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WESTJET HOSTS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS FOR INAUGURAL LGA FLIGHT
Big Brothers Big Sisters tour New York City with WestJet
Megan Leahy
WESTJET HOSTS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS FOR INAUGURAL LGA FLIGHT
WestJet began service from Toronto to New York City yesterday. The airline now flies seven times daily from Toronto Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia airport. They will add an eighth flight on July 12, after coming into possession of their 99th plane at the end of this... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
OTI LAUNCHES MEDITERRANEAN VISITS WEB PORTAL
Changes to land department; air department remains unchanged
Amanda Stutt
Thomas Panos
Thomas Panos
Omega Tours International Inc. (OTI) has announced the launch of “Mediterranean Visits," a comprehensive online travel portal developed specifically for the travel agent community. As of June 1, OTI's land department became Mediterranean Visits. All current files have been migrated to the new company and all commissions payable and invoices will be processed through Mediterranean Visits. TRAVELHotNews.com caught up with Thomas Panos, vice-president, Mediterranean Visits, to get the scoop on what agents can expect. “What the move means for agents... is that they’re going to have a much more powerful tool to be able to sell an excellent product to the Mediterranean to their... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
AEROMEXICO VACATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN CANADA
Travellers will save up to $200 per booking
!!!AEROMEXICO VACATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN U.S. AND CANADA
Aeromexico has launched Aeromexico Vacations and it’s now available for sale in the United States and Canada. Aeromexico Vacations offers vacation packages to places across Mexico, Central America and South America, including popular destinations like... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
AIR CANADA SHAREHOLDERS OK EXECUTIVE PAY
The Canadian Press
Air Canada shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a new policy on executive compensation. The largely symbolic resolution passed with 91.85 per cent approval. The only opposition was from Air Canada Pilots Association president, Paul Strachan. He says giving double-digit compensation increases... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
 
 
G ADVENTURES OFFERS TRAVEL AGENT PROMO
Agents receive 50% off select G Adventures tours
!!!G ADVENTURES OFFERS EXCLUSIVE PROMO FOR CANADIAN TRADE PARTNERS
G Adventures is offering an exclusive promotion for agents across Canada. The tour operator is offering 50 per cent off select trips (promo code: AMAZING50).  Agents can bring a companion on the same tour for 30 per cent off (promo code: AMAZING30). Packages include trips to the Morocco Kasbahs & Desert, Turkey, and sailing... [Full text and pictures]
 
 
TICO: BALA CONVICTED
Simon Shiva Bala convicted on multiple violations of Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002
!!!BALA CONVICTED UNDER THE ONTARIO TRAVEL INDUSTRY ACT, 2012
Simon Shiva Bala has been convicted on one count of failing to maintain trust accounts contrary to section 27 of Regulation 25/05 made under the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002.  In addition, Bala has been convicted on one count of failing to maintain the minimum working capital required... [Full text and pictures]
 
 

 

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