SIMPLY THE BEST: DT Minich inducted into Florida Tourism Hall of Fame
By JEN SAVEDRA/ DT Minich, President and CEO of Experience Kissimmee was inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame last week and he truly exemplifies the best the industry has to offer. The only tourism executive to have led three Florida destination marketing organizations – Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau, Visit St. Pete Clearwater and Experience Kissimmee –Minich was recognized for his more than three decades of leadership, innovation and service to Florida’s tourism.
‘CONSEQUENCES WE LIVE WITH’: How 9/11 changed Canada’s approach to national security
Before the 9/11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago, Steven Backman could usually cross the Canada-U.S. border with a simple wave. Backman, like many residents of St. Stephen, N.B., would travel frequently to neighbouring Calais, Maine.
INDUSTRY ‘CHAMPION’ CHRISTINE JAMES TO RETIRE
After 27 years of dedicated service to the Canadian travel industry, Christine James, Vice President, Canada Travel Leaders Network, has announced her retirement, with her final day being Oct. 30.
TRANSAT LOOKS FOR FUEL COST SOLUTION
Transat A.T. Inc. has secured an additional $250 million in federal aid after high fuel costs drove it further into the red last quarter, as the travel company struggles to boost fares without losing customers.
FACETIME WITH ACTA: The association’s Eastern Canada Summit in photos
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ The travel industry turned out in force last week for ACTA’s annual Eastern Summit, the first of three taking place across the country. More than 500 ACTA members took part in a day of education, inspiration and resiliency, and to meet with exhibitors – 127 of them to be precise – at the afternoon trade show. Here’s a photographic look at the event and some of those who were there.
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‘THE WORLD WAS CHANGING BEFORE MY EYES’: Airline execs recall how they navigated 9/11
Twenty-five years ago today – Sept. 11, 2001 – Calin Rovinescu was strolling through an art museum in Barcelona on a wedding anniversary getaway when he heard the news. In a pair of phone calls, his assistant told him planes had just struck the twin towers in New York City.
FROM 9/11 TO THE ‘UNDERWEAR’ BOMBER: How attacks on flights changed air travel
Taking a commercial flight from a North America airport generally requires security screening controlled by the federal government, a boarding pass or prior authorization to get anywhere near a gate, and careful attention to the contents of carry-on bags.
PORTER PILOTS FILE FOR FEDERAL CONCILLATION
Porter pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), filed a Notice of Dispute with the Minister of Labour on Thursday, requesting conciliation assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
AT THE ACTA SUMMIT: Association proud of past, looks to the future amid challenges
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) held its largest Summit event yet in Toronto Wednesday, bringing together travel advisors, agencies, suppliers, destinations and industry partners from across Canada and around the world.
LIFE UNDER SAIL JUST GOT MORE ADVENTUROUS
By WALLACE IMMEN/ There are quicker ways to cruise, but there’s nothing more romantic and intimate than doing it the timeless way, under thousands of square feet of billowing sails.
LISTENING IN: CanCon in cottage country is Something to Live For
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Summer in these parts is sadly winding down, but there are still a few weekends left to enjoy (hopefully) some warm weather, the great outdoors, barbecues – and classic Canadian tunes!