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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Sales produce awards, but fascination drives a good story. During the darkest days of COVID-19, there were glimmers of creativity as Canadian travel advisors reinvented themselves in inspiring ways. On Travel Agent Day, in the spirit of the late Barbara Walters, PAX has compiled its list of the 10 Most Fascinating Travel Advisors who glowed during the pandemic.
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AI presents a future of endless possibilities, and in the realm of booking travel, it can be a useful brainstorming tool. But robots can’t replace the key attributes of service: the human touch and, above all, the human heart. On Travel Agent Day, Pax Global Media salutes all the travel professionals who work to make their clients’ travel dreams a reality in meaningful and authentic ways.
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Air Transat has released its 2023-24 winter program, which will begin on Nov. 1, 2023, serving cities in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. More flights, more destinations, more frequencies. "We are proud to present an ambitious flight program that is even more attractive than our pre-pandemic offer," stated Michèle Barre, Air Transat's Chief Revenue Officer.
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Air Canada and Bell have announced a multi-year partnership that will make it even easier to stay connected. Starting May 15, the airline will offer free messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi equipped aircraft across Air Canada's fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights.
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TRAVELSAVERS CANADA is expanding its management team. Christopher Brothers has been appointed director of business development, according to a press release. He will oversee strategic acquisition and service for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta regions.
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Flair Airlines on Tuesday (May 2) announced the establishment of a new base at Calgary International Airport. This year, the ultra-low fare carrier will add four destinations departing from Calgary: London, ON (YXU) launching in July; Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS), Phoenix, Arizona (PHX), and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR), each launching this fall.
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Marc Pelletier has been named senior director, marketing, communications and events at Transat Distribution Canada. He will be responsible for the implementation of marketing strategy and programs for all TDC brands as well as communications and events, playing a key role in maximizing profitability and achieving business objectives.
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Grand Velas Los Cabos has unveiled an all-new kids club complete with new entertainment spaces, arts and crafts area, an illuminated dance floor, cinema, snack bar, gaming and more. The new, playful space adds to the luxury all-inclusive's extensive activities and services for families.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PortsToronto’s cruise ship season has officially begun, welcoming its first vessel last Friday (April 28) – the upscale, 378-guest Viking Octantis, Viking’s first expedition ship that debuted last year. Octantis has launched a "record-breaking" cruise ship season in Toronto, which will welcome 54 ships between May and October, and more than 22,000 passengers.
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It's a travel convention "unlike any the world has seen before." G Adventures, on Tuesday (May 2), announced its inaugural “GX” summit, a global mega-event in Peru from Sept. 22-28, 2023, that will highlight the impact community tourism can have on a destination. G's Change Makers agent incentive will be hosted during the event.
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The United States will lift its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travellers next week, the White House announced Monday (May 1).The requirement for foreign air travellers and at the Canada-U.S. border, imposed back in 2020, will end on May 11 — the same day the U.S> national public health emergency related to COVID-19 will be lifted.
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