by ThatTravelGuy | Jan 1, 2017 | Podcasts, Travel |
Millennials now have greater purchasing power than any other demographic. They will dictate travel patterns for many years ahead. What are they looking for? Listen to my guest Casper Urhammer, CEO of Contiki.
by ThatTravelGuy | Jun 17, 2011 | Travel |
Journeys/Renaissance sells all packages from most tour operators that serve our nation. We work closely with them all and as Canadians we are lucky to have quality and consistant service from all of them for the most part. But there are companies for whom...
by ThatTravelGuy | Oct 1, 2010 | Travel |
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by ThatTravelGuy | Sep 9, 2010 | Travel |
It started with the notice that Cruise West was restructuring with new owners and so would be not taking bookings. Now I have seen a number of corporate ownership changes, but not where business ceases for any long period of time. Good faith prevailed with a...
by ThatTravelGuy | Aug 14, 2010 | Travel |
Transat Holidays is a distinctly Canadian company, that has become one of the largest integrated travel companies in the world. With about three and a half billion dollars in sales last year, they are big enough to have offices in and investors from around the world....
by ThatTravelGuy | Jul 10, 2010 | Travel |
Not that there ever was a real concern, but when David appears to have conquered Goliath it is fair to have some trepidation about what direction the new power will take. One of the best results out of all the happenings of last year, this merger, the end of a couple...
by ThatTravelGuy | Apr 5, 2010 | Travel |
The season was winding down to a close as Skyservice Airlines was pulled into bankruptcy. It was impressive the way tour operators which were using Skyservice Airlines moved to bring their clients back home with hardly a blip beyond the first 24-48 hours. Signature...
by ThatTravelGuy | Mar 10, 2010 | Travel |
Over the past couple of weeks I have watched some very good people get laid off across the country. As the two organizations become one duplication of jobs become obvious and there is no choice…but many quality people have been put out to pasture or the...
by ThatTravelGuy | Feb 10, 2010 | Travel |
The government of Canada approved the merger, or whatever they are calling it. This is a case where David won over Goliath. Upstart Sunwing will take over the operations of Signature vacations now. Tomorrow a lot of great people across the country will be told they...
