Kathryn Folliott

1 week ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — When high-end clients want to travel, they’re going to travel – no matter the political situation, or even economic concerns. According to a panel of luxury travel retailers taking part in yesterday’s Virtuoso press conference, while sales may have dipped for a brief time after a roaring start to the year, bookings are back, big time. “They’re continuing to prioritize travel. They’re going. I haven’t even really seen a slowdown.

2 weeks ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Skittishness amid the U.S.-Canada trade war, economic uncertainty and job loss concerns has made travel insurance a ready sell. It’s quite the change from the days of sometimes hearing “no thanks” or “don’t need it” after a travel agent’s travel insurance inquiries. In fact, these days some clients are beating agents to the punch. “We have definitely seen an uptick in cancellation insurance.

2 weeks ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Virgin Atlantic is back in Canada, and while thereʻs a lot of volatility for Canadian travellers right now, the timing might just work in the airlineʻs favour. Virgin Atlanticʻs new daily flights between Toronto and London Heathrow come at a time when Canadians are more receptive than ever to new travel plans. For some, Virgin Atlanticʻs stylish and fun flights across the pond – bolstered by connections into Toronto with codeshare partner WestJet – will be just the ticket.

4 weeks ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — With no sign of surrender in the U.S.-Canada trade war – and as Canadian travel advisors reacquaint themselves with all the tour operators offering Canadian product, anticipating big demand – one company is eager to keep a high profile with travel advisors in this market. Calgary-based Anderson Vacations, in business for more than 30 years, has long offered an interesting duo of destinations: Canada, and the South Pacific.

1 month ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — A hotel that’s been around for 50 years knows a thing or two about making guests happy. When those hospitality skills shine during one of the busiest weeks of the year – March Break – it’s really something to see, and experience. A recent stay at the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto made it clear that the legendary hotel, in business since 1975, deserves its reputation as a March Break mecca. The Chelsea serves as both a staycation spot for locals, and a fun getaway destination for out-of-towners.