Kathryn Folliott

1 week ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Nancy Drolet wants OneCaribbeanCanada.ca to serve as a resource for everything travellers need for their next Caribbean trip. But there’s one thing travellers can’t do on the site, and that’s book their trip. That’s because Drolet is a firm believer that the experts – travel advisors – should be the ones making the bookings. “We’re not a booking platform, we get that question from consumers all the time,” says Drolet. “We tell people to go book with a travel advisor.

2 weeks ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — The prospect of cancelling a vacation is tough enough. Cancelling a U.S. theme park vacation, with all the months of planning and anticipation involved, would be unthinkable for many, especially for families with young kids. And yet that’s exactly what’s happening in some households as Canadians make good on the new ‘elbows up’ approach to cross-border relations. Even the B.C. Premier is cancelling a much-anticipated family trip to Disneyland in California.

3 weeks ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Collette sales are soaring – and since 90%+ of Collette’s bookings come from travel advisors, it’s clear that agents deserve a big round of applause for all their hard work. And that’s exactly what they got at Collette’s Agent Appreciation event in Toronto last night, with cocktails, prizes and heartfelt words of gratitude from the Collette team. “We wanted to take this on the road to show you literally how grateful we are for you,” Kelsie Marchetti told agents at the Hotel X reception.

1 month ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

MONTREAL — Air Canada is sharing its Q1 2025 results, along with feedback on key booking trends including transborder traffic. The airline reported operating revenues of $5.2 billion for the first quarter of 2025, 1% lower year over year. There was an operating loss of $108 million. “Our first quarter 2025 results show Air Canada is effectively managing through a turbulent period,” said Air Canadaʻs President and CEO, Michael Rousseau.

1 month ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — A three-city roadshow hosted by Promperú Canada made its first stop last night, offering up pisco sours, the latest visitor stats and more to travel advisors, trade media and Peruʻs supplier partners gathered at the Park Hyatt Toronto. The in-market roadshow events build on the success of previous activations in North America, and provide a platform for Peruvian travel suppliers to connect directly with the Canadian market.