Travelweek

For over four decades, The Travelweek Group of Companies has been a trusted source of news for travel agents. It started in 1973 as Canadian Travel Monthly, evolving through several names: first to CTM Weekly Bulletin, then Travelweek Bulletin, and finally becoming simply Travelweek. Currently, their offerings include a weekly printed magazine, an email newsletter called Travelweek Daily, a French-language publication named Profession Voyages, and the monthly Travel Professional. They also operate a detailed website, Travelweek.ca, along with Envoy Networks, which focuses on providing tailored marketing solutions for the travel industry.

National, Trade/B2B

English

Online/Digital

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Global

#804399

Canada

#65227

Travel and Tourism/Travel and Tourism

#896

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No overcrowding, no roller coasters: Holland America’s ‘Refreshingly Free’ campaign

2 days ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Not everyone booking a Caribbean cruise wants an ‘amusement park at sea’ experience. And that’s exactly why Holland America is rolling out its new ‘Refreshingly Free’ campaign this summer. “On Holland America, we have been a trusted travel brand for more than 150 years, perfecting the art of leisurely travel. No water parks; no roller coasters; no amusement parks at sea.
New flights to Costa Rica in the works, says tourism minister

2 days ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — The Costa Rica Tourism Board’s ‘Energía Pura Vida’ roadshow arrived in Toronto last night, immersing trade partners in Costa Rica’s vivid imagery, soundscapes and more at Illuminarium Toronto.
“We have to let people know they deserve a vacation,” says Barbados’ Eusi Skeete

4 days ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. wined and dined trade and consumer media last night with an industry event to kick off Barbados Week in Toronto. Chef Javon Cummings prepared delicious Bajan cuisine as part of an extensive multi-course meal held at Summerhill Event Boutique. There was Bajan Pumpkin and Split Pea Soup, Deconstructed Souse, followed by Torched Flying Fish and Spiced Braised Chicken, with Granny Sweet Bread for dessert.
The sky’s the limit for Switzerland tourism from Canada

5 days ago | travelweek.ca | Gary Lawrence

TORONTO — Now almost halfway through what will likely be another record-breaking year for Swiss tourism, close to two dozen Swiss suppliers came to meet with travel industry professionals last week in Montreal and Toronto. Under the ever-cheerful presence of Oliver Weibel, Director of Switzerland Tourism in Canada, the Switzerland supplier reps gathered to answer questions from travel advisors and tour operators.
2 birds, 1 stone: Veteran travel advisor surprises clients while attending conference

5 days ago | travelweek.ca | Cindy Sosroutomo

TORONTO — Kim Hartlen is always thinking one step ahead. While other travel advisors attending Trevello Travel Group’s 2025 national conference earlier this month in Jamaica may have been strictly focused on networking and developing their skills, Hartlen was also using the trip as an opportunity to build client loyalty.
Come for a hug, stay for the history, culture and more, says Visit Berlin

1 week ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — “Canadian friends, our hearts and gates are open to you.”That’s the message from Burkhard Kieker, CEO, Visit Berlin, for Canadian travellers and, for that matter, the Canadian travel industry. It’s a key point for these tumultuous times, and perfectly encapsulated in Visit Berlin’s new Canada-specific campaign, featuring a bear (the symbol of Berlin) and a beaver sharing a friendly hug at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, with the slogan ‘Come for a hug.
Yes, you can sell Japan, and here’s why your clients will thank you for it

1 week ago | travelweek.ca | Kathryn Folliott

TORONTO — Think you can’t sell Japan? Two top-performing travel advisors say they’ve found success positioning Japan as a destination for just about every type of traveller. Simply put, if you have clients, you almost certainly have Japan clients. And that’s good news given the country’s value proposition for Canadian travellers – not to mention Canadians’ willingness to trying new destinations these days.
“Everyone needs the Caribbean right now”: One Caribbean Canada showcases trade resources

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.
Two new all-inclusive resorts worth the trip to Michès, D.R.

1 week ago | travelweek.ca | Gary Lawrence

MICHES, D.R. — A booming destination in the Dominican Republic, Michès, located 90 minutes from Punta Cana, is seeing a rise in the number of all-inclusive resorts. We recently tried out two that have just opened their doors: Viva Michès by Wyndham, and Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort. VIVA MICHES BY WYNDHAMOfficially unveiled in December 2024, this beautiful all-inclusive resort – the group’s sixth in the Caribbean – has a bright future ahead.
JTB and travel community lace up for 16th annual Jam-Walk 2025

1 week ago | travelweek.ca | Annie Cicvaric

TORONTO — A dreary sky quickly transformed into a delightful burst of sunshine, welcoming participants to the 16th annual Jam-Walk in Toronto this past Saturday. Held at the Palais Royale on the city’s waterfront, this annual 5km walk and brunch event, organized by the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation (HHJF), drew over 100 participants.