WESTJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS VOTE TO STRIKE
WestJet flight attendants have overwhelmingly authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in fewer than three weeks (Aug. 2) if they are unable to reach a new deal on contract demands.
PILOTS AT FLAIR WILL STAY IN THE AIR
In a bit of good labour news at the other end of the runway from WestJet, Flair Airlines pilots voted overwhelmingly to ratify their tentative agreement reached with company management.
AIR CANADA, HYATT LINK LOYALTY PROGRAMS
Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt have announced a collaboration that will give loyalty plan members more ways to earn and redeem rewards. The collaboration expands member benefits across a combined network of more than 1,300 destinations and 1,500 hotels.
TRAFALGAR INVITES ADVISORS TO BE ‘TRAILBLAZERS’: Given access to new tours before public
Trafalgar has launched Trafalgar Trailblazers, a new advisor advocacy program that gives select travel advisors the exclusive opportunity to preview new itineraries before launch to the public, and at the same time bringing their firsthand knowledge of client preferences into the company’s product development process.
‘LIKE A FAIRYTALE’: Innovative CopenPay tourist rewards program goes global
Copenhagen’s tourist reward scheme has been made a permanent, year-round platform, allowing visitors to the Danish city to earn rewards for positive actions. And the success of the innovative sustainable tourism program is expanding as destinations across Europe, North America, and Australia adopt the concept.
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HOW WOMEN PRESIDENTS ARE STEERING CRUISE INDUSTRY
Who runs the cruise world? Increasingly, it’s women in leadership positions throughout the industry.
BRAND USA TO BRING ‘TRAVEL WEEK’ TO CANADA
Whatever rhetoric has emanated from the political class south of the border, Brand USA has steadfastly maintained its support for and willingness to remain connected to Canadians and the travel trade here that serves them. To that end, the U.S. DMO has announced it will hold Brand USA Travel Week Canada in the country this Fall.
ACV REVEALS DREAMMAKERS PRODUCT LAUNCH DATES, INTRODUCES GUATEMALA
Air Canada Vacations annual DreamMakers 2026-27 winter product launch tour is returning in September as the popular in-person events call in seven Canadian cities including, new for 2026, Calgary and Quebec City.
RETAIL ROUND-UP: Agent news, fams & incentives
This week: Following the success of its Rookie Camp, Transat launched Group Camp to attendees help further their business in that segment; BermudAir makes a “pledge” to Canadian travel advisors; Roam by Tauck partners with Approach Guides; and St. Kitts & Nevis launches the SKY incentive program, and TICO names its industry advisory council members.
THE NATURE OF THINGS: Dominica makes it easy with curated itineraries
The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has launched “Summer the Nature Island Way,” a new seasonal travel initiative under its ‘Nature of Love’ destination campaign. The initiative features eight curated itineraries designed to help visitors explore Dominica through adventure, wellness, culture, and nature-based experiences.
CONTRAILS CONUNDRUM: AA, Google test reducing harmful jet trails
Say goodbye to contrails, the symbolic, sometimes beautiful, markers of travel dreams. American Airlines and Google say they have significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent the iconic condensation trails.