Hotels & Resorts
Executive Changes At Unique Vacations
Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI) has announced that its longtime chief executive officer, Tammy Gonzalez is retiring and Jeff Clarke has been named her successor. Clarke most recently served as UVI’s chief operating officer and he will take on his new role as the company's chief executive officer beginning April 14, 2020. Commenting on her retirement, Gonzalez said: “Very few people get the opportunity to be part of something that changes everything in their industry. For more than 35 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside one of travel’s true visionaries and helping...
Sustainable Style
Selling travel might be slow now, but it won’t always be. During this downtime, take the opportunity to learn about new destinations and resorts, like Club Med Miches, writes Ashley Rochefort in this week’s issue of Travel Courier. A newly built property in an undiscovered region of the Dominican Republic, Club Med Miches offers luxury accommodations, leading-edge sustainability practices, and pristine beaches. When travel restrictions are finally lifted, you’ll be ready to offer your clients the perfect Caribbean getaway. On the surface, Club Med’s new Miches Playa...
Hold on… Agents’ Choice Will Be Back Shortly
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate the hearts and minds of our industry, Baxter Media has decided to hit the pause button on its Agents’ Choice 2020 program. “While most of the travel agent community had voted prior to COVID-19 taking over, there are some who didn't get the chance to have their say,” said Wendy McClung, Executive VP, Operations at Baxter Media. “The Agents’ Choice program - survey, issue, and gala - is a celebration of our Canadian travel industry, and we want to hit pause until a time when the industry is back on track and we can all celebrate...
COVID-19 Update: Globus, ACV and More
Globus Suspends Operations Through June 30 Globus has voluntarily suspended operations through June 30. “As we contact all affected travellers, we are unveiling an enhanced Peace of Mind travel plan, giving them the right options and adequate time to reset travel plans and rebook vacations.” Through the Peace of Mind plan, Globus is allowing all currently booked travellers between March 14 and June 30 to move travel dates easily and without incurring cancellation fees, land or airline penalties. “You are free to move your booking to any Globus family of brands (Globus,...
COVID-19 Update: USA, Viking, Trafalgar And More
The impact of COVID-19 on travel is deepening in the US ... Royal Caribbean is extending its "Cruise with Confidence" policy through Sept. 1 ... Norwegian Cruise Line is extending the suspension of its sailings to May 10 ... Viking offers an update on its operations ... Trafalgar offers an update on its policies ... Insight does too ... and Vail Resorts' CEO is donating $2.5 million to the companies employees and the mountain villages with it has its resorts ... so read on ... Longwoods International tracks the trends According to research from Longwoods International, the impact of...
Hilton Expands Presence in Central America
Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement to debut a Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in El Salvador. The 198-room Hilton San Salvador is scheduled to open in July 2020, representing a new country for Hilton’s growing portfolio of 160 hotels and resorts welcoming guests across the Caribbean and Latin America. Officially forming part of the World Trade Center Complex, Hilton San Salvador is owned and developed by Grupo Agrisal, and will welcome guests to the country’s capital, known for its black-sand beaches, surfing and vibrant nightlife. “Welcoming more than two...
Calling All Agents! Vote in Agents’ Choice
With just a few days left, now is the time to vote in Agents' Choice. From airline to tour operator to cruise line to car rental company, and everything in between, vote for all your 2020 favourites in 40+ categories before it’s too late. Proudly sponsored by Collette, Manulife, Trafalgar, Uniworld, and WestJet, agents who vote will be entered in a draw to win one of five fantastic prizes. Results will be announced in the special Agents’ Choice double-issue of Canadian Travel Press / Travel Courier. Baxter Media's annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey is Canada's original,...
COVID-19 Update: Transat, Hola Sun and More
Transat to Operate Special El Salvador, Guatemala Flights Air Transat has announced the deployment of two special flights over the next few days to return Canadians stranded in El Salvador and Guatemala back home. These flights, operated in collaboration with the Government of Canada, are in addition to those already planned by the airline. “To date, our repatriation flights have brought approximately 46,000 customers back home, and this number will continue to rise in the coming days,” says Jean-Marc Eustache, president and chief executive officer of Transat....