Spring is the perfect time to check in on those green business goals we keep waxing poetic about over here at Green Tourism Canada, and it’s also a great time to check in on your progress. Why? Well, it’s been over three months since the start of the new year, …
Read More »Small Luxury Hotels of the World showcases collection in Toronto
TORONTO — Small Luxury Hotels of the World presented some of its top properties at an industry event in Toronto last night. CEO and Chairman Filip Boyen told travel agents and members of the media that “the quality requirements are much higher than they were before” and that when it …
Read More »Hertz’s full-service branch at London Gatwick’s North Terminal now open
LONDON — Hertz UK now offers the first full service car rental service at London Gatwick’s North Terminal. Hertz customers travelling to or from Gatwick’s North Terminal will be able to collect and return their car hire at Hertz’s new branch in the Sofitel London Gatwick hotel. Hertz customers landing …
Read More »Could the ‘Homiemoon’ be the next big trend in travel?
MOSCOW — After each of their friends tied the knot and wound up getting married, two men were left standing and single as ever. But rather than take the leap of matrimonial faith themselves, the two Americans – who’ve been friends for 15 years – booked a ‘homiemoon’ to Thailand to …
Read More »Agencies can track their performance with Amadeus’ new Productivity Tracker
NEW YORK — As a way to give travel agents a technological advantage over OTAs and other competitors, Amadeus has announced its new Productivity Tracker that equips agencies of all sizes with a better understanding of their performance. It’s the latest solution in the Amadeus Agency Insight Suite, and uses data …
Read More »Free car class upgrades this spring with Auto Europe
PORTLAND, ME — Auto Europe is offering free car class upgrades this spring in many European countries including Italy, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. This limited time promotion gives customers more space without paying more for their rental, and applies to vehicles picked up between April 7-16. For example, clients …
Read More »Clients can Save, Stay & Play with Rocky Mountaineer’s extended Canada 150 offer
VANCOUVER — Rocky Mountaineer is extending its Stay & Play offer, encouraging Canadians to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in style. Available now through March 31 on qualifying GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf service packages, couples can receive up to $600 in additional bonuses to spend on dining, cruising, sightseeing, extra hotel nights …
Read More »Canadian market picking up steam for Eurail; 2 weeks left for Extra Days deal
TORONTO — More than 16,000 Canadian passengers travelled through Europe on Eurail trains in 2016, and while it was a tough year from all inbound markets the rail company saw an uptick from Canada in the last few months. “It was a challenging year for us but especially from Canada …
Read More »Trump’s second travel ban also put on hold as judge grants preliminary injunction nationwide
GREENBELT, Md. — President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban has suffered another federal court setback after a judge in Maryland rejected a revised measure that bans travel targeting six predominantly Muslim countries. Judge Theodore Chuang ruled Thursday in a case brought near the nation’s capital by the American Civil Liberties …
Read More »[PEOPLE] Rocky Mountaineer appoints Anthony Chamy to National Sales Manager, Canada
VANCOUVER — Rocky Mountaineer has named Anthony Chamy as National Sales Manager, Canada. Based in Montreal, Chamy will lead Rocky Mountaineer’s Canadian sales team in their business development and growth initiatives across all trade channels. “Since joining Rocky Mountaineer as the Regional Business Development Manager in 2014, Anthony has achieved …
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