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Expedia TAAP’s incentive program aims to support travel agencies in Canada as demand returns

Expedia Group is aiming to provide an ever-increasing supply of accommodations and flexible rates to enable travel agencies to take advantage of increasing domestic demand. Which is why they’ve launched the Expedia TAAP incentive program for both new and existing agents.

“Our members remain resilient”: TL Network

Some TL Network members have transitioned their business from a bricks-and-mortar operation to home-based. More than a few are tapping into the federal government’s financial assistance programs.

Delta donates 1 million pounds of food, and counting

Delta Air Lines has donated one million pounds of food (and counting) to communities around world in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AQSC’s close-to-home cruises are gaining steam

Cruising may be put on hold for now but when it does resume American Queen Steamboat Company will be ready. With new health and safety protocols in place, and brand new cruises and booking incentives for 2021, AQSC is well positioned to make a triumphant return to some of America’s mightiest rivers.

Cutting costs right now is best way to prepare for success in the future

As the travel industry hunkers down to weather this unprecedented time, large and small agency owners have to find every possible way to cut costs. The ongoing cost of things like rent or fees, or employees can be the undoing of a business when revenue isn’t coming in.

“We are seeing a very positive outlook for our 2021 and 2022 bookings”: TPI

Just because travel has effectively come to a halt, doesn’t mean travel retailers aren’t busy. Quite the opposite, in fact. Just ask TPI’s CEO, Zeina Gedeon.

Reusable mask initiative has taken off, says TravelOnly President & CEO

Back in May host agency TravelOnly announced a new partnership with Face Forward Canada, to provide Canadians with safe protective measures when travelling.

Making the most of Zoom

Ohhh, we’ve all been there. The Zoom meeting with one person face-down over their keyboard, invisible. Someone sitting with their back to a window so you see them only in shadow. Or the person sitting three feet away from the camera, a wee head in the distance.

“Rail travel allows for a lot more social distancing”: Amtrak & Railbookers

Travel agents are showing a lot of interest in rail travel as an ideal post-pandemic travel product, says Amtrak and Railbookers’ Vice President of Sales, Canada, Cris David. In this edition of Take 5

TravelOnly teams with Face Forward Canada for reusable face masks

TravelOnly has teamed up with Face Forward Canada to provide Canadians with safe protective measures when travelling.

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“We have to be the guiding light in our industry”: Interview with Bruce Poon Tip

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G Adventures has always been an innovator, and it’s not adverse to challenges. Now, like the rest of the industry...

Royal Caribbean Group now owns 100% of Silversea Cruises

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Royal Caribbean Group now has full ownership of Silversea Cruises after purchasing the remaining one-third stake in the...

Trafalgar, Costsaver private group tours offer peace of mind

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With social bubbles now part of the ‘new normal’, Trafalgar and Costsaver have launched new private group tours on...

“Wear to care”: WTTC urges all travellers to wear a mask

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has entered the debate over face masks, urging all travellers to “wear to...

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