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| ZOOM TO FLY AGAIN? |
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Zoom Airlines could return this summer under a new owner
Charmaine Pang
The Globe and Mail has reported that Zoom Airlines could once again fly the skies from Canada to Europe this summer. The airline shut down on Aug. 28, 2008, stranding about 4,500 travellers and leaving 40,000 customers with useless tickets. The prospective owner, James Hultquist-Morrissey, the owner and chairman of Globe Span Capital, says low fuel prices are to Zoom Airlines’ advantage, should he choose to resurrect the airline. “I'm the first guy to admit that there is some ill will there, but the brand name is worth bringing back,” he said.
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| TOTAL VACATIONS, TOTALLY SINGLE |
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Total Vacations offers ‘Totally Single’ packages to Miami Beach from $449
Singles who don’t want to travel alone can enjoy group camaraderie and fun with Total Vacations this spring. Your clients can get away with their single friends or with other individuals in a room-sharing program. They will enjoy pre-planned activities and vacation like never before. The ‘Totally Single’ package program is offering a weekend in Miami’s sultry South Beach from Thursday Apr. 23 to Sunday Apr. 26, 2009. The accommodations are at The Wave Hotel, a boutique Art Deco-style hotel located right on South Beach itself. The package costs $449 CAD per person based on two people sharing a room and $849 CAD per person, based on single occupancy. Keep reading for more details.
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| A NEW YEAR FOR TRAVEL COUNSELLORS |
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First year was “exciting”, says General Manager Linda Sinclair; a National Conference to be held in Toronto each year; TCTV to launch in Canada
Charmaine Pang
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| Lynda Sinclair, GM and Tara Sutton, Marketing Manager | | Recently, TRAVELHotNews.com sat down with Lynda Sinclair, General Manager, and Tara Sutton, Marketing Manager of Travel Counsellors Canada for a discussion of their first year. The new business model entered Canada in June of last year, offering a home-based model for agents looking to start their own businesses. Sinclair said that Travel Counsellors Canada has reached its target of 20 Canadian Travel Counsellors as of year’s end 2008, and is especially pleased that there are now Travel Counsellors from coast to coast, as far west as Victoria, BC and east as St. John’s, NF. “All we need are a few more up North” to make Travel Counsellors Canada truly representative of the country, said Sinclair.
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| THE MEAL'S ON APT...EAT UP! |
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Australian Pacific Touring announces savings up to $2,850 per couple and free meal deals; book by March 15, 2009
Ausralian Pacific Touring (APT) has announced savings of up to $2,850 per couple on new bookings to March 15, 2009. Please note that you should ask for ‘Free Meal Deal’ at time of booking. For those who book the ‘Room Only’ price, their clients will receive the ‘With Meals’ program. Many departure dates are guaranteed, and agents should ask at time of booking. No others discounts apply, and travel dates include: Australia - Valid for travel through December 2009 and New Zealand - Valid for travel between March to October 2009. For complete details visit, aptouring.com, and for more information on trip details and discounts, continue reading.
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| CITC’S COMPENSATION STUDY |
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CITC, along with CTHRC and the Government of Canada invite travel agency managers to participate in Tourism Sector Compensation Study
CITC has announced their Tourism Sector Compensation Study for travel agency managers. When you provide CITC with information on your current compensation practices, a national and provincial database can be created. As a survey participant you will gain access to this information to see where your company's compensation practices fit. Complete the survey online today at Haygroup.com/surveys/tourism_survey. This survey is a cooperative effort by the CITC, the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) and the Government of Canada along with various tourism industry associations and provincial education councils.
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| JAPAN WINNERS ANNOUNCED |
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Japan National Tourist Office announces winners of JTS Online Certification Program
The Japan National Tourist Office has announced the winners of its JTS Online Certification Program for the months of October and December 2008. In October, the grand prize winner of round trip air tickets from Air Canada was Sara Vostaie from Trafalgar Tours. Other winners in October who won special prizes were Richard Morissette from HRG North America and Jessica Xia Chu from GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours. The December grand prize winner of round trip air tickets from Japan Airlines was Jacqueline Hau from Jade Travel. Other winners in December who won special prizes were Danny Ang from American Express Platinum Travel and Tordes Schaefer-Charlton from Affinity Group Tours.
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| QATAR AIRWAYS ADDS IN-FLIGHT YOGA |
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| Qatar Airways is introducing an in-flight yoga program with a four-page “Fly Healthy, Fly Fit” guide, prepared in association with “The Chopra Center for Wellbeing” and its co-founder, Deepak Chopra. It is a simple range of relaxation techniques for air passengers will help them feel more balanced and relaxed during long flights.
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| TRANSAT SEEKS SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS |
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Transat renews a call for sustainable tourism projects forwarded by non-profit organizations
Transat is renewing its call for projects in its 60 destination countries to support initiatives that contribute to enhancing the tourism potential of a community or region from a perspective of sustainability, and that are put forward by not-for-profit organizations. Transat has partnered in eight sustainable tourism projects in Canada, France, Tunisia and Cuba. “We are very pleased to be supporting, through this program, organizations that are committed to developing tourism destinations responsibly and sustainably.
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