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Plaza Premium Lounge, Aerotel and Allways up the airport experience

With airport lounges, hotels and spas, Plaza Premium Group wants to work with travel agents to create a 360-degree offering of services, “so that we can take care of travellers from departure to transit and until they arrive at their destinations,” says Chief Operating Officer, Johnson Wong.

Playa Hotels & Resorts: Changing the future of all-inclusive resorts

In the competitive market of all-inclusive hotels and resorts, how must one stand apart? Being consistent, reliable and having the support of travel agents is a good start, says Playa Hotels & Resorts.

The Agency Solution: Here to help small businesses

One of summer’s biggest headlines came courtesy of The Travel Agent Next Door, which launched a brand new division that caters specifically to smaller travel agencies. Called The Agency Solution, it’s designed to support smaller storefront agencies in the $1 million to $3 million range

“Committed to excellence”: Uniworld

By 2020 more than half of the ships in Uniworld’s fleet will be Super Ships “as part of our commitment to converting our entire fleet to Super Ships in the coming years, so we can continue to offer the highest standard of luxury available in river cruising,”

Hola Sun makes Cuba a priority in milestone anniversary year

With its beautiful beaches, vast array of value-added properties and easy access from Canada, Cuba has traditionally been an easy sell for travel agents. But there are ways to make the process even easier, and we have Hola Sun to thank.

Travel agents are “immensely important”: SITA World Tours

With over 85 years of experience, SITA World Tours is one of North America’s most reputable tour operators for exotic destinations worldwide, says Saurabh Gambhir, SITA’s Area Manager, Canada, in this edition of Take 5.

“Let the tech companies do their job for you:” Softvoyage

Technology innovation never ends, and that’s just the way Softvoyage likes it. Softvoyage’s Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, Dan Langevin, tells us what’s new with Softvoyage - and why tour operators need a strong tech company partner - in this edition of Take 5.

“The most ways to experience happiness”: Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts

New categories for Bahia Principe’s resorts have enhanced the guest experience, “because travellers can be sure they are choosing a resort that aligns with their needs and interests,” says Helen Montijano, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Canada & USA for Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, for this edition of Take 5.

Best in Class: TL Network Canada on growth and training

TL Network Canada is seeing growth on all fronts, from the number of its members to an increase in demand of niche travel markets.

“Three words: Make Travel Matter”: Sarain Fox & The TreadRight Foundation

The TreadRight Foundation’s newest initiative is in partnership with the KARI Foundation in Sydney, Australia. Sarain Fox, Partner of The TreadRight Foundation and ambassador to the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School talks about the project and why it’s relevant for clients in this edition of Take Five.

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Discover New Orleans and Louisiana with Air Transat

What’s your New Orleans? Is it traditional cooking? Cool jazz? Classic cocktails? Taste the cultural gumbo that only New Orleans, Louisiana, knows how to dish out.

Discover the highlights of TRS Coral Hotel

Located on sandy, white shores lapped by aquamarine water, TRS Coral Hotel is a heavenly Caribbean hideaway. With its palm-lined walkways, the hotel’s ultra-modern architectural

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NEWS

Marriott signs deal for its first all-inclusive resort in Jamaica

Amaterra Jamaica Group has entered into a hotel management operator agreement with Marriott International.

Europe seeing continued growth in Canadian arrivals: ETC

Europe seeing continued growth in Canadian arrivals: European Travel Commission

BRUSSELS — Travel demand for Europe saw a slight increase in the first half of 2019, says the European Travel...

SAA cancels all flights, with few exceptions, as strike looms

South African Airways has a laundry list of troubles and now it’s adding one more.

Vazquez is ACV’s new Area Sales Manager, B.C.

Air Canada Vacations has announced Ana Vazquez as its new Area Sales Manager for British Columbia.

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