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“Genuine trust, strong relationships”: AmaWaterways

The connection that AmaWaterways has with its Canadian travel partners is key to the cruise line’s success, says Kristin Karst’s, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, AmaWaterways, in this edition of Take 5.

Celtic pride: How CIE Tours continues to win hearts

Any company that’s been around for close to 90 years would know a thing or two about success. To CIE Tours, a leading specialist in tours to the U.K., success comes as a result of careful planning, authentic experiences

Is it time to recruit help?

What makes a great travel advisor? Someone who’s confident, well-informed, up on trends, well-travelled.

Independent Insights – Know what needs to happen on any client file, in any situation

This is not an article about time management. But it’s worth your time to read it.

2020 National Travel Agent Survey is now live; agents invited to take part

Agents can now take part in the 2020 National Travel Agent Survey. Offered by Rob Glennie & Associates, the survey covers a broad spectrum of agents, giving an expanded picture of the retail sector of the Canadian travel industry and increasing the value of the survey for agents, suppliers, tourist boards and the industry.

Agents with Nexion, TTAND, Vision share their strategies for client budget roadblocks

Even before all the January credit card bills, 51% of Canadians said they weren’t planning a winter vacation for 2019-2020, and 66% blamed a lack of budget. So what’s a travel agent to do?

“We are confident and excited for our next 50 years”: Ensemble Travel

Ensemble Travel has long been a powerful player in the Canadian retail travel market. Ensemble now has 335 member locations in Canada and 392 in the U.S. Sales figures will stay strong in 2020

Sandals STAR Awards gala a special night for home-based agents

Home-based agents shone brightly at Sandals Resorts’ 18th annual STAR Awards.

Specialize your way to success

It can be tough, being that person at the desk by the entrance of a travel agency. One minute you’re being asked for Cancun, next it’s the Galapagos, and the next time it’s for advice on travel insurance.

Should changing host agencies be one of your New Year’s resolutions?

The holidays are almost here and it is always a crazy time for everyone – but especially for travel agents who have clients travelling, and others who want to get away last minute, adding to the pre-Christmas rush.

NEWS

Tsunami warning issued following earthquake off Cuba, Jamaica

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The U.S. Geological Survey says a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica...

The strength in numbers: 7 tips from industry experts on how to sell groups

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One of the fastest growing sports in North America is one that you may have never even heard of. But if Toronto-based...

Air Canada waives change fees for Beijing and Shanghai flights

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The United States and several other nations prepared Tuesday to airlift citizens out of a Chinese city at the centre of...

Orla Killeen promoted to Sales Executive at Royal Irish Tours

Just over a year after her big move to Canada from Ireland, Orla Killeen is starting the new decade with a brand new...

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