Canada

Canadian Affair appoints Sarah Ryan as south-east trade executive

Ryan has worked in the travel industry for more than 20 years

First Class Holidays overcomes staffing issues to start 2023 strongly

Luxury specialist’s average booking value has increased to around £11,500 in the new year, with enquiries running 20% ahead of 2020 levels – despite a shortfall in reservations staff

First Class Holidays to take 40 agents to Canada in 2023

It comes as part of the Canadian tour operator’s biggest-ever First Class CanadaFest event

Iceland's Play to launch budget Toronto flights in the summer

Carrier’s new route to Toronto’s Hamilton airport, via Reykjavik, will be fed from Stansted and Liverpool

Tauck hosts training programmes for UK trade in Jordan and Canada

The agents who attended are now Tauck Certified Advisors

Kremlin sanction 'a badge of honour' says G Adventures chief

Bruce Poon Tip among 200 prominent Canadians impacted by Russian counter-sanctions following action taken by Canadian government

Your A-Z of new packages for the year ahead

There’s no shortage of new travel product to fuel growth in 2023

First Class Holidays strengthens trade team ahead of peaks push

Paula Martin promoted to head of sales, with Amanda Basnett-Jones joining as sales executive, while Darren McCormick comes in to head up reservations

Top tips for selling Canada from an expert agent

Travel Counsellor Suzanne Barney shares the highlights of her trip to Canada in October with Destination Canada

Transatlantic carriers expand UK summer 2023 schedules

Air Canada to increase Toronto-Heathrow to four-times-daily and Toronto-Edinburgh to daily, while United will operate an extra Los Angeles-Heathrow frequency

Sell the best of Toronto

What to see, where to stay and how to have the most richest experiences in this Canadian city

Supporting 'trailblazers' critical to boosting climate action in tourism

New multi-year agreement between The Travel Foundation and 4VI will direct efforts toward climate action and social equity in the global travel industry

Air Canada welcomes govt's removal of Covid travel restrictions

The Canadian government recently removed requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine

Canada to scrap all remaining Covid travel restrictions next month

Measures affecting cruise passengers will also be eased from 1 October

Ambassador cancels two port calls as Hurricane Fiona hits Canada

Ambience took shelter at St John’s port instead

Canadian Affair to double staff in B2B and customer-facing roles

Boss Chris Hedley says investment will help the specialist meet demand and grow the trade side of the business as the world emerges from the Covid crisis

Canadian Affair launches Iconic Experiences campaign

Canada specialist’s new campaign will centre on a dedicated microsite showcasing the country’s diverse range of experiences

Inspire your clients with the late Queen's travel adventures

A detailed look at some of Queen Elizabeth II’s most cherished places around the world

Premier Holidays adds 15 new tours to 2023 Canada collection

New brochure features 15 new curated tours, as well as new experiences and hotel options

Webinar: What's new at Canada's Sun Peaks Resort?

Find out what’s new at Sun Peaks Resort after an extensive renovation project, plus selling tips, marketing advice and top activities to build into an itinerary to this Canadian destination

Webinar: Selling New Brunswick

Keen to learn about New Brunswick’s top activities and attractions for adventurers, culture vultures and families, as well as its most thrilling events and festivals?

Canada reintroduces random Covid testing on arrival

After making their customs declaration, international travellers arriving into Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver will be alerted by email if they have to test within 15 minutes

New Brunswick

New Brunswick is a fascinating destination known for huge untouched wilderness, seafood and the highest tides in the world. In a province that’s 85% forested with 3,417 miles of coast, there are great outdoor adventures around every turn.

There are picturesque beaches, the warmest saltwater in Canada and endless opportunities for activities such as kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, hunting, fishing and camping. Plus, the fun is year-round so visitors can add snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and dogsledding to the list.

Princess Cruises adds new Vancouver-Alaska sailings

The move comes in response to UK travel agents who asked the line to offer round-trip sailings to the US state from the Canadian city