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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

“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

Agencia Global on why it’s a “good solution” for agents

Agencia Global, an online booking tool that specializes in airfare, has gotten an upgrade, making the user experience for agents that much easier and efficient. In this week’s edition of Take Five.

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.

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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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