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NARAT promotes secluded Maldives Escape FITs

NARAT is promoting Maldives Escape FIT packages with EBB reservation incentives including a five-night free Sri Lanka villa stay extension.

Trafalgar launches limited-edition Canadian itineraries

In anticipation of an increase in domestic tourism, Trafalgar has unveiled a new series of home-grown itineraries designed reconnect Canadians with their own backyard.

Vision’s 41 leisure agencies set to reopen by summer’s end

All 41 Vision leisure travel offices across Canada are scheduled to reopen by the end of the summer, says Brian Robertson, President/Canada West Region for Direct Travel.

New #timetotravel map updates safe travel within Canada; ACV, TDC launch new product

A new interactive map at the time-to-travel.ca site shows travellers where they can travel in Canada in an easy-to-use and readily understandable format.

Sunwing launches ‘See You at RIU Sale’ with up to 35% savings

Sunwing’s See You at RIU Sale gives clients good reason to look ahead to better days with savings at the popular all-inclusive chain of resorts.

The Travel Corporation announces industry-first Wellbeing Directors

In a travel industry first, The Travel Corporation (TTC) has invested in the creation of a dedicated Wellbeing Director (WD) position to be present on every guided vacation across three of its brands.

G Adventures further suspends all tours until Aug. 31

G Adventures has taken the “unfortunate but necessary decision” to push back its temporary pause in operations by another month.

G Adventures prioritizes health protocols with new trip collection

G Adventures’ new Travel with Confidence Plus Collection covers 37 trips in 27 countries, and comes with new physical distancing protocols over and above the company’s Travel with Confidence health and safety policy, all aimed at giving consumers peace of mind.

Signs of optimism with Direct Travel’s new survey stats

More than 25% of Direct Travel’s corporate clients say they can see their domestic business trips resuming in the next two to three months, and over 65% say they plan to be traveling again within the year.

Direct Travel’s Robertson & Race flew for the first time in months – so how was it?

It’s definitely #timetotravel, certainly within Canada now and beyond our borders in the near future, say Direct Travel’s Brian Robertson, President, Canada West and Ian Race, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Sales, just back from their first flights in months.

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Supplier relations, vouchers and more: Travelweek’s COVID-19 Travel Agent Survey

Poll results from Travelweek’s COVID-19 Travel Agent Survey show that while many front-line agents are working overtime to keep up with all the C&Cs - counselling and cancellations - they’re also ...