as a leader within the travel industry,” TICO said in a statement on Tuesday (Jan. 18).
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Quark Expeditions has unveiled a gift card incentive for graduates of its PolarPro sales training program. Eligible travel advisors who sign up and graduate from the training program between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2022, can submit a request to earn a $250 Gift Card on their first booking with Quark within 90 days of graduation.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Contiki has unveiled a brand refresh, revealing a bold new look that signifies optimism while also meeting the needs of Gen-Z and Millennial travellers. With that comes an eye-catching “new kind of green” – Contiki Green – that leans into the energy, power and wonder of the feelings the company creates.
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Ethiopian Airlines’ country manager for Canada, Samson Arega, has been promoted within the company to USA Regional Director in Washington, DC. Arega led the Ethiopian Airlines Canadian office over the past three years managing several initiatives and bringing greater awareness to Canadians.
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The European Union has removed Canada, Australia, and Argentina from its safe travel list, advising Member States to reinstate travel restrictions on travellers from these countries. But it is still up to each member state to decide if it will, in fact, follow the EU’s recommendations.
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