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“Our ability to deliver… has grown exponentially”: TL Network

We continue to seek and attract quality members that share our vision for the future of our industry and are willing to take advantage of our tools and programs to grow their business and contribute to our collective success.

Saying “I do” with Melia Cuba

Melia Cuba offers a collection of 16 resorts specializing in weddings. In this price-sensitive market, Melia Cuba’s free weddings are a hit, with more than 70% of Canadian couples who got married in a Meliá Cuba property in 2016 taking advantage of the resort company’s Free Wedding package, says Melia Cuba wedding specialist, Nanor Apikian.

All eyes on Rocky Mountaineer during Canada 150

Known for being Canada’s iconic rail-tour company and highlighting the country’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders, Rocky Mountaineer has long since become synonymous with Canadian travel.

Get ready for ‘Limitless Summer’ in New Hampshire

No wonder visitors come back to New Hampshire again and again – with so much going on, a return visit to experience all the state’s must-sees quickly becomes a must-do.

5 tips to make roadshows work for you

Suppliers go to a lot of effort – and often a ton of expense – to get a little face time with you.

“Our commissions are extremely competitive”: Expedia TAAP

Expedia TAAP has seen year-over-year consistent growth among Canadian travel agents since its launch here in 2010.

The “Vegas in a day” challenge

Visiting any city with only 24 hours to explore is hard enough. But trying to experience all Las Vegas has to offer in 24 hours makes climbing Mount Everest seem easy. All right, so not really, but we’re sure you get the point. Las Vegas is a city that was built on adult freedom, fulfilling

Jamaica Virgin…No More!

Without the obligatory beaches, this is not where tourists normally stay, but as someone who likes to get off the beaten path and discover how the locals live, I relished this short stay in Kingston before moving on to the more traditional Jamaican resort areas.

Hide and eat in Vegas

When you want to find the best hidden treasures to get a bite to eat after-hours, you turn to the locals.

“Delivering relevant travel content is central to our focus”: Amadeus

Amadeus continues to invest significantly in the Canadian market “at a time when our competition has decreased or even stopped investing in their technology and people,” says Scott Alvis, Chief Marketing Officer, Amadeus North America in this edition of Friday 5. The GDS is fully onside with travel agents: “Helping our customers succeed is what gets us up in the morning.”

NEWS

Sears Travel caught in the crossfire as Sears Canada Inc. files for creditor protection

The future of one of the best-known brands in the retail travel industry – Sears Travel – is up in the air now that...

Air Canada’s new Montreal-Tel Aviv nonstop service takes flight

Last night marked the successful launch of Air Canada’s nonstop, seasonal Montreal service to Tel Aviv, which will...

Clients can lock in 2018 Europe trips at 2017 prices with Trafalgar

For a limited time, Trafalgar is offering 2018 Britain and Europe trips at 2017 prices, making it easier for agents to...

Here’s your first peek at HAL’s newly renovated ms Westerdam

New photos have been unveiled of Holland America Line’s recently renovated ms Westerdam, which emerged from a 12-day...

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