MISSISSAUGA — Tim Paul has joined the Discover the World Canada team as Senior Manager, with a focus on Expedia’s Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP).

Jane Clementino, Director of Discover the World Canada, says Paul’s 20 years of aviation and travel industry experience working at WestJet with the Canadian travel agency industry will be invaluable.

In his years at WestJet, Paul was responsible for customer service, B2B Marketing, inside sales and digital travel agent platforms for the travel trade, says Clementino.

Paul was also a pivotal member of the travel agent advisory board at WestJet and as a result has a strong sense “of a travel agent’s DNA and expectations”, says Clementino.

“Tim’s leadership, innovation, and vast capabilities will accelerate the growth we are targeting for the TAAP program, and he adds additional bench strength in western Canada as DTW expands its client list and enhances the range of B2B services. I am thrilled to be working with Tim again, he is a terrific addition to the Canadian Discover the World team,” said Clementino.

Clementino, herself a WestJet veteran, was named Director of Discover the World Canada in May 2011.

Says Paul: “I am excited to join the team responsible for promoting Expedia TAAP in Canada. Expedia is a great brand, and its TAAP platform is a perfect tool for travel agents to access the depth of product and leading rates, all while earning competitive commissions.

“This is a terrific opportunity for me to combine my love of travel with my technical talents while also advocating for the Canadian travel agency industry,” he added.