Bruce Parkinson

Oct 22, 2021 6:52 AM ET

Independent Agents Fear They’re Being Left Out As COVID Supports End

As major government COVID support programs come to an end on Saturday, the federal government has extended assistance to hard-hit sectors including travel agencies, but it’s unclear whether independent agents will continue to receive income support.

Oct 22, 2021 5:19 AM ET

Canada Quietly Lifts Blanket Advisory Against Non-Essential Travel

In what many would call an overdue decision, the federal government has lifted an advisory against all non-essential travel abroad.

Oct 21, 2021 4:36 PM ET

HAL’s Rotterdam Departs on Maiden Voyage

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam departed today on a 14-day maiden voyage from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Oct 21, 2021 2:55 PM ET

Royal Caribbean Reveals 274-Night “World Cruise Of World Cruises”

Royal Caribbean doesn’t do things in small measures. So it’s not surprising that when the operator of the world’s largest cruise ships offers its first-ever world cruise, it will be a record-breaker.

Oct 21, 2021 12:35 PM ET

Key Government Support Programs To End Saturday

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has confirmed the Canadian government will allow its key COVID income and business support programs to expire this week, while introducing new targeted aid to help industries hardest hit by the pandemic.

Oct 21, 2021 11:06 AM ET

Trudeau Announces Proof Of Vaccination Plan For Int’l Travel

The federal government has reached agreement with all provinces and territories to launch a standard federal proof of vaccination requirement.

Oct 20, 2021 1:06 PM ET

ACV Is Heading To The Exumas Effective December 19

The Exumas are expected to welcome an increase of Canadian visitors over the winter season as Air Canada Vacations announces direct flights from Toronto to George Town, commencing December 19.

Oct 20, 2021 12:46 PM ET

First Look At Uniworld’s Nile ‘Super Ship’

On September 23, Uniworld’s S.S. Sphinx set sail on the Nile as the only luxury river cruise currently in Egypt.

Oct 20, 2021 7:18 AM ET

Travel Leaders Network Says We’re Through The Worst Of Pandemic Pain

“We’ve all made it. We’re on the other side of this pandemic. We’re going to move on.”Those are the words of Travel Leaders Group president John Lovell, speaking at the agency network’s first in-person conference since 2019.

Oct 19, 2021 2:01 PM ET

Sunwing Aims To Reassure Travellers With Free Changes & COVID Insurance

Sunwing says it wants to make travel this winter as easy as possible for agents and customers with more flexibility, free COVID-19 medical insurance and critical information on entry and testing requirements.