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Don’t overpromise, and other lessons from CATO’s contract law 101

Tour operators and travel agents work to keep clients up to date on everything from product quality to in-destination safety. That’s a big job, and there’s a lot of grey area that comes with it, leaving the industry vulnerable to potential legal challenges from disgruntled clients.

Stay at the new Barceló Maya Riviera with US$80 travel agent rates

Travel agents can be among the first to experience the brand new Barceló Maya Riviera with a Grand Opening Promotion that includes rates for just US$80 per person.

Sunwing’s new menu has dishes by Schwartz’s Deli & Chef Lynn Crawford

The Sunwing Café is back with not one, but two famous Canadian culinary experiences en route to the sunny south.

“These are challenging days for the industry,” says IATA in September report

Despite a slight uptick in global passenger traffic in September saw a slight uptick in global passenger traffic, IATA is warning of continued challenges in the global air transport industry.

TPI conference will help advisors ‘Level Up’ their business

Travel Professionals International (TPI) is levelling up for its annual conference at Beaches Turks & Caicos, taking place on Nov. 13.

Commissionable packages a possibility down the line for BookSeats.com

Joseph DeMarinis says his new BookSeats.com platform is accessible to travel agents as well as consumers, and that a B2B version with commission capabilities could be in the works.

Interjet hits record growth on routes between Canada and Mexico

Interjet Airlines’ service between Canada and Mexico has seen record year-over-year passenger traffic results for October 2019.

Sandra Oh returns in second commercial for Air Canada

Beloved Canadian actress Sandra Oh has reprised her role in Air Canada’s new campaign, once again telling passengers to ‘travel like a Canadian’.

European Travel Commission narrows marketing approach with new Strategy

In a show of unity, the European Travel Commission (ETC) launched its Horizon 2022 Strategy in Toronto last night, aimed at promoting Europe collectively under one joint message.

“We couldn’t do it without you”: Barcelo thanks agents

With its sixth all-inclusive property opening Dec. 15, the all-suite Barcelo Maya Riviera, the always-popular Barcelo Maya Grand Resort is “no longer just a resort, it’s a destination.”

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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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ACV, Transat and more helping to end dolphin tourism, says World Animal Protection

Some 64% of Canadians polled say they have gone on holiday to a destination where dolphin tourism was offered. Toronto-based organization World Animal Protection, backed by its new report, Behind ...