Tourism Ireland’s new global campaign – ‘Fill your heart with Ireland’ – is going live in Canada this week. The campaign is all about celebrating the different ways in which the island of Ireland fills the hearts of our visitors and of locals – and inviting potential holidaymakers to experience those for themselves. It’s an advocacy-led campaign, starring a selection of famous Irish personalities sharing the things about Ireland which fill their hearts and dialling up what differentiates Ireland from other destinations. The new ads will shine a light on Ireland’s characters and culture, through engaging personal anecdotes told by Read more
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Air Canada officials say they’re very optimistic about the future, and they say more expansion news is on the way. Speaking at a Toronto event to honour outgoing Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Lucie Guillemette, who has announced her retirement, senior executives said the Montreal-based company has emerged strongly from the pandemic and is eager to rise even higher. “We are emerging from the pandemic better equipped than ever,” said Guillemette. “We feel we are back in full force.” Guillemette joked she’ll probably still check on Air Canada advance sales over coffee every morning, even when she’s retired. Read more
Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai. The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets. “We are extremely pleased to add the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Dubai, two iconic and vibrant global destinations,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management, at Read more
WestJet has issued a comprehensive update on the progress it is making against its new strategic direction, which was introduced in June 2022 and is focused on building a strong, resilient low-cost airline that has a clear runway for growth. WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer Alexis von Hoensbroech provided the update as part of a State of the Airline address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. “We are now seeing the benefits of our new strategy coming to life across Canada; it is ambitious, laser-focused on our strengths and brings back more of what Canadians love about WestJet,” said von Read more
A recent 2023 Blue Cross Travel Study found that 90% of Ontario residents said they want to take a vacation this year. However, the survey also indicated that nine in ten Ontarians also experience some form of stress while travelling. Here are some key findings: 71% of Ontarians said they experience stress while travelling for leisure and 83% said they experience stress while travelling for business. Asked what causes stress while travelling, 42% said high costs, while 33% cited cancelled or changed flights and 32% said lost or stolen bags. Safety and security was mentioned by 30%. More than one Read more
